Tuscan family farmhouse, near florence, in rufina with wonderful views
Comfortable family farmhouse, surrounded by a breathtaking view of vineyards and olive groves, but only 5 minutes from the village of Rufina (famous for its wine) and just half an hour from central Florence. Ideal for everyone from keen adventurers interested in seeing the sights of one of Europe's most famous cities to vacationers seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city by enjoying a sweeping panorama view while relaxing with a glass of wine on the outdoor patio. The house has three bedrooms, 2 with double beds and 1 with bunk beds, sleeping 6 people. There are 2 bathrooms, both of which have showers, and one of which has a separate bath tub. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas stove, oven, microwave, American / Italian coffee machine, and also a very large fireplace (great for cooking on in the wintertime). Local attractions include wine tasting, horse riding, tennis, golf, swimming, fishing, and world-class cuisine.
5 minutes down the road is the village of Rufina (famous for it's wine). There you will find everything you need, grocery shops, supermarket, weekly market and a good choice of restaurants and pizzerias. There are local tennis courts and stables. Wine tasting can be arranged in one of the local vineyards. There are also several public swimming pools nearby. There is a fishing lake 2 minutes away with a good pizzeria where you can fish until midnight in the summer. Take the local train into Florence and save yourself the hassle of parking. It's a 30 minute ride and takes you right into the centre of town. Apart from Florence we are well placed for day trips to Pisa, Siena and Arezzo, just to name a few places. There are also local places of interest to visit nearby.
