Villa La Dogana

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Castle -

10 Bedrooms , 8 Bathrooms , Sleeps 26

Barberino Di Mugello, Tuscany

Villa La Dogana, the ancient castle (about 650 sq. m) was lovingly renovated to maintain its original features. The large and somewhat severe cut of the villa-castle hides within its interiors the elegant yet warm and welcoming atmosphere of a countryside home. Your family or group of friends can enjoy the privacy of the whole villa to yourselves, with the swimming pool tucked behind the villa, gardens and comfort of private parking.

The villa is surrounded by a large garden. The large and beautiful swimming pool with a nearby changing room and shower offers the perfect setting for enjoying the Tuscan sun while a pergola offers a shaded area for relaxing and dining outdoors in the spring and summer as you enjoy a magnificent sunset with a glass of wine in hand.

10 bedrooms:
Ground floor: 1 bedroom; 1st floor: 1 double bedroom (king-size... Read more

Listing #HL905899

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Taba001

Fiesole

4

Reviewed 22 August 2017

Even better than thaught!

We arrived and everything was perfectly arranged for us: the villa, the swimming pool and even the people welcoming us are so kind. We are three families with a bunch of more or less grown up children and all enjoying Dogana. So menù comfortable bedrooms...More

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Jemes, Jane, Emma, John and all of you, I hope you had a nice journey back. I loved meeting you and really appreciated the dinner with your charming group. We laughed so much that evening! Hope to see you soon here or at you place!...More

Tripper064

Bristol, England

7164

Reviewed 27 July 2015

Relaxing and tranquil

I knew when I visited Villa La Dogana at the start of the year that it would be good, and it didn't let me down. We had a great family holiday. The large pool is a real asset, especially when you have 20 people and...More

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aliciotti

London, United Kingdom

128

Reviewed 12 December 2013

Relax and Charme

Great place La Dogana! We were there in 20 spending a really nice and relaxing week. Not that easy to find but worth the 40 minutes drive from Florence. Rocca and Marisa are very helpfull. Very nice swimming pool although I suggest to the owners...More

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Amenities

Cable/satellite TV
Central Heating
Cooker
Cots:(1)
Dining Seats (20)
Dishwasher
Double Beds:(4)
Dryer
DVD Player
En Suite Rooms (6)
Fireplace
Freezer

Full Baths (2)
Grill
Highchair
Internet Access
Kettle
King Beds:(1)
Linens Provided
Living Room Seats (20)
Microwave
Parking
Private Garden
Private Outdoor Pool (Unheated)

Queen Beds:(3)
Refrigerator
Single Beds:(10)
Suitable For Children Under 5
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
VCR
Washer
Wi-Fi

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets allowed

Smoking allowed

Check in: 5:00 PM

Check out: 9:00 AM

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Bathrooms

2 Full baths

6 Attached (ensuite)

Bedrooms

10 Twins

4 Fulls

3 Queens

1 King

1 Crib

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Fees

Pulizie fine soggiorno. A persona: AU$29 / stay - Fee
Lenzuola e teli piscina. A persona: AU$15 / stay - Fee
Damage Deposit: AU$2,913 / stay - Deposit
Spese utenze (da calcolare in base al consumo): AU$243 / stay - Fee

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About the neighbourhood

In the heart of Tuscany is Florence, cradle of the Renaissance period, with its numerous masterpieces in art and architecture, among the most beautiful ever.

Mugello is an important cultural area not only because artists as great as Giotto and Beato Angelico where born here, but it also is the original land of the Medici family, protagonist of the Tuscan history since the XV century, with Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo il Magnifico. A family which left fundamental contributions to the artistic richness of this area, cradle of the Florentine Renaissance.

Among the many places you can visit in the area, we recommend:

Villa di Cafaggiolo (1454) and the nearby Castello del Trebbio (1427-36) designed by Michelozzo for Cosimo il Vecchio and used by his grandson Lorenzo il Magnifico when he &#39... more

In the heart of Tuscany is Florence, cradle of the Renaissance period, with its numerous masterpieces in art and architecture, among the most beautiful ever.

Mugello is an important cultural area not only because artists as great as Giotto and Beato Angelico where born here, but it also is the original land of the Medici family, protagonist of the Tuscan history since the XV century, with Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo il Magnifico. A family which left fundamental contributions to the artistic richness of this area, cradle of the Florentine Renaissance.

Among the many places you can visit in the area, we recommend:

Villa di Cafaggiolo (1454) and the nearby Castello del Trebbio (1427-36) designed by Michelozzo for Cosimo il Vecchio and used by his grandson Lorenzo il Magnifico when he 'escaped' from the city. The villa of Cafaggiolo was a Medicean residence, used by the powerful Tuscan family to give parties, balls and receive illustrious guests. It was a originally a small fortress, complete with two towers, a drawbridge, boundary walls and moats. Unfortunately, much of these structures don't remain today, likely destroyed during renovations done in 1864.

Convento del Bosco ai Frati, once known as Cernobio dei Basiliani (wanted by Cosimo il Vecchio by hand of Michelozzo in the XIV century).

The San Martino Medicean Fort (built between 1569 and 1600 by Bernardo Buontalenti, under the Medici family) in San Piero a Sieve

The Vicar's Palace (XIV century) in Scarperia.

Also in Scaperia, the Pieve di San'Agata is one of the most important Romanic sacred buildings in the area.

In Pratolino, on the way to Florence, you can visit the Villa Demidoff, or Parco Mediceo di Pratolino, (built by Buontalenti in 1568 for the Granduca Francesco I de' Medici, where you can visit its beautiful park which encloudes the famous Giambologna fountain: L' Appennino.

Particularly interesting are also the numerous towns that have developed from the Middle Ages to today, where the local people are still attached to their traditions.

On the outskirts of Barberino, you'll also find:

The Church of S. Andrea at Camoggiano, located on the way to Montecuccoli, is notable for the elegant gallery facade of the 1470. Inside there is a font glazed in white and gold terra-cotta with the stories of St. John the Baptist. The church is open on Sundays for Mass from 10:30 to 12:00.

The Church of SS. Jacopo and Maria in Cavallina today shows its 18th century renovations, hiding its more ancient roots. Inside, one will find a table by Perugino from the 16th century and a Madonna vy Taddeo Gaddi. In the adjacent oratory, a fresco of the Assumption is attributed to Pontormo's workshop.

The Pieve of S. Bartolomeno in Galliano is a church with very ancient origins. It was renovated in 1800, inside it has a fresco by Tito Chini.

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How to get there

Airport: Amerigo Vespucci, Florence: 35.0 km

From BARBERINO DI MUGELLO to DOGANA (10 minutes)

Cross the town of Barberino or by-pass it by driving around it on the ring-road until the roundabout and follow 'Montepiano' signs. Cross the small town of La Ruzza and turn right following the signs that signal 'Dogana' (8 km) and follow the road. Near the end of the road, you will see on the left side the long wall that encloses the garden; take the first gate and you are at Villa La Dogana.

The journey in short

Motorway A1 (Rome-Milan)
Exit: Barberino di Mugello
Follow dir. Barberino di Mugello
Drive through the town
First rowndabout: follow dir. Montepiano
Second rowndabout: follow dir. Montepiano
Go through the village Ruzza (100 meters)
Turn right La Dogana
After 8 km of curves, first gate on your right: Villa La Dog... more

From BARBERINO DI MUGELLO to DOGANA (10 minutes)

Cross the town of Barberino or by-pass it by driving around it on the ring-road until the roundabout and follow 'Montepiano' signs. Cross the small town of La Ruzza and turn right following the signs that signal 'Dogana' (8 km) and follow the road. Near the end of the road, you will see on the left side the long wall that encloses the garden; take the first gate and you are at Villa La Dogana.

The journey in short

Motorway A1 (Rome-Milan)
Exit: Barberino di Mugello
Follow dir. Barberino di Mugello
Drive through the town
First rowndabout: follow dir. Montepiano
Second rowndabout: follow dir. Montepiano
Go through the village Ruzza (100 meters)
Turn right La Dogana
After 8 km of curves, first gate on your right: Villa La Dogana
Coordinates

Address for Google Map users

The coordinates are: '44.067391, 11.226225'. Or key in 'Barberino di Mugello, Buttoli' and go north 3.5 Km to Villa Dogana as your final destination.

Address for GPS car navigation system users

The coordinates are: '44.067391, 11.226225'. Or key in ' Barberino di Mugello, via della Ruzza' and go north 6.5 Km along via di Migneto to Villa Dogana as your final destination.

Motorways
From Florence: A1 Florence-Bologna section, exit at Barberino di Mugello. 35 Km / 30 minutes
From Bologna: A1 Bologna Florence section, exit at Barberino di Mugello. 88 Km / 1 hour
From Siena: Take the SS2 in the direction of Florence. At Florence take the A1 in direction of Bologna, exit at Barberino di Mugello. 100Km / 1hour, 20 minutes
From Pistoia: take the A11 in the direction of Florence, take the A1 towards Bologna, exit at Barberino di Mugello. 50Km / 36 minutes
From Lucca: take the A11 in the direction of Florence, take the A1 towards Bologna, exit at Barberino di Mugello. 90Km / 1hour
From Rome: A1 Rome-Milan, exit at Barberino di Mugello. 310 Km / 3 hours
From Milan: A1 Milan-Rome, exit at Barberino di Mugello. 275 Km / 2 hours, 40 minutes

Alternative routes
From Florence: Take the SS65 Bologna State Road (via Faentina), pass Fiesole and follow the indications for San Piero a Sieve and then Barberino di Mugello
From Prato and Florence: take the n. 8 Provincial Road from Calenzano, continue to 'Le Croci', pass Le Croci and follow direction Barberino di Mugello

Airports
Florence: 20min from the Barberino motorway toll-gate
Bologna: 1h from the Barberino motorway toll-gate
Pisa: 1h from the Barberino motorway toll-gate

Shops and needs
7 Km grocery shop (Ruzza)
9 Km Town with markets (Barberino)
11 Km Barberino Design Outlet

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Activities nearby

There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Horse Riding Nearby, There Are Tennis Courts Nearby, Watersports Nearby.

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