Title: Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool Cottage in Pontassieve with kitchen and balcony ![Oven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89747500/89747402/fc69b15d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89747500/89747402/5983b7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89747500/89747402/d0832c40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89747500/89747402/ba95a0cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89747500/89747402/2b1e4173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Capanna, a cozy medieval cottage in the woods of Castellare, offers an enchanting retreat with a patio and shared swimming pool just steps away. Unwind in nature surrounded by private woods and olive trees, then relax inside with modern comforts like a fully-equipped kitchen. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool The Capanna is a small independent cottage in the middle of the woods, but just 20 km away from the center of Florence. It is part of a medieval property called Castellare, that includes private woods, meadows and olive trees. It's a lovely location for recharging onself in nature, in a home that is furnished with love, and with the comforts that make a stay at home enjoyable. The Capanna has one bedroom, a bathroom, and an open space that is a kitchen , dining aera and living room. There is also a sofabed for two people. There is a patio outside the livingroom door with table and chairs, and the swimming pool, shared with the other guests of the Castellare property, is just a few steps away. The Capanna is a medieval cottage, in a fairy tale location. There are two small villages nearby, Santa Brigida and Molino del Piano, and Florence is a short drive away. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Piano ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31900000/31895800/31895743/edca33fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-friendly cosy cottage+poolclose to Florence. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT048033B5MLU4DRGG ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.83105,11.420217&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cspjGkoudA%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40S%40U%40UBU%40SBUBSBUBSBUBSDSDUBSDSDSDSFSDSDSFQFSDQHSFQFQFQHQFQHQHOHQFOJOHQHOHMJOJOHMJOJMJMJMJMLKJMJKLKJKLKJKLILKLILILILGLILGNGLGLGLGNENGLENELCNENCLCNCNCLCNANANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBLBNBNDLDNBNFLDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJJJLLJJLJLJLJLJNHLJNHNJLHNHPHNHNHPHNHPFPHPFPFPFPFRFPFRFRDPDRFRDRDRDRBRDTDRBRBTBRBTBRBT%40R%40TBT%40T%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATARATATCTARATCTCRCTCRCTCRERETCRERERERGREREPGRGRGPGPGRGPGPIPGPINIPIPININININKNINKNILKLKNKLKLKJMLKLKJMJKJMJKJMHMHMJMHMFMHMHOFMFMFMFOFMDMDODODMDODOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMIMGMIMKMIMIKKMKKKMKKKKMMMKKKMKMKOKMIMKOKOIOIOIOKOGOIQIQIOGQIQGQGQGSIQEQGSGSEQESGSESESESCSEUESCSCUCSCUCSCUAUCSAUAUAUASAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LxfggPR8U4m_urPhd0_THzqELUg=) località Fornello, Pontassieve, Città Metropolitana di Firenze #### What's nearby - Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio - 9 min drive - 4.6 km - Castello del Trebbio - 10 min drive - 5.4 km - Uffizi Gallery - 34 min drive - 22.8 km - Ponte Vecchio - 34 min drive - 22.8 km - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 37 min drive - 23.2 km #### Getting around - Pontassieve Sieci Station - 14 min drive - Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Nuovo Ristorante Arrosto Girato - ‬14 min drive - ‪Castello Del Trebbio - ‬13 min drive - ‪Pasticceria Bonaiuti - ‬15 min drive - ‪Ristorante Mulino a Vento - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bar da Gigi - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool located? > Situated in Pontassieve, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio and within 6 mi (10 km) of Castello del Trebbio and Arno River. Path of the Gods and Olmo are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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