Mini apartment among olive trees with shared pool

Just outside Florence, on the Sant'Alessandro hill in Giogoli, this small apartment for two sits in a little complex among tall pines and evergreen olive trees. Built between 1600 and 1800, the building looks out over the city from the Tuscan countryside, where you can find peace and quiet without giving up the convenience of being close to Florence.

The apartment has a double bedroom, a small kitchen with a dining area and a bathroom with a shower. Inside, you'll find a collection of rural objects and a 1930s farming manual discovered at a Paris flea market. The building is divided into three small units that can be connected.

The terrace looks out over the Tuscan countryside, with olive groves and oak trees all around the house. Guests can use a small swimming pool, a tennis court, a charcoal barbecue and a wood-fired oven. There's also a letterpress printing workshop on the property, where you can take part in workshops.

Nearby, you'll find the Certosa monastery, Poggio Valicaia park and the local market in Galluzzo. In about 15 minutes by car or bus, you can reach Florence's museums and Renaissance art, medieval villages and the area's trattorias.