Holiday home with a view, walk to restaurants and shops, car is not required | Cottage in San Casciano in Val di Pesa

"Il Visciolo" was a typical Tuscan barn. We converted it to a modern home in 2006 respecting the rural tradition of the Florentine province, preserving the exterior aspect and recycling the original materials whenever possible.
At a glance: single-family home; private terrace with a view on Tuscan countryside; garden; two car parking space inside the property; walk to supermarket, shops and restaurants; bus to Florence takes 30 minutes; free Wi-Fi (fast Internet 30 Mbps).
# EVERYTHING AT WALKING DISTANCE
Our converted barn is located few steps away from the centre of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, a village set in the Chianti area of Tuscany. The village of San Casciano in Val di Pesa has got many shops, bars, some good restaurants and pizzerias. All of them can be reached on foot, as our holiday home is at just 350 metres from the village centre. A big COOP supermarket is 7 minutes walk from the house.
# EXPLORING TUSCANY
Florence centre can be reached in 30 minutes by public coach service, departures are at 650 metres from the property. Our holiday house is much appreciated by those who want to visit Florence without a car or to explore Tuscany. A dual carriageway leading to Florence and Siena is 3.5Km away. For guests with one or two cars, we have a private parking inside the property.
The central railway station of Florence SMN can be reached by public transport in approximately 35 minutes.
# THE HOUSE
Two bedrooms with air conditioning. The main bedroom has got a double bed (160 x 195 cm), wardrobe, drawer. The secondary bedroom has got two desks and a wardrobe, with two twin beds (can be joined on request) on a mezzanine under the roof.
Two bathrooms, an equipped kitchen, a living room. Bedding and linen are included.
There is a heating system on both floors. A fast Internet connection (30 Mbps VDSL with Wi-Fi b/g/n router) at your exclusive use, all the house and part of the garden are covered by Wi-Fi (you can turn it off any time).
The TV set is connected to the Internet and has got Chromecast so you can connect it to your smartphone or tablet. Also available Free-To-Air Satellite TV (mostly German channels).
The house is not suitable for children between one-and-half and six years old.
# OUTSIDE: TERRACE and GARDEN
The terrace in front of the house has got a great view over the countryside, it's at your exclusive use. You can have meals outside as it's equipped with table and chairs under a gazebo (uncovered during Winter). A stone barbecue is available (wood is not provided). A garden with olive trees and fruit trees surrounds the house (shared with us owners). On the back there is our farmhouse and other buildings of the village. The property is part of the village of San Casciano, it is not isolated in the countryside.
# A RELAXING TUSCAN EXPERIENCE
Unlike other places in the province of Florence, San Casciano is not a small town crowded with tourists. You will find a lively and typical environment of the Tuscan countryside. Although the village suffered great devastation during the Second World War, some historical parts of medieval origin were saved.
By staying at Il Visciolo, you can relax watching great sunsets, go shopping on foot, eat good food in one of the various restaurants frequented by locals, visit Florence comfortably by suburban bus. Taking the car, if you have one, only to reach other Chianti villages and cities in Tuscany.
# ABOUT US
We (wife and husband) live in a farmhouse few metres away and we can help you in case of need, although we can't give any professional service as ours is a simple self catering accommodation. I am a retired teacher of English and French. We've been renting Il Visciolo to foreign tourists since 2008.
# ANY QUESTION?
For more information about Il Visciolo please contact us and we will send you the address of our web site, or simply look for "Holiday House Il Visciolo". We always reply promptly. We speak Italian, English and French.

Holiday home with a view, walk to restaurants and shops, car is not required is located in San Casciano in Val di Pesa. Holiday home with a view, walk to restaurants and shops, car is not required provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Guest Services, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Holiday home with a view, walk to restaurants and shops, car is not required has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the San Casciano in Val di Pesa has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.