Title: The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. Holiday home in Castelfiorentino with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. ![Exterior detail - The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. (Toscana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69350000/69348200/69348117/8aa68f1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. (Toscana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69350000/69348200/69348117/027b26f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. (Toscana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69350000/69348200/69348117/45bf5efa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. (Toscana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69350000/69348200/69348117/8c5429e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. (Toscana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69350000/69348200/69348117/429bfa11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Tuscany, The Hunter House offers a warm welcome with its Tuscan country house style furnishings and private outdoor seating area. Relax in this fully air-conditioned apartment, which features 2 bedrooms with queen-sized beds and a living room with sofa bed. Enjoy access to a shared swimming pool, washing machine, and Italian park. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. The hunter house takes its name from one of the old gamekeepers who used to live in this apartment. The tasteful furnishings in the Tuscan country house style are in harmony with the historical structure of the building with its cotto and granite floors as well as its wooden beamed ceilings, between which the fired roof tiles are visible. The hunter house offers you a wonderful view of the Tuscan landscape both from inside and outside the property. The apartment has its own outdoor seating area in a private outdoor space, located a few metres from front door. please note, garden access is not direct. Equipment of the hunter house 95 m2 fully air conditioned apartment with ground floor entrance, which leads to 1st floor living space, The house can host up to 6 people, 2 bedrooms with queen sized beds, 1 bedroom with two single beds (can be changed into a double on request), living room with sofa bed, kitchen with fitted kitchen (4-ring stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher), "49" smart satellite TV, bathroom (shower, Bidet, toilet), separate entrance, private garden with outdoor seating area, deck chairs; for shared use: swimming pool (15 x 7 m), washing machine Additional information Located in the heart of Tuscany the Villa di Meleto estate covers an area of 300 hectares. The villa is located in an enclosed tree lined area of ​​3 hectares (30,000 square meters), in which our holiday homes and apartments, an Italian park, a large swimming pool, panoramic terrace and much more are to be found. Italian park and surrounding land Enjoy the stunning panorama of this unique landscape while strolling through our well-tended park. Here you can stroll between historical statues, box hedging which surround antique rose flowerbeds. In this part of the estate you can see many species of trees and plants, cypress, olive and holm oak trees, colorful hydrangea, bougainvillea, wisteria are just some of the types you can encounter during a stroll around the park area. Just behind the park area looking towards the town of Castelnuovo d’Elsa you can find our swimming pool. Within the Villa’s grounds there is a large forest and medium sized lake which visitors can explore, perfect for those who like taking long leisurely walks and are fond of nature and peaceful environments. Once you arrive we will be delighted to give you a quick tour of our land so you will know your way around History of Villa di Meleto The Villa di Meleto is a historic noble villa that passed into the possession of the Ridolfi family in 1569\. It was made famous by the Marchese Cosimo Ridolfi (1794-1865), one of the leading figures in the Risorgimento of Tuscany in the 19th century. He was a member of numerous associations and learned societies, was Minister of State during the Revolution of 1848 and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tuscany from 1859 to 1860. Ridolfi archives On his Meleto estate, Cosimo Ridolfi founded Italy's first agricultural institute in 1834, in which agricultural innovations in the form of new equipment and cultivation methods were researched, tested and put into use. Up to 30 students were enrolled in the Scuola Agraria di Meleto and completed a theoretically and practically guided study of modern agriculture. The great success gained by the Meleto School led the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Leopold II, to establish in 1840 a chair dedicated to agriculture and sheep-farming at the University of Pisa, entrusting it to Cosimo Ridolfi. This chair was the first step of today’s Faculty of Agriculture, the first one ever in the world. Before this, inside the main villa, Cosimo Ridolfi and his estate manager Agostino Testaferrata invented new irrigation methods in the 1820s, the so-called Sistemazione a spina. It is a system of ditches that prevented the erosion of the hilly soil and achieved the even distribution of the fertile soil. The sistemazione a spina name - is derived from the herringbone pattern that can be seen from afar when looking at the hill. The institute’s main strength was alternation between studying and working, so as to let students learn the secrets of agriculture by performing the same tasks as farmers. The Villa’s archives are of great cultural importance as they hold important records of this time period, which was fundamental for the technological and scientific development of modern agriculture. The archive is located in a room inside the main villa and contains all of Ridolfi’s records and collections, such as his butterflies and waxed fruits. Visits to the archive room can be arranged in advance. Future projects Villa Meleto was purchased by the new owner Carmencita in 2020\. Her plan is to fully renovate the main villa and transform it into a hotel with 17 suites. There will also be a spa and wellness area within the villa itself. Carmencita is also taking steps to open up an educational program for neurodivergent students. This program will run during the academic year in a separate part of the Villa. The idea is for the students to be involved in the day to day care of the farm and learn the various techniques needed to make specific products from what is grown or produced on the Villa Meleto estate. One example is essential oils made from our lavender. We also have various farm animals at the Villa, donkeys, goats, chickens, ducks and rabbits. These animals are going to be involved in our neuro diversity program, but can also be visited and enjoyed by our guests, especially those with children. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Table tennis - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.64653%2C10.92712&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RXW6b6e355BTAAfJIPRcAUidWts=) Toscana, Città Metropolitana di Firenze #### What's nearby - Castello di Coiano \- 10 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Benozzo Gozzoli Museum \- 13 min drive \- 4.9 miles - Teatro del Popolo \- 14 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Arno River \- 15 min drive \- 7.0 miles - Stadio Carlo Castellani \- 17 min drive \- 8.6 miles #### Getting around - Granaiolo Station - 8 min drive - Peretola Airport (FLR) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pasticceria Napoletana - ‬12 min drive - ‪Sapori Di Toscana - ‬11 min drive - ‪I Cioffi - ‬17 min drive - ‪Antica Fattoria Di Paterno - ‬15 min drive - ‪Il Chicco Italiano - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. have a pool? ### Is The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate.? ### What time is check-in at The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate.? ### What time is check-out at The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate.? ### Where is The hunter house is located in the grounds of the historic Villa Meleto estate. located? ## Have a question? 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