Villa Bobolino is nestled in the beautiful backdrop of the Tuscan hills, only 30km from Florence, offering stunning views of the valley and countryside.
Only 4km away is the medieval hilltop town of Montelupo Fiorentino, known for its ceramic production and quality Chianti wine. This town is a charming place to spend time in authentic surroundings and there is a good choice of traditional restaurants and bars as well as many useful amenities and supermarkets.
Golf lovers have plenty of choice in this area, with Golf Club Montelupo only a short drive away as well as options such as Circolo Golf dell’Ugolino and Castelfalfi Golf Club slightly further away. There are also many opportunities to appreciate the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, with many fantastic walking and cycling trails as well as horse-riding stables within a short drive. And not to forget all the local vineyards, a wine tasting and tour is a must in this famous wine region!
Obviously not to be overlooked is Florence, cradle of the Renaissance! A truly enchanting city packed full of world-class art, architectural masterpieces, and gourmet Tuscan cuisine. Surprisingly small, you can visit everything this wonderful city has to offer by foot. Prepare to be seduced by the grandeur of Brunelleschi’s red cathedral dome on Piazza del Duomo and intrigued by the tales of how the Medici family boosted the Renaissance and produced as many as four Popes!
Other nearby towns of note include Empoli (8km), full of history and culture with plenty of museums and galleries to explore, and San Miniato (18km), a delightful town between Pisa and Florence famous for its white truffles. In fact, Villa Bobolino is in the ideal location to explore many traditional Tuscan towns such as San Gimignano (37km), Volterra (58km)and Greve (40km) – you will be sure to get a real taste for the beauty this region has to offer!
Please note that Villa Bobolino is actually located in the region of Tuscany but is very close to the San Gimignano border.
