Villa Mugnano Riding Club-Certaldo


  • YOUR VIEW FROM THE ROOMS,,BEAUTIFUL TUSCANY. GREAT PLACE TO WALK, RIDE A BIKE, RIDE OUR HORSES, OR JUST RELAX IN THE GARDEN OR HAVE A SWIM IN THE POOL, ON A HOT DAY HERE,,THERE IS ALWAYS GREEN TREES SURROUNDING YOU- AND CHIANTI WINE WAITING FOR YOU.WELCOME!!!

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    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 (40 km), SIENA (38 km), 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..


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    HORSES AND GARDENING AND COOKING AND MEETING NEW PEOPLE

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish


    Number of Cats: 2

    Number of Dogs: 1

    Other Pets: HORSES AND HENS


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Agritourism/Farmstay

    Property Noted For:

    • HORSEBACKRIDING WESTERN

    • PARTICULARLY RELAXING AREA

    • 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


    Amenities

    Guest 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

  • Romance Packages

    2/10/2012 - 2/17/2012

    Your Romantic WEEK in Tuscany,, only 349.00 euro for a full week stay with us,,,and if you ride horses..two persons riding...only ONE PERSON.. pays.. THIS IS FOR TWO PERSONS,, ONE WEEK STAY... 349.00 EURO

  • Nightly Rate

    € 45 - € 70

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 5:00-7:30PM    Check out: BY 10:00AM

    • Minimum stay: WE PREFER 3 DAYS MIN

    • Deposit amount required: FOR STAYS OVER 2 WEEKS,,50% DEPOSIT FOR OTHER RESERVATION REQUEST 30% THANK YOU, AND REMEMBER WE WILL EMAIL YOU A WEEK BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL

    • Cancellations: 60 to 40 days before 50% --- 40 to 30 days 60% --- 30 to 15 days 75% 15 to 7 days 100% THANK YOU FOR CONFIRMING YOUR RESERVATION WITH DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF CANCELLATION POLICY.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: THE WINE IS GOOD HERE WHILE YOU EAT

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: WE ARE SPEACIALIZED IN CHILDREN AND FAMILY

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: Yes : WE CAN ALWAYS HELP YOU WITH A CHILD


    Discount type

    • FOR ALL STAYS
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 15

  • Breakfast

    • Type: international

    • Time Served: when you want,not after10am

    • Serving location: Outside in the garden, Breakfast/dining area, Guest room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Signature Dish

    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


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Vegetarian

    • Barbecue

    • Tuscan cooking


    Additional food services

    • Candlelight dinner

    • Olive oil tasting

    • Wine tasting

    • we do a picnic basket


    Recipes

    Appetizer-Snack

    CROSTINI ALLA TOSCANA
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: DAY BEFORE

    Beverage

    MINT MINT WINE WHITE
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: QUICK

    Main Dish

    GREEN TOMATOES PASTA DISH
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 20 MINS

    Quick meat sauce Italian pasta dishes
    Serves: 4
    Prep time: 20 mins.

  • Location Type

    • CERTALDO

    • CHIANTI

    • LUCCA

    • SAN GIMINGANO

    • SIENA

    • VOLTERRA

    • Airport

    • Countryside

    • Ranch

    • Small town

    • Village

    • Wine country


    City

    • FLORENCE

    • Distance to city: 25 miles

    • Directions to property:
      EXIT FROM A1 AUTOSTRADA AT IMPRUNETA,, 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


    Airport

    • Florence, Italy (FLR-Peretola) 75 miles

    • Directions to property:
      TAKE DIRECTION SOUTH,,EXIT AT IMPRUNETA.....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


    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

    • 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

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    Write a review

    MARVELLOUS MUGNANO RIDING CLUB

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We enjoyed two wonderful September weeks at the Mugnano Riding Club. Our room was cozy and comfortable and meals on the terrace overlooking the beautiful Tuscan landscape wwere a delight. One can swim, ride, take walks or just lie in the sunwhen not touring the many charming, old hilltowns in the area. Paris is a most generous and helpful host and did more than we ever expected to make our stay a complete joy. Highly recommended!

    Innkeeper Response
    What a great time we had together,,you Norway people are so cheerful and charming,,the weather was perfect also..hope to meet more people from Norway.. my best to Mary Lynn..and all your group... Paris and Stefano in Tuscany... Certaldo 2011 your Sept visit

    - Paris and Stefano (innkeeper)


    vacanza ad agossto

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Paris e Stefano sono due persone splendide e molto accoglienti.Le camere sono pulite e dotate di tutti i confort. I paesaggi sono stupendi e c'è una gran pace. Noi lo consigliamo a tutti

    Innkeeper Response
    Grazie per la vs review.. e stato nostro piacere avervi con noi in questa bella Toscana...Certaldo e veramente nel cuore...della Toscana

    - Paris and Stefano (innkeeper)


    Perfect base for a Tuscany vacation

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    This was our second stop out of fourteen B&B’s we stayed at for five weeks while driving through Italy, France and Spain and probably the most memorial place we had the good fortune to visit. We were there for three special nights. As we were arriving late, driving in from Rome, we found a chilled bottle of delicious local white wine waiting in our refrigerator, a welcoming gift. Paris (the owner) then prepared a delightful candle light dinner for the two of us on our first night, best chicken I have ever had and then took time the next day to show me how to make it. Paris (an Ex Pat from California) and her son Stefano are excellent hosts and Paris went out of her way to buy good local wine for us while we were out exploring. Later, she drove my wife and I to a special community, Steak Florentine festival, where we all shared a wonderful meal and great wine. Too bad it was raining, we would have loved to take the horses out for a ride. Instead we did more sight seeing, the old city in Certaldo is a pleasure to see and has some great restaurants. Also, Villa Mugnano makes a great base to make day trips to San Gimignano, Florence, Siena, and Pisa. We would stay there again and keep out of hotels in big tourist cities. Brian & Katherine from San Francisco

    Innkeeper Response
    Hello Brian and Katherine,, thank you for the review,, and just to let you know,, after all your info on internet routers, and ect,, I found out that near us,, they have put up a WI FI antenna ,,, so we will be also having that,,,let me know how your trip went with the boat..love from Tuscany and best to you both... PARIS AND STEFANO FROM CERTALDO ITALY

    - Paris and Stefano (innkeeper)


    Heart of Tuscany

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    If this is your first time to Italy or you are a repeat traveler and you are fortunate enough to visit the Tuscany area, we would recommend Certaldo as your destination in Tuscany. It is centrally located in the Tuscany region with most places less than an hours drive. While in Certaldo, we highly recommend staying at the Villa Mugnano Riding Club, a B & B five minutes from Certaldo. Your hosts, Paris and her son Stefano, go above and beyond to make your stay at their charming 200 year old farmhouse an experience you won't forget. From a delicious breakfast overlooking the Tuscan hills, to writing down directons, to making dinner reservations, Paris and Stefano did everything to make our stay a memorable one. Paris and Stefano are the consummate inn keepers and helped to insure that our trip to Tuscany was a dream of a lifetime.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for your time ,, and it was our pleasure to have such great folks with us,, and hope to have you back with us...hugs from Tuscany... Certaldo...the best little old town,,,,just near all

    - paris and stefano at Certaldo (innkeeper)


    Our wonderful Tuscan experience

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    Having never been to Italy, my husband and I feel we couldn't have picked a better B&B to stay in while in Tuscany than Villa Mugnano. It had true Tuscan charm and our hostess, Paris, was the best. Each morning, we had a wonderful breakfast under the oak tree in front of the house. Our rooms were spacious and full of antique furniture...what a nice surprise! We enjoyed our horseback ride into the Tuscan hills with Stefano...you could see for miles and miles, all the way to San Gimingnano. While there, I was bothered with a tooth problem, and Paris took me to her dentist....that's what friends do for each other. We enjoyed the dogs and cats that live at the B&B, along with a couple of parakeets. However, we felt very fortunate to get to know "Goofy", a little Screech Owl that Paris had rescued. Each day, we set off on a new adventure... we were so centrally located we could visit Lucca, Pisa, Florence and other small villages, along with the wonderful wineries. If we ever get back to Tuscany, and I hope we do, we will certainly contact Paris....It would be like visiting an old friend. M&P

    Innkeeper Response
    It was our pleasure meeting this group of friends.. they also loved horses...they stayed with us for a week, and everyday we gave them some ideas about where to go..my greetings to Paul MaryAnn and Ron and Nancy--as we say in Italian... a presto..hope to have you back -Paris-Stefano

    - Paris and Stefano (innkeeper)


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