Take a Vacation at Villa Branca

Villa Branca is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region, 2km from Mercatale Val di Pesa, near Florence (20km) and Siena (35-40km). The tranquil setting is ideal for those who want to relax immersed in nature and the activities of a winery.

Mercatale Val di Pesa is a town offering all major services and is well connected to Florence.

It is possible to visit the 14th century cellars adorned with niches and vaults.

To make your stay as comfortable as possible, the farmhouses on the estate have been carefully restored in a comfortable, tasteful style. Each apartment is equipped with satellite TV.

Guests may also enjoy the panoramic swimming pool, the spacious English garden, and the tanning terrace.

Mountain bikes, ping-pong are also available.
 There are also many footpaths that traverse the property passing through ancient oak forests and thick Mediterranean shrubbery.

Games for kids are located in an area reserved just for them.

Nearby (contact information available at reception desk) are stables and a golf course.

At the reception desk and in the apartments there is information regarding the best local restaurants.

Conventions:
During the large fairs in Florence, such as Pitti Immagine, Pitti Donna and other events at the Fortezza da Basso convention center, it is possible to stay outside of town in a comfortable space with plenty of room for meetings, small conventions, and workshops (up to 25 people).

Prices include 1 weekly cleanings, a change of linens, electricity, gas, and satellite TV.
Arrivals and departures are preferably on Saturdays. Departures before 10.00 am and arrivals before 8:00 pm. Handicap accessibility.

Children under 3 are free

Upon arrival/services:
Each apartment will receive a welcome basket (sufficient to prepare a first dinner and a breakfast), a crib or child bed, grill/barbeque, weekly and final cleaning (daily service upon request) autonomous heat (pay per consumption), communal laundry and ironing facilities, panoramic terrace, meeting room (reservations requested).
Languages spoken: English, French, German and Italian

Sporting activities:
Panoramic pool
Archery range
Mountain bike
Trails for mountain bikes and hiking
Games for children

Upon request:
Horse stables 2km away
Golf 3km away

Villa Branca offers:
D.O.C.G. wines (controlled origin and guaranteed)
D.O.P olive oils (Protected origin)
Visits to the ancient cellars
Winetastings upon request
Participation in the activities of the winery
Cooking classes upon request



“Querceto 2” is an enchanting farmhouse with comfortable furnishings and tasteful decor. It has the following apartments:
SOLATIO (45 MQ) I° FLOOR
sleeps 2
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TORRIONE (124 MQ) I°, II° e III° FLOOR
sleeps: max 10
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MAGIONE (82MQ) FIRST FLOOR
sleeps 4 + 2
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LA LOGGIA (66MQ) Loft with Split level
sleeps 2 + 2
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A short walk from the main building of the winery is another typical farmhouse that has the following apartments:
PODERE (68 MQ) FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR
sleeps
2 + 2
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VOLTINE (66 MQ) FIRST FLOOR
sleeps
2 + 1
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Prices 2008
High season:
June 15th to September 15th

Mid season:
April 1st to June 15th and September 15th to October 30th

Low season:
November 1st to April 1st.*

*Easter, Christmas and New Year’s are considered high season; prices will be determined in relation to length of stay.


Solatio apartment (sleeps 2 )
  Week 7 nights Weekend 3 nights Weekend 2 nights
Low season
€ 650 € 390 € 260
Mid season € 900 € 590 € 400
High season
€ 1000 € 700 € 500
Children under 3 are free
Voltine apartment (sleeps 2 + 2)
  Week 7 nights Weekend 3 nights Weekend 2 nights
Low season
€ 650 € 390 € 260
Mid season € 900 € 590 € 400
High season
€ 1000 € 700 € 500
Children under 3 are free
Podere apartment (sleeps 2 + 2)
  Week 7 nights Weekend 3 nights Weekend 2 nights
Low season
€ 560 € 340 € 230
Mid season € 840 € 550 € 380
High season
€ 980 € 690 € 490
Children under 3 are free
Magione apartment (sleeps 4 + 1)
  Week 7 nights Weekend 3 nights Weekend 2 nights
Low season
€ 950 € 570 € 380
Mid season € 1350 € 880 € 610
High season
€ 1500 € 1050 € 750
Children under 3 are free
Torrione apartment (sleeps max 10)
  Week 7 nights Weekend 3 nights Weekend 2 nights
Low season
€ 1350 € 810 € 540
Mid season € 1850 € 1200 € 840
High season
€ 2250 € 1580 € 1120

La Loggia apartment (sleeps 2 + 2)
  Week 7 nights Weekend 3 nights Weekend 2 nights
Low season
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