Two sisters, Elena&Laura
A Teacher and an Architect following with passion the family tradition of hospitality
In the 1960s Leonetto and Fosco, the owners father and uncle, set up their own restaurant, hotel and grocery shop right in the centre of town and they soon became renowned for their knowledgeable and passionate running of the business. They prided in offering simple but comfortable, warm accomodation as well as genuine,tasty, high-quality food and wines they themselves selected in the farms in the Valdarno and Chianti area.
The present owners of Villa Il Colto, Laura and Elena, grew up in such a home, learning from their mother Sara how to cook traditional Tuscan food and from their father the true manners of hospitality.
They have now decided to resume the family tradition after following their own paths in life and entering their own professions.
Lo staff VillailColto
Elena
The Architect OwnerI hold a B.A. in Architecture. I graduated in Florence and during my course of study I lived in Athens for 1 year to study Restauration and Conservation of the Parthenon. I now run my own office in town in cooperation with one of my best friends- an architect himself - Patrick. We specialize in renovation works and our clients are most of all private individuals.
Of course when I and Laura bought this place I took care of all the restoration works including both structural and decorative details.
I live in the barn in front of the Villa.
I was town Councillor for some years and I still care about town affairs. I love art, painting and music and I sometimes have fun sewing. One of my biggest passions is gardening... fortunately!
Laura
the Teacher OwnerI hold a B.A in English Language and Literature from the University of Florence. I teach pupils from the age of 14 to 19 at the local High School in nearby San Giovanni and am Co- Coordinator and Examiner for the Cambridge International Exams sections of the school. I also organise language study stays in the UK for my students every year. I like reading , cooking and travelling and am curious about Art and History. I live in town with my family: my husband Luigi, also a teacher , and 2 teenager daughters, Maria Chiara and Caterina.
Our Chefs&Pizzaiolo
A restaurant at home!
Enjoy a unique culinary experience at your Tuscan Home! Let our Chef Andrea, Simona and the Pizzaiolo Claudio do the cooking for you and treat you!
Our trusty maids
MaidsWith us also our trusty maids. They have been with us from the beginning of our adventure in renting the villa and we can't thank them enough for all the work they do.