I Rondoni

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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Loro Ciuffenna in Tuscany

from £72 / night

£500–£900 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

5 out of 5

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Key info  Balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

A typical stone built Tuscan farm house in a wooded hillside setting, dating back to the 1800’s, where a particular breed of swallow, called Rondoni, flocks to the house to nest in its eaves, hence the name. At 500 metres high, “I Rondoni” is situated between Florence and Arezzo, enjoying breath-taking views of the Arno valley dotted with Chianti vineyards, olive trees, cypresses and picturesque villages.

A farmhouse for generations, I Rondoni has recently been restored to a high standard, retaining its rustic charm and authentic character. The house retains the original wooden roof beams and genuine old “cotto” floor tiles in several rooms. The traditional bread-making oven still works.

I Rondoni has a fully equipped kitchen with marble work tops, dining room seating up to 10 people, 3 double bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms, a further 2 guest toilets, 1 jacuzzi, 1 large sitting room and a cosy lounge, 1 panoramic balcony, a stone-paved terrace overlooking the garden.

Three traditional wooden entrance doors access different areas of the ground floor. The otherwise sunny terrace has a shaded area in front of the house overlooking the split level garden below where cypresses, pine and bay trees provide a haven for the swallows. The terrace and garden are perfect for sunbathing and enjoying al fresco dining often accompanied by enchanting fireflies

I Rondoni together with 5 other stone houses clustered on the hillside is just 2 kms above the picturesque mediaeval village of Loro Ciuffenna. An enviable position with its own micro-climate, 500 metres high I Rondoni enjoys a gentle breeze which keeps you several degrees cooler on hot summer days than the valley below.

I Rondoni is a convenient location to enjoy some of the most compelling Tuscan attractions: Florence, Arezzo, Siena, Cortona, Rapolano, the Chianti region famous for its wine tasting, you can visit vineyards where you can taste before deciding which wines to buy.

From I Rondoni you can enjoy daily walks to suit your energy level from gentle strolls to strenuous trekking in the eastern hills of the Arno in the unspoilt Pratomagno National Park or in the west side of the Arno valley in the Chianti hills.

Walks can be easy and relaxing if you chose marked paths that run among olive trees and vineyards as well as alongside the “Balze” which are argilla pinnacles created by the erosion of the Arno valley. These feature in the background of the painting of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Alternatively, you can chose more challenging marked paths up steep hills through woods of chestnut, pine, spruce and oak trees for a 5 or 6 hour hike up to the summits.

Typical Tuscan restaurants are easily reachable within 5-10 minutes drive from I Rondoni.

You can also shop for famous fashion brands at discount prices. Glasswork and leather crafted products were originally part of Tuscan history and have since developed in internationally renowned Italian luxury brands available in the Outlets and Malls located a short drive away in Levanelle and Leccio.

So there is a lot to appeal to you whether you like country walks, history and culture or simply enjoy excellent rustic Italian cuisine.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedroom 1 can be additionally provided with 1 or 2 single beds or an infants cot.
Bedroom 1 and 2 have 2 windows. Bedroom 3 has 1 window.
All the bedrooms have a wardrobe.

Bathroom 1: Toilet, Bidet, washer basin, shower.
Bathroom 2: Toilet, Bidet, washer basin, shower.
Bathroom 3: Jacuzzi + separate toilet / bidet and washer basin
Separate WC: Toilette, washer basin

Children: 1 standard cot, 1 travel cot, small selection of toys, attachable chair (booster seat which attaches to dining chair), push-chair, children's table and chairs, paddling pool.
The house is best suited either to very young babies or children above the age of 4 since there are no stair gates

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The South facing terrace

 

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Arriving at i Rondoni

 

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The terrace

 

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View from the balcony. Rondoni are flying

The Tuscany / Arezzo Province region

I Rondoni is a convenient location to enjoy some of the most compelling Tuscan attractions: the Chianti region, famous for its wine tasting and olive growing, Florence, Arezzo, Siena, Cortona, Pratomagno Regional Park, Rapolano just to name a few.

Interesting local villages throughout the Valdarno (Valley of the River Arno) include San Giovanni Valdarno, Montevarchi, Pergine, Figline Valdarno, Terranuova Bracciolini, Cavriglia, Incisa, Rignano all of which are within 10 to 30 minutes of I Rondoni. Each has a central square at its heart, with pedestrianised streets to explore full of boutiques, trattorie, churches, theatres, museums, exhibitions and fiestas.

To the North of I Rondoni lies Florence and all its glorious sights: The Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Santacroce Church, Piazza Della Signoria, Leonardo da Vinci Museum, to name but a few. By car it takes 40 minutes from I Rondoni to Florence. However, the most convenient way to go is by train, as it only takes 25 minutes from Montevarchi into Santa Maria Novella in the centre of Florence. (Montevarchi is 12 Km from i Rondoni. Free car park is available at the Railway station in Montevarchi).

30 minutes drive South of I Rondoni is Arezzo with its splendid Piero della Francesca paintings recently restored in San Francesco Church and Piazza Grande famous for its antiques market. Siena with its shell-shaped piazza lies 1 hour west, Cortona with its Etruscan history 1 hour due south, San Giminiano, the hill top town famous for its towers 1.5 hours, Montalcino 1.5 hours, Volterra 1,5 hours. Rome is about 2 and half hours driving south.

The Loro Ciuffenna area

I Rondoni is just 2 kilometres above the picturesque mediaeval village of Loro Ciuffenna, a small, pretty village where you can find everything: post office, bank, pharmacy, food stores, restaurants, a pub, an antiques store, a museum, a flower shop and many more. One of the main attractions is the old water mill still in use to grind the chestnuts which grow plentifully in the area. Also the beautiful Pieve di Gropina, a mediaeval church which is rich in history and becomes a wonderful venue for summer events.

FIESTE (sagre paesane)
Loro Ciuffenna like its neighbouring villages have "fieste" celebrating religious and rustic traditions, providing an excellent opportunity for visitors to mix with locals, sharing traditional dishes and wines.
Fieste are mainly in summer, from June through to September

MARKETS
There are specialised antiques markets, most renowned being at Arezzo, which takes place over the first weekend of each month and several antiques markets are held in Florence, in Montevarchi (fourth Sunday of each month), in Terranuova Bracciolini (second Sunday).

Regular markets for food, clothes, plants, embroidery and kitchenware, take place weekly in all the villages & towns nearby.

Closest Markets (within 10-15 minutes drive from I Rondoni):
San Giovanni Valdarno: Saturday morning
Loro Ciuffenna Monday morning
Figline Valdarno: Tuesday morning
Montevarchi: thursday morning
Terranuova Bracciolini:

MEDIAEVAL HERITAGE
Mediaeval Pievi (churches) are spread along the range of hills linking Florence to La Verna Abbey north of Arezzo towards the Romagna region. It is called the Pievi road which follows the route of the ancient Roman Etruscan road. The Pieve di Gropina, dating back to the year 774 is the perfect summer venue for music and cultural events just 1 Km from Loro Ciuffenna, 3 kms from I Rondoni.

COUNTRY WALKING
From I Rondoni you can enjoy daily walks to suit your energy level from gentle strolls to strenuous trekking in the eastern hills of the Arno in the unspoilt Pratomagno National Park or in the west side of the Arno valley in the Chianti hills.

SPORTS
Enjoy a game of tennis on a traditional clay court among olive trees and cypresses in a most tranquil setting, 5 minutes drive, can be booked with the local Church of Montalto in day and night time.
Full sized outdoor swimming pools and leisure facilities are avaiable at Montevarchi and San Giovanni.

How to get there

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Closest airports: Florence 65 Km (Meridiana flights), Pisa 130 Km (Easy Jet, Ryanair flights), Bologna 160 Km (Easy Jet, Ryanair flights). Perugia 125 Km (a few Ryanair flights from London). Car hire companies are available at the above mentioned airports.

Main railway stations: Florence coming from the north, Arezzo coming from the south. The closest railway station is Montevarchi but no car rental is available in Montevarchi.

Motorway A1 (linking Milan to Rome) take the exit VALDARNO which is between Florence and Arezzo.
From Valdarno follow signs for Terranuova Bracciolini and then Loro Ciuffenna. From Loro Ciuffenna follow the sign for Oliveto.

Activities near Loro Ciuffenna

Reviews

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04 Sep 2012

“I Rondini is a traditional Tuscan farmhouse full of character and charm with spectacular views across the Arno valley.” My wife and I were overwhelmed with size, quality and character of I Rondini. This is a high spec and tasteful recently modernised Tuscan farm house in a unique setting high in the hills with spectacular views over the Arno valley. With Florence and Sienna with easy reach this house has perfect position for exploring the many wonders of Tuscany. The local town of Loro Ciuffenna is very charming and has a good selection of restaurants and small shops where most needs are well catered for. The highlights were spending time on the terraces looking at the views and watching the sun set in the evenings and the days out visiting Florence, Sienna and San Ginignamo. The owner Riccardo was very helpful and was keen to ensure we were well supported to best enjoy our holiday.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	30 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	31 Mar 12	9 Jun 12	700£ 700	-	-	1 Week
High Season	9 Jun 12	29 Sep 12	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	700£ 700	-	-	1 Week
Low Season	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
High Season	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
Low Season	5 Jan 13	17 Mar 13	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	17 Mar 13	2 Jun 13	700£ 700	-	-	1 Week
High Season	2 Jun 13	29 Sep 13	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	29 Sep 13	27 Oct 13	700£ 700	-	-	1 Week
Low Season	27 Oct 13	22 Dec 13	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
High Season	22 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Winter heating surcharge: £ 30 per day.

Payment via bank transfer: 30% at time of booking and 70% on arrival.

200GBP fully refundable deposit is required on arrival.

Penalty is charged for cancelling as follows:

- Advance payment for cancelling upto 90 days prior to arrival date

- 50% of rental charge for cancelling upto 30 days prior to arrival

- 100% of rental charge within 30 days of arrival date

No refund will be given for no show. Early departure does not warrant any refund of rent.

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