This is a huge house dating from the mid 19th century. Spending a holiday there is a pretty unique experience. It is equipped with modern facilities as listed in the property description, but some things, such as the Wi-Fi, are limited both by the solidity of the house and the rural location. We found the outside seating area was where we ate and spent a lot of time. It was especially serene in the evening when the sun was going down and the bats came out and flitted across the sky.The

We stayed here for a week, three families with teenagers. The house is marvellous, so many rooms and so much history inside these walls. We made most of our food in the large well-equipped kitchen and ate all meals outside in the shadow in front of the house. The kids played table tennis all day and we sang around the piano. The pool is great. Besides Florence (Firenze) which is easy accessible by train from the nearby town there’s a lake with a beach about 15 minutes away and several nice vineyards and beautiful restaurants in the surroundings.There’s no AC but if you close the window shutters during the hot hours and use the fans you will be alright. Go see this marvellous place!

The house has a rich history dating back to the 16th century. It has everything you need. Great for groups. Beautiful scenery, very quiet. The gardens are beautiful. Close to everything in town, yet remote enough to unwind.

Our month at Villa Montazzi was truly special. Where else would you have a chance to live in a villa once owned by members of the Medici family? We invited family and friends to join us at various times throughout our stay. The villa was huge, with ample room for us to visit or be on our own. The beds were very comfortable, the washer and dishwasher were very much appreciated. The pool was enjoyed even though we were there in September - October. There are plenty of very good restaurants within 3 km, so a car is a must. Borgo San Lorenzo is a lovely town full of friendly people and had everything we needed. The train from BSL was reliable and perfect for going into Florence or up to some of the villages in the mountains. Overall, it was a fun adventure of a lifetime. The only downside was the mosquitos in the evening. Some, but not all, of our guests were very much bothered by them so couldn't sit outside at night. Our host did leave plenty of bug spray etc. and we did learn that it was an unusually buggy year.