Leila

Europe / Italy / Tuscany

Villa Leila is typical Tuscan patrician villa and is positioned high atop a hill on a large estate in the Chianti area. Although the villa is an ideal retreat for privacy, the city of Florence is easily reached in just twenty-five minutes.

up to 8
Bedrooms
up to 16
Guests
9
Bathrooms
from 7
Min. Nights

Overview

The villa’s interior understated elegance has the ability to evoke old world charm and create a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the outside features, such as a verdant park, a private swimming pool, tennis court and soccer field, add value for the guests who love the outdoors living and active vacations.

A stay at Leila will put you on top of the world - figuratively and literally - perched over 1,000 feet above sea level, with panoramic view of the surrounding forest, olive groves and vineyards.

Ground Floor

  • Two spacious living rooms
  • Separate dining room facing the garden
  • Well equipped and functional kitchen

Tower

  • Panoramic sitting room with four bright arched windows giving a 360° view of the enchanting Tuscan landscape

​Outside Features

  • Several outdoor areas for dining al fresco
  • BBQ
  • Private park
  • Manicured garden
  • Private swimming pool with lounge chairs and shades
  • Private tennis court
  • Soccer field

Amenities

8 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms

Sleeps 16 Guests

  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Hair Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Separate Kitchen
  • Fully Equipped
  • Private Parking
  • Panoramic View
  • Al Fresco Dining
  • Television
  • DVD Player

Details

Bedroom Details

Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor): Queen master bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 2 (First Floor): Twin-bedded room with en-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 3 (First Floor): King (convertible) with en-suite bathroom with tub and shower head
Bedroom 4 (First Floor): Twin-bedded room with en-suite bathroom with tub and shower head
Bedroom 5 (First Floor): Queen (convertible) with en-suite bathroom with tub and shower head
Bedrooms 6 & 7 (First Floor): 2 King bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 8 (Mezzanine): Queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower

Pool Details

Swimming pool (heating is an additional cost)

Staff and Services

Final cleaning
Housekeeping for up to 4 hours, Monday to Friday
Garden and pool maintenance
Mid-week change of pool towels
Produce from the estate as extra virgin oil, season crops from vegetable garden and orchard (when available), honey are complimentary to guests
Firewood supply for fireplaces included

Staff and Services (at Additional Cost)

Extra housekeeping service
Extra linen change
Personal laundry service on request
Chef service: inquire for price
Babysitting services on request

Location Details

The nearest village is approximately one mile away, Florence is only a 25 minute drive and the major highways are a 10 minute drive from the villa - perfect for day trips to Lucca, Siena and Pisa
Chiesanuova - 4 minutes

Villa Notes

Copies of passports must be provided in advance for all guests to expedite check-in process.
Please note: Laundry equipment is of industrial quality and must be operated under housekeeping's supervision. All laundry services must be coordinated with the housekeeping department.
Important note regarding Chef/ Cook Services: All Chef/Cook services need to be arranged by your Concierge. Only Villa approved Chef/Cooks can be used. This also pertains to In-Villa cooking lessons.
Due to limited transportation in outlying and rural areas, a rental car is essential for stays at countryside villas in Italy. We are more than happy to arrange a car for you during your stay, please just let us know at time of booking.
Please note that Italy villas rent from Saturday to Saturday. Exceptions may be possible on a case by case basis and upon request.
The Italian government has implemented a Visitor’s Tax of €1.50 - €5.00 per person, per day and applies to all overnight stays for the first seven days in the destination. This tax is payable to the local property manager.
Most villas in Italy require the cost of extra services be paid upon arrival in cash. Please check with your Villa Specialist or Concierge for details.
Electricity, A/C, water, and gas are included
Wi-Fi internet connection included
Cots, cradles and high chairs can be provided at no extra cost
Check-in from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm
Check-out by 10:00 am
All extra services to be paid locally, prior to departure, unless otherwise arranged

Rates and Availability

Tax Service Charge Details*
Heating charges extra depending on usage
Telephone calls are at an additional cost
Pool heating €60 per day including the days before arrival of guests, necessary to reach the requested temperature
Security Deposit Details

€3,000 - pre-collected

A €149 Accidental Damage Waiver applies to every reservation.
Accidental Damage Waiver
A $149 Accidental Damage Waiver applies to every reservation.
Minimum Stay Details

1 Week - Saturday to Saturday rentals.  Minimum night stay may vary by villa. Please contact a villa specialist to confirm.

Location

Reviews

It was all perfect: The house is great. The room setup and overall accommodations matched our family’s needs very well.

All of the staff: Marcella (housekeeper), Claudio (server), and Donatella (chef) were kind, professional and extremely accommodating. Marcella was very sweet and did an amazing job assisting on dishes and laundry.

Claudio was kind and professional, and did well interacting with the family - kids and adults. Donatella's food was absolutely amazing. There was always (way) more than we could eat. It was all delicious and extremely well done. Both Claudio and Donatella were very fluent in English. - Blair

Villa information may change without notice and should be confirmed with our villa rental specialists.