Title: An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca - 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 # An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca Family-friendly villa with a fitness center and a sauna ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/ccecbc8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/34fc6838.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/a286f139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/1c52c150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/c2df2bfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this villa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a massage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143660 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Gym - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## 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. ### An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca 'Villa Le Panche' was built in 1718 as a summer retreat for the Bishop of Pistoia. It has been recently refurbished and it is now a very comfortable mansion with wide common areas such as two living rooms, one of which with pool table and sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, large indoor and outdoor dining areas and a wellness room with a 4 place sauna and a 7 place hydro massage. The villa can accommodate up to 14 guests in 5 double bedrooms ensuite, a twin bedroom with bunk beds and a supplementary king size sofa bed in the mansard lounge near the pool table. Outside the Villa, our guests can enjoy the heated swimming pool, relax in a 2000sq.m private garden with apple and maple trees and walk along the shady banks of the Reno River. 'Villa Le Panche' is in fact located in a mosquito-free lush valley, at a distance of just 15 minutes from downtown Pistoia and 40 minutes by car from Florence and Lucca. Our area is also close to Abetone, a famous Tuscan winter resort with some 80 km of ski slopes. For those who are interested in visiting Tuscany's art cities or the beaches of Versilia, Pistoia stands in a central position and is very well connected via highway and railway with all potential destinations. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Massage - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car recommended - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking is permitted in all OUTDOOR areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Heated pool - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Soundproofing - Unit size: 3,660 square feet ## Similar properties ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90320000/90317800/90317735/027ba9c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Villa (6 or 8 bedrooms) with Private Pool, 40 minutes from Florence Pistoia - 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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 IT047014B44FDM9XDR ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.03240%2C10.87564&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3gqv5u306fnLzFtbugYmSMPapik=) Pistoia, Tuscany #### What's nearby - Sanctuary of the Madonna of Valdibrana - 20 min drive - 14.2 km - Cutigliano - Doganaccia Ski Lift - 22 min drive - 18.0 km - Museum of Pistoia Underground - 25 min drive - 20.1 km - Pistoia Zoo - 31 min drive - 22.6 km - Terme di Montecatini - 33 min drive - 35.8 km #### Getting around - Pracchia Station - 4 min drive - Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Osteria De' Mammalucchi - ‬13 min walk - ‪Ristorante Lago lo Specchio Spedaletto - ‬20 min drive - ‪Bar Franceschi - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bar Baccarini - ‬13 min drive - ‪Ostaria Pizzeria Il Gozzoviglio - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca located? > This family-friendly Pistoia villa is located on a river, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from SMI Shelters Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pistoiese Mountains Astronomical Observatory and Suspension Bridge of San Marcello Pistoiese. Cutigliano - Doganaccia Ski Lift and Ospedale del Ceppo 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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