Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Fattoria Il Petriccio is located on the hills of Valdelsa, 2 miles from Castelfiorentino (Florence) the ideal starting point to visit the Tuscan art cities: half an hour drive from Firenze, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, Volterra and San Gimignano it is really located in the heart of Tuscany. Our guests can also enjoy the countryside life and they can relax in the 30 hectares estate tasting the local white wine Trebbiano and the famous Vinsanto (a 5 years old dessert wine ) as well as the Olive oil produced with the old cold pressing method. Visits to the cellar of the farm can also be arranged. The apartment has been carefully restored according to the traditional tuscan style with terracotta floors and wooden beam ceilings and it is totally furnished and equipped. Outside in the large nearby garden a barbeque and an open arcade to eat and relax are available for our guests close to the shared swimming pool.
Castelfiorentino view from the pool
outside view of the apartment
the veranda and the barbeque
the pool
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The Tuscany region
Castelfiorentino is really in the heart of Tuscany in an area rich of history near the medieval paths of the Via Francigena and close to the villages where Leonardo and Boccaccio were born. The region is famous for its landscapes with soft rolling hills with cypress and olive trees. Spring and autumn are the best period to visit with mild temperatures and fewer tourists. In July and August it can be pretty hot .
Florence / Castelfiorentino area
Florence is considered to be among the history richest cities in the world: many churches and museums are worth a visit. The Uffizzi art gallery contains major works by Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raffaello . In Castelfiorentino you can find the famous frescos of Benozzo Gozzoli (1420- 1497) and all kind of shops and supermarkets for your convenience.
How to get there
How to reach CASTELFIORENTINO and FATTORIA IL PETRICCIO Coming from the highway A1 (Autostrada del Sole) exit at FIRENZE SIGNA. After the exit, keep right and take the superstada in direction PISA/LIVORNO. Coming from Firenze Airport, follow the direction PISA/LIVORNO, cross the "indian bridge" (Ponte all'indiano) and after about 1 Km take the superstada PISA/LIVORNO. Exit the Superstrada at EMPOLI OVEST and follow the direction PONTE A ELSA and CASTELFIORENTINO. After PONTE A ELSA continue straight and reach CASTELFIORENTINO (about 15 KM from Ponte a Elsa). When in Castelfiorentino you'll find an Esso gasoline station: after Esso gasoline station take the bridge on your right which brings you in Via Machiavelli. Keep going in Via Machiavelli for about 1 Km. When at the rotunda turn right in Via Samminiatese. After 200 mt. you will find a gate on your left. At the gate ring at Fontanelli Fattoria Il Petriccio.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Florence: 45 km
Railway:
Castelfiorentino: 2 km
Ferry:
Livorno: 60 km
Activities near Florence
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 7, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The Granaio apartment (about 110 mq) is located on the ground floor, it has two doube rooms with twin bed, one double room with two single beds, bathroom with shower and kitchen / living room. The apartment can be equipped with an extra bed.
Further details
Minimum stay 7 days in June, July and August, from saturday to saturday. 3 days minimum stay rest of the year.
Conditions
Sorry no pets allowed
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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June
1 Jun 07
1 Jul 07
600£ 600
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July
1 Jul 07
1 Aug 07
600£ 600
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August
1 Aug 07
31 Aug 07
600£ 600
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Low season
1 Sep 08
1 Jun 09
420£ 420
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
No credit cards accepted, second week 10% off
When needed heating is an extra.
Extra person 70 Euro per week
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/29161
Contact details for home 29161
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Paolo Fontanelli
Tel:
+39 0571 632325
Fax:
+39 055 482834
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Advertiser joined: 31 May 2007 This property added: 31 May 2007
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