B&B La Casa Di Zefiro

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of B&Bs across Tuscany, but La Casa Di Zefiro in Limite actually surprised me – and honestly, that 9.3 rating isn’t just inflated review nonsense. When you first pull up to Via Castra 58/A, it’s this perfectly restored villa that somehow manages to feel both elegant and lived-in, you know? The kind of place where you can tell someone put real thought into the details instead of just slapping together another tourist trap.

What really got me was how the owners – I mean, they clearly live and breathe this area. They’ll casually mention the best time to hit the Saturday market in nearby Empoli (early, before 9 AM, trust me) or which trail along the Arno gives you those postcard views without the Firenze crowds. The breakfast setup is honestly fantastic – none of that sad continental spread you get at chain places. We’re talking local honey from apiaries you can actually bike to, fresh bread that smells like it came out of the oven five minutes ago, and coffee that’ll ruin you for that hotel lobby stuff forever. The dining room overlooks their garden, and there’s something about eating fresh figs while listening to church bells from the village that just… well, it’s why you come to places like this.

The rooms themselves hit that sweet spot between authentic character and modern comfort. Sure, the old building means you’ll hear footsteps upstairs occasionally, but it’s charming rather than annoying – plus, the stone walls keep everything surprisingly cool even during those brutal August afternoons. Parking is actually straightforward (miracle for Italian hill towns), and the WiFi works better than my apartment back home. What really sealed it for me was when they helped us navigate a train strike that would’ve ruined our Florence day trip – they knew exactly which bus routes still ran and even called ahead to confirm schedules. That’s the kind of local knowledge you can’t fake, and frankly, it’s what transforms a nice stay into one of those travel experiences you’re still talking about months later.

Rooms

• Comfort Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults
• Double Room with Balcony and Panoramic View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Double Room with Pool View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Rebecca from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Peaceful setting, gorgeous pool, very clean, lovely breakfast, helpful staff

• Mary from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Very good breakfast. Spacious room and bathroom. Hosts seemed to have thought of everything.

• Carly from Italy (10/10)

  B&B Zefiro was an absolutely wonderful stay. I only stayed 1 night but was very welcomed by Alessandro who was a wonderful host and could answer all my questions! The B&B is perfect for someone who desires a more countryside stay outside the big city, and it’s a stones throw from Vinci and other small towns with incredible history. My room was incredibly clean and very well taken care of. If I am back in this area I will surely be back. Grazie B&B Zefiro!

• Francesco from Italy (10/10)

  Amazing location, a relaxing corner In the middle of the Tuscan countryside

• Asih from Indonesia (9/10)

  Super nice view , almost on top of the mountain with , Very clean organized , smells good , they have the facility just like in the hotel room , even hair dryer ,, and Alessandro ( host )with his mother very friendly and nice , and very helpful with places close by for the food and recommended place to go nearby,,, highly recommended!!

• Aljoša from Slovenia (9/10)

  Very friendly host, clean and big room, tasteful breakfast 🙂

• Joy from Israel (10/10)

  The view from our room was incredible. The room, clean and tidy. The shower, spotless. Wonderful facilities for coffee and snacks. The owner was helpful and arranged a restaurant for us. Everything we needed to know was written in a book in the room. Loved it!

• Josip from New Zealand (10/10)

  Very friendly and helpful host. The house is well appointed, spacious, feels like a home. Great views over the surrounding area. Private parking.

• Thomas from France (10/10)

  Very good location, kind personnel and nice rooms with air conditioning. Very good price /quality ratio

• Matthias from Germany (10/10)

  Zimmer und Frühstück tadellos, Parkplatz direkt am Haus, Alessandro begrüßt seine Gäste sehr freundlich und gleich mit vielen nützlichen Tipps zu sehenswerten Ausflügen in die Umgebung. Wir können uns den bisherigen positiven Bewertungen nur anschließen. Sowohl Florenz als auch Pisa und Siena sind gut erreichbar (auch mit der Bahn für kleines Geld) Dankeschön für den wunderschönen Aufenthalt 😀👍

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