Villa Florence Flower Signa | Villa in Lastra a Signa, Italy

This two-storey villa tucked away in the countryside, yet close to Florence, is a haven in the hills, providing supremely comfortable lodgings with sublime views. Generously proportioned, the villa is perfectly suited for larger groups, with large communal areas inside and out and six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, offering plenty of room for as many as 11 guests. Plus two of the bedrooms interconnect, so this could be the ideal choice for your group if it includes a family with young children.

There are traditional touches throughout - wonderful brick archways, terracotta tiled floors and wood-beamed ceilings - and the villa is elegantly and comfortably furnished, with iron bedsteads and antique wardrobes adding a particularly romantic air to the bedrooms. Bring everyone together in the huge lounge, where the musicians among you can tickle the ivories of the piano and the competitive members of your group can challenge each other to a game of pool. There's a dining table in the open-plan kitchen but you're more likely to head outdoors for al fresco meals on one of the two terraces, because the real stars of this show are the beautiful gardens, sparkling pool and breathtaking views of the surrounding hills.

This villa is sure to keep everyone entertained, with its pool, lawns, pool table and piano. Plus there is space in spades here, indoors and out, great for getting together and for seeking out some privacy - there's certainly no lack of corners to curl up in with a good book. Although you're deep in the countryside, Florence is right on the doorstep, just 17km away.

Ground Floor

Kitchen-Diner

Well equipped, table and chairs, cabinet, fireplace, washing machine, stairs to first floor.

Bedroom 1

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), sofa, wardrobe, armchair, two chairs, bedside tables, coat stand, air-conditioning, door to Bedroom 2.

Bedroom 2

Twin beds (cannot be converted to double), wardrobe, two chairs, bedside tables, air-conditioning, door to Bedroom 1, door to garden.

En-suite Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 3

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, air-conditioning, storage box, armchair, two chairs, cot.

En-suite Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

First Floor

Hall

Table and benches, chair, sideboard, dresser, fireplace, main entrance.

Lounge

Three sofas, pool table, mini fridge, dresser, piano, coffee table, sideboard, bookshelf, benches, TV, stairs to ground floor, doors to terrace.

Bedroom 4

Single bed, wardrobe, chair, air-conditionin.

En-suite Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 5

Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds) wardrobe, two bedside tables,air-conditioning.

En-suite Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 6

Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), two chairs, bench, chest of drawers, wardrobe, two bedside tables, air-conditioning.

Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Private Pool

Length: 10m

Width: 5m

Depth: 1m -2.7m

Entrance: Metal ladder

Opening times: May to September

Fenced: no

Furnished: sunloungers, parasols

Cleansed: chlorine

Distance from villa: 20 m