Tertulia Forest Coliving in Tuscany - private room
1 bedroom
1000m2
0 bathroom
4 people
It’s in this beautiful double room located on the first floor that the gentleman who built this manor house certainly slept. The ceiling decorated at the beginning of the last century with soft colors is the bed vault.
Double facing to enjoy the sunset to the west every evening and window to the south to let in the daylight.
The current owners added new details, enhancing the room while respecting its heritage. Oak floor to feel in contact with nature, a desk and chair to work in peace, as well as a new bright ensuite bathroom with hand-colored tiles and the window on the old barn.
Included: Towels, Bed linen, Working station, Weekly housekeeping
Up to 2 people
Good to know: Single beds available on request after booking
Property
This rural coliving & coworking is a small ancient hamlet, the first settlement known dates back to 1700. It’s the perfect base for remote working in Tuscany, to explore nature and art. In this cute hamlet in the middle of woods, only 10 minutes from the village, you will experience a small dynamic community lifestyle in contact with nature.
It consists of an early 20th century villa with 4 rooms, frescoed in Art Nouveau style, a farmhouse with 2 as well as two stone old buildings still to be recovered. The shared areas include a coworking room, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, perfect place to share and meet other colivers. WiFi is everywhere, even outdoors, making it the perfect spot to work, feet in the grass and song of birds in your ears.
Highlight on two of their amazing community spaces:
- The coworking: This room is at your disposal 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The wifi coverage is ensured by a professional router and access point that carries the 60 Mb / s signal provided by Eolo using fwa technology. A comfortable and elegant walnut table to work in a rustic but welcoming and healthy room with a wireless HP printer at your disposal. The kitchen is very close for every need for a break, with coffee or herbal tea or tea.
- The barn open space: With an area of 45 square meters, this room is welcoming and warm, a place of particular inspiration and, for those who feel it, energy. The room is covered by a wifi signal, and is equipped for seminars, group work and meetings. In the barn there is also space for playing, projecting films, relaxing, and meditating. Here Giorgia conducts the mindfulness sessions and it is here that the permaculture, regenerative agriculture courses are held.
The plus? It’s surrounded by meadows and woods, chestnuts and olive trees, peace and silence. They offer many activities and have a beautiful philosophy, preserving the environment and local ecosystem. They also offer seasonal veggies and the fresh eggs of their happy hens!
Work features
- Great WiFi (25-100 Mbps down)
- Both shared and private workspaces
- Printer / Scanner / Copy-machine
Home features
- Shared kitchen
- Washing machine
- Vegetarian friendly
- Vegan friendly
- Children friendly
- Pet friendly
Activities available onsite
- Community dinners
- Mindfulness sessions
- Permaculture introduction course
- Cooking class
- Wine testing
- Bowen massage treatment
- Group activities with the local community events
- Farmer for a day: take a break from computer work and join us in farming tasks!
- Trekking from the front door
- Bike and E-bike renting
Area
Activities in the area
- Hiking for all levels
- Bike and e-bike rent
- Horse riding
- Farm visits to buy healthy food directly from the farmers
- Historical tours (Etruscan / Medieval / Second World War sites)
- Florence is 40 min away
- Tuscany coast is 2h away
- Restaurants with amazing food and wine close by
Flora and fauna
Surrounded by mountains and the Mediterranean, Tuscany has surprisingly diverse nature. In addition to the formed culture landscapes, Tuscany is characterised by dense forests, moors and Mediterranean Macchia. In an area as large as Switzerland, the vegetation alternates between vineyards and cornfields, impenetrable forests and impressive mountains. As well as the famous cypresses, pine, oak and chestnut trees accentuate the landscape.
The typical Mediterranean bush landscape's lush vegetation covers vast areas of land today. Broom, citrus, moorland, strawberries, oleander, thyme and rosemary are only some of the plants that define the image of the Macchia. The aromas and nuances of colour charms plant lovers time and time again.
Pheasants, snakes, bats, red deer, wild boar and wolves can all be found in Tuscany. The wild moorland of the Maremma is especially interesting thanks to its wild cows and horses, cranes and countless species of bird. Tuscany is also a great place to go bird watching. A wide range of beautiful birds can be spotted throughout the region. Birdwatching enthusiasts should head to the mountains and marshlands to see birds such as the tawny owl, herons, ring ouzel and the rare glossy ibis.
Social ecosystem
The accommodation is located in the municipality of Vicchio in Mugello, on the slopes of the Tuscan Apennines between Florence and Bologna.
Vicchio is a nice town which offers to its visitors many attractions. There are a lot of interesting places to visit, above all Giotto Square, the main town square, where the ancient Palazzo Pretorio is located. In the district of Vespignano Giotto's Birthplace is situated, while in the district of Barbiana there is the Church of S. Andrea a Barbiana. Following the tracks of famous personalities in Vicchio, you find the Museum of Beato Angelico.
Tuscany is known for its fabulous landscapes, amazing artwork and architecture and its incredible charm. Yet there is only one place in Tuscany where all three of these elements combine effortlessly together and give life to a magical, romantic and absolutely one of a kind city: Florence. Getting to this stunning city will take you around 1h drive by car. Florence offered the world a stage for great artistic masters such as Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo. From art exhibitions to musical presentations, events which celebrate wine, culture and good food, history and art, you are sure to find many unforgettable experiences in Florence.
Practical
How to get there
The closest international airports:
- Florence (FLR)
- Pisa (PSA)
- Bologna (BLQ)
To get to the accommodation from the airport:
- from Florence take a train to Vicchio (around 2h, 4-10€)
- from Pisa and Bologna get a train to Florence and follow the suggestion above
- by car: the A1 highway passes through Barberino del Mugello 35 minutes from the accommodation
The hosts are pleased if you decide to use low-energy vehicles, or solutions that optimize transport costs. Keep in mind that the accommodation is an isolated place and if you don’t have your own vehicle the hosts will help you to better organize your stay, also thinking about your mobility needs. They can arrange to pick you up from the train station.
Property guidelines
1. Check-in time: let the owners know beforehand and they'll be there to welcome you
2. Check out time: 12PM (owners will be happy to store your luggage)
Amenities
Wifi
Heating
Dish washer
Washing Machine
Dryer
Wardrobe
Desk
Central heating
Dishes
Cutlery
Glasses
Oven
Coffee Maker
Fridge
Rules
Children not allowed
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel the reservation for free within 30 days before moving.
If you cancel your reservation 30 days or more before the move-in date, you’ll get a refund of the entire first rent. If you cancel your reservation up to 14 days before the move-in date, you’ll get a refund of half of the first rent. If you cancel your reservation less than 13 days before the move-in date, you won’t get a refund of the first rent.
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