Fields of vineyards and olive groves in the Florentine hills of Montefiesole surround the Fattoria Lavacchio. The estate covers 110 hectares, twenty-one of which are vineyards that cultivate a variety of grapes and produce some excellent wines, namely Fontegalli, Cedro (riserva), Chianti Rufina and Oro del Cedro. Wine tasting, tours of the olive oil factory, cookery courses, horse riding, truffle hunting, mountain biking and pottery classes (where the techniques of classical Tuscan ceramics are revealed) are some of the many activities offered here.
There is an outdoor swimming pool and a gastronomic restaurant offering typical Tuscan cuisine using local produce and regional wines. Guests are housed in three neighbouring farmhouses: Casabella, Casanova and Monterifrassine.
Casabella and Casanova are two houses, 300 metres apart, housing 15 guest rooms on bed and breakfast basis and include standard rooms, superior rooms, junior suites and suites. The views are of either the olive groves, vineyards, Rufina town, Lake Vetrice or the swimming pool. The breakfast room, two lounges and the reception area are housed within Casabella. All rooms and suites in Casanova have air-conditioning. Minimum stay in both houses - Casabella and Casanova, is 3-nights.
- Standard rooms (18 sqm) have a double or twin beds, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan. Some rooms in Casabella interconnect (a standard room with a junior suite).
- Superior rooms (20 sqm) have a double or twin beds, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan.
- Junior suites (25 sqm) have a double bed and a double sofa bed, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan. Some rooms in Casabella interconnect (a junior suite with a standard room).
- Deluxe suites (40 sqm) have a double bedroom, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), separate living room with single or double sofa bed, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan.
- Casa Mia suite (45 sqm) has a double bedroom, a single bed on a mezzanine, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), separate living room with single sofa bed, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan.
Casanova also houses two one-bedroom apartments, on a self-catering basis. Breakfast can be added on request for a supplement.
- Laurino (65 sqm / sleeps 3+2): 1 triple bedroom, bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi and fully equipped kitchen (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). This apartment interconnects with Morellino.
- Morellino (55 sqm / sleeps 2+2): 1 double bedroom, bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi and fully equipped kitchen (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). This apartment interconnects with Laurino.
There are five large apartments housed in Monterifrassine, located 2 minutes’ walk to the restaurant and deli shop (grocery) and 300 metres from Casabella. On the ground floor of the house is a common laundry room and garden with seating and a barbecue area. All the apartments, except for Trebbiano, have a ceiling fan. Linen is changed weekly. Minimum stay at the apartments is 7-nights, with arrivals on Saturdays only.
Three 1-bedroom apartments:
- Trebbiano – First floor (45 sqm / sleeps 2+2): 1 double bedroom, bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). Trebbiano is suitable for disabled guests.
- Canaiolo – Second floor (45 sqm / sleeps 2+2): 1 double bedroom, bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). This apartment interconnects with Ciliegiolo.
- Ciliegiolo – First and Second floor (45 sqm / sleeps 2+2): 1 double bedroom on the 3rd floor and on the lower floors a bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). This apartment interconnects with Canaiolo and Malvasia.
Two 2-bedroom apartments:
- Sangiovese – Second floor (70 sqm / sleeps 4+2): 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom, bathroom (shower), living room with fireplace, double sofa beds, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven and hobs and fridge).
- Malvasia – 3 floors with private entrance (100 sqm / sleeps 4+4): On the ground floor is a living room with TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven and hobs and fridge). On the first floor is a double/twin bedroom with two single sofa beds and 2 bathrooms (shower) and, on the second floor, a double/twin bedroom with twin sofa beds. This apartment interconnects with Ciliegiolo.
Amenities/Leisure
- Restaurant ‘Mulino a Vento’ serving regional cuisine and pizza
- Restaurant ‘Casabella’ serving Tuscan cuisine, daily lunches and often hosting pizza nights
- Complimentary WiFi in all accommodation and the pool area (main house)
- Outdoor swimming pool (8 x 16m) and pool bar open early May to early Oct
- Deli shop, located near ‘Mulino a Vento’ restaurant with wines, olive oil and home-grown seasonal vegetables of our estate, fresh bread, milk, pasta, jam, honey, Tuscan cheeses, various meats, coffee, tomato sauce, salt, beer and juices
- Closest supermarket in Pontassieve (7km) open Mon-Sat
- Nearest train stations at Sieci or Pontassieve (7km)
- Trains depart from Pontassieve every 40-minutes to Florence (20-minutes’ journey)
- Airports: 110km Pisa and 129km Bologna
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
Standard room
Standard rooms (18 sqm) have a double or twin beds, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan. Some rooms in Casabella interconnect (a standard room with a junior suite).
Superior room
Superior rooms (20 sqm) have a double or twin beds, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan.
Junior suites
Junior suites (25 sqm) have a double bed and a double sofa bed, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan. Some rooms in Casabella interconnect (a junior suite with a standard room).
Deluxe suites
Deluxe suites (40 sqm) have a double bedroom, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), separate living room with single or double sofa bed, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan.
Casa Mia suite
Casa Mia suite (45 sqm) has a double bedroom, a single bed on a mezzanine, bathroom (shower and hairdryer), separate living room with single sofa bed, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi, safe deposit box, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a ceiling fan.
One bedroom apartment - Laurino
Laurino (65 sqm / sleeps 3+2): 1 triple bedroom, bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi and fully equipped kitchen (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). This apartment interconnects with Morellino.
One bedroom apartment - Morellino
Morellino (55 sqm / sleeps 2+2): 1 double bedroom, bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi and fully equipped kitchen (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). This apartment interconnects with Laurino.
Three bedroom apartment -Trebbiano
Trebbiano – First floor (45 sqm / sleeps 2+2): 1 double bedroom, bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). Trebbiano is suitable for disabled guests.
Three bedroom apartment - Canaiolo
Canaiolo – Second floor (45 sqm / sleeps 2+2): 1 double bedroom, bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). This apartment interconnects with Ciliegiolo.
Three bedroom apartment - Ciliegiolo
Ciliegiolo – First and Second floor (45 sqm / sleeps 2+2): 1 double bedroom on the 3rd floor and on the lower floors a bathroom (shower) and living room with fireplace, double sofa bed, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven with hobs and a fridge). This apartment interconnects with Canaiolo and Malvasia.
Two bedroom apartment - Sangiovese
Sangiovese – Second floor (70 sqm / sleeps 4+2): 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom, bathroom (shower), living room with fireplace, double sofa beds, TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven and hobs and fridge).
Two bedroom apartment - Malvasia
Malvasia – 3 floors with private entrance (100 sqm / sleeps 4+4): On the ground floor is a living room with TV, telephone, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and kitchenette (gas oven and hobs and fridge). On the first floor is a double/twin bedroom with two single sofa beds and 2 bathrooms (shower) and, on the second floor, a double/twin bedroom with twin sofa beds. This apartment interconnects with Ciliegiolo.