"The view thence of Florence is most beautiful - far better than the hackneyed view from Fiesole" (E.M. Forster: A Room with a View)

Located in one of the most fascinating and evocative hillside areas in Florence, Casale Fontibucci, bed and breakfast and vacation home in Florence, is surrounded by olive-groves, cypress trees and vineyards. A convenient 20 minutes from Florence, the beautiful estate offers a fabulous view of the city from windows and gardens. A vacation paradise!

Originally an ancient watchtower in the Middle Ages, in the seventeenth century Casale Fontibucci was transformed into a farmhouse. Today, the buildings have been completely renovated, and equipped inside with all modern comforts while faithfully preserving the original aesthetic and architectural design of the buildings.

Casale Fontibucci has been featured, with numerous illustrations and an extensive description, in the book "The 70's House" edited by Wiley and Sons. The book describes the most important houses of the 70s; ". Casale Fontibucci ... was, "by repute, originally the home of Michelangelo's stonemason. The site of the house lies on a hill commanding a view down the valley of the Arno to Florence in the distance past the picturesque array of hilltop palazzi and villas in between".

In the midst of an unspoilt natural landscape and the characteristic peace of the gentle Tuscan countryside, the Casale Fontibucci bed and breakfast holiday home offers you all amenities for a pleasant and peaceful sojourn.

With a curved shape like a small lake, surrounded by flowers, shrubs, olives and cypress trees, our swimming pool is open from the end of May to September and, like the sun terrace, commands a spectacular view of Florence. It is equipped with garden umbrellas and deckchairs. Towels for the swimming pool are at guests’ disposal.

OUR FACILITIES

• Swimming pool
  
• Parking is on the private road in front of the gate of the estate
  
• Private barbeque
  
• Electric fan
  
• Hairdryer
  
• TV
  
• Fridge
  
• Microwave
  
• Individual climate control
  
• Continental Breakfast, based on cakes and jams made by the owner herself from the fruits of the garden. From the terrace guests can enjoy a breathtaking view of Florence.
  
• Italian language course, Painting and sculpture course, Wine tasting and Cookery Course
  
• Bookings for the principal Florentine museums and for the ItineRARI coach tours
  

FACILITIES WITHIN THE PROPERTY

Wine, olive oil and honey are produced at a nearby farmhouse, and other products such as sausages and cheese are made and sold in local shops.

Food shops can be found in the nearby villages of San Romolo, Villamagna, Candeli and Vallina. Bagno A Ripoli (ten minute drive) has a supermarket, post office, church, bank and shops.

There are numerous restaurants (open on Sundays) in the vicinity of Casale Fontibucci, and we are happy to make recommendations upon request.

Just a few kilometres from Casale Fontibucci, there are 2 riding-schools (enabling guests to visit the countryside around the estate on horseback), tennis courts and a golf club.