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Il Torrino

Apartment - Tuscany

    Tennis court on site

    Possibility of cooking school

    Near a small village

  • Closest food shopping1.5 km
  • Distance from the center1.5 km
  • Closest village1.5 km
  • Montaione1.7 km
  • Gambassi Terme7.1 km
  • Certaldo18 km
  • San Gimignano21.3 km
  • Firenze53 km
  • Pisa airport58 km
  • Lucca62 km
  • Pisa62 km
  • Siena66 km
  • Distance from the sea68 km
  • Rome airport322 km

A piece of paradise in Tuscany

Il Torrino is a small paradise in the Tuscan countryside and in short distance to the small village of Montaione and the major art cities in Italy. There are seven apartments and an independent villa and a swimming pool and tennis court. It is the perfect place for a vacation with family and friends - and the four-legged friends are also welcome.

The apartments Dante, Boccaccio, Petrarch, Machiavelli, D'Annunzio, Magnifico and Leonardo is between 50 to 120 m2 and Villa Lionella is 220 m2. They are all decorated in typical Tuscan style with comfort second to none.

The swimming pool has a hydromassage corner and there is a 2-hectare park to the property with a wealth of beautiful flowers. plants and an olive grove, where olives are harvested for production of oil.

It is possible to bool a breakfast service and you will receive a breakfast basket with absolutely fresh and local produce. 

If you want to learn the secrets of the Tuscan cuisine, there is the opportunity to participate in cooking sessions. Under the guidance you will prepare bruschetta, different kinds of fresh homemade pasta, pasta sauces, pizza and dessert. A very good souvenir from Italy to take home. 

In the cosy space of AI47 great local chefs are invited to serve dinners - in general twice a week. Here you will be exposed to a very special eating experience maybe even accompanied by live music. Must be prebooked in the reception. 

Il Torrino is located in a beautiful area in Tuscany, where there is good potential for various activities. Tuscany is the ideal place for golfers as you can play almost all year round and Golf Club Castelfalfi is among one of the most fascinating with the beautiful landscape. Another activity is to experience the Chianti area from horseback where you can ride through vineyards, olive groves and soft green hills, from where the view is absolutely breathtaking. Tuscany is also one of the favorite places for cycling enthusiasts, and the staff at Il Torrino will gladly help with renting bikes and a guide that can show the landscape.

Terme della Via Francigena is a spa and wellness club, which is about 10 km from Il Torrino. Here you can enjoy various wellness activities and fully relax.

Il Torrino is a quite extraordinary resort and perfect if you want to dedicate time to yourself. 

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Childrens pool
  • Air condition
  • Own terrace
  • Dishwasher
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed
  • Barbecue
  • Extra bed
  • Washing machine
  • Very child friendly
  • Baby chair
  • Extra cleaning
  • Baby cot
  • Fireplace
  • Pizza oven
  • Extra cost for final cleaning
  • Satellite TV
  • Tumble dryer
  • Baby bathtub
  • American coffee machine
  • Take away from nearby restaurant
  • Hairdryer
  • Swimming pool (saltwater)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Safe
  • Iron and ironing board

Activities at the property

  • Play ground
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Cooking class
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Cook
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast (local)

Activities in the area

  • Golf
  • Wine tasting
  • Trekking and running
  • Horseback riding
  • Tennis court
  • Cooking Class in the area
  • Guided bike tours
  • Truffle hunting

Location

  • Tuscany
  • Pisa area
  • Siena area
  • Firenze area
  • Pistoia area
  • Lucca area

Check availability and prices

Dante Alighieri (6 pers.)

Dante Alighieri is an apartment of 90 m2 for 6 persons. It is located on the first floor on two levels: the lower level with a welcoming porch with a table for pleasant summer evenings, two bedrooms, a kitchen with fireplace, stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, toaster, moka, coffee maker, a living room with sofa and LCD TV, two bathrooms with shower; and the upper level with a bedroom with two single beds, where there is a large window facing the garden. Rooms are decorated in traditional Tuscan country style with brocades and embroidered pillows. The garden has corner with sun beds for relaxation.

Francesco Petrarca (2 pers.)

Francesco Petrarca is an apartment of 45 m2 for 2 people. It is romantically decorated, and you can enjoy a good book in front of the crackling fire from the fireplace in the living room. There is a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, toaster, moka, coffee maker, and a double room and a bathroom with shower. The room is decorated in traditional Tuscan country style with brocades and embroidered pillows. Just outside the entrance is a lovely private garden with barbecue - only a few steps from the swimming pool.

Gabriele D’Annunzio (4 - 6* pers.)

Gabriele D'Annunzio is an apartment of 60 m2 for 4 - 6* persons. It is located on ground floor (few steps up from the terrace) of a restored barn just a stone's throw from a beautiful olive grove. There is a garden with barbecue, table, chairs and sun loungers, where there is plenty of privacy. Inside there is a spacious living room with fireplace, a bright kitchen in rustic style with stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, toaster, moka, coffee maker, a double room, a bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom with shower. Rooms are decorated in traditional Tuscan country style with brocades and embroidered pillows.

* The 5th and 6th person has to be children under 12 years. They are going to sleep on the sofa bed. 

Giovanni Boccaccio (4 - 6* pers.)

Giovanni Boccaccio is an apartment of 80 m2 for 4 - 6* persons. It is located at ground level and has a spacious living room with sofa bed and fireplace. Beside the living room is a large kitchen with fireplace, stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, toaster, moka, coffee maker, where culinary dishes can be enjoyed. In addition there is a double room with bathroom with shower and a room with two single beds, which also has a private bathroom with shower. Rooms are decorated in traditional Tuscan country style with brocades and embroidered pillows. Outside is a spacious garden where you can relax.

* The 5th and 6th person has to be children under 12 years. They are going to sleep on the sofa bed. 

Leonardo Da Vinci (6 - 8* pers.)

Leonardo Da Vinci is an apartment on several floors spread over 100 m2 for 6 - 8 persons. It is located just steps from the tennis court and has a lovely terrace where you can eat breakfast with a breathtaking view of the wooded hills and watch the sun go down. The ground floor consists of a cozy living room with fireplace and sofa bed and a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, toaster, moka, coffee maker. On the first floor just above the kitchen there is a nice area for reading, a double room and a bathroom with shower. On the second floor there is a double room, a room with two single beds and a bathroom with shower. Rooms are decorated in traditional Tuscan country style with brocades and embroidered pillows.

We recommend that the 7th and 8th person are children up to 12 years old, as it is a sofa bed that they must sleep on.

Lorenzo il Magnifico (6 - 8* pers.)

Lorenzo il Magnifico is an apartment of 120 m2 for 6 - 8* persons. It is on two floors and the ground floor features a cozy living room with sofas in front of a fireplace and an LCD TV, a lovely dining room where the sun's rays from the garden pouring in, a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, toaster, moka, coffee maker, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms with shower. Via a majestic wooden staircase takes you to the first floor where there is a double room and another bathroom. The apartment is rich in rustic details and antiques, and the rooms are decorated in traditional Tuscan country style with brocades and embroidered pillows.

*For the 7th and 8th person there will be a sofa bed, and we recommend the persons max are 12 years old. 

Niccolò Machiavelli (4 - 6* pers.)

Niccolò Machiavelli is an apartment of 60 m2 for 4 - 6* persons. It is located on the ground floor of a restored barn, and one must follow a short path through the garden to get here. It is particularly suitable for families with small children or to others where stairs can be difficult. Outside the apartment there is a fantastic green area where you can play with children or animals or just enjoy the sun from one of the loungers. There is a cozy country kitchen with stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, toaster, moka, coffee maker, a living room with fireplace for relaxing evenings, a stunning master bedroom with beamed ceiling and antique furniture and a second bedroom with private bathroom with shower. Rooms are decorated in traditional Tuscan country style with brocades and embroidered pillows.

* The 5th and 6th person has to be children under 12 years. They are going to sleep on the sofa bed. 

Villa Lionella (10 - 12 pers.)

Villa Lionella is an independent villa on two floors spread over 220 m2 for 10 - 12 people. There are a total of five bedrooms, three of them are double rooms and five bathrooms with shower, two of the bathrooms also have a bathtub. In addition there is a living room with leather sofa and armchairs, a fireplace and an LCD TV with satellite receiver. There is a library area with sofa bed and armchairs, which can advantageously be converted into an extra bedroom. The dining room features a large wooden table that is ideal for cozy meals. Directly from the dining room you get to the kitchen, which is in a Provencal style with white tiles that are decorated with gentle, small blue flowers. There is a refrigerator, freezer, oven, stove and dishwasher. In the basement there is a games room with pool table, poker table, cozy armchairs. satellite TV, bar with mini fridge and espresso machine.

Available weeks

  • Dante Alighieri (6 pers.)
  • Francesco Petrarca (2 pers.)
  • Gabriele D’Annunzio (4 - 6* pers.)
  • Giovanni Boccaccio (4 - 6* pers.)
  • Leonardo Da Vinci (6 - 8* pers.)
  • Lorenzo il Magnifico (6 - 8* pers.)
  • Niccolò Machiavelli (4 - 6* pers.)
  • Villa Lionella (10 - 12 pers.)

Price list in Euro

There is free arrival all year round for a minimum of 3 days.
If less than 7 days are required, a small supplement may apply, contact Local Living for further information.

Per week Min. number of days Max. persons Final cleaning
Dante Alighieri (6 pers.) 3 6 110.00
Francesco Petrarca (2 pers.) 3 2 80.00
Gabriele D’Annunzio (4 - 6* pers.) 3 6 110.00
Giovanni Boccaccio (4 - 6* pers.) 3 6 110.00
Leonardo Da Vinci (6 - 8* pers.) 3 8 110.00
Lorenzo il Magnifico (6 - 8* pers.) 3 8 110.00
Niccolò Machiavelli (4 - 6* pers.) 3 6 110.00
Villa Lionella (10 - 12 pers.) 4 12 220.00
01.01. - 11.05.
29.09. - 30.12.
11.05. - 15.06.
14.09. - 29.09.
15.06. - 29.06.
31.08. - 14.09.
29.06. - 31.08.
30.12. - 01.01.
1,189.00 1,822.00 2,103.00 2,737.00
556.00 837.00 978.00 1,400.00
978.00 1,330.00 1,611.00 2,244.00
978.00 1,330.00 1,611.00 2,244.00
1,470.00 2,103.00 2,596.00 3,159.00
1,470.00 2,103.00 2,596.00 3,159.00
978.00 1,330.00 1,611.00 2,244.00
2,807.00 3,862.00 4,917.00 7,028.00


The prices include water, gas, electricity and linen changed weekly.

The swimming pool is open from April - October.

Baby cot and high chair for free upon request.

 

To be paid locally:

Final cleaning: 80 - 110 euro for the apartments and 220 euro for the villa.

Extra cleaning: on request. 

Common washing machine for free. 

Breakfast basket: 16 euro per basket (available every day, except Sunday.) A breakfast basket is for 2 persons. The contents of the basket may vary slightly, so you can ask Sara at the reception for details while you're away. However, a suggested basket might include: coffee, milk, juice, bread, jam, croissants, cake, assorted cold cuts, and fruit.

In the property there is the possibility to have a service of Cooking classes and in some evenings Tuscan dinners in the space "Al 47". Genereally it is open on Sunday and Thursday evening at 8 hours and the menu is fixed. It is a very nice experience and not a normal restaurant experience. 

Massage: on request. 

 

Pets are allowed: 50 euro per stay.

 

NB 

Tourist taxation, which is a small amount, has to be paid locally at arrival. The tourist taxation is expected to be approximately 1,5 euro - max 6 nights (kids not included).