Agriturismo · Pelago, Florence
Agriturismo Fontallorso
retreat villa near Florence
Once the home of the Dukes of Caffarelli, the villa stands about 700 metres up among chestnut and beech woods, with a view of wooded hills in every direction. It is hired only as a whole, and only for groups.
The spaces
Two halls, and room to breathe
The Octagon · 220 m²
A large octagonal hall with windows on all eight sides onto the woods, the countryside and the pond, plus skylights and adjustable lighting. Easels, drawing boards, tables and model stands are already here. It works for painting, movement, workshops and celebrations.
Heating & air-conditioning
The Ballroom · 125 m²
A long, elegant hall with wooden floors, a decorated ceiling, a piano and a fireplace. It is ideal for yoga, meditation, sound baths and music. Mats and blankets are provided.
Heating & air-conditioning
Dining room
Bright, with windows all around, next to a cosy coffee room with a fireplace. There is a professional kitchen for your cooks.
Pergola
Dinners outdoors facing the sunset, with a wood-fired pizza oven and a fire pit alongside.
Sleeping
17 bedrooms
Every room is individually decorated. Most have a private bathroom, a few share one, and some can take an extra bed. Tell us about your group and we'll send you the room plan straight away.
Bedrooms are not air-conditioned. At 700 m it stays noticeably cooler than in Florence, and every room has a fan. A lift serves all four floors.
Included in the price
- Exclusive use of every bedroom and every space
- Water, electricity, heating, and air-conditioning in the halls
- Tourist tax
- Mid-week clean with fresh bed linen and towels
- Professional kitchen, pizza oven, laundry
- Studio equipment, yoga mats, projector, piano
Location
In the woods, close to Florence
Florence
35 minutes by car, or 25 minutes by train from Pontassieve.
Pontassieve
The nearest station, 12 minutes away. A bus stops right outside the villa.
Vallombrosa
A forest reserve and historic abbey, 20 minutes' drive away.
On foot
A wild-swimming lake and the village of Diacceto are both within a 40-minute walk.
Borselli, Caffarelli 56, 50060 Pelago (FI): open in Google Maps →
Good to know
Questions leaders ask
Who is the villa for?
Retreat leaders and organisers who already have their group and run their own programme. You arrive with your people and the villa is yours. If you'd like to arrive a day early to set up, just ask.
What is the minimum stay?
3 nights. Prices are weekly and charged pro rata per night.
We're more than 24. Can we still come?
Get in touch at info@valdarte.com or +39 055 832 1713 · +39 347 333 9931 (mobile), or send a tailored-offer request. We can often find a way.
What do we take care of ourselves?
Your programme, your meals and keeping the shared spaces tidy between our mid-week cleans. Bring your own cook, or cater together in the professional kitchen. A car is useful for supplies.
Can you help with meals or anything else?
Yes, if you'd like. Our dinner team already knows the villa, and we work with chefs, transfer companies and local teachers. It's all optional and quoted separately: tell us in your arrival form or ask for a tailored offer.
How does payment work?
A 30% deposit confirms your booking. It is non-refundable, unless we have to cancel. The balance is due 30 days before arrival. A €1,500 damage deposit is paid on arrival (card, bank transfer or cash) and returned within 10 days of departure, less any documented damage. See the booking terms.
Check-in, check-out and guest details
Check-in from 16:00, check-out by 11:00. Italian law requires an ID document for every guest on arrival.
Pets?
Please agree it with us in advance. About fifteen outdoor cats live around the villa.