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Address: Via Suor Maria Celeste
N.19
| Area: Tuscany
Station: Florence Hills
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Description:
Quality, privacy and peacefulness of a private home, with all
the standards of a luxury Hotel on the Florentine hills, 3 km
from the historical center of Florence. The atmosphere, thanks
to an accurate restoration, has revived the freshness and the
intimacy of the 11th century nobleman's house offering guests
large rooms and wide open spaces amongst vineyards.

Entering the main gate of Villa Montartino
from via Suor Maria Celeste 19, you will be enchanted by the panorama
of the Ema Valley. Nearer to the villa it is possible to admire
the Monastery of Certosa at the foot of the Chianti hills and
a charming view of architecturally beautiful villas and country
churches.
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History
of the Villa
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In the 11th century, Montartino was a watchtower defending the
Ema valley that was the trade route for products coming from the
Chianti area to Florence. As the power of Florence grew the area
around Montartino was gradually transformed into Noblemen's villas
and farms.

At the end of the 14th century the Montartino tower became a
large building known as "Chiuso dei Malefici". In 1427,
it was described in official documents as: "... a small farm
in San Felice a Ema, with residences for Noblemen and farmers,
with vineyards, fruit orchards and olive groves...".
During the 16th century, Montartino obtained its currentcharacteristics
through restoration after centuries of improper use and neglect.
To highlight the historical use of the buildings, the latest restoration
emphasises the beautiful medieval gate and the imposing ramparts
that have been kept intact over the centuries.
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Villa Montartino's staff is at your disposal in
order to satisfy all your requirements! During your stay we will
take care of every details of your holiday and we will be glad
to organise for you any kind of activity and service in order
to make your stay more enjoyable!
The guests enjoy free use of two lovely heated swimming
pools surroundedby olive trees and stone walls. The pools are
sanitised by sea salt and a hygienic system that eliminate all
harmful effects of chlorine. Shower, deckchair and towel services
are available for our guests around the swimming pools. The swimming
pools are open from the 1st
In front of the pool is a picturesque building called
"The Gabella" that once was a tollgate between the Chianti
area and Florence and now houses a steam bath and a large Jacuzzi.
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Apartments
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| Boccaccio |
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| Acciaiolo |
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| Del Riccio |
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| Limonaia |
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| Tinaia |
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| Solatio |
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| Prato |
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| Corte |
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| Belvedere |
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| Sala |
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| Carraia |
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| Stella |
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| Frantoio |
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Access from Florence is through Via Suor
Maria Celeste, the characteristic road linking Villa Montartino
to downtown Florence (only 3 km.) or via the A1 motorway,
exit at Certosa then through via Gherardo Silvani.
From the motorway A1 , take the Florence
CERTOSA exit. Go in the direction of Florence and at the second
traffic light turn right into Via Gherardo Silvani, at the far
end of the big square. Continue on Via Silvani for about 1 km.
where the road divides: keep to the right. The hotel is on the
left, number 151 behind a gated entrance.

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From the Florence Airport at the first traffic light, turn
right and enter the A11 motorway . After about 5 Km. take the
exit to Roma and enter the A1 motorway, direction Roma. After
about 10 Km. take the CERTOSA exit in the direction of Florence
and at the second traffic light turn right into Via Gherardo Silvani
at the far end of the big square. Continue on via Silvani for
about 1 km where the road divides: keep to the right. The hotel
is on the left, number 151 behind agated entrance.
Villa Montartino has two gated entrances, one on
Via Suor Maria Celeste N.19 that is normally used to walk to Florence
or to take a taxi, and one on Via Gherardo Silvani N.151 for private
vehicles.
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Villa Facilities
Private parking
Porters
Internet point free
24hours reception
Bar with light kitchen service
Reservation
Laundry service
Wash & dry machine
Lunch & dinner
Transfers
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Room Facilities
Hairdryer
Safe
Satellite TV
A/C
Telephone
Minibar
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Leisure Facilities
Heated swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Steam bath
Fitness lessons
Acqua Gym lessons
Private masseur
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Only 3km from
the Center of Florence
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Apartment Rates
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Low Season
1/11/2005 14/4/2006
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High Season
15/4/2006 31/10/2006
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| 1 Room |
1,200€
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1,600€
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| 2 Connecting Apartments |
2,000€
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2,500€
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The prices are per apartment, per week, inclusive of one cleaning
service and VAT.
Supplement for buffet/room service breakfast, upon request Euro
10,00 p.p.
In the rates are included the use of our swimming pool, seat bath,
jacuzzi, private parking and internet point.
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Boccaccio
A monumental two-room apartment ; monumental for
the size of the floor area, the height of the living
room and above all for the architectural and pictorial
elements that characterise it!
A chimney of white limestone gives a certain tone
to the living room along with praiseworthy sculptures.
Engraved into the wooden ceiling is the date 1546
that indicates the year of an important structural
intervention.
Great bookshelves adorn the walls and the useful
screened kitchen area appears like a partition between
the entrance and the rest of the apartment.
Divan bed, armchairs, dining table, other stylish
accessories and expensive carpets complete the furnishings.
A large French window illuminates the ambiance and
offers a view of the artistic and sunny courtyard.
The bedroom has walls and ceiling adorned with 17lh
century frescoes , one of the qualifying elements
of "Le Piazzole". A modern and functional
bathroom with a shower has been constructed around
the original antique bathroom without any architectural
modifications.
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Acciaiolo
Large two-roomed apartment with kitchen.
The living room is equipped with a divan bed and
armchairs whilst the dining area has a large antique
table that can accommodate numerous guests.
The bedroom is set apart from the living space to
offer peace and quiet.
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Del Riccio
A prestigious large two-roomed apartment furnished
with stylish antique furniture.
On the first floor, reachable by grand antique stairs,
is a living room and bedroom. Both large and luminous,
equipped with numerous windows that open on to views
of the hills.
Even the bathroom is equipped with two windows that
look in different directions without disturbing the
privacy of the guests.
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Limonaia
A small independent villa detached from the main
building equipped with a private garden that creates
complete privacy and independence for your stay.
The large living room is enriched by a 17th century
chimney and is equipped with a traditional kitchen
area.
The bedroom has large windows that open onto the
garden and the bathroom is equipped with a bathtub.
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Tinaia
A large and illuminated single-room apartment, enriched
by elegant antique furniture in wrought iron facing
onto an exclusive characteristic courtyard decorated
with splendid roses.
An arc dating from 1774 and a stone shelf dating
from 1634 have been retained together with the original
ceiling.
The apartment is equipped with a foldaway bed to
provide more functional space, kitchen and a modern
bathroom with shower.
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Solatio
The 15th century records of this large single-room
apartment, it was described as "a large loggia
open for parties" because of its three huge arched
windows and enchanting view of the whole valley and
its large size.
The bed is situated under a characteristic canopy
of wrought iron with brocade curtains that separate
the bed from the rest of the living room that has
a divan-bed and kitchen area. The bathroom is equipped
with a shower.
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Prato
You enter through a large archway embellished with
embroidered curtains. to find a traditional two-roomed
apartment with a living room and separate raised bedroom.
The living room has a large divan-bed and a large
original tiled lattice farm window with an enchanting
view of the Bellosguardo hills.
The bathroom is equipped with an anti-bathroom and
bathtub
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Corte
Large two-roomed apartment with living room equipped
with a divan-bed and kitchen area inserted into an
cosy niche.
The large bedroom is enriched by an original ceiling,
characteristic tile flooring and a wall with "scratched"
plaster, as was the custom in the 15th century.
The illuminating windows face onto a courtyard that
hosts a rose and the antique Italian garden of the
main villa.
The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub.
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Belvedere
A three-room duplex apartment with ample living room
with a divan-bed, a spacious kitchen, & a bathroom
with a shower cabin.
The bedroom with a mullioned window is entered via
characteristic stairs and has a splendid view of the
Ema valley .
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Sala
A large single-room apartment with a separate kitchen
that has been inserted into a huge antique chimney.
The bed has been enclosed in a large canopy with
embroidered curtains for greater privacy of the clients.
The original tile flooring and the great wooden beams
enrich the ambience, as do the large windows with
views of the main Villa and the olive groves, which
surround Montartino.
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Carraia
A delightful two-roomed apartment characterised by
a large living room enriched with a large arched glass
partition that faces onto a farmyard in red Florentine
tiles that has a large pergola, all for the exclusive
use of the clients.
The bed has been inserted into an alcove produced
by the projection of an antique brick arch.
The bathroom is equipped with a shower.
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Stella
Splendid two-roomed apartment with a large living
room and a divan-bed, a kitchen separated from the
living room by an antique glass partition, a double-bed
room with French windows.
This window opens onto a private area where a view
of the surrounding hills, olive groves of the residence
and Villa Montartino can be enjoyed.
The bathroom is equipped with a shower.
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Frantoio
The apartment maintains the original name of the
place where the olives from the hill were crushed
to collect the precious olive oil.
As witness to this, the paved floor has been laid
using the original stones that were used to crush
the olives.The bed is situated underneath a spacious
canopy that separates it from the rest of the apartment
for the privacy of the clients.
Completing the apartment are a kitchen with a large
window door that opens onto a terrace and the that
is for exclusive use of the clients.
The modern bathroom is equipped with a bathtub.
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