Casa Matteo is an excellent setting for a gathering of friends or family.  The panoramic hilltop location is exclusive and private while still offering good access to Florence located just 15 minutes to the north.  The charming Chianti hill towns are also within easy striking distance. Siena is 50 minutes away and Lucca is approximately one hour’s drive.  The villa is spacious and has been tastefully and authentically restored.  The grounds are impressive and interspersed with olive groves planted throughout the property.  The large swimming pool with separate circular Jacuzzi (not a hot tub) and furnished stone solarium is especially remarkable.

Guests arrive at Casa Matteo by way of a typical Italian gravel country road (1200 meters) that winds through vineyards and olive groves.  The villa is about 1000 years old, dating back to its construction in the medieval period.  It evolved from a monastery to a private residence in the following century and was completely restored in 2006.  The exterior photos show this property’s splendid appearance with images of the 10,000 square meters of land that is totally enclosed. 

The handsome manicured lawn is bordered with attractive rose bushes and olive trees.  The covered outdoor stone patio is ideal for al fresco dining and includes a barbecue, a long table and comfortable chairs.  The swimming pool (15m x 7.5m) is near the patio and is furnished with sun loungers, chairs, tables and umbrellas. Also located near the pool is a pleasant changing room with bathroom and shower and a well equipped fitness room. Mountain bikes are available and included in the price.
 

Constructed of beautiful terracotta tiles and beamed ceilings, Casa Matteo is 530 square meters in size and spans two floors.

Upon request and for an extra fee are one double sofa bed in the villa and one double sofa bed in the annex. This brings the total capacity of the property to sixteen guests. The villa and annex must be rented together.

The cost per person for additional guests 13 – 16 is Euros 200/person/week.

Villa

Ground floor

- Entry hall
- Study room with double sofa bed and air conditioning
- Dining area with table for 12
- First small but well equipped kitchen
- Living room with SKY TV SAT, iPhone/iPad docking station
- Main fully equipped kitchen (microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with freezer, oven, toaster, drip coffee maker)
- Air conditioned double bedroom (5 steps) (bed cannot be separated) with bathroom with shower. 
- One bathroom with shower

Upper floor

- Air conditioned spacious central living room with, fireplace, TV and DVD
- 1 air conditioned master bedroom with en suite bathroom (Jacuzzi tub) (bed cannot be separated)
- 1 air conditioned twin/double bedroom with en suite bathroom (Jacuzzi tub)
- 2 air conditioned double bedrooms, each with en suite bathroom (shower); the double beds cannot be separated
- 1 guest bathroom

Basement

- Laundry room with washing machine and dryer, iron and ironing board
- wine cellar

Annex

- Air-conditioned living room with double sofa sleeper, kitchenette and a bathroom (with shower) on the ground floor
- Air-conditioned double bedroom in the loft upstairs

Amenities
Air conditioning in bedrooms, fireplace, washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, stove with oven, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, barbecue, satellite TV, DVD player, stereo/CD player, WiFi internet connection, mountain bikes and fitness room.

Additional guests
Four extra people are possible: Euros 200/person/week

Due to the stone steps connecting the two floors, Casa Matteo is not suitable for people with walking difficulties.

Bed and bath linens: Included - bath linens changed Wednesday and Saturday; bed linens changed once a week on Saturday.
Air conditioning:  Provided in bedrooms - included
Wireless Internet: Included
Housekeeping: Included - five hours per day Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Welcome basket for first breakfast: Included - milk, coffee, tea, water, orange juice, bread, biscuits, eggs, cheese, oil, salt, sugar and fruit.
Welcome basket for arrival dinner: Included - vegetarian pasta al forno to reheat, bread, water and fruit.
Pool towels: Included - changed on Wednesday and Saturday
Pool open: 26 April to 27 September, 2025
Final cleaning: Euros 350 (villa), Euros 500 (villa+annex)
Electricity: Metered and charged according to usage
Tourist tax:  2 Euros per day for guests over 14 years of age
Baby bed: 100 Euros per week
Heat: Metered and charged according to usage
Security deposit: 1500 Euros
Grocery shopping (upon request) 25 Euros plus the cost of food
Upon request (extra fee): Cook service, pizza cooking class, personal laundry, ironing, advanced grocery shopping, wine tasting, transfer, driver, baby sitting, bikes.
Check in: between 4pm and 7:00pm – with approval of the owner, a late arrival is possible between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm for an extra fee of 100 Euro (early arrival and late departure are not possible).
Check out: 8:00am – 10:00am

Four additional guests possible for Euros 200/person/week – paid on site

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Distances:
• Mercatale Val di Pesa (shopping, restaurants, market): 5 minutes
• Greve in Chianti: 15 minutes
• San Gimignano: 30 minutes
• Siena: 50 minutes
• Florence: 15 minutes
• Florence Airport: 30 minutes