Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The house is very spacious and has been divided into 8 large and elegant apartments,17 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms (from 2 up to 8 sleeps) for the guests, which can be joined to accommodate even large groups from 15 people up to 33-36 people or ready for single rents . The property has been completely restructured in full respect of the Tuscan architectural style, with the handsome façade in bare stone, the door and window frames in grey sandstone, the roof ventilated with modern technology but made using the ancient tiles, the interior floors in classic red terracotta, the ceilings with great beams in chestnut, oak and cypress, or beams in antique terracotta, the plaster walls tinted in pale hues, the stone stairways, and the original frescoes that decorate some of the ceilings. Every apartment is equipped with: lights, electric heating, fully equipped kitchen,complete set of sheets, complete set of towels and courtesy kits, phone, independent air conditioning/heating. Part of the farm is made up of olive groves for the production of IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) oil (“Colline Montalbano”) with about 800 trees on 5 hectares of sloping hillside terrain. A 6x12 meter swimming pool amid the olive trees, with a lovely view of the town of Vinci and the entire zone of Montalbano. Community area with an ancient restructured oven, grill and a zone equipped with tables and benches for outdoor enjoyment. A large arcade equipped with wooden table and chairs to relax, drink, or talk having a spectacular view on the tower of Vinci . A heated hidromassage pool for 6/8 adults is set amid olive trees surrounded by the quietness of nature Flower garden and beautiful newly restructured arcade in Tuscan Style equipped with table and chairs with an amazing view on the tower of Vinci. The apartment for 4 persons is composed by a master bedroom, a double bedroom, a living room with sofa and Tv, a large bathroom with shower, independent air conditioning/heating. See some photos of our elegant bedrooms and bathrooms. Half property made up of 4 apartments with independent entrance is about 500 sqm and offers an ideal location for family reunions and meeting of friends, sleeping up to 16-19 people in 9 separate bedrooms. The whole property 1000 sqm is perfect to accommodate groups of 22-35 people. In case you're interested in a whole villa rental or half villa rental quotation,in summer 2009 don't wait more to book in time. Please contact us and we'll be glad to give you all the details . For large party we may offer also extra services to be quoted a part like for example breakfast service, a formal Tuscan dinner or a buffet dinner under the panoramic arcade or a pizza party in the garden . SPECIAL PROMOTION VALID ONLY AUG 30-SEPT 6, 2008 and SEPT 14-23, 2008: ON THE LAST AVAILABILITIES WE'RE GLAD TO OFFER APARTMENT 115 sqm 4/5 PEOPLE WITH 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS AT 800,00 EUROS PER WEEK WITH A 20% OF DISCOUNT AND APARTMENT FOR TWO PEOPLE AT 680, 00 EUROS PER WEEK.
a view of the large patio amid nature
one of our master bedrooms
a master bedroom
a kitchen furnished in tipycal Tuscan style
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/7018
The Tuscany region
Tuscany is famous for the cities of arts and the medioeval towns. You can reach the historical centre of Florence in less than half an hour (by car or with one of the frequent train leaving from Empoli railway station located just 5 km from here) as well as Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia, Siena and San Gemignano in less than an hour. In the nearby you can find and visit famous wineries and wineshops (Chianti, Carmignano e Artimino). If you like walking or cycling you can go amid olive trees up and down the hills The Tuscan area is famous not only for arts but also for good wine and food: in the nearby there are a lot of good restaurants where you can appreciate our "cousine" and the Florentine meat.
Florence / Countryside area
Florence is really rich of cultural & artistical events during all time of the year.
How to get there
The countryhouse is in Vinci, the famous Leonardo's birthplace medioeval village, just 25 km far from Florence city centre 45 km from Pisa Airport 30 Km from Florence Airport
We're on the top of a Florentine hill but just 6 km from the highway so you can easily reach all the major Tuscan cities of arts.
To reach us by car: From the A1 motorway, exit at Florence-Scandicci and continue on the state highway for Pisa (S.C.G. FI-PI-LI) to the Empoli Est exit. Guest arriving from Pisa should take the same exit. Follow the road signs for Vinci/ Vitolini. Past the village of S. Ansano on the hill, you will come to a crossing with a tabernacle and a Madonna, follow the sign toward Faltognano, leaving the Madonna on your right. After about 800 mt at the top of the hill, you are at the countryhouse The road is all paved
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pisa or Florence: 35 km
Railway:
Empoli: 6 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 Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, Fax, Table tennis, Safe, Satellite TV
Standard:
Toaster, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Dish washer, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (18), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 2, Sleeps maximum of 32
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Shared outdoor pool (heated)
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Every apartment has elegant furniture in Tuscan style to create a relaxing and warm atmosphere and make your holidays comfortable and pleasant. Air conditioning/heating in each room
Further details outdoors: A 6x12 meter swimming pool amid the olive trees, with a lovely view of the town of Vinci and the entire zone of Montalbano. Community area with an ancient restructured oven, grill and a zone equipped with a great iron made gazebo tables and benches for outdoor enjoyment. Flower garden and beautiful newly restructured arcade in Tuscan Style equipped with table and chairs with an amazing view on the tower of Vinci.
Ping pong table and table football for the younger.
Further details
Swimming pool and heated hidromassage pool open fro May to October equipped with umbrella, chairs and sunbeds surrounded by olive trees and exposed to sunshine from sunrise to evening
Conditions
If you book the apartment a 30% advance payment by bank transfer will be required 200 € caution against damage at check in which will be returned before your departure If you book the whole property a 30% deposit is required to make a firm reservation while a 1600 € breakage deposit against damages is required at check in which will be returned to you after an ispection in the apartments and the inventory of all the equipments.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Prices for group size 32
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
whole property rental
1 Sep 07
3 Nov 07
6400£ 5,039
15001,181
15001,181
3 Nights
whole property rental
3 Nov 07
23 Dec 07
5000£ 3,937
1200945
1200945
3 Nights
whole property rental
23 Dec 07
9 Jan 08
8400£ 6,614
15001,181
15001,181
4 Nights
whole property rental
9 Jan 08
25 Mar 08
5000£ 3,937
0-
0-
1 Week
Whole property rental
25 Mar 08
14 Jun 08
6400£ 5,039
15001,181
15001,181
3 Nights
whole property Rental
14 Jun 08
1 Sep 08
8900£ 7,008
0-
0-
1 Week
Whole property Rental
1 Sep 08
5 Nov 08
8400£ 6,614
16001,260
16001,260
3 Nights
whole property rental
5 Nov 08
7 Dec 08
5000£ 3,937
15001,181
15001,181
3 Nights
property 17 bedrooms
7 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
8900£ 7,008
17001,339
17001,339
3 Nights
property 17 bedrooms
4 Jan 09
25 Mar 09
5500£ 4,331
15001,181
15001,181
3 Nights
property 17 bedrooms
25 Mar 09
11 Apr 09
6400£ 5,039
15001,181
15001,181
3 Nights
Rental Easter week 2009
11 Apr 09
19 Apr 09
8400£ 6,614
15001,181
15001,181
4 Nights
property 17 bedrooms
19 Apr 09
1 May 09
6400£ 5,039
15001,181
15001,181
3 Nights
property 17 bedrooms
1 May 09
30 May 09
7100£ 5,591
17001,339
17001,339
4 Nights
property 17 bedrooms
30 May 09
14 Jun 09
7500£ 5,906
0-
0-
1 Week
property 17 bedrooms
14 Jun 09
28 Jun 09
8900£ 7,008
0-
0-
1 Week
property 17 bedrooms
28 Jun 09
30 Aug 09
9400£ 7,402
0-
0-
1 Week
property 17 bedrooms
30 Aug 09
4 Oct 09
8400£ 6,614
17001,339
17001,339
4 Nights
173
Prices for group size 16
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Half property-9 bedrooms-
1 Sep 07
4 Nov 07
4450£ 3,504
750591
800630
3 Nights
half property-9 bedrooms
4 Nov 07
23 Dec 07
3000£ 2,362
700551
700551
3 Nights
half property-9 bedrooms
23 Dec 07
9 Jan 08
4450£ 3,504
750591
750591
4 Nights
half property-9 bedrooms
9 Jan 08
26 Mar 08
3000£ 2,362
750591
750591
3 Nights
half property-9 bedrooms
26 Mar 08
15 Jun 08
4450£ 3,504
750591
800630
3 Nights
half property-9 bedrooms
15 Jun 08
1 Sep 08
4800£ 3,780
0-
0-
1 Week
half property 9 bedrooms
1 Sep 08
5 Nov 08
4450£ 3,504
750591
800630
3 Nights
63
Prices for group size 5
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
2 bedrooms apart115 sqm
1 Jul 07
1 Sep 07
1100£ 866
0-
0-
1 Week
2 bedrooms apt 115 sqm
1 Sep 07
4 Nov 07
1060£ 835
200157
240189
3 Nights
2 bedrooms apt 115 sqm
4 Nov 07
24 Dec 07
840£ 661
200157
240189
2 Nights
2 bedrooms apt 115 sqm
24 Dec 07
9 Jan 08
1060£ 835
200157
240189
4 Nights
2 bedrooms apt 115 sqm
9 Jan 08
26 Mar 08
840£ 661
200157
240189
3 Nights
2 bedrooms apt 115 sqm
26 Mar 08
1 Jul 08
1060£ 835
200157
240189
3 Nights
2 bedrooms apt 115 sqm
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
1160£ 913
0-
0-
1 Week
63
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
30% deposit at booking.
From June to the end of Aug 2009 the whole property 1000 sqm made up of 8 apartments suitable up to 33 people, 17 bedrooms, costs 8900-9400 euros per week. Special promotional price on early june for booking in advance within Dec 2008.
Availability of connactable apartments to accomodate party of different size, from two people to 10-12 people. In case your party size is different from that regarding the above reported rental rates Don't hesitate to contact us to have a tailored quotation
Prices including all except air conditioning/heating activated on request. No other fees .
Contact us for a quotation and any other information and we'll be glad to answer you promptly
Guestbook
We have a home book where our international guests wrote their comments on our countryhouse and we're proud to say that all our guests have been extraordinary happy and satisfied of their holiday accommodation . We opened in 2002 and we 've been the pleasure to receive many international guests since the beginning coming from different corners of the world . Some of our Uk and French guests have already returned to visit us, because they consider the largeness of our accommodations, the courtesy of our service and the quietness of the house surrounded by the olive trees Tuscan country side a precious discovery to take a relaxing break from work and the frenetic rhythm of the modern city life.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 7018
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Stefania Leporatti
Tel:
+39 348 4425480
Fax:
+39 0522 671212
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Advertiser joined: 8 Aug 2005 This property added: 8 Aug 2005