Ancient and prestigious complex made up of a building in which the owners' residence is located as well as 4 apartments. In a second adjoining building 10 other apartments have been created, all of which have been finely restored and furnished. The guests of Villa Le Piazzole have shared spacious equipped outdoor areas where the reception is located as well as the heated swimming pool (5.5x15 m). Villa Montartino, an ancient lookout tower that dates back to the 11th century and is situated about 200 m away, has been transformed into a receptive structure with seven beautiful bedrooms. Also in this case, the restoration has brought the building back to its ancient splendour. The furniture consists of period pieces. A swimming pool of the same dimensions and permanently heated is available for the guests' use. The two villas are located on a hillside in the immediate vicinity of Florence, in a splendid position, immersed in the greenery of a property where excellent wine and olive oil are produced. Tastings are held in the property s cellar. Pleasant walks along the nearby characteristic streets will take you to Piazzale Michelangelo, the Belvedere fortress, the church of San Miniato al Monte and as far as the centre of Florence. The apartments PIAZZOLE 5 and 6 are communicating and can be booked together using the name PIAZZOLE 15 while PIAZZOLE 13 and 14 use the name PIAZZOLE 16. (60 m2) First floor Two-room flat made up of living room with night area with double bed, kitchen/dining room (electric hotplates), 1 bathroom with shower. EQUIPMENT: (apartments) Satellite TV, telephone, oven, microwave/grill, a safe, air conditioning, laundry room with washing machine and dryer. OUTDOORS: At Villa Montartino (approx. 200 m from the apartments): heated swimming pool (5x15), Turkish bath and jacuzzi bath with equipped area, parking. SERVICES included in the price: (apartments) Domestic help/weekly, midweek change of linen, final cleaning, air conditioning, electricity, water and heating.; upon request and NOT included in the price: (apartments) Domestic help (extra hours), breakfast service and catering, laundry service, baby-bed.; Extra to be paid on the spot: Telephone. DISTANCES: 3 km Florence, 35 km San Gimignano, 60 km Siena, 10 km horse riding and golf course, 3 km tennis courts, 10 km Florence airport.