Farmhouse in Tuscany near Montecatini Terme and Pistoia
Welcome to central Tuscany, to the traditional smells, flavors and aromas of rural life! Our 17th century apartment farmhouse in Tuscany has been completely restored while maintaining its traditional wooden ceiling beams, antique furniture and ancient fireplaces.
Country Accommodation near Montecatini: Apartment Rentals in Tuscan Farmhouse
Divided into nine apartments, our Residence Le Coloniche offers Tuscany apartment rentals: set high on the Montalbano hills amongst olive-groves, orchards and woods, its offers an extraordinary view of the beautiful Valdinievole valley and is only a few miles away from Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia and Montecatini Terme.
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Places to visit, things to do around our apartment farmhouse in Tuscany
In addition to relaxing by our swimming pool, taking walks along the woodland paths or riding a bike near Le Coloniche, there are many things to do nearby. Our staff will gladly tell you about the most evocative places around Le Coloniche and make recommendations on the most welcoming restaurants nearby, suggest interesting places, and keep you informed about events currently occuring in the surrounding area during your visit. You can count on us to make your stay here in our part of Tuscany unforgettable. These are just a few ideas places you can visit near Le Coloniche.
Pistoia: Tuscany Country Apartments
A trip to Pistoia is a must. In each street of its ancient center, you can find churches, bell towers, baptistries, forts, black and green striped marble buildings, arched windows, terracotta, statues and art. Pistoia is not only a city rich with art, in the Piazza del Mercato you will find traditional shops and all the smells and flavours of an outdoor fruit and vegetable market, the typical products and local dishes of Pistoia, such as il neccio, il biroldo, la cioncia, and i roventini.
For sport lovers: golfing holiday at our Tuscany farmhouse with swimming pool
Golf, tennis, horseriding, and clay pigeon shooting, as well as spa baths, massages, mud and beauty treatments, excercise and diet regimes are some of the many available activities at Montecatini Terme, which is famous for its liberty style spa, well-equipped sports centres, parks for walking and relaxing, and last but not least, an abundance of shops and restaurants. We have a special offer for our golf enthusiasts while here you can learn more about golfing in Tuscany in general.
For children but also for the parents
How about spending a day with the cat and the fox, in the whale’s tummy or with the blue fairy in the fantastic world of Pinocchio’s park at Collodi? Or how about a day at the Pistoia Zoo where you can discover both the local and the exotic animal life.
A great experience is the "Castello dei Conti Guidi" together with viewing firsthand the ancient machines and ideas of the genius Leonardo da Vinci in his hometown of Vinci not far from Florence.
Music and entertainment and the arts
Music, street acts until late at night, famous guests from all over the world, antique markets, concerts with international stars... all this and much more is Pistoia in July when the city is completely transformed, culminating in the Pistoia Blues Festival which attracts thousands of people to the city.
In the Palazzo Fabroni, which dates back to 1700, there are modern art exhibitions with artists such as Fernando Melani, Gianni Ruffi, Umberto Buscioni, Luciano Fabro, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Jannie Kounellis and Roberto Barni.
How about a night at the Manzoni Theatre in Pistoia... this presents a special way to get closer to the reality and stars of the contemporary Theater.
Don’t miss the festival of the patron saint of Pistoia on the 25th of July each yeat, with a special procession and the Joust of the Bear.
Montecatini and Monsummano for a romantic evening out
What about a pre-dinner drink at sunset in the central square of Montecatini Alto... you get to Montecatini Alto by taking the cable funicular and you can walk through the medieval towers to enjoy a splendid panoramic sunset.
There is also Monsummano Alto with its beautiful Roman church, and Montevettolini, a medieval village which since 1200 was home to the noble families of Florence. Their traces still remain at the Villa Medici dei Principi Borghese.
Outdoor itineraries
Excursions by foot, bike, horse or even with skis are all possibile near Residence Le Coloniche. There are many choices, from the hills of Montalbano to the mountains of the Abetone, passing through all the little mountain villages that still conserve and live with rural farming traditions. Here you can find village festivals and museums at Cutigliano, San Marcello, San Mommè and Pracchia. These are good starting points to discover the beauty of the Tuscan Apennine mountains.
If all of this isn’t enough, there is always the classic Tuscan itineraries in the main cities of art just a few kilometres away, from Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca to Chianti, Versilia, San Gimignano and Volterra.
After visiting all these wonderful places, when you return to Le Coloniche and want to share your experiences with us, we will be waiting for a chat by the side of the pool, a game of cards in the tavern or a glass of wine in front of the fireplace… you will be more than welcome whenever you choose to share your experiences with us.
How to find our country apartments in Tuscany
Le Coloniche is situated in the rural district of Serravalle Pistoiese whose history dates back to the high Middle Ages. In Serravalle Pistoiese you will find the remains of Barbarossa’s 6th century tower, and a 12th century tower built by the army leader Castruccio Castracani.
To get to Residence Le Coloniche, you will need to take the A11 Florence-Pisa highway, take the Pistoia exit and follow the signs that indicate Montecatini Terme. Along the way you will see also signs that indicate the direction to take to Serravalle Pistoiese; you should follow these signs. Since you will need to follow certain roads from Serravalle it is necessary for you to contact us for more detailed instructions.
