Londa holiday farmhouse rental - Tuscan farmhouse in Florence area

This beautifully restored and spacious Tuscan farmhouse close to Florence, has terracotta floors, original beams and traditional local furniture, and lies in 8 acres of wild flower-covered meadows. Enjoying spectacular views, the house is private and secluded. There are walnut, fig, apricot and cherry trees and a profusion of lavender, rosemary and thyme. Accommodation includes 5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with baths and showers, 4 large living rooms including fully-fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, dryer. L'Olmo is equipped to a very high standard with elegant and attractive furnishings, combining English and Tuscan antiques. All the rooms are spacious, light and airy, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. There is satellite TV, DVD, Video and CD players, telephone and wi-fi internet access.

Views:Spectacular views over the Sieve valley and lights of Florence

Floor Area:400 sq. metres

L`Olmo is situated in a secluded and elevated position, 600 meters above the village of Londa with spectacular panoramic views of a unique and undiscovered area of Tuscany known as the Mugello/Val di Sieve. The area is served by 4 major airports - Florence, Pisa, Bologna and Forli and is easily accessed from the A1 autostrada at Barberino di Mugello in the north and Incisa and Firenze Sud in the south. Eurostar trains arrive at Florence from all over Europe. We provide detailed directions of how to reach l'Olmo by car. Londa is a lively village 10 minutes away and just 45 minutes from Florence by car or train. There are a variety of shops, bank, bar, newsagent, pharmacy, beauty salon and two excellent restaurants. The area is a gastronomic paradise with wonderful fresh and interesting foods (cheese, salami, olive oil, wine, etc.) produced locally and sold in the many weekly markets and local delicatessens.

Rental notes: PLEASE NOTE: Prices are for Main House only (sleeps 8). For Extra Bedroom (sleeps 10) please email us. Rental rates include: Use of water, gas and electricity Final cleaning. For 2 week rentals up to 4 hours of cleaning and change of bed linen, towels and tea towels on the middle Saturday. Daily maintenance of the pool and garden (in season). Rental rates exclude: Central heating, Telephone calls and Internet access.

Ground Floor: Large fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave. Family sitting room with large Tuscan fireplace, sofas, Satellite TV, DVD, VCR, CD player and telephone/High Speed internet (Wi-Fi). Formal dining room. Further comfortable sitting/reading room with good supply of books and games. Bathroom with bath, shower, bidet and WC. First Floor Two double-bedded rooms, one with ensuite bathroom with bath, shower, bidet and WC. Two twin-bedded rooms. New bathroom with walk-in shower and WC. All bedrooms are beautifully furnished with good quality mattresses, bed linens and towels.

Outside Area:Close to the house is a 12m x 6m swimming pool with shade provided by cherry and walnut trees. There is a covered magnificent dining terrace with spectacular views of the Sieve Valley. A portable barbecue is close by. The nearest village is Londa, 10 minutes by car. It has a variety of shops, bank, bar and two excellent restaurants. Florence is just 45 minutes by car or train