Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
An authentic Tuscan cottage of the 17th century with all the comforts of a modern villa is waiting for you! The style of the furnishings indoors, combined with the characteristic shape of the building, give Villa LisiDor a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The spacious and comfortable rooms allow each party member to enjoy a little solitude whenever required.
On entering LisiDor you find yourself in a large spacious room with a wood fireplace: from this room you get to the fully equipped kitchen, the studio with a single sofa bed, a large bedroom with 3 simple single beds, a double bedroom, a twin bedded room, 3 bathrooms and a cosy tower room with TV Sat. A furnished loggia terrace has an original, 300 years old working bread oven and a BBQ, providing a perfect spot for eating al fresco.
For the active guests a tennis court and a large swimming-pool are at complete disposal, situated within the large garden granting much privacy!
Front side of Villa LisiDor
Twin bedded room
Tennis court in synthetic gras
Swimming pool on the back side of the villa
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The Tuscany region
Tuscany does not need any presentation! The cities with its history and art attractions, the medieval villages, the special food and wine, the welcoming people make it a region with a matchless offer. Villa LisiDor is situated in the heart of this region, in the Chianti hills, midway between Siena and Firenze reachable respectively in 30 and 45 minutes by car. Immersed in this famous hills for its wine brand “Gallo Nero”, between vineyards and olive-groves the villa enjoys a position which will permit you to isolate yourself from the rest of the world and take delight of the charm of these land, but with the comfort to have the nearest centre only a short drive away: Radda in Chianti, delicious small village, with its election of restaurants and shops, a pharmacy, a bank, a cinema, many bars, Internet Cafe, wine and food tasting opportunities.
Chianti / Gaiole area
Within a comfortable daytrip are Florence,Siena,San Gimignano, medieval villages like Monteriggioni,Montepulciano,Volterra,Greve in Chianti, the castles of Broglio, many museums and art attractions. Lucca, Pisa and the seaside are reachable in more or less 1 hour and a half. Upon request: Wine and oil tasting and visits to wineries Interesting events: 19th March: Feast of St Joseph with rice pancakes and toys 26th May: Wine Day, cellars’ open-house (Chianti, S. Gimignano, Montalcino, etc) 2nd July and 16th August: Palio Horse race in Siena September/October: Harvesting grapes 1st Sunday October: Sagra della schiacciata con uva – crushing, stomping and tasting grapes (Anselmo, Florence) First week November oil festival Termal baths - Spa: Terme di Rapolano: 42km, 45min. Terme di Radicondoli: 54km, 1h. Terme di Murlo: 60km, 1h. Terme di Rapolano, San Giovanni: 62km, 1h. Terme di Castelmuzio: 72km, 1h25min. Terme di Torrita di Siena: 83km, 1h10min. Terme di Bagno Vignoni: 85km, 1h30min. Terme di Montepulciano: 96km, 1h25min. Terme di Chianciano: 110km, 1h20min. Terme di Montecatini: 110km, 1h30min. Terme San Casciano dei Bagni: 124km, 1h30min. Golf: Firenze Circolo Golf Ugolino, 18 holes. - Via Chiantigiana, 3 (50015) GRASSINA FI: 63km, 1h Golf Club Poggio dei Medici, 18 holes - Via San Gavino, 27 (50038) SCARPERIA FI: 118km, 1h30min Golf Club Val di Chiana, 9 holes - Loc. Esse Secco (53048) SINALUNGA SI: 85km, 1h10min
How to get there
- Fly to Florence or Pisa airport - Cheap flights available from Easyjet.com from London Gatwick to Pisa airport - Ryan Air flies into Pisa and Meridian Air flies into Florence - Car hire available from www.europcar.com or directly at Pisa and Florence airports
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Florence: 75 km
Railway:
Siena: 25 km
Activities near Chianti
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats City breaks
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (5), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Tennis court on site, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Villa LisiDor has 250 qm habitable area. Wide sitting/dining room with fireplace. Kitchen completely furnished. Separate studio (used as a bedroom in case of 8 guests). Very spacious bedrooms. Cosy tower room with TV Sat.
Spacious and comfortable, Villa LisiDor will permit you to rediscover the luxury of simple things: …wake up in the morning and appreciate the peaceful sound of silence which surrounds you, …enjoy complete privacy in the middle of woods, hills of vineyards and olive groves, …relish a savoury “Fiorentina” cooked on the barbecue in the garden or on the fireplace in the house, …take pleasure in the wonderful garden as the fragrance of rosemary, lavender and sage fills the air. …all this at half an hour from Siena and 45 minutes from Firenze !
Further details outdoors: Synthetic grass tennis court (shared with Villa PetrAlexa #44922, same owner)- Tennis racquets and tennis balls available – . Swimming pool with outside shower and deck-chairs for each party member. (length 12mt; width 6mt; min depth 1,00mt; max depth 2,30mt). Opened from mid-May to mid-October. Wide English garden all surrounded by vineyards (1500 qm area) Furnished loggia terrace for eating al fresco with original working bread oven and BBQ.
Rental rates
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27 Sep 08
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2090£ 1,685
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2860£ 2,306
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4 Jul 09
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3245£ 2,617
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
10% discount for 2 weeks bookings! 15% discount for 3 weeks bookings!!
The weekly rates are all included. Weekly change of linen, bathroom and kitchen towels.
Changeover day: Saturday. Check in from 4 p.m. Check out within 9 a.m
At the arrival 200 Euro damage deposit cash. Extras: Central heating 300Euro/week, Wood for fireplace Euro 80/cubic metre.
Upon request, to be booked in advance and paid cash on site:
• Welcome pack: 30 Euro. • Meals cooked and cooking lessons • Extra house cleaning: 15Euro/h
• Extra sheet and towel change: 7Euro/person
Guestbook
"We have had a wondeful time here: the villa was perfect for our family with grand parents, adults and children. We hope to be back" the Faulshams Mark and Hannah - August 4, 2007
"Another wonderful holiday here at villa LisiDor. Tennis and swimming enjoyed by all. We enjoyed our stay and will no doubt visit again" Teresa and John Copping, 26 August 2005
"It is a perfect place to have a nice relaxing break. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and did not want to leave the house! Could have been one week longer! Nicholls - August 2004
"we have had a lovely holiday - a super villa in a beautiful location" Jo Leppard - 26 July 2003
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 44909
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Petra Giacone
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+39 010 3725382
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+39 333 5051510
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Contact Notes: By mail, otherwise by phone in the morning hours
Advertiser joined: 27 Dec 2007 This property added: 27 Dec 2007