Holiday apartment Villa Somelli

House and 4 apartments Villa Somelli, Empoli, near Florence, Tuscany - Italy
With the Villa Somelli we want to offer you a holiday home in a class.
Located in the hills of Empoli is the exclusive holiday home Villa Somelli. It is part of a large estate, which the end of the 18th Century was built. The property consists of two buildings - the independent villa with private garden and private pool and a tower-like building where four apartments were established.

The property offers a total of up to 29 guests ample space. Thus, this country estate is an ideal holiday Essential for groups or large families.

The farmhouse has been completely restored and furnished with love anew with much effort. Beautiful terracotta floors, vaulted ceilings, tasteful interior and warm colors provide a stylish Tuscan ambience. The property is surrounded by a park-like garden with large communal pool. The holiday home Villa Somelli but also has a private garden with private pool and covered patio. You'll find so an exclusive holiday home with lots of space and a private garden area.

House and 4 apartments Villa Somelli, Empoli, near Florence, Tuscany - Italy
20 km from Florence, in the hills of Empoli, the beautiful Villa Somelli, with its four very comfortable apartments (4-8 pers.) And a separate cottage (9 pers.).
Each apartment is exquisitely furnished with attention to detail. Swimming, collaborative, for the apartments or private pool in the case of the villa, with panoramic views, very large well-kept garden, bike rental at the house, tennis court, 1 km away, biking along the Via del Chianti, hiking in primeval nature, coveted destinations such as Florence, Pisa Siena and Vinci are to achieve very fast.

With the Villa Somelli we want to offer you a holiday home in a class.
Somelli Villa is ideally located between Pisa and Florence, on the hills of Empoli. Thus, this beautiful cottage is within a very short time from Pisa airport (about 50 km) and the 20 miles from Florence are covered quickly (and very good train service). The Villa Somelli is one of the finest properties in this environment.
How do you see yourself in the photos, it seems neat exterior of the house in a fairytale castle.
Villa Somelli is nestled in olive groves, between the Castle of Cotone, which dates from the year 1400 and the Villa di Loro, which was built around 1800. You can see it today at the Villa Somelli no more, but it was once a farmhouse. The owner has remodeled this great building to a beautiful residence and it has maintained its typical Tuscan features.
The picturesque tower offers four well-equipped apartments that guarantee comfort and exclusivity. From this tower you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Tuscan hills. Besides the four apartments (2 - 8 people), the hotel also has a separate villa, which can accommodate up to nine people. The care and good taste in the interior of the villa is responsible for the extremely pleasant and unique atmosphere.
The arriving guests will be definitely one of the owners, who speak perfect English, personally received. They still continue to be happy for any kind of questions or requests made available and also arrange with dedication excursion tours or events.

The estate has a large, well maintained garden that invites you to linger and relax. Over a short path through the garden to reach the communal swimming pool of the apartment, the villa has its own pool is exclusively available. From here you can enjoy a fabulous panoramic view of the vastness of the Tuscan hills. It is an ideal place to discover the love of Tuscany and to be captivated by the magic of the beautiful scenery.
Villa Somelli is due to its spacious design and the large garden very family friendly. It is also the perfect place for vacation of larger groups.
Each apartment and separate villa equipped with satellite TV, internet connection, dishwasher, refrigerator. In the separate villa are also in the basement, a washing machine and a large oven available.

Villa (8 +1 beds) 1 and second Floor
400 sqm, large living room with fireplace dining room, large kitchen, two double bedrooms, two rooms with two single beds, a panoramic room with double sofa bed, two bathrooms with shower, 1 bathroom, large terrace, private garden, private pool, Cellar with washing machine that can be used by the apartments.

Apartment Torre 1 (6 +2 Sleeps) 1 Floor
80 sqm., Four rooms, living room with double sofa bed and kitchenette, a double bedroom, two rooms with two single beds (one room in the attic), bathroom with shower

Apartment Torre 2 (2 +2 beds) 2nd floor
40 sq.m., living room with double sofa bed and kitchenette, a double bed (from the rest of the space with a built-in wardrobe separately), a bathroom with shower.

Torre Apartment 3 (2 +2 beds) 3 Floor
40 sq.m., living room with double sofa bed and kitchenette, a double bed (from the rest of the space with a built-in wardrobe separately), a bathroom with shower.

The two Bilocale can be rented together as a second Quadrilocale (Price identical to Quadrilocale) are

Torre Apartment 4 (2 +1 beds) Attic / 4 Floor
40 sq.m., living room with double sofa bed, a single sofa bed and a well-equipped kitchenette, bathroom with shower.

The two apartments Torre Torre 2 or 3 in conjunction with Torre 4 (4 +3 beds) can be used together as a single large apartment and rented (price as Torre 1)

As already mentioned, the Villa Somelli is the ideal starting point for excursions into the great historical cities such as Florence, Pisa and Siena. But the city itself has some Empoli art treasures and attractions, such as the Museum of the Collegiate Church - the oldest church museums - or the church of San Michele in Pontorme - an ancient building, in the interior next to the paintings by Pontormo and the Allegory of the Immaculate Conception and the tabernacle with the St. Michael and St. John the Baptist by Girolamo Macchietti are.

As an absolute must I feel a visit to the quaint village of Vinci (12 km from Empoli), the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. In verdant countryside between vineyards and olive groves on the slopes of Montalbano Vinci, a charming mountain range between Florence and Pistoia. In the district was on Anchiano
15th April 1452 Loenoardo Da Vinci was born and spent the years of his childhood and early youth. The original core of the village is the Castello dei Conti Guidi, which was surrounded by his high and strong walls once the crest of the hill in a still highly visible elliptical shape. At the height of the castle with the turn raises without openings, since 1953 the seat of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. It offers one of the broadest and most original collections of machines and models of the inventor, technologist and engineer Leonardo represents It extends over three floors. The museum complex and the library dedicated to Leonardo understood as documentation and research on the major Vincianer and his work. If you from the center of the olive groves along comes the old footpath or the scenic route, can be reached in Anchiano the birthplace of Leonardo, a 15th for the Century typical building.
Vinci and the surrounding area offer such a wealth of history, art and nature that make the stay there unforgettable.

In detail: The Villa
The living area of ​​400 square meters spread over three storeys.

Ground floor:

Entrance with a nice sitting area
elegant living room with fireplace and access to the garden
Dining room
large and well-equipped kitchen, access to the covered terrace
large bathroom with shower.

First Floor:

Double bedroom with fireplace and ensuite bathroom with shower
another bedroom
two twin bedrooms
bathroom with tub
another living room with comfortable seating and tables

Attic:

the small tower room is reached by an internal staircase, decorated it and Others with a sofa bed for 2 people. This room has air conditioning. Here you will find the way, a fantastic panoramic view!

The kitchen equipment:

Dishwasher
4-burner gas stove
electrical oven
brick pizza oven
Hood
large fridge and freezer
Microwave
Coffee machine
The kitchen is very spacious and offers plenty of space for large cooking actions.

Other facilities:

Washing machine
Iron and ironing board
Alarm system
Satellite TV
Internet access
Barbecue
private pool
Private

The location
Villa Somelli located in the hills of Empoli, not far from the famous towns Vinci and Montelupo.
The nearest supermarket can be found in about 1 km away.

About 1 km away is a private sports club with tennis court and swimming pool which can be used by guests. For residents of the Villa Somelli apply special conditions.

Distances:

Empoli village about 5 km (station, bank, post office, supermarket, boutiques, bars, etc.)
A. Vespucci Airport, Florence, about 30 km
Galileo Galilei Airport, Pisa 55 km
A1 (Milan-Naples) about 20 km
Design Outlet Centre The Mall at Leccio, about 65 km
Lucca about 50 km
San Gimignano 30 km
Vinci about 10 km
Beach in Marina di Pisa, about 80 km

The property consists of two buildings - the independent villa with private garden and a tower-like building in which four beautiful apartments have been created. Overall, the property offers 29 guests space - an ideal holiday home for groups or large families.

The apartments are as follows:

TORRE 1 for 6 + 2 persons - Quadrilocale / 80 sqm
This apartment is about 80 square meters, the living area is mainly in the 1st Floor, an attic room upstairs with 2 beds is connected. The large bright living room has a comfortable seating area. A part of the living room takes the seating area for 6. The kitchen consists of a modern fitted line with 4-Platten-Herd/Backofen, fridge with separate freezer and dishwasher.
Three bedrooms are available - one is furnished with a double bed, another with two single beds. The third bedroom is in the attic, here are two more singles.
The beautifully designed bathroom with a shower cubicle.

Amenities:

Central Heating
Fan
Satellite TV
Internet access
Hairdryer
Dishwasher
Vacuum cleaner
Washing machine along with iron and ironing board in the common room

TORRE for 2 and 3, 2 +2 persons - Bilocale / 40 sqm
Respectively in the 2nd and the third Floor is a 40 sqm big apartment for max. 4 people. It consists of a living room equipped with a sofa bed for 2 people, a dining area and a well equipped kitchenette. The bedroom with a double bed is separated from the living area by a closet. The bathroom has a shower stall.

Amenities:

Central Heating
Fan
TV
Internet access
Hairdryer
Dishwasher
Washing machine and iron and ironing board in the common room

Torre 4 for 2-3 persons - Monolocale / 40 sqm
This romantic studio apartment in the 4th Floor offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills. It consists of a living room with sofa bed for 2 people and a further sofa bed for 1 person, a very well equipped kitchen and a bathroom with shower.

Amenities:

Central Heating
Fan
TV
Internet access
Hairdryer
Dishwasher
Washing machine and iron and ironing board in the common room

Overall, the property offers space for up to 29 guests - an ideal holiday home for groups or large families. The smaller apartments are also available for romantic getaways for two a very nice holiday.

The apartments, as well as the separate villa can be rented all year round. For long term hire - This vacation home is perfect for the winter - are available on request, of course, special conditions possible.

The location
The property Villa Somelli located in the hills of Empoli, not far from the famous towns Vinci and Montelupo.
The nearest supermarket can be found in about 1 km away.

About 1 km away is a private sports club with tennis court and swimming pool which can be used by guests. For residents of the Villa Somelli apply special conditions.

Check in:
If you do not want to travel with their own car, also to arrive by airplane and public transportation is pretty easy. Best by plane to Pisa (PSA / distance about 50 km), then by train to Empoli (5 km away) and then Francesco by bus or taxi to your destination villa.
The nearest bus stop is about 400 meters away from Villa Somelli. A taxi to the train station Empoli costs about 10.00 euros.

Information about Empoli and surroundings:
Arno on the town has about 45,000 inhabitants. She is now a center for the textile, furniture and glass industries. But the modern town of Empoli has a medieval heart.
The establishment of Empoli took place in 1119, when the first buildings were built around the church of Sant Andrea around. The Collegiate Church of Sant 'Andrea itself was built in 1093, this date is write in front beams. She is one of the oldest and most important religious buildings in Empoli. The collegiate church, the museum closes at (one of the oldest church museums). It houses many art treasures from past eras.
The church of Sant Andrea with its black and white marble facade is located on the Piazza Farinata degli Uberti.
The Museo della Collegiata di Sant'Andrea is located in the Piazza della Propositura third Opening times daily 9:00 to 12:00 and 16.00 to 19.00 clock, except on Mondays.

No less interest is the Church of Santo Stefano on the Via dei Neri. Here are inter alia To see fragments of frescoes by Masolino in the year 1424.

Glass production in Empoli - a craft that is practiced here for centuries and is one of the major crafts of the region. In Centro Vetro Glassblowing products can be seen in white, colored or the traditional green glass and crystal glass and bought