Villa San Simone  

On the rolling slopes between Pistoia and Florence, just 5 km from Pistoia’s 14th‑century walls. Easy day trips — about 30 minutes to Florence, 40 to Lucca, 50 to Pisa or Viareggio and roughly 60 minutes to Siena and the Chianti area. Pet-friendly apartment villa ideal for self-catering stays and Tuscany escapes.

An 18th‑century villa built on the ruins of a Romanesque church and restored by architects Lidia and Sandro. Six fully equipped apartments mix fine design with antiques and comfortable furniture. Large shady garden and private park ringed by olive groves and woods where deer roam — a quiet, elegant base to unwind.

Outdoor pool, large fenced garden with chaise longues, tables and chairs, barbecue and picnic area, ping‑pong, and a small fenced vegetable and lemon/orange garden. On‑site library, tour assistance desk and scenic walks along the stream through the olive grove — wake up to olive‑grove mornings.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi across the property and free self‑parking. Elevator access to upper floors, a safe‑deposit box and dry cleaning; multilingual staff available.

Apartments include kitchens for self‑catering plus coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water. Limited room service is offered and the grounds feature BBQ grills and picnic spots for easy outdoor meals.