Vacation Rental Description
The Bed and Breakfast “Le Due Volpi”, is located near Molezzano (Vicchio), in the peaceful Mugello countryside, whose gently rolling hills have escaped the widespread development which has affected much of Tuscany. It lies about 35 km from Florence, 25 from Fiesole, 15 from Scarperia and 5 from Vicchio.
This location means that guests can simply enjoy peace and relaxation if they wish, but can also visit historic cultural centres or walk along the neighbouring hills, on the tracks marked out by the Italian Alpine Club. Or they might go riding at stables only a kilometre away, while golfers will enjoy playing on a course reputed to be one of the best in Europe at 15 kilometres’ distance.
Originally an old farmhouse, our house has three large double guest rooms, -- (Minerva, Superla, and Brionvega) – to reflect the owner’s passion for antique radios, with space for extra beds in two of the rooms. Each has its own bathroom and is furnished in traditional Tuscan style – uncomplicated but comfortable. Breakfast is served in the loggia during the summer or in front of the large fire place in winter.
The garden is available to our guests and then there is the swimming pool to cool off in – or you might wish to relax under the adjacent vine-covered pergola from where you can simply admire the view of the tranquil countryside, before falling asleep to the sound of cicadas in the trees.
In the house we try to follow a “green” life style, with solar panels, wood-fired central heating and energy-saving lighting and we use organically produced and local foods as much as possible.
Instead of eating at one of the many trattorie or ristoranti nearby, you can dine with Heidi and Lorenzo and enjoy genuine Tuscan food, though with a touch of international flavour about it. You can also order sandwiches or picnic food for your excursions and there may even be a wine-tasting to enjoy, at which Tuscan specialities – from the bottle and on the plate – will be served.
Facilities
Rooms:
SUPERLA: On the 2nd floor. It has windows on the eastern and western sides and has an en-suite shower-room, king size double bed and a single bed. Air conditioning.
MINERVA: On the 1st floor. It has windows on the eastern and western sides, an en-suite shower-room, king size double bed, single bed and ample space for one more bed. Air conditioning.
BRIONVEGA: On the ground floor. Access is both from inside and outside the house. The room has its own cooking and dining area, a bathroom with shower and a double bed.
Activities
Nearby Activities/Attractions:
Trekking: You can enjoy Mugello's hills shaped by our ancestors peasants
Visit of the Mugello: Medici Villas, little towns, beautiful countryside
Taste of Mugello: Wine and food specialities of the area
Golf: Poggio dei Medici
Horse back riding : 1 km away from our house
Bilancino Lake: Sailing, wind surf, WWF oasis
Historical cities: Florence, Siena, Pisa, Arezzo, Lucca, Bologna – all within easy reach, and a comfortable train ride from Vicchio
Mugello International speedway
Gliding: By Figliano (Borgo San Lorenzo) airport
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Florence at 50 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Vicchio at 5 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Vicchio at 5 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: From the Centre and North: Leave the Autostrada del Sole (A1) at Barberino and then drive through the Mugello on road SS 551 to Vicchio. **Then take the road from the main square with the Post Office and central gardens towards Caselle and Molezzano. You will pass Caselle after about 2 kms. Continue as far as a crossroads, which you will find after you have passed over a small bridge. There you should take the unpaved road on the right towards the Medici Villa. Follow the road for about 800 metres until you see a line of silver cypreses on your right. They lead to your destination.--
From the South: Leave the Autostrada del Sole (A1) at Firenze Sud and drive through Pontassieve along the ss67 to Rufina and Dicomano. There follow signs for Vicchio along the ss551. Once in the main square with the Post Office and central gardens, continue as above.**
