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The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'

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A yellow villa with a gravel driveway, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. - The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' (Empoli)
A spacious living area with a sofa, wooden chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a staircase leading upstairs. - The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' (Empoli)
A table set outdoors with a teapot, cups, plates with food, and a jar of jam. - The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' (Empoli)
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A garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub are just a few of the amenities provided at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'

  • In the Tuscan countryside a few miles from major cities of art: Florence 25km, Siena 65km, Pisa 60km, Lucca 50km, San Gimigniano 30km, Volterra 45km and 15km Vinci (birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci).
    This apartment has been completely renovated, maintaining all the features of the old Tuscan house with tile floors, wood beamed ceilings, stone fireplace and a large garden surrounding the house, where you can have the utmost relax and enjoy barbecue, Children and volleyball courts.
    Because of its geographic position, central in the context of Tuscany, our house is ideal for a stay and a privileged starting point for larger tourist excursions.

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About the area

Located in Empoli, this holiday home is in a rural area. Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista and House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arno River and Parco di Serravalle. Il Fiaschetto and Tenuta San Vito are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Empoli travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A stone bridge over a river with colorful buildings on either side.
    Arno River
    16 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
    13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni
    15 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Pontormos House
    16 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Stadio Carlo Castellani
    16 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Empoli Station
    9 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moya Sushi
    9 min drive
  • Burger King
    12 min drive
  • Fanta Pizza Express
    9 min drive
  • Osteria La Panzanella
    9 min drive
  • Agriturismo Montemagnoli
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Civic Museum of Paleontology in Empoli and Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea. House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni and Museum of GlassEmpoli Glass Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The country house in the middle of a small valley verde'La home of the elms' Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing time!!

Vito and Katerina were amazing hosts. They both went above and beyond and made our trip one we'll remember for the rest of our lives.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfecto

I am reluctant to write this review as I am afraid if we want to come back it might be booked. La home of the Elms is a charming farmhouse located at the end of a narrow dirt road nestled between golden wheat fields, olive groves and vineyards. If your desire is to experience Tuscany the location is perfect. Empoli is a short 10 minute drive where you can hop on a train and reach the Santa Maria Novella train station in the heart of Florence in 25 minutes for 10 round trip. Pisa, Livorno, San Gimignano & Siena are all within an hour drive through the picturesque Tuscan countryside. Our hosts, Vito and Kate, provided us with excellent recommendations for dining, shopping, wine tasting and sights to see. Their knowledge of the local wine was unmatched. Their hospitality was exceptional during our week long stay. We hated to leave and on our next trip to Italy we will make it a point to stay with them again.
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Mia
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully situated little house

We spent two weeks in this small place in the middle of Tuscany. And we enjoyed it very, very much! Vito and Katarina are wonderful hosts. Always helpful and always with very great tips for excursions and places you wouldn't know otherwise. We were also allowed to help ourselves to their garden and always had fresh tomatoes and herbs. The house is a bit secluded in the middle of the hills. It is nice and quiet and relaxing. We loved it! For those who dare: There are also two bus lines from the main road to Empoli. You just have to look up the times on the internet, as the times given at the bus stop are not really correct. So you can also easily get to Florence, Siena or Pisa from here. Or you can listen to Vito and visit the less touristy places in the area and enjoy these little insider tips! Thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruheoase, perfekt zum relaxen

Rundum perfekt, total liebe Gastgeber, typisches italienisches Häuschen am Ende einer Sackgasse. Man ist ganz für sich und hört den ganzen Tag fast nur Gezirpe und Gezwitscher. Und trotzdem ist man in 15 Min in Empoli, wo es alles zu kaufen gibt und viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind in max 1 Std Fahrtzeit. Ein rundum perfekter Urlaub (ok, die Mücken haben ein klein wenig genervt ;) ) Es war ein rundum perfekter zu erreichen
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Una semana en la Toscana

Estuvimos una semana en la casa y fue genial. La casa es amplia y en medio del campo. Cuidado porque para subir a la habitación hay una escalera de caracol. Nosotros fuimos la familia (4 personas) y el perro, que se lo pasó genial. Cuidado que el jardín no está vallado. Nosotros no tuvimos problemas. Los anfitriones geniales, tanto Vito como Katerine muy amables y cercanos. Siempre dispuestos para lo que necesitábamos. Nos ofrecieron aceite que hacen ellos, pimientos y tomates de su huerto. Un placer la estancia en su casa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Toller Urlaub mit leichten Problemen

Alles super außer das es kein Trinkwasser aus der Leitung gab, die Waschmaschine und der Geschirrspüler nicht funktioniert haben und die Klimaanlage aus der Beschreibung Aufpreis kostete….. das Haus,Wetter und Gegend waren super. Von ihrer Agentur habe ich bei meinen Anrufen mehr erwartet und überlege mir Rechtsmittel einzulegen da bis heute jegliche Antwort von ihnen fehlt. Das ist sehr enttäuschend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschöne Toskana

Unsere Vermieter waren aufgeschlossen, und sehr sehr freundlich. Die Lage des Hauses in der Natur war einmalig
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An authentic Tuscan experience

The description of the property is exactly as described, only better! The hospitality provided by the owner was superb. A fully equipped kitchen, recommendations to nearby attractions and restaurants all added to this wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Posizione ottima

Ottima posizione per visitare Pisa Firenze e tanti paesini nei dintorni! Casa molto accogliente e pulita..proprietari molto gentili! Lo consiglio!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

Great place

We stayed for 1 week last July and still dream about our time in Empoli. The pictures show how perfect it is. It is centrally located and we were able to use this beautiful home as a base for all of our day trips throughout Tuscany. Highlights of our trip were the personal wine tour by knowlegable Vito, followed by an unforgetable meal prepared by Katarina. Our hosts were very helpful and easy to deal with! Ciao Kathy and Gord Nanaimo, Canada