Description
Fonte Di Pierdo is an elegant, spacious home with beautiful landscaped gardens. Historically used as a hunting lodge by Tuscany's ruling Dukes, the Medici family, the house is the perfect blend of old and new, as you will find modern, luxurious interiors inside the 16th-century building and garden walls.
The villa is spread over two floors; on the ground floor, you will find a stunning, double-height living room flooded with natural light and furnished with comfortable sofas and solid wood furniture that surround centuries-old fireplaces and sit on restored terracotta tiles. Guests can gather in this vast room in the evenings for drinks while the children spend time in the smaller sitting room, giving them a little space. When it is time for dinner, you can all dine around a large dining table lit by chandeliers.
The home has an impressive eleven bedrooms where guests can be assured of a relaxing night's sleep. Two of these rooms, a double room and a twin room, are located on the ground floor, while the other bedrooms are on the first floor and are divided into two separate wings. These wings are not connected but can each be reached from downstairs, meaning each wing could offer privacy to different groups or families who are travelling together as a larger party. There are nine bedrooms on the first floor and five well-appointed bathrooms.
With a lovely climate, you are sure to want to spend much of your time outdoors in the vast garden. Made up of lawned spaces, patios with little tables, wooded areas and a pergola-covered dining terrace, the garden is a tranquil oasis where you can spend leisurely days in the sun. The star attraction of the garden is the collection of pools in the centre; there is a large freeform swimming pool which flows over into a small pool, perfect for children, and there is also a rock-carved jacuzzi where you can unwind and listen to the sounds of the birds in the trees. If you fancy a round of tennis, you will be pleased to know that the villa has a private court with rackets and balls available for guests.
The house is ideally situated for relaxed days spent making memories in the gardens and surrounding countryside and day trips to nearby towns and villages. The nearest village is just 1km away and can be reached on foot. It is a good spot for picking up fresh pastries or dining out at one of the pizzerias or grill restaurants. Also close by is the Altopascio which is a 5km drive from the house. The village has a number of historic attractions as well as a wide range of eateries and artisan shops. /n Security deposit /n €2000 (2025), €2500 (2026) charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. Check-in outside this time may be subject to an extra cost. Please enquire for more details. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights in High Season, 4 nights all other periods. /n Changeover day /n Saturday in High Season. All other bookings less than 7 nights must be placed either beginning on Saturday or ending on Saturday. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes and light middle week cleaning. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes and linen and towel change (Saturday). /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Heating costs included? /n Included up to €100 per week. Excess charged extra. /n Pets welcome? /n On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €100 per pet per week will apply (payable locally). /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Internet access? /n Wi-Fi internet access included. /n Tax /n Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to end-September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. /n Pool heating charge? /n /n Other Ts and Cs /n /n Other Ts and Cs /n /n Other Ts and Cs /n /n Other Ts and Cs /n A cot and highchair are available on request. /n Other Ts and Cs /n A couple live on-site in the left wing of the property, however, both sides of the house are completely independent with separate entrances and trees in the garden area to conserve each side’s privacy. Fonte Di Pierdo also has its own private pool and garden area. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note use of the tennis court is shared with the guests of Dimora Classica, and is available on request to be booked through the Estate manager. /n Security deposit /n Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note home security devices may be installed at the villa, please enquire for further information. /n Property Licence Number /n IT050009B4OP59G3RJ.
