Poggio Vignola

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Villa |10 bedrooms |Sleeps 20

Santo Stefano in Montaione

From £4490 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Poggio Vignola was originally a traditional Tuscan farmhouse which has been totally restored and is set right in the heart of the Fattoria Santo Stefano. Located in an elevated position amongst sweeping flower gardens from which there are wonderful panoramic views. Fully air-conditioned, the villa offers flexible and private accommodation for parties of different sizes up to 29 which makes it very suitable for family reunions or groups of friends wishing to holiday together, whilst retaining the privacy of their own independent accommodation.

Dating from the 13th century, the private country estate of Santo Stefano is set amongst a sweeping landscape of gentle hills and valleys in a little known area of northern Tuscany, yet less than an hour from the historic centres of Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Siena. The estate covers over 1000 acres of rolling countryside, lakes, woodlands, cornfields, olive groves, vineyards - even a wildlife reserve. At its centre is the hamlet of Santo Stefano with the remains of an old castle and church with its Etruscan tombs and cellars which remains in use today.

A number of the estate’s former farmhouses and agricultural buildings have been carefully restored by local craftsmen to offer holiday accommodation with all the facilities demanded by the 21st century holidaymaker, but with all the charm of a classic Tuscan estate.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Podere Vignola sleeps up to 29 guests and comprises a main villa sleeping up to 23 guests in six spacious apartment suites and a separate dependency or cottage which can sleep up to 6 guests in two suites.

The suites have been refurbished and decorated in a traditional Tuscan country style with exposed beamed ceilings, old Tuscan terracotta floors, grès compliment the terracotta tiled bathrooms fitted with porcelain and antique wood fittings. Vignola is furnished in an elegant country style, comfortable yet refined with a select number of restored antique pieces.

The main villa at Vignola has twelve bedrooms and eleven shower rooms, four of the suites are ground floor whilst the other two are first floor. Each apartment suite has two or three bedrooms, and most have two shower rooms one of which is en-suite and can sleep from 2-5 guests. Each suite is fully air-conditioned throughout and has its own fully equipped country kitchen (hob, oven, all but one with dishwasher) dining area and comfortable sitting room with satellite television. All ground floor suites have direct garden access. First floor suites have their own private external entrance and are reached by an internal terracotta paved stairway. The largest suite sleeping up to 5 has its own private first floor terrace with extensive views over the estate and the surrounding countryside. For full details of the accommodation please contact us.

The air-conditioned summer kitchen is fully equipped and has a large comfortably furnished dining area which is the perfect setting for guests to dine together.

There is a Wi-fi hotspot at Poggio Vignola and also a laundry facility with a washing machine and irons for use by all guests.

Further details outdoors:
Set in almost 3 acres of private grounds, the impressive hill-top location affords spectacular views across the estate to neighbouring villages. The extensive Mediterranean garden has charming terracotta walkways that wind between lawns and borders full of lavender, thyme and roses. The gardens and walkways are illuminated at night.

The impressive, mosaic-tiled infinity free-form swimming pool with sweeping Roman steps, is set amongst an extensive furnished marble and terracotta sun terrace adjoining the lawns. The pool measures a maximum of 15m x 8m and the depth ranges from 1.50m to 70cm and there is a hydro-massage Jacuzzi at one end. There are wonderful panoramic views from the terraces surrounding the pool which are furnished with sun loungers and parasols.

The air-conditioned summer kitchen is fully equipped and has a large comfortably furnished dining area where guests can gather together. Beside the summer kitchen is a large double barbecue grill, preparation area and roasting spit for use by guests. Just across the gardens from the summer kitchen is the pool loggia which is fully furnished for al fresco dining or just relaxing with a cool drink.

For further information on the location of Poggio Vignola please refer to the Google interactive map above which also includes a satellite image.

Further details

* The changeover day is a Saturday and the minimum stay is 7 nights.
* The property will be available between 1700 and 2000 on your day of arrival and you will be expected to depart between 0800 and 1000 to allow for the preparation of the property for new arrivals. Please take this into account when booking flights.
* The English manager and her team are on hand to assist you to make the very best of your stay at Fattoria Santo Stefano.
* There is daily morning fresh bread and a grocery delivery service available as required.
* A Children’s Club will be held at Santo Stefano in high season. The Club offers educational activities as well as periods of play including fun team games and activities where children can get to know each other and make new friends. The educational activities include learning about the estate of Santo Stefano and its history, archaeology, local nature and farm animals. Visits can be arranged to local places of interest for both children and their parents, such as old castles with wineries, olive oil mills and local museums. Please note that there is a small charge for the Children’s Club and the only other costs are for entrance fees to museums etc.
* The management of the Fattoria Santo Stefano provide a full range of concierge services. Please ask for further details.

Conditions

BOOKING PROCEDURE: A deposit of 40% of the rental is payable at the time of booking and the balance of 60% is required nine weeks before the start of the holiday rental. Payments can be made either by bank transfer or by cheque, and also by credit or debit card in either Sterling or Euros. We reserve the right to pass on the relevant merchant charge as appropriate.

CANCELLATION CHARGES: In the case of cancellation the following charges will apply:
* Up to 60 days before the start of a rental - the charge is the 40% deposit
* Within 60 days of the start of the rental - the charge is the full amount of the rental. If the property is re-let for the period cancelled then a 10% cancellation charge only will be payable.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: A refundable breakage deposit of £900 is payable with the balance of your rental cost and this will be returned within 15 days of the end of your rental assuming that there are no deductions for breakages. If you are paying in Euros then the breakage deposit is €1000 which is paid locally on arrival and will be returned to you at the end of your stay assuming that there are no deductions or additional charges.

INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking that clients renting a property at Poggio Vignola are in possession of valid and comprehensive travel insurance for their stay at the property

In arranging rentals at Poggio Vignola we are acting as an agent of the owners of the Fattoria Santo Stefano srl. who act as principal in the contract for the rental. Full details of their booking conditions for rentals available on request.

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Poggio Vignola - pool, spa, cottage and main villa

 

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Poggio Vignola - a typical kitchen and dining area in one of the apartment suites

 

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Poggio Vignola - sunset by the pool

 

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Poggio Vignola - the view across the pool and over the Fattoria

The Tuscany / Firenze Province region

The people of Tuscany can rightly claim to have just about the best of everything - Italy’s greatest collection of art, classical architecture, beautiful countryside, some of finest fresh produce and many renowned quality wines.

Over 600 years ago, it was the home of the Renaissance that had such a dramatic effect on the remainder of Europe. Visitors today are drawn to Tuscany by the architectural splendours of Florence and Siena, the magnificent art of Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and many other 14th to 16th century masters.

But there is much more to a stay in Tuscany, a wonderful rolling countryside and some of Italy’s most impressive hill towns including San Gimignano and Volterra. Wherever you travel in Tuscany you will come across villages with charming piazzas, historic churches, cafes and enticing food shops, and a countryside overflowing with olive groves, vineyards and fields of sunflowers.

The Montaione / Santo Stefano area

Nearby to Poggio Vignola and the Fattoria Santo Stefano are the market towns of Castelfiorentino and Montaione both just 6 kms away, each has a good range of shops, cafes, restaurants and a weekly market that will cater for your holiday needs. Food is an important part of any holiday in Tuscany and there is an excellent selection of restaurants ranging from friendly trattorie to internationally renowned restaurants all within easy reach of the Fattoria. There is a wide choice of sporting facilities in the surrounding area; a tennis club in Castelfiorentino, mountain bikes can be rented, horse riding can be booked locally and fishing can be arranged.

The management of the Fattoria Santo Stefano have an unsurpassed knowledge of their local area. They are on hand to assist you to make the very best of your holiday and can recommend places to visit and will make reservations for sports facilities and local restaurants. Through their excellent local contacts, private tours and informal visits can be organised to potteries, historic villas, gardens, vineyards and olive mills. They can also advise on the local shopping outlets, speciality shops, spas and beauty treatments.

Fattoria Santo Stefano makes a perfect base if you want to explore the many attractions of northern Tuscany. Set almost equidistant between Florence, Siena and Pisa, all under 50 kms away, Santo Stefano is perfectly placed for visiting many of the famous towns and villages of Tuscany. San Gimignano with its medieval 'skyscrapers', Volterra, one of Tuscany’s best kept secrets, Lucca, one of Tuscany’s most perfect towns are well worth a visit, whilst nearby are many other lesser known ‘gems’ such as Certaldo, San Miniato, Colle di Val d’Elsa and the citadel of Monteriggioni.

How to get there

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BY AIR - The nearest airports are PISA (50 kms), FLORENCE (50 kms) and BOLOGNA (150 kms). PISA, the most convenient, is served by a good selection of scheduled, low cost and charter airlines and the following web site will assist you - www.pisa-airport.com.

CAR HIRE – All the major car hire companies are represented at the above airports. The following websites may assist you - http://www.comparecarhire.co.uk or www.travelsupermarket.com. If you would prefer to be met and transferred to the Fattoria Santo Stefano please contact us.

BY CAR - If you prefer to drive, the following sites can help you to plan your route – www.viamichelin.co.uk; www.theaa.com; www.rac.co.uk. Possibly the best way is to travel via Belgium, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Switzerland, the St. Gottard Tunnel, Milan, Bologna and Florence to Santo Stefano.

There is private car parking at Poggio Vignola.

Activities near Montaione

Guestbook for Poggio Vignola

Hi,
Just to let you know we had a great holiday - we were really impressed with the set up at Santa Stefano. Will recommend to all our friends & family!!

Linda. xo.
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Rental prices

Prices for group size 20
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	5 May 12	26 May 12	4490£ 4490	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	4890£ 4890	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	5390£ 5390	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	25 Aug 12	5990£ 5990	0-	0-	1 Week
	25 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	5390£ 5390	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	4890£ 4890	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Prices for Poggio Vignola represent an Early Booking Discount. The Rental Rates detailed above are valid for 20 guests sleepng in the main villa and include:

* Rental of the property for a week / 7 nights

* All utilities including air-conditioning

* Linen and towels, including pool towels

* Mid-weekly cleaning with a change of bath towels

* Final cleaning

* Wifi hotspot

Poggio Vignola sleeps up to 29 guests; to include the adjacent dependency or cottage; prices are available on request.

Additional Services:

* Cots, high chairs and baby baths can be arranged as required

* A larder stocking service for groceries and wine

* Extra maid service as required

* A full package of Concierge Services are offered by the management of Fattoria Santo Stefano.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

Poggio Vignola is available for rental between 05 May and 29 September 2012 and the changeover day is a Saturday.

The property will be available between 1700 and 2000 on your day of arrival and you will be expected to depart between 0800 and 1000 to allow for the preparation of the property for new arrivals. Please take this into account when booking flights.

Contact the manager

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