Villa Gamberaia-Villa 109-Luxury Villa Rental in Tuscany

From the moment you pass the gate, with cypresses standing sentinel, the impression is one of perfect loveliness. Your search for an Italian villa has come to an end. Villa Gamberaia is set in the hills of Tuscany, close to Florence, yet immersed in the tranquility of the countryside. The house also enjoys an exceptional position overlooking the city of Florence and the Arno valley.

This is one of the most magical places in the Florentine hills: the architecture of the villa and of the old garden are justly famous and in fact the garden has become one of the most famous in the world. The villa was finished in 1610 by Zanobi Lapi and during the succeeding centuries has belonged to the Marquis Capponi, Princess Ghykha, sister of the queen of Serbia and other well-known noble families.

It lies on the hills above Florence, just outside the village of Settignano, with a beautiful view of the countryside and of the city of Florence, which can be reached in ten minutes by car or by the convenient public transport that passes through the village. The furnishings consist of perfectly restored antique furniture, decorated with elegant tapestries and old paintings. During your stay 3 domestics are employed every day for the cleaning of the villa. The bed and bath-linen is changed twice a week.

The garden is an architectural masterpiece, and contains all of the best-loved features of the classic old italian garden and has been described in enthusiastic terms by all of the famous guests who have stayed at Villa Gamberaia in the last century. In part of the grounds close to the villa a swimming-pool has been built for the guests' private use, where complete privacy can be enjoyed. On the edges of the grounds are some elegant independant apartments that may be rented together with the villa or separately. Together with the rental of the property you can also book a cooking service, with menu to be agreed on the premises, which includes breakfast and dinner.

Edith Wharton wrote of the gardens at the Villa Gamberaia, Florence, Tuscany in her work, Italian Villas (London, 1903), describing them as ‘probably the most perfect example of the art of producing a great effect on a small scale ... because it combines in an astonishingly small space, yet without the least sense of overcrowding, almost every typical excellence of the old Italian garden: free circulation of sunlight and air about the house; abundance of water; easy access to dense shade; sheltered walks with different points of view; variety of effect produced by the skilful use of different levels; and, finally, breadth and simplicity of composition.

Bedrooms	7	Bathrooms	5	Sleeps (Max)	14
Villa Manager	Y	Television	Y	Barbeque	Y
Pool	Y	Jacuzzi	N	Kitchen	Y
Beach Front	N	Beach Access	N	Video/DVD Player	Y/Y
Staff	Y	Internet Access	Y	Stereo	Y
Kids Welcome	Y	Smoking	N	Linens	Y

Staff: Included in the price is a staff of 3 people for daily cleaning for 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.Chef available upon request...Bedrooms: 7 double sized bedrooms (3 with ensuite bathrooms). Bathrooms: 5 Total...Other Amenities: Direct Dial Telephone *Internet Connection *Telephone *TV *Tea/Coffee Making Facilities *Dishwasher *Fridge *Hairdryer *Ironing Equipment *Microwave
*Washing Machine *Cooking Facilities *Individual Climate Control
Outdoor facilities: Swimming pool, Outdoor space with exquisite gardens, Patio, Garden chairs

Actual exchange rate may vary. All rates and villa details are subject to change without notice. Holiday rates vary. Rates are based on double occupancy.

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Low Season	High Season	Holiday Season
$2,800..00 per day	$3,300.00 per day,	Please call