Farmhouse in Tuscany, Chianti area near Florence


Position: Rufina 1009 is a farmhouse situated near Florence, in that valley called Val di Sieve to be more precise.
Rufina is a well-known place of the Chianti area, where a DOCG wine is produced and exported all around the world.
Spending a holiday in a farmhouse in Tuscany Italy means enjoying relax, discovering beautiful places... See More
Position: Rufina 1009 is a farmhouse situated near Florence, in that valley called Val di Sieve to be more precise.
Rufina is a well-known place of the Chianti area, where a DOCG wine is produced and exported all around the world.
Spending a holiday in a farmhouse in Tuscany Italy means enjoying relax, discovering beautiful places surrounded by countryside, different culture, habits and traditions and last but not least, tasting typical local products and recipes.
You may even choose if trying a typical Tuscan restaurant or the local recipes of the farmhouse where you're lodging, as Rufina farmhouse for example: the owners usually offers oil and typical products tasting.
But Chianti is mainly renowned for its wine, and Rufina offers a wide selection of DOCG wine for tasting.
There are some saying about well-known poets and writers who were used to quote Chianti Rufina in their works, such as Montale and Pratolini, but ask the owner for telling you the story, she'll be pleased to do it.
This farmhouse with swimming pool is situated only 22 km far from Florence old city centre, which can be easily reached by bus, taxi and train, if you don't have your own car.
The owner will be also pleased to suggest you all the main tourist destinations in Florence which anyone shouldn't miss, as Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria, the several museums and art exhibitions which often take place in Florence.
At guests disposal, rooms and apartments in the farmhouse: what's better than a relaxing rest in rooms or apartments in a farmhouse near Florence, where everything has been realized with particular attention to details?
The farmhouse has been restored according to the Tuscan traditional style and respecting nature; furniture and finishing have been realized in fact with atoxic and natural materials only. All the rooms and apartments in farmhouse are accessible for disabled persons and are fully equipped so that guests may enjoy their relaxing, green holiday in the Tuscan countryside.
Common areas: All the guests of the rooms and apartments farmhouse may enjoy a reading room, situated in the main building of the farmhouse, where books, magazines, board games and a billiards (on requests only) are at their disposal. Moreover, for all those who love cooking and would like to try making some typical, Tuscan dishes, there's a big kitchen with an old fireplace and a wood stove.
Swimming pool and solarium: For all those who like having a bath while being surrounded by nature, there's an amazing swimming pool; there's also a stone-made solarium, situated among the trees of the farmhouse.
Along with offering accommodation for guests, the farmhouse is also a farm business producing extra virgin olive oil and DOCG Chianti Rufina wine.
This Agriturismo is an active place: cultural, folk and art exchanges, meeting people take place.
Among the services and the activities, on which this Farmhouse places grater emphasis there are:
The courses of Oil tasting. In order to know all the secrets of the most important ingredient of the Mediterranean cuisine and culture, and to learn how to use it in the most appropriate ways. During the meetings it will be possible to sample the oil with other typical products as honey, jam, marmalade and the cherished wine.
Ceramics Course. This course will be given by a top-ranking potter, who hands on his know how to the people attending the course. The programme will be made up of: knowledge of the ceramics art; planning; preparation of the clay; colouring; kids-day for the preparation of the clay.
Wine, Oil and typical products from Rufina’s area tasting. In the wine cellar and in the main room of the farmhouse as well, there's the possibility to taste the typical, local products made by the owners directly, such as the extra virgin olive oil and the Chianti Rufina DOCG wine. The tasting of the farm, as of the typical products from Rufina area take place periodically in order to allow all the guests of the Agritourism to enjoy the specialty that this land is able to produce.
Events The property guarantees to all the guests relaxing music moments and cultural ones, as reading poetry and art exhibitions. Organization of “special” days, as: Day of the open cellars (in cooperation with the association “Streets of the wine”; Day of the Oil-tasting; Visit to the orchard: learning day about the ancient fruits and their employment; Grape harvest: during the autumn will take place the days of the harvest; Visit to the monumental gardens guided by rural architects; Explanation of the “Museum’s system of Mugello-Valdisieve” and location of the cultural itineraries of the area.
The guests will find a dedicated library about this area, always at their disposal. Diffusion of information material about cultural events of the Florentine area and help in booking theatres, visits, etc.
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Available Services
General Services
Owner present
Disabled access
Pets allowed
Swimming Pool
Parking
Air conditioning
Outdoor lighting
Children's pool
Final cleaning
Extra bed
Sheets - towels (weekly change)
Heating
Infant bed
Catering Services
Breakfast
Technology Services
Wi-Fi Internet access
Sports Services
Hiking
Other Services
Outlet tours
Wine tours
Training courses
Cooking Lessons
Nearby Services
1 Km Bar - Cafe
1 Km Food
1 Km Chemist
1 Km Restaurant-Pizzeria
2 Km Supermarket
2 Km Train station
4 Km Hunting
15 Km Outlet store
Spoken languages
English
Italiano
Terms and Conditions
Deposit Rules
The booking requires a deposit of 30%. of the total amount.
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Cancellation Charges
In case of cancellations made between 24 hours after the booking and 101 days before the arrival, a penalty of 30% on the total amount will be applied.
Cancellations from 100 dd on arrival to 31 dd on arrival we apply a penalty of 50% of the total price.
Cancellations from 30 dd on arrival to 16 dd on arrival we apply a penalty of 70% of the total price.
Cancellations from 15 dd on arrival to 10 dd on arrival we apply a penalty of 80% of the total price.
Cancellations from 9 dd on arrival to 0 dd on arrival we apply a penalty of 100% of the total price.
In case of 'missed arrival' or 'Early Departure', cancellation policies starting from '0 days before arrival' will be applied
Hotel Rules
At arrival a security deposit of 20% of the total amount.
Arrivals must be between 15:00 - 19:00.
The accommodation must be left by 10:00.
Tourist tax
For years 0 and over - valid during the months from January to December - € 2.50 Per person per day - Up todays 7
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Reviews
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9.4
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August 2014
Anonyme from France
“Nous avons été remarquablement acceuilli, les diners organisés par Alessandra sont des moments uniques de rencontres, de convivialité et cela autour d'une cuisine authentique et savoureuse.”
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