Villa Ilaria is an ancient 19th century residence, which has been recently renovated and situated in a peaceful location, surrounded by a large fenced-in garden with age-old trees. The villa is part of an large estate where olive oil and wine are made, with splendid views of the surrounding hills covered in vineyards and olive-tree groves. The geographic location of the villa is ideal for groups of friends who want to alternate between relaxing and going on cultural outings throughout this area of Tuscany. You can easily reach Florence and Pistoia, as well as Lucca and the Terme di Montecatini. You can also easily reach by motorway the beaches of Versilia. The spacious outdoor areas are characterised by a swimming pool (12x6, 0.90-1.40m deep) (02/06-29/09 open from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm) situated 150 m from the house, with an outdoor shower. To be request when booking and to be paid for on location: maid service, a chef for dinners and lunches, midweekly linen change. Some of the furniture are period pieces. Access to the house by means of 100 m of dirt track road. Wi-Fi internet is included in the price. Central heating. Parking next to the villa.Accomodation Gr. fl.: entrance with ancient stone-built stairway that leads to the floors above, living room (satellite TV), ancient kitchen/dining room, large professional kitchen with access to the outside (oven, dishwasher, freezer, washing machine), former horse stables transformed into a dining room, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower and double washbasin, WC. 1st fl.: 2 lounges, small room with tables, lounge/study with access to the garden, 1 double bedroom, WC. 2nd fl.: 1 lounge with double sofa bed that is a passageway to 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower, 1 small lounge with single sofa bed that is a passageway to 1 double bedroom, 2 double bedrooms both with bathroom with shower, 1 twin bedded room with 1 bathroom with shower.Distances 1 km grocery shops, 7 km Pistoia, 10 km Montecatini, 15 km golf (18-hole course), 37 km Lucca, 41 km Florence, 65 km Viareggio (sandy beaches).Further information - Domestic help - Cook on request and to be paid on the spot - Weekly linen change unless otherwise stated in the above description - Cook on request and to be paid on the spot - Domestic help on request and to be paid on the spot