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Villa |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Arezzo in Tuscany

From £1500 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Five bedrooms, 4 double bedrooms and one bedroom with two single beds.Two full bathrooms each with a shower and one half bathroom . Large living room with stereo, CD, SAT TV and a large fireplace
Many outdoor eating areas - overlooking the castle, overlooking the pool and overlooking the surrounding Tuscan scenery. Villa Gigi is really close to Poppi, about 4km, one of the most beautiful castles in Italy, and from the terrace you have a wonderful view of the castle, imposing on the top of a hill. Casentino National Park with its secular forest grown up over the high mountain is right behind it. This is the place where the river Arno rises before flowing down to Florence and Pisa.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The interiors of the villa are a perfect mix between the traditional Tuscan style of earthy colours, terracotta floors, thick wooden beams and modern comfort with large comfortable sofas, a stereo with CD player, SAT TV and much more. You will enjoy the touch of luxury the owner has incorporated into this simple and classical structure.

Further details outdoors:
The villa offers a double entrance - one on the first floor on the pool side of the villa. There is a refreshing covered terrace with table and chairs below the pool where you can enjoy a cool drink before running back to the 5.5 x 10.5 pool area above. The pool is furnished with lounge chairs and a shady gazebo area
A barbecue party by the pool is a fascinating idea. Specially in a place like Villa Gigi that offers a unique panorama.

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This stunning Tuscan villa vacation rental is in the perfect position for panormaic views of this va

The Tuscany / Arezzo Province region

Tuscany is a beautiful area of Italy. Think of the vineyards and evocative files of dark green cypress trees, snaking sandy roads leading to rust-coloured farmhouses and moss-coated castles, and the characterful villages that can be found across the countryside.
Tuscany continues to enchant us, from the smallest hamlets in the heart of the countryside to the magnificent city of Florence with its breathtaking Duomo and great restaurants. There are so many things to enjoy in this region, and it is hard not to dream of moving to this gorgeous region with its sunny climate and good food.

The Arezzo area

Don't miss day-trips to important Art cities like Arezzo and Florence. Another suggestion is to go to Perugia direction and visit beautiful towns like Anghiari, Sansepolcro and Monterchi.

Arezzo is a city in Tuscany, Italy that was an important Etruscan town. It was known to the Romans as Arretium. Arezzo was made in the 11th cent. a free commune, siding with the Ghibellines. Arezzo is also famous for Guido d'Arezzo, the Medieval abbot who originated solfeggio (the mnemonic music system known to many from the song in The Sound of Music that starts "Do, a deer"). Nowadays, it is an agricultural trade centre and has machine, clothing, gold, and jewellery industries and is also a tourist centre.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND RESTAURANTS

AL RITROVO - WHERE: Bibbiena, city center, nearest large town is Arezzo
Set right off the main square in Bibbiena where they hold concerts and activities during the summer months - screened in outside terrace so you can appreciate the small town life while eating a good wholesome meal.

I TRE BARONIi. elegant restaurantsituated in the Casentino valley
This is one of the most prestigious and welcoming tourist destinations in the province of Arezzo. Resturant I Tre Baroni **** adds style to the spectacular Casentino Valley. Respectful of nature and traditions, it is set in the National Park of Casentino Forests, very close to the century-old Hermitage and Monastery of Camaldoli.

IL TIRABUSCIO - WHERE: Bibbiena, city center, nearest large town is Arezzo
Elegant and tastey dishes, accompanied by an extensive wine list. The chef has lots of fun inventing new menus which will satisfy a local clientele and entice the foreigners to try something just a little more adventurous.

Getting the most for your time atthe TuscanMuseums:
Why be bothered waiting in long hot lines, when you can reserve a spot in advance at one of the more famous museums in all of Tuscany. Do it yourself, with contained reservation fees - read about this and other museums right here. Or why bother waiting in any lines when you aren't sure if this is the right museum. There are so many truely interesting places in the many towns of Tuscany - check out the places you might be interested in before you get to the ticket booth.

Viareggio - Italian Style Carnival !!!
Carnival in Tuscany, Italy is not only a time to bring out the famous Venetian customs with colorful masks and long flowing robes - but also a national holiday to poke holes at their political machine. No one does it better than the folk at Viareggio in Tuscany.

Gusto di Guidi at Poppi
Roam through the medieval streets of the town of Poppi and enjoy visiting private cantinas furnished with antique wine gear and bottles and bottles of Italian - and more often than not .
Tuscan wines
. The entire town opens its doors and gardens, exploiting their natural resource: a beautifully restored town.

Palio di Siena: the historical horse race
The most famous and impressive medieval horse race in Tuscany and the whole Italy, the Palio of Siena tells us about this majestic city and its fabulous history...

Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany
Put yourself in the hands of an expert English speaking tour guide to visit, and of course taste, the most distinct vineyards in Tuscany. Explore the World of Tuscan Wine. People drink wine because they enjoy it. Whether it's a crisp, cool white on the patio during summer or a full-bodied red with a rich dinner, wine gives pleasure. And "Exploring the world of Tuscan wine..." with an accomplished English speaking host gives you the basic tools to enjoy it even more.

Costa degli Etruschi wine trail
To go through a wine trail like the Etruscan's coast trail gives the opportunity to visit charming medieval villages, vineyards and olive groves immersed in an unspoilt hilly land not far away from "Blue Flag" beaches. Visting the wine cellars and tasting the local wines your will learn more about the territory itself and taste a little bit of real Tuscany.

Cantine Aperte - the major wine Festival in Italy
"Cantine Aperte" means Open Cellars, this is the most important wine Festival in the whole Italy, when many wineries open their cellars to visit and tasting attracting many tourists and wine enthusiasts from the whole world.

Fattoria Il Palagio - Castel San Gimignano
Located in a privileged area between Volterra and San Gimignano, Il Palagio’s lands extend over Etruscan and Roman old settlements, actually the wine dates back from that time. With modern methods but preserving many of the ancient procedures, Il Palagio is able to produce top quality wines. The most important one, connected to the territory is the Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G.

Casentino National Park - The largest National Park in Italy
Unspoiled lush woods, mountains, lake, rivers, waterfalls; knowledge, adventure and much fun are waiting for you. The National Park of the Casentinese Forests, Monte Falterona and Campigna (its full name) is the largest one in Italy, set between Tuscany and Romagna regions, it extends over the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine ridge.

VIA CASSIA - From Tuscany to Rome by car
An idea that is really worthy and we surely recommend is to take a few days more to do this trip between Florence and Rome or between Siena and Rome (or vice-versa) by car, not with the highway but through an old Roman road - Via Cassia. At last, ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME.

Street markets and other fairs
Tuscany is rich of street markets and this is certainly a great choice to make shopping as well as get full immersion in the Tuscan experience: antiques, handcrafts, flowers, vegetables, clothes, souvenirs and much more is waiting for you along the streets of many Tuscan cities and villages.

SAGRA
"Sagra" is the Italian word for Food Festival. What can you expect to find when you go? Normally it is a group of locals in the Pro Loco (which means local promotional agency) who get together and prepare a menu with a theme. The money earned in these events is dedicated to buying things for the town folk or setting up parks and play area for the children.

June - summertime arrives and with it a lot of Festivals in Tuscany
we have sifted through a long list of possible activites and picked those which we accessed to be characteristic - fun and in areas easy to find. We have based our list on info provided by the local governments - however we are not responsabile if these activities are cancelled, moved or unavailable.

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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Fly to Florence-Villa la Casina is just 40km from the airport.(Bus service available)
Fly to Bologna-Villa La casina is just 70km from the airport.
Fly to Pisa - Villa La Casina is just 100 km from the airport.
Cheap flights available from Ryanair.com - easyjet.com - alitalia.it - meridiana.it
Car hire available from www.premiercarhire.co.uk. -www.europcar.com - www.avis.com -
There are always local taxis available.

Activities near Arezzo

Guestbook for La Casina

CARDWELL, Australia, POSTED:The owners of the villa were very friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us when we had a request. The villa itself had such appeal, with its outlook over the valley, roomy kitchen and living area, lots of outdoor areas and being located in a quiet area with no close neighbours. All that we hoped for. We had lots of room inside and out. The bedrooms were charming and lounge room area was big enough to accommodate all of us. We made use of the many outside areas especially the verandas situated off the lounge room and kitchen. The position of the villa gave us wonderful views of the town of Poppi, especially in the early morning when there was fog in the valley. It looked like a picture from a fairytale with the medieval castle and the old part of Poppi above the mist. We used the outside cooking area a few times and it was lovely having an open fire place in the lounge room on the few cool nights we had. It was lots of fun going with Gigi to buy produce from the farm and gathering apples, mushrooms and figs. The cooking lesson with Linda was a highlight. We were amazed at her skill at preparing many dishes at once. The food was delicious and we learnt a lot and intend to put what we learnt into practice in Australia. We loved walking into town which we did a few times. The walk home looked a real challenge when we saw the villa from town, but it turned out to be good exercise and we enjoyed that too. The lifts to town by Gigi were much appreciated especially with all our luggage on the last day. Also, we appreciated the prompt way our water problem was fixed. In all, our visit to Villa Gigi surpassed our expectations and I will enthusiasticly recommend it. Stella, Gigi and Anna, you were so welcoming and friendly, that made our holiday so much better. We would love to come back, however the distance from Australia dictates that it may not be any time soon, but I have many friends who would have loved to have joined me in Italy and I will tell them about the villa. Thank you so much for the wonderful time. I fulfilled a dream.

Heidelberg, Canada, POSTED: Villa La casina was a fabulous experience, quiet and isolated yet only minutes away from restaurants and shopping in Poppi. Waking up at dawn to see the sunrise over the valley and the Poppi castle gave a stunning start to each day. The 10 of us had plenty of room and comfort in the villa, and the location provided a great base for exploring Tuscany. TIP for future guests: grocery stores are closed from Saturday evening to Monday morning (or afternoon!) so people who need groceries should shop before checking in.

Walton on Thames, England, POSTED: We were met by Stella in Poppi who took us up to the villa and showed us around. During our stay her father, Luigi, popped in to check on us and brought freshly baked pizza and foccacia. The villa was far more delightful and comfortable than our expectations. It is furnished with beautiful & interesting decor. The villa has so many indoor & outdoor areas to escape to with breathtaking vistas which kept everyone happy. It is at the end of a dirt road and so quiet that you cannot hear any noise from any properties at all. The stunning panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside with the view of Poppi castle in the distance will stay with us all for a long time. We had planned to do a few day trips from the villa but were so relaxed that we opted for time chilled out around the pool instead. The pool area was heaven. We did a day trip to Florence which was an easy drive. Poppi is a charming town & a visit in the evening to the bar/cafe next to the castle is a must as this is where all of the locals, from young to old, hang out. There are lots of restaurants in the area to try with something for everyone. We will definitely return to the Villa Gigi in the future and would not hesitate to recommend it to friends. Thank you Anna, Luigi & Stella for letting us use the Villa Gigi. We did not want to leave!

Yardley, USA, POSTED: We loved "Ristorante Lo Sperone di Strumi" right down the road. Don't miss the Poppi market on Tuesday morning. Arezzo's antique market is the first Sunday. It was a lovely town and market. This villa was very comfortable for 9. The kids loved the pool. The kitchen was well equipped. We could not get enough of the view. I felt like I was looking at a painting from every window. The view was even more spectacular than on the web!!

Sparta, USA, POSTED: Breathtaking views. Very quiet and relaxing. Nico was very accommodating and extremely quick to respond to any calls/requests we made. Mobile phone access was very good, but no internet access.(Has be resolved >> Tuscan Villas)

Livermore, USA, POSTED: It's a bit of a drive to get to the villa but once there the views and privacy are spectacular. The villa was well equipped and the pool area is especially nice. The owners, Anna and Luigi are very friendly and helpful and gave us good recommendations to restaurants. We loved Restaurant Lo Sperone Di Strumi 3K, and La Vita about 10K away. The castle in Poppi is wonderful and the zoo for the kids was a nice city break. The drive to Florence is beautiful. The house was nice and large for the 10 of us and we had a fantastic time and would love to come back someday.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	1 Jan 12	29 Apr 12	1800€ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	29 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	2300€ 2300	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	3000€ 3000	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	2 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	2300€ 2300	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	30 Sep 12	1 Jan 13	1800€ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Cleaning costs per booking: £200

Refundable £500 security deposit required with final balance payment

We can accept payments by bank transfer in Euros or GBP

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3 years listed You are contacting Nicolo Tapinassi Landline n/a Mobile +34 608711070 Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This villa has so far received 0 reviews.