May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The apartment we want to propose seeps 2+2 people and consists of kitchen, double bedroom with balcony, bathroom with shower.
Santa Maria is a delightful farmhouse decorated in Tuscan style; made up of severral apartments. The apartment features cotto floors, wooden beam ceilings and a great balcony or terrace where relaxing whilst admiring the panorama.
The apartment is fully equipped with kitchen, 1 double bedroom, bathroom with shower outside space. 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. We organize live music parties with us (Stefania and Laura) and our father singing.
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.
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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:
Montaione 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! S.Vivaldo cloister 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). Volterra 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 archeological 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 hte sea level and it is surrounded by a stunning countryside filled with vineyards, olive groves and fields of sun flowers!
Facilities in Montaione
- 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 walkings 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 directily at your door. - Golf Courses (Castelfalfi 15 km). One of the most beautiful golf cours (18 holes) in the evocative atmophere 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 atmophere. -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 togheter. -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!!
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
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
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. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: 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
Owners Italian, English, French and German speaking on site.
Winter is another good period for visiting Tuscany,.. you can enjoy musems, restaurants, outlets, small medieval villages and important cities! And also, near us, a lot of activities: wine, olive-oil, truffle tasting, cooking lessons, golf courses ect...
Special rate for short stay: Period: 14 January- 14 March Stay: minimum 2 nights, free arrival. Rate is 70,00 eur per night per apartment for 2 adult (free children up 12 years old) Extra charge: heating. Rate included: 2 nights in apartment provided by Kitchen/living room, enclosed bathroom with shower, doublebedroom plus additional bed for child, bed linen, towels, tv/sat, final cleaning, parking, local guide and area map.
Special rate for a week stay: Period: 14 January- 14 March Stay: 7 nights, free arrival. Rate is 210,00 eur per apartment for 2 adult Rate is 250,00 per apartment for 3 adults rate is 320,00 per apartment for 4 adults Extra charge: heating.
Rate included: 7 nights in apartment provided by Kitchen/living room, enclosed bathroom with shower and doublebedroom plus additional bed for child, bed linen, towels, tv/sat, final cleaning, parking, local guide and area map. (free children up 12 years old)
Conditions
Special Winter in Tuscany....
Winter is another good period for visiting Tuscany,.. you can enjoy musems, restaurants, trips, outlets, small medieval villages and important cities! And also, near us, a lot of activities: wine, olive-oil, truffle tasting, cooking lessons, golf courses ect...
Special rate for short stay: Period: 14 January- 14 March Stay: minimum 2 nights, free arrival. Rate is 75,00 eur per night per apartment for 2 adult (free children up 12 years old) Rate is 90,00 eur per night per apartment for 3 adults , Extra charge: heating.
Rate included: 2 nights in apartment provided by Kitchen/living room, enclosed bathroom with shower, doublebedroom plus additional bed for child, bed linen, towels, tv/sat, final cleaning, parking, local guide and area map.
Special rate for a week stay: Period: 14 January- 14 March Stay: 7 nights, free arrival. Rate is 210,00 eur per apartment for 2 adult (160,00) Rate is 250,00 per apartment for 3 adults (200,00) rate is 320,00 per apartment for 4 adults (240,00) Extra charge: heating.
Rate included: 7 nights in apartment provided by Kitchen/living room, enclosed bathroom with shower and doublebedroom plus additional bed for child, bed linen, towels, tv/sat, final cleaning, parking, local guide and area map. (free children up 12 years old
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
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To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
LOW SEASON A
27 Oct 07
22 Dec 07
432£ 432
8181
8181
Flexible
CHRISTMAS PERIOD
22 Dec 07
5 Jan 08
694£ 694
109109
109109
Flexible
LOW SEASON C
5 Jan 08
21 Mar 08
432£ 432
8181
8181
Flexible
HIGH SEASON B
25 Mar 08
5 Apr 08
408£ 408
109109
109109
Flexible
MIDDLE SEASON A
5 Apr 08
10 May 08
530£ 530
9494
9494
Flexible
HIGH SEASON A
10 May 08
24 May 08
694£ 694
109109
109109
Flexible
MIDDLE SEASON B
24 May 08
7 Jun 08
530£ 530
9494
9494
Flexible
HIGH SEASON C
7 Jun 08
5 Jul 08
694£ 694
109109
109109
Flexible
HIGHER SEASON
5 Jul 08
23 Aug 08
825£ 825
125125
125125
Flexible
HIGH SEASON D
23 Aug 08
21 Sep 08
694£ 694
125125
125125
Flexible
MIDDLE SEASON
21 Sep 08
11 Oct 08
530£ 530
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0-
1 Week
LOW SEASON B
11 Oct 08
22 Dec 08
432£ 432
8181
8181
Flexible
CHRISTMAS PERIOD B
22 Dec 08
1 Jan 09
694£ 694
109109
109109
Flexible
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Rates are per apartment per whole stay. Rates include , Water, Electricity, Gas, Tv/sat, Bed Linen, Towels, Swimmingpool with own Sunshade and Sunchairs, (April-October), private Parking, tourist customer care by our reception. Extra cost: Final cleaning 45,00 eur in cash per weekly stay and 30,00 for short stay . Washing Machine euro 4,00 per Wash. Barbecue in the garden. Cot for baby euro 20,00 per Week Baby chair euro 10,00 per week
Heating (low season) euro 1,50 per m3. Deposit euro 60,00 check in: from 2 to 6 pm Check out within 10 a.m.
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Contact details for home 28984
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Name:
Laura Ramerini
Tel:
+39 0571 677232
Mobile:
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Advertiser joined: 30 Oct 2007 This property added: 30 Oct 2007