Near Siena holiday farmhouse rental, Casole d'elsa with walking, rural retreat

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Farmhouse apartment Ciliegio (farmhouse)

Home:31896
Sleeps up to:6   (2 bedrooms)
Rates:£384 to £651
Nearest beach:Cecina: 60 km
Changeover day:Sat
Access:Car essential
Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
Smokers welcome
Self-catering

Home description

The splendid Siena countryside hosts a panoramic, winding road that leads to the village of Casole d'Elsa (Siena) and the Podere Monti holiday house. The holiday house is located in an ancient country house in the heart of Tuscany that was entirely renovated, yet maintained the typical style of an ancient, Tuscan farmstead.
The farmhouse offers the apartment "CILIEGIO", 90 m² on ground floor with 2 large, spacious and very bright bedrooms. The kitchen is comfortable and practical. The characteristical sitting room is furnished with attention to every detail. The whole property is furnished in classic style with exposed ceiling beams and terracotta tiled floors.
The outdoor area is composed of a large garden with tables to eat outdoors and deckchair to relax in a splendid swimming pool from which you can enjoy a spectacular view over San Gimignano and a woodland park where you can take relaxing walks, treks or cycles for lovers of mountain bikes.
Podere Monti offers to guests also 3 other apartments with different prices and one Studio apartment.

the Pool of our farmhouse
the Pool of our farmhouse
Podere Monti
Podere Monti
The Pool
The Pool
Ciliegio Master Bedroom
Ciliegio Master Bedroom
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The Tuscany region

Tuscany is known for its rich history, art, beautiful landscapes, delicious food, and superb wines.
The beautiful cities of Florence and Siena contain some of Italy's most famous artistic treasures. Tuscany is also home to many scenic hill towns (Casole d'elsa, Monteriggioni, Fiesole).

Tuscany is the destination each year of millions visitors and continues to share its magnificent history, distinctive culture and its passion for the arts with a world of people captivated by its beauty.


Near Siena / Casole d'elsa area

FLORENCE: Florence is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its works of art and museums are the destination each year of millions of visitors. The Tuscan chief town is a world patrimony of UNESCO, an acknowledgement that highlights its artistic and architectural greatness. It is impossible to describe the charm of Piazza della Signoria , the cathedral, the Old Bridge...You just have to see it.

SIENA : Siena is one of the most important beautiful and visited cities of art in Italy. The city of the Palio is set between the greenery of Val d'Elsa, the hills of Chianti, Amiata mountain and the Crete Senesi . The city is of human dimensions and has maintained intact the charm of medieval town, with its alleys that wind around the heart of the city, the renowned PIAZZA DEL CAMPO. The palio is one of the marvels of Italian tradition.

VOLTERRA: the town in Val di Cecina results from a meeting of different historic periods. Volterra retains a considerable historic centre of Etruscan origin, with its Roman ruins and medieval buildings, the Cathedral and the Palazzo dei priori, which are the nerve centre of the town. The Surrounding area provides the desert "salt works" and the "towers" of the geothermic area of Larderello.

SAN GIMIGNANO: San Gimignano is located on the hills north of Siena and Shines in the heart of Val d'Elsa due to its beauty and charm. The town is a mix of splendid alleys and breathtaking views, where you seem to have gone right back to medieval times. The area surrounding San Gimignano includes charming, flowing hills from where you can admire the picturesque landscape and enjoy quiet walks.

VAL d' ELSA : The area surrounded by more or less hidden gems.
Near the Podere Monti holiday homes you can admire:

- the beauty of Poggibonsi with Cassero, Fonte delle Fate and the Church of San Lucchese
- Colle Val d'Elsa and the charm of the old area
- Monteriggioni and its castle that is unique in Italy
- Certaldo and the ancient village with its funicular railway


How to get there

To reach the Podere Monti holiday homes:
Airport PISA: direct flights from UK Airlines: Easyjet, ThomsonFly, British Airways, Ryanair.
Airport Florence: Alitalia, Meridiana, and other major airlines.

FROM PISA
Enter the superstrada green PISA/FIRENZE. Follow until you reach exit for autostrada ROMA-BOLOGNA follow for a while and exit at FIRENZE�CERTOSA. From here follow superstrada (green) for FIRENZE/SIENA towards SIENA.
EXIT AT COLLE VAL D�ELSA NORD. In Colle Val d�Elsa follow the directions for VOLTERRA .
1. After approx 4 km, you arrive at the hamlet of �LE GRAZIE� close to Colle Val d�Elsa
2. Follow the main road on your right for CASOLE D�ELSA. Is is about 12 km from LE GRAZIE.
3. When you arrive in Casole d�Elsa you will see the ancient columns, follow the middle road for VOLTERRA.
4. Approx. after 100 mt you arrive at a cross road you will see a crucifix on your left. Follow the road always following for Volterra.
5. Within 1.4 km you should see the sign for PODERE MONTI on your right.


Activities near Near Siena

Sports:
Horse Riding

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
A winter sun break
City breaks


Facilities

General:Central heating
Utilities:Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, Bicycles available
Access:Secure parking

Further details indoors:
The furniture is in classic style with exposed ceiling beams and terracotta floors. The apartment has a kitchen, living room, bathroom with shower, 2 bedrooms with traditional furniture. The thick walls of the holiday house allow you to enjoy the pleasant coolness of summer holidays and warmth during winter stays.
The apartment can be equipped with cots for babies and each room has its own heating system on a pay-per-use basis. There is a weekly linen change and final cleaning included in the price.
The apartment has fully equipped kitchen, 4 burner gas hob,, refrigerator, moka for coffee, table and chairs.
Living room with sofa, sofa bed, side tables. 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed and 2 single beds, with wardrobes, 2 chairs, nights tables, old chest of drawers with mirror. Outdoor private space with table and 6 chairs. BBQ on request.

Further details outdoors:
Podere Monti is located in the heart of the Siena countryside ,just a few kilometers from Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Volterra, Chianti and Val d'Elsa, a perfect place to visit the main attractions of Tuscany. The holiday homes are entirely family run and the owners live in the same building ,enabling them to meet all your needs or offer help. Podere Monti is located only 1,2 km from Casole d'Elsa, a very lovely town. In Casole you can find shops, a little supermarket, very good restaurants and pizzerias, 1 bank, post office, post box a quiet big Church, 2 baker's shops, cafés and a night pub.
Podere Monti is surrounded by hedges of laurel, a 300 years holm oak and by big cypresses. Beyond the garden there are 5 hectares of green fields and a woodpark.
The car park is within the enclosed area.


Further details

- On booking a deposit of 35% is requested
- Heating is not included in price
- Final cleaning is included in price
- Additional bed per person 40 Euro
- During the peak season (July - August) a week is considered from Saturday to Saturday
- Booking are accepted for a minimum of 2 nights during all season
- Arrival between 3 and 9 pm
- Departure not later than 10 am


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
Low season I 1 Jan 086 Apr 08£  460--2 Nights
Medium season II 6 Apr 0829 Jun 08£  460--2 Nights
Peak season I 29 Jun 0826 Jul 08£  593--1 Week
Highest Season 26 Jul 0817 Aug 08£  646--1 Week
Peak season II 17 Aug 0830 Aug 08£  593--1 Week
Medium season I 30 Aug 0827 Sep 08£  460--1 Week
Low season II 27 Sep 082 Jan 09£  381--2 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
- Damage deposit 200,00 Euro
- Deposit required upon making a booking 35%
- Payment can be done by bank transfer in Euros
- The Christmas and Easter periods and all public holiday are considered peak season
- The prices refer to Ciliegio apartment (90 m² ,2 bedrooms,sitting room,kitchen,bathroom)
- Podere Monti offers to guests also 3 other apartments with different prices and one Studio apartment.


Guestbook

We have arrived home today and would just like to say we have had a wonderful holiday. Thank you so much, everyone had a fantastic time. Your home is very beautiful and we would highly recommend it. Thanks again Amanda 5th Sept 2007

Our apartment at Podere Monti was absolutely perfect! We had a lovely time and most of all it was just what I expected. The location and place was fabulous and made our family vacation a true delight. What views!! What night skies, what amazing bird songs…… Judy Allen (UK) - 20/07/2007

Dave and I want to thank you again for the lovely week that we had at Podere Monti. The setting was stunning – one of the loveliest spots in south Tuscany. And the house was very comfortable for us. Thank you again, and we hope to return to this special place. Camilla O'Brien (UK) 9th may 2005

Dear Federica, I just wanted to drop you a very quick note to say how much Lisa and I enjoyed your help. Your tuscany site is great and we will certainly contact you for our next holiday.
David - (Ireland) - 25/09/2006

We had a beautiful trip to Casole d'elsa and it was a pleasure to be your guest. Thanks again... Ursula,Ute and Sara (Germany) 12/6/2006

Italian hospitality perfecto! You helped us forget about our busy lives for a week. Thank you, Mike and Camilla (USA)

We really enjoyed our stay at "Podere Monti" and although we visited you for the first time it was like coming home to a family. We liked everything: the wonderful view, our apartment and your warm welcome!We are looking forward to our next holiday in Tuscany which will certainly include a stay at "Podere Monti" (hopefully soon). Judy,Steve and Emily June 2005

Dear Family Ianniciello,thank you for your hospitality. We are right back home and already miss you very much! Many greetings from Ellen, Ralf, Luis and Romy and sister Susanne (Uk) 25th March 2003

Dear Federica, we all so much enjoyed our wonderful holiday in your little corner of Tuscan heaven; the food, the setting, your beautiful home and warm welcome all made our stay a very special one. With love from Frances, Iain, Amy, Jane, Ann and Freya xxx (california) 23th/09/2007

We enjoyed our short stay at your fantastic place very much and we hope to come back to you in the near future. Next summer, may be? Margareth (uk) 3th/10/2006



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