Villa La Novellina
Fiano – Certaldo (Florence)From €7060 per week
Fiano – Certaldo (Florence)
5- 10
- 5
- From €7060 per week
Nestled in the serene Tuscan countryside, just 35 minutes from Florence, 40 minutes from Siena, and an hour from the sea, where the Chianti vineyards blend seamlessly with the rolling Florentine hills, stands an 11th-century medieval watchtower, now the heart of a thriving organic farm.
Interior Description
La Novellina is an independent villa for 10 people surrounded by 30 hectares of land entirely at your exclusive disposal. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, it dominates the valley from a panoramic hill overlooking the famous towers of San Gimignano and encloses the essence and style of the Tuscan hospitality .La Novellina is the ideal setting for a holiday that combines pure relaxation with sightseeing – and perhaps even a round or two of golf.
The property consists in two houses . The main villa overlooking the rolling hills sleeps 10 adults in 5 air conditioned bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Elegantly furnished features a large garden with panoramic pool and provides every possible modern convenience. Behind the guests’s villa is the other farmhouse, where the english speaking caretaker lives . He is available to help guests with any problems that may arise but will be careful not to intrude on guests’s privacy. The outdoor facilities of the house — garden, pergola and pool — are completely private for the guests of the villa.
The origins of the house date back to the 11th century when it was built as a watchtower on the famous Via Francigena that led merchants and pilgrims to Rome from Western Europe.
With breathtaking views over the Tuscan countryside, and surrounded by the intense scents of the Mediterranean garden, La Novellina offers the highest standard of service and comfort as a result of 30 years of experience. Whilst constantly improving the amenities of the villa, we have always kept the original and distinctive features alive and present which boast its millennial history.
THE VILLA 300 sqmt/ 3250sqft
The Ground Floor :
features a fully equipped kitchen, the dining room, a double bedroom with a private
bathroom, and direct access to the garden.
Entrance/Hall #1- AC Double Bedroom #3 opening towards the garden with ensuite Bathroom -#4 (shower) (there are three steps to access the bedroom)- Dining room #2- f ully equipped Kitchen #5 – Loggia- External bathroom under the loggia with shower #6.
The Main Floor :
the large living room with the old fireplace and three other bedrooms, each with a private bathroom.
Hall #1 – AC Double Bedroom #10 with bed cm 203×193, with private Bathroom #11 (shower) – AC Double Bedroom #8 (view of the castle beds can be separated ) with ensuite Bathroom #9 (tub and separate shower) – AC Twin Bedded room#12 ( (beds can be joined ) with ensuite Bathroom #13 shower ( this bedroom is smaller than the others) – A spacious living room #7 with an old fireplace (decorative only, not for use) , TV and brand new the contemporary modular sofa, – access to the Loggia.
The Top Floor:
consists in a a bedroom with a double bed and a private bathroom.
AC Double Bedroom#15 ( beds can be separated) with ensuite Bathroom #16(shower).This room has the best views
The most rigid protocols in terms of hygiene, cleaning, and sanitization are entirely entrusted to highly specialized professional operators.
We have paid great attention to the details, services, and all those small amenities needed to ensure a truly comfortable stay for a holiday to remember over time:
• A small veggie garden entirely at your disposal for “0 meters food”.
• Air conditioning and mosquito nets in the 5 bedrooms.
• En suite bathroom in each room.
• Fully equipped kitchen to accommodate cooking for family dinners.
• Mix of Contemporary and Traditional Styles for a timeless Look
• Functionality is key but there is no lack of traditional and modern details
• Dining room with a large table to gather around in the colder seasons.
• Large living room with modern sofa.
• Wifi connection, satellite TV, concierge service, washer/dryer, breakfast, and cleaning service daily.
PLEASE NOTE :
Although totally restored La Novellina maintains its ancient structure therefore couldn’t be suitable for people with walking difficulties.
The Kitchen, the Dining Room and the ground floor bedroom are located at the the ground floor but this one develops on different levels . Guests with walking difficulties should be aware of this. The access to the Top floor bedroom is 10 cm lower than usual so watch your head going up to this bedroom!!
Typical regional features include terracotta floors, ceiling beams, a large fireplace.
Video camera in the external area :The camera solely detects movements and lacks facial recognition capability. It covers only two small external areas, specifically the external entrances of both the villa and the owner’s residence. These areas are not exclusively for guests. Crucially, areas exclusive to guests, such as the garden and pool, are free from video surveillance
SERVICES ON REQUEST: Daily cleaning , Breakfast , Cook service, Cooking classes, Meals delivered service, Transfers to Florence Siena Pisa, Transfers to and from airports/ train stations, Guided tours, Wine Tastings, Enogastronomic tours, Yoga classes, Rental cars delivery. Services have to be booked well in advance
SWIMMING POOL :Fenced pool area with gatzebo and solarium, pool mt11x5
GOLF: Golf Course Ugolino 31km
PARKING: Parking inside the property
PUBLIC TRANSPORT :
Bus service to Siena and Florence from Tavarnelle ( 6 km from the villa)
Train station with trains to Florence and Siena from Certaldo ( 6 km from the villa)
LOCATION & ATTRACTIONS
The location could not be better. Set on an idyllic hillside 35 minutes (28km/16 ml.) from Florence and 45 minutes (38km/27ml) from Siena.
Within the radius of a few miles, you can find Etruscan tombs, medieval cities, 14th-century castles, and Baroque churches. Or you can just relax at home and enjoy the beautiful view!
Florence can be reached also by train from Certaldo train station, leaving your car there you can avoid the traffic problems.
Nearest village (Fiano): 1k / 0,6ml
Florence: 28 km / 16ml
Siena: 38 km / 27ml
San Gimignano: 25 km / 14ml
Pisa 82 km / 51 ml
Lucca 105 km / 67 ml
THE FARM – The farm, organically certified in 2013, covers an area of about 30 hectares and counts olive groves, fruit trees, horticultural and medicinal herbs,
EVO OIL- The farm houses over 2000 olive trees from the typical Tuscan varieties
ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
WINE TOUR
From the famous Antinori wineries to the many small producers of Chianti and Brunello to discover independently, or guided by our selected partners.
TREKKING – ON FOOT AND BY BIKE The region offers endless ideas for outdoor activities: from walks in nearby fields and woods . The Via Francigena, the ancient road that in the Middle Ages linked Canterbury to Rome was rediscovered by the modern wayfarers.
BEACHES RIVERS AND SPAS
ART TOWNS – Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca Arezzo but also the ancient villages of Volterra, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni.
COOKING CLASSES, FORAGING, AND…TRUFFLEin season
VESPA TOURS / BIKE RENTAL
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE Tuscany from above:
CERAMICS WORKSHOP – In the land of “Terracotta” and famous Montelupo ceramics,
CIN: IT048012B5UHSPDEDD / CIR: 048012AAT0044
Amenities
Air Conditioning
Maid Service
Parking
Swimming Pool
Terrace / Alfresco Dining
View
Walk To Village
Washer / Dryer
Wifi
Extra Optional Services
Airport Transfer
Cooking class
Private Chef
Pricing and Availability
2026 Weekly Rates
Oct 25, 2025 – Dec 20, 2025 / € 7060
Dec 20, 2025 – Dec 26, 2025 / € 8500
Dec 26, 2025 – Apr 04, 2026 / € 7060
Apr 04, 2026 – May 16, 2026 / € 7950
May 16, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 / € 8500
Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 03, 2026 / € 7950
Oct 03, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 / € 7060
Pricing Notes
NOTES 2026
Maximum Occupancy-The villa accommodates up to 10 guests, including children and infants.-In exceptional cases, and subject to prior approval based on group composition, up to 4 additional guests may be accepted at a supplement of €1,800/week, plus €200 for extra cleaning and utilities.
Bookings with more than 3 children require owner approval.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Initial supply of bed linen, towels, and pool towels-Linen change on Saturday and mid-week towel change (Wednesday)
For stays over one week: 4 hours of cleaning on Saturday
Water, Wi-Fi, INC and air conditioning (on request)
Use of parking, washing machine, and dryer-1 baby cot and 1 highchair, available on request at time of booking: Free of charge if the total guest count remains within 10 ;
€500/week surcharge if guest count exceeds 10
MANDATORY FEES (payable on arrival)-Service Package: €300/week (includes 2 hrs/day cleaning, garden & pool maintenance, electricity, and water)
Final Cleaning: €300/stay
Tourist Tax: As applicable by local regulations-Refundable
Security Deposit: €1,500 (cash or bank transfer, refunded within one week of departure)
OPTIONAL SERVICES (on request, payable on site)
Additional bed linen & towels: Rates to be arranged with the owner-Personalized concierge service
-Breakfast, welcome dinner, cook service-Cooking classes, wine/oil/cheese tastings-Private driver, bike and car rental, airport/train transfers-Grocery pre-stocking and more-Extra maid service: Price on request
Heating: Charged according to consumption
Check in: 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Late arrival: In exceptional cases and with previous agreement, a late check-in may be possible, subject to caretaker availability, in
any case no later than 9:30 pm. The cost for late check-in is €70 per hour
Toscana - Tuscany
Tuscany is the place we all dream of….The place we want to retire to, and it is that place that will echo in your heart for a life time once you have stayed there and felt the essence of the organic life that passes by there each day.
With fields of sunflowers as far as they eye can see, olive groves and vineyards lining every street corner make Tuscany’s country side a picture worth painting. With its abundance of tiny medieval towns scattered around the hills, open air markets where locals gather each Saturday morning to offer their produce such as Truffle oil, olives, chianti wine, cured meats etc makes Tuscany the perfect place to visit for those that love food, wine and history.