Chianti holiday villa rental, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat

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Villa Cristiana (villa)

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Villa Cristiana is a country house set in the middle of the splendid Chianti Classico landscape, 5 km from San Donato in Poggio, a typical historic Tuscan centre. Villa Cristiana is a 280 sqm splendid stone country house, excellently restored (hand-made terracotta floors and beamed ceilings) and furnished by the owners with taste and elegance. The house is located in a lovely isolated site surrounded by a breathtaking scenery. It is 2 km from the nearest public road. The surrounding park (1.500 sqm) with mature trees stretching out onto terraced fields, is excellently maintained. Here you will find the swimming pool with a wonderful view of olive groves, vineyards and neighbouring farm houses in the distance.

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The Tuscany region

Tiny hilltop towns, sun-drenched hillsides, a rolling countryside and enchanting little hamlets hidden along ancient streets and pathways, Tuscany is an adventure into the past of castles, fortresses, walled towns, ancient olive groves and vineyards and traditions that are honoured from generation to generation.
Places of interest: Siena, Florence, Chianti area, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, Montalcino etc.

Chianti / Tavarnelle Val di Pesa area

The San Donato in Poggio Middle aged Village
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San Donato in Poggio dates back to the Romans... a military "castrum" defending the military via Cassia which, on the way from Siena, passes over the hills and crosses the Pesa valley.
In the 4th century the garrison, which was composed of Christian soldiers from Arezzo, gave the fortress the name "San Donato" in memory of their bishop.
Round about 1000 A.D. the Romanic church, with three naves and three apses, was built outside the castle walls. It is referred to in three documents in the state archives; One dated 985 A.A., One 986 A.D. and One 988 A.D. Inside the church there are numerous art treasures such as the decorated front by Giovanni della Robbia in glazed terracotta describing the lire of John the Baptist, a crucifix of the school of Giotto attributed to Taddeo Gaddi, two altar pieces by Giovanni del Biondo, another by Bicci di Lorenzo, two paintings from the school of Giotto and a 15th century Florentine chalice.
Only part of the citadel remains today, parts of the walls, the two gates, Porta Fiorentina and Porta Senese, and some towers, such as the bell tower, known as the "Campanone" or Big Bell, and "Il Torrino" or Little Tower, which dominate the valley.
It has however, maintained its originaI structure intact with the typical streets winding round the houses.
Inside the citadel there is the suggestive Piazza Malaspina flanked by the Palazzo of the same name, and in the centre of the piazza an octagonal well beneath which lies a cistern embracing the whole area of the piazza: in the past this cistem constituted the town's one and only water reserve. Opposite Palazzo Malaspina is Palazzo Pretorio which houses the only work of art bearing witness to past glory, a 14th century fresco representing the Madonna and Child among the Saints.
San Donato is cited in the history books for having been twice chosen as seat of peace treaties (1176 and 1265).lt was at San Donato that the Florentines perfected their military strategy and completed their final preparations for war before
leaving for the Battle of Montaperti (1260).

How to get there

- Chianti is easily accessed by road, rail and air.
- The nearest major airports are at:
Pisa www.pisa-airport.it Tel: +39 050 849300(cheap flights available to Pisa with Ryan air or Easyjet)
Florence - www.aeroporto.firenze.it Tel: +39 055 315874
and and are within easy driving distance on good motorways.
- Nearest airport is Florence - Approximately 30 minutes Journey time.
- Hire a car at the airport (www.hertz.com)
- Take A1 (autostrada) FIRENZE direction and exit at FIRENZE CERTOSA. After the payroll turn on the right to
SIENA direction and exit at San Donato. Follow the direction for Castellina in Chianti. After 5 km turn left
following the direction for Panzano. After approx. 2 km you are arrived.

Activities near Chianti

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Ground floor: fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances and a traditional fireplace; large dining and living rooms are connected to the front patio with its external oven and back loggia offering wonderful outdoor eating areas.
First floor: three double bedrooms one with its own balcony leading to the back garden and overlooking the pool, two bathrooms, one twin room, and one bedroom with a queen-size bed.

Further details

Swimming pool available in June, July, August and September.
Included service: water, hot water, electricity, weekly change of linen, mid week cleaning and final cleaning.
Extras: heating (on consumption)
Extra activities that can be arranged for you:
cooking course,
water colour course,
knitting course,
guide tours of Chianti and further,
shopping
baby sitting/child care

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	22 Jan 08	26 Apr 08	2340£  1,887	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium season	26 Apr 08	28 Jun 08	2860£  2,306	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	28 Jun 08	30 Aug 08	4320£  3,484	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium season	30 Aug 08	27 Sep 08	2860£  2,306	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	27 Sep 08	7 Jan 09	2340£  1,887	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Down payment: 30% of the total amount at the booking confirmation
Balance due 8 weeks before your arrival.

Incl. all standard utilities (except for heating), linen, towels, as well as mid week cleaning and final cleaning.

Availability notes

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