May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Santa Maria Farmhouse, your vacation in Tuscany in one bedroom apartment (4 people) with balcony. The apartment is surrounded by a lush garden of roses and pool (14X 7 metres). Our family will assure a great and genuine hospitality in the heart of Tuscany!
Santa Maria is a delightful farmhouse decorated in Tuscan style. The apartment features cotto floors, wooden beam ceilings and a great balcony or terrace where relaxing whilst admiring the panorama.
The garden is carefully looked after by our father as well as the beautiful swimming pool. Relax by the pool whole reading a good book or sipping a glass of wine! In the garden there is also a barbecue for special dinners.
The ambiance is extremely quiet and relaxing with nothing disturbing your rest! Excellent restaurants reachable also on foot in the immediate surroundings! Sport facilities, city tours and excursions available.
Gorgeous view of biggest home
Luxury pool with outside furniture where gete relaxing
panoramic, complete view of S.Maria
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The Tuscany region
Our region offers numerous places of interest; Florence, Siena, Lucca, Pisa as well as charming medieval villages such as:
In the historical centre Palazzo Pretorio, the panoramic view, the Roman cistern, S.Regolo Church. In the centre there is a gorgeous balcony where admiring the famous Tuscan hills!
Dozen of little churches called "Italian Gerusalem" which represent a reproduction of Gerusalem during Cristo's life. Certaldo. It is a medieval village where the world famous writer Boccaccio was born. You must visit the church of S.Michele & Jacopo and the “Palazzo Pretorio” (in summer there are special events like classical music concerts). In July you can’t miss “Mercantia”, a theatre festival.
San Gimignano is “the village of the towers”; it had once 72 towers!! Nowadays there are approx. 20 towers still visible coming from the surroundings. Driving toward San Gimignano you will see these towers arising from the countryside. You must visit: the historical centre, the “Collegiata” or Duomo, Palazzo del Popolo, Piazza del Duomo.
Vinci. Leonardo, the most famous Tuscan artist in the world, was born here. You must see the Museo Leonardiano, (Castello dei Guidi) and the house of the maestro (35 km, half a day).
Marvellous Etruscan village, Volterra is located on the Valdelsa hills. You must visit: the historical centre where buying delightful alabaster objects, the Baptistere, the Dome, Priori’s Palace and the Minacci-Solaini Palace. Montelupo Fiorentino Capital of ceramics and Terracotta. Montespertoli. The city of wine. In July there is a great wine party. You must visit the Church of S.Andrea, Poppiano castle, Montegufoni Castle, the “Pieve di S.Pietro in Mercato”, and the Botinaccio’s castle.
Montaione / Alberi area
Montaione is a quaint, ancient village dating back to the middle age rich in art, history, culture and traditions; in the area we can find numerous archaeological sites.
Montaione is located in the heart of the Tuscan countryside close to San Gimignano and Volterra, at approx. 40 min. driving distance far from Florence. Montaione is 373 above the sea level and it is surrounded by a stunning countryside filled with vineyards, olive groves and fields of sun flowers!
Facilities in Montaione -Supermarket opens every day at 5 km. - Horse Riding (1 km). Skill riders will guide you along path in the nature. All horses are "Quarter". - S.Barbara's lake (12 km). Green area full equipped for fishing and pic-nic and walking in the wood. - Trekking in Montaione. By bikes or on foot you can visit 6 tracks in the nature by map and descriptions. - Scooter and bikes rental. Booking in advance is possible to receive bikes and scooter directly at your door. - Golf Courses (Castelfalfi 15 km). One of the most beautiful golf cours (18 holes) in the evocative atmosphere of -City tour by bus. A local company organizes daily sightseeing tours to Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca and the outlet shops of fashion picking you up directly by us. Taxi service from and to the airport. -Wine Tasting (5 km). In the wonderful Villa of Filicaja, on the hill of Montaione, you can have a delightful wine tasting experience guided by a skilled Sommelier. You will taste several kind of Chianti Doc wines in a friendly atmosphere. -Caste Cooking class. (20 km). Inside the castle kitchen you will learn how to prepare a complete Italian menu wearing hat and apron feeling like a real chef. At the end you dinner all together. -Olive-oil tasting (8km). Discover the production process of the authentic olive-oil and then taste it with some bread, the famous "Bruschetta". -Meat shop "Mattone Due" (2km). The best meat, "Bistecca alla fiorentina" or "Cinta Senese" can be found in this family company. -Truffle tasting (5 km). A unforgettable experience. 2 activities (long or shirt) seraching the truffle in the wood guided by skill men and their dogs. After Truffle tasting in several ways: with honey, with bread, with sauce.... -Artistic terracotta (3km). Grant a walking from us by Vallibonci, where you can find an artist's workshop. -Outlet "Tuscans" (12km) Outlet factory, leather, bags and more in a top quality. www.tuscans.it/outlet -Outlet "The mall" 50 km. The best famous outlet where you can find the most important brand as Gucci, Prada, Versace, Armani..
How to get there
Santa Maria Farm holiday is ideally located at 30 mins far from Pisa airport which is connected with: New York (Delta airlines) , Dublin, London, Barcelona (Ryanair) Madrid (Vueling), Paris (Easyjet), Berlin (Easyjet) , Alicante, Bruxelles, Bonn, Coventry, Doncaster, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hannover, Liverpool, Munich, Olso, Malta, Siviglia and Vienna!!
Then S.Maria is 1 hour by car from Florence Airport and we are at just 15 minutes by car form the local rail station located in Castelfiorentino which is in the rail-line between Florence and Siena.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pisa: 40 km
Railway:
San Miniato: 15 km
Ferry:
Livorno: 60 km
Activities near Montaione
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV, Telephone, Fax, Satellite TV
Standard:
Iron
Utilities:
Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1), Solarium / Roof terrace
Furniture:
Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The apartment we want to propose seeps 4 people and consists of full equipped kitchen with high-quality sofa bed for 2, double bedroom, bathroom with shower and balcony.
The kitchen is fully equipped with kitchenware, dishes, glasses, gas stove, fridge and dish washer whilst the bedroom come with cotto floor, elegant wooden beam ceilings and soft lighting.
The bathroom comes with toilet and shower. Both bedrooms have a balcony provided with garden furniture.
Further details outdoors: A lush garden surrounds our property! Our father takes care of roses, bouganvilles, sun flowers and so on..it is truly a delight to come here in spring!
By the swimming pool each apartment has its own sunshade with table, chairs and sun beds for a complete relax! Barbecue in the garden, secure parking.
Children playground minutes far from us as well as tennis court, golf and so on. Bikes available on request.
Further details
We organize live music parties with us (Stefania and Laura) and our father singing.
Owners Italian, English, French and German speaking on site.
Winter is another good period for visiting Tuscany,.. you can enjoy museums, restaurants, outlets, small medieval villages and important cities!
New year in Tuscany, good period for visiting Florence, Pisa, Siena, enjoy musems, restaurants, outlets, small medieval villages such as S.Gimignano and Vinci! Activities: wine, olive-oil, truffle tasting, cooking lessons, golf courses etc...
Stay: minimum 3 nights, free arrival. Special rate for 7-nights Stay in the period 20/12-07/01
Rate is 264,00 eur per apartment for 2 adults (+1 free children up 12 years old) Rate is 391,00 eur per apartment for 2 adults + 2 children or 2 adults Rate is 518, 00 eur per apartment for 4 adults Rate is 576, 00 eur per apartment for 4 adults + 1 child.
Rate included: 3 nights, accommodation with kitchen/living room, enclosed bathroom (2) with shower, doublebedroom(s) plus additional bed for child, bed linen, towels, tv/sat, parking, local guide, area map and final cleaning. Extra charge: heating.
And also, near us, a lot of activities: wine, olive-oil, truffle tasting, cooking lessons, golf courses etc...
Special rate for short stay in low season (November-March every year): short stay (minimum 2 nights), weekly stay (free arrival) and also monthly stay at special rate.
Low season is a good period to visit Tuscany with a very low budget!
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
LOW SEASON
17 Feb 09
4 Apr 09
435£435
7575
7575
2 Nights
EASTER PERIOD
4 Apr 09
18 Apr 09
676£676
110110
110110
3 Nights
LOW SEASON
18 Apr 09
3 May 09
435£435
7575
7575
3 Nights
MID SEASON
3 May 09
31 May 09
524£524
9090
9090
4 Nights
HIGH SEASON
31 May 09
28 Jun 09
676£676
110110
110110
4 Nights
HIGHEST SEASON
28 Jun 09
23 Aug 09
811£811
130130
130130
6 Nights
HIGH SEASON
23 Aug 09
19 Sep 09
676£676
110110
110110
4 Nights
MID SEASON
19 Sep 09
24 Oct 09
524£524
9090
9090
4 Nights
LOW SEASON
24 Oct 09
20 Dec 09
435£435
7575
7575
2 Nights
CHRISTMAS PERIOD
20 Dec 09
1 Jan 10
676£676
110110
110110
3 Nights
91
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
SPECIAL MAY DISCOUNT 10% all accommodation and free cot for baby! from 04 to 21 May, mimum 3 night Stay and free arrivals!
Rates include:, Water, Electricity, Gas, Tv/sat, Bed Linen, Towels, Swimming pool with own Sunshade and Sun chairs, (April-October), private Parking, tourist customer care by our reception.
Extra charge: Final cleaning 30-45 eur in cash. Washing Machine euro 5,00 per Wash. Barbecue in the garden. Cot for baby euro 50,00 per week
Baby chair euro 25,00 per week
Heating (low season) euro 1,50 per m3.
Deposit euro 100,00
check in: from 2 to 6 pm
Check out within 10 a.m.
We have other similar apartments available, please contact us if you would like further information.
Guestbook for Santa Maria
AUGUST 2008 I wanted to send a quick email to say thank you for everything. We all had a wonderful holiday! I've been sending your website address to friends and telling them they all need to visit. Fingers crossed someone will believe me and come and visit you.
Please thank your family, especially your father. The girls still talk about him. Keep in touch, and hope to meet you again one day. Regards Hina. London.
August 2008
Dear Stefania, We had such a lovely time at your place and we were so sorry that we could not say goodbye to your father so will you please greet and thank him for us? the beautyfull sight of Tuscany, the nice residence Santa Maria you were all so kind, so I am glad that we did decide to go. Pablo& Natasja
Septembre 2008 Je vous addresse ce mail pour vous dire que nous avons été enchantés de notre séjour dans votre région en général et chez vous en particulier. Trop court par contre! Je vous souhaite une bonne continuation et de bonnes vacances à suivre! Bien chaleureusement, Danielle (et Gérard et Rachel!). France.
Juillet 2008 (ricontrollare) Merci pour accueil souriant impeccable pour notre merveilleux sejour dans votre belle region que nous ésperons decouvrir encore.
Pour les amoureux de la nature et de la tranquillità ce gîte est un petit bijou trés bien situé au couer de la Toscane. Le papa et les 2 filles, par leur accueil, vous font partager la “Dolce Vita”. Le gîte est de trés belle qualité et bien aménagé. Merci au papa pour les roses du jardin offerts à “la signora” et le concert “sixties” improvisé au bord de la piscine. Un endroit difficile a quitter, ou on se promet de revenir.
Eric et Catherine
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