Villa Mugnano Riding Club-Certaldo

Via Casale 96
la Croce
Certaldo (Firenze) 50052
Italy

http://www.vacationmugnanoridingclub.com

Cellular: +39 (380) 31 74 055

General Information

This CHARMING TUSCAN FARMHOUSE,is over 200 years old, and ALL THE ORIGINAL BEAMS AND FLOORS are still there. The VIEWS from the rooms are GORGEOUS, there is a spacious garden area, an out of the ground pool safe for small children, your HOSTESS, the innkeeper was born in California,and moved to Italy 40 YEARS ago,worked with Italian Fashion all over the world, and decided to have guests in her home -we love to meet the world. Our farm is CENTRALLY LOCATED- for FLORENCE, SIENA, VOLTERRA, Lucca, SAN GIMIGNANO, the TOWER CITY ,that you can see while having a walk around our farm, or go up to see a 360view- of the whole Tuscan area and AMAZING view of CERTALDO CITY OF BOCCACCIO,OR TAKE A RIDE TO SEE THIS VIEW. Our
guests are very WELL taken care of and their needs,ESPECIALLY for breakfast desires. Everyoneloves our place,with horses QH. and some kitties ,one very friendly dog, you will enjoy it too..

Room Rates (EUR Euro)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • Accommodations: ONE APARTMENT
  • There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between EUR 45.00 and EUR 50.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between EUR 60.00 and EUR 80.00
  • The rate for each additional person is EUR 15.00
  • Other Accommodations: INDEPENDENT APARTMENT
    The location,TOWN OF CERTALDO,38 km south OF Florence. APARTMENT WITH PRIVATE TERRACE AND BEAUTIFUL VIEW.. OF CHIANTI HILLS AND VINYARDS.AND CYPRESS TREES - NEXT TO (10 km) SAN GIMINGANO.. THE OLD FIRST TOWER TOWN, VILLA MUGNANO RIDING IS 4KM FROM THE VILLAGE OF CERTALDO,,known for,BOCCACCIO who WROTE DECAMERONE, he was the first to write about the lively florentines. This town is not crowded..come to THIS CHARMING CERTALDO, we are 40km from Siena,35 from Volterra,25 from Monteriggioni 20km Radda in Chianti, we are really in the center of -Tuscany..easy to see all..

Amenities

In Room
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath robes
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
On Site
  • Amenities Basket
  • BBQ grill
  • Computer
  • DVD Player
  • Desk
  • Internet Service
  • Library
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Washer/dryer

Other Amenities: Horsebackridinglessons, Horsebackriding western, private parking, washer dryer in common areas, wine tasting and new olive oil, BREAKFAST Basket

Meals

  • A international breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: when you want,not after10am
  • Breakfast is served in the Outside in the garden, Breakfast/dining area, In room
  • Lunch is available by special request for EUR 6-10.00
  • Dinner is available for EUR 10-20.00
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Candlelight dinner, Olive oil tasting, Wine tasting, we do a picnic basket, Afternoon tea, Non-alcoholic beverage
  • Special meals available: Barbecue, Tuscan cooking, Low Fat, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is breakfast alla carte
    OUR FOOD IS VERY GOOD -,OUR BREAKFAST IS SPECIAL, TELL US BEFORE YOU COME WHAT YOU LIKE FOR BREAKFAST, WE MAKE IT THAT WAY, AND WE HAVE FRESH FARM EGGS. OUR TUSCAN COOKING IS VERY SIMPLE- MADE WITH FRESH TOMATOES, AND HOME FARM VEGETABLES,, OF COURSE THE WINE IN THIS AREA IS THE BEST... AND THE OLIVE OIL WE ALSO PRODUCE A SMALL AMOUNT,, WITH NO CHEMICALS,, SOME YEARS ARE GOOD, SOME NOT MUCH PRODUCTION, WE ONLY GIVE THE TREES HORSE MANUARE,, AND SOME HOEING,, THATS ALL...BON APPETITO,,,,YOUR COOK IN TUSCANY

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (WE PREFER 3 DAYS MIN)
  • Smoking is not allowed (YOU MAY SMOKE OUTSIDE-NOT IN THE HOUSE)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets (WE TRIED,, BUT DOGS CANNOT BE LEFT IN THE ROOMS)
  • Children are welcome (WE ARE SPEACIALIZED IN CHILDREN AND FAMILY)
  • Limitations on childcare (WE CAN ALWAYS HELP YOU WITH A CHILD)
  • Consumption of alcohol is not permitted (THE WINE IS GOOD HERE WHILE YOU EAT)
  • Deposit amount required (CREDIT CARD guarantee at the moment of REQUEST reservation-- payment upon arrival PLEASE, with credit card, OR cash upon arrival -otherwise all PRE paid with bank international service-THANK YOU)
  • Check in time is 5:00-7:30PM and Check out time is BY 10:00AM
  • Cancellations:
    60 to 40 days before 30% --- 40 to 30 days 50% --- 30 to 15 days 70% 15 to 7 days 100%
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • AZ AGR.PARIS LUTGE
    • Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:
 10%FOR ALL STAYSMinimum stay: 15 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • HORSEBACKRIDING WESTERN
  • child friendly
  • small family reunions for 8
  • summer camp for children July
  • western horse training
  • Antiques/decor
  • Economical rates
  • Excellent views
  • Family Travel
  • Gourmet food
  • Honeymoons
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • HORSE RIDING B&B
  • Private Home Bed and Breakfast
  • Working Ranch

Property Details

  • Architectural style is TUSCAN FARM COUNTRY HOUSE
  • Built in 1860
  • Opened for business in 1988
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2004
  • Parking available (WE HAVE OUR PRIVATE PARKING)

Location

  • Location is best described as: CERTALDO, CHIANTI, LUCCA, SAN GIMINGANO, SIENA, VOLTERRA, Airport, Countryside, Ranch, Small town, Village, Wine country
  • Nearest major city: FLORENCE (45 miles SOUTH OF FLORENCE)
  • Directions to property:
    EXIT FROM A1 AUTOSTRADA AT LA CERTOSA,, TAKE DIR, SIENA,, EXIT AT TAVARNELLE,,,AFTER 17 KM YOU SEE SIGN FOR CERTALDO ,,WITH GPS.. LOOK FOR VIA FIORENTINA,, VIA FOSSATI,, VIA CASALE...TURN RIGHT AFTER 2 MILES WE HAVE THE SIGN MUGNANO RIDING CLUB VIA CASALE 96 ,, YOU WILL SEE THE FENCES AND THE HORSES... TURN LEFT.. THE BIG WHITE HOUSE ,, WITH THE PINE TRESS IS YOUR ARRIVAL.. TWO BRICK COLUMS ARE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE HOUSE-VILLA MUGNANO RIDING CLUB... WELCOME CALL IF YOU NEED HELP ARRIVING +39-380 317 40 55
  • Nearest major airport: FLR 75 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    TAKE DIRECTION SOUTH,,EXIT AT LA CERTOSA.....SIENA DIRECTION,,,EXIT AT TAVARNELLE,,,17 KM AFTER SIGNS FOR CERTALDO...ON GPA LOOK FOR VIA FIORENTINA...VIA FOSSATI... CASALE IS NOT ON GPS...WE ARE 2 MILES FROM THE SIGN , READING MUGNANO RIDING CLUB... VIA CASALE 96 CERTALDO CALL US IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ARRIVING +39 380 317 40 55
  • Meeting places:
    • PICK UP SERVICE AIRPORT
    • TRAIN STATION CERTALDO
    • Airport
    • Train

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): PARIS AND HER SON STEFANO
    HORSES AND GARDENING AND COOKING AND MEETING NEW PEOPLE
  • The innkeepers speak: English, French, Italian, Spanish
  • There are 2 cats on the property
  • There is one dog on the property
  • Other pet(s) on the property: HORSES AND HENS

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, WINE FESTIVAL CHIANTI, SAN GIMIGNANO, SIENA, FLORENCE, VOLTERRA, OLD TOWN OF CERTALDO, Outlet Stores, Picnic area, Religious Services, Ruins, Vineyard, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, olive oil tasting, steak tasting, full imersion culture Italiano, wine tasting, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming pool