May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
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Amongst the olive trees, soon the Senese hills, set amidst nature and bathed in tranquillity, Villa Maretta offers a fully relaxing holiday without foregoing the opportunity, given its favourable position, to visit Tuscany’s most beautiful historical and art towns. Villa Maretta is a typical Tuscan farm, created from an old cottage restored elegantly and enhanced by the latest comforts.
The farm comprises an apartment, "Il Noce", which can accommodate nine guests, and an apartment, "Il Cipresso", which sleeps two. From its position one can enjoy a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside and the medieval village of Casole d'Elsa. Villa Maretta is a house for unforgettable holidays.
It is surrounded by a spacious private garden, a beautiful 12m x 6m swimming pool with Jacuzzi corner, a wood where guests can go for peaceful walks amidst nature, and a gazebo for relaxing in the afternoon and dining in the evening as you admire the surrounding landscape.
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The Tuscany region
The villa is in an ideal position for visiting Tuscany’s many interesting places; just 18 km from San Gimignano, the town of the beautiful towers, and 12 km from Colle di Val d'Elsa, the Town of Crystal, where you will find a big supermarket, lots of shops and restaurants, a weekly market on Fridays, a beautiful medieval quarter in the old town and the entrance to the Firenze/Siena highway.
Known for its Vernaccia and its towers, San Gimignano stands on a hill overlooking the Val d’Elsa. The centre is an authentic artistic jewel which retains all the original charm of days gone by. Of great beauty is the Collegiate Church of S. Maria Assunta, built in the 12th century. Its interior is decorated with frescoes typical of the 14th century Siena style depicting Stories from the Old Testament by Barna da Siena, Bartolo di Fredi and Taddeo di Bartolo and frescoes typical of the 15th century Florentine style. The Church of S. Agostino is frescoed by Benozzo Gozzoli and also houses an Incoronation by Pollaiolo. Also worth mentioning is Palazzo del Podestà which preserves a Fresco of Sodom. Also of spectacular beauty is Piazza della Cisterna, with a pretty well in the centre. http://www.comune.sangimignano.si.it/
Colle Alta is enclosed by 12th century walls and comprises the Village of Santa Caterina and the Castle. Beyond the impressive Porta Nuova (New Gate) attributed to Giuliano da Sangallo (1445-1516), the visitor crosses the village of Santa Caterina with its beautiful medieval and renaissance houses and comes to the bridge, built to replace the drawbridge, which leads to the Castle. The Castle retains its original medieval aspect in the narrow, twisting lanes, amongst which Via delle Volte, a pretty gallery stretching for about a hundred metres, is particularly interesting, and in the tower houses: that of Arnolfo di Cambio is a beautiful 13th century example. Descending to Colle Bassa, elements of interest include the 13th century church of Sant'Agostino which houses a Madonna with Child by Taddeo di Bartolo and a beautiful work by Ridolfo Ghirlandaio. Also worth visiting in the vicinity is Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Abbey of Coneo. www.comune.colle-di-val-d-elsa.si.it/
Monteriggioni is the typical example of a Fortified Village, a tiny village with just 42 inhabitants, surrounded by a circular wall. The walls have an elliptic shape and embrace the peak of a high hill known as Monte Ala, which overlooks the surrounding hills and plains. Eleven towers rise 6.5 metres above the walls, but in the Middle Ages, their height reached 15 metres. There is a walkway on the top of the walls, which ran all the way around the perimeter. The village has a Piazza with a Parish Church dating back to 1219. http://www.comune.monteriggioni.si.it
Certaldo Alto still retains a fair part of the medieval village walls with three gates, Porta Alberti, Porta al Sole and Porta al Rivellino. There are two main streets, built in different periods, Via del Rivellino and Via Boccaccio. These two arteries are joined by a series of characteristic little streets and lanes which cut across them. The area inside the walls is characterised by numerous vegetable gardens and fields. Access to the village is gained by climbing the oldest and most charming steeply sloping streets, known as Costa Alberti and Costa Vecchia, or the more modern Via del Castello. The scenery that opens up before your eyes is a rare example of highly characteristic medieval town planning which culminates in the impressive Palazzo Pretorio at the top of the hill. Places to visit are the Church of Saints Jacopo and Filippo and the House of Giovanni Boccaccio, famous author of "Decamerone". http://www.comune.certaldo.fi.it/
Near Siena / Casole d'Elsa area
Villa Maretta lies just a 5 km drive (or a 25 minute walk along a country footpath) away from the pretty village of Casole d'Elsa with its shops, restaurants and bars. It is worth visiting the village of Casole for its architectural beauty and panoramic position on a hill set at an altitude of 418 metres above sea level, set amidst the countryside of the province of Siena.
Things to see include the Fort, the Church of Santo Spirito, Palazzo Pretorio, Palazzo Casolani, the Collegiate Church, Church of San Pietro, Church of San Niccolò.
Some interesting events taking place in the local area include:
"Live Nativity" Wednesday December 26th 2007 and Saturday January 6th 2008 Casole d'Elsa (SI)
"Palio dei Ciuchi" (Donkey Race) This traditional event is held on September 8th/9th in Mensano.
"Grape Harvest Festival" Held in Mensano, in late September/early October, the Grape Harvest Festival will be enjoyed by wine lovers.
"132nd Palio of Casole d'Elsa" The 132nd Palio of Casole d'Elsa will be held on the 6th, 7th and 8th of July 2007 and is one of the most important historical events for the territory of this Municipality.
How to get there
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Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (1), En suite (2), Shower rooms (2)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (5), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 11, Lounge seating for 11, Sleeps maximum of 13
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Villa Maretta is divided into two apartments, Il Noce and Il Cipresso, which can be rented together or separately.
A spacious apartment, "Il Noce", can accommodate up to nine guests and comprises a kitchen, a dining room, two living rooms, three bathrooms ad four bedrooms.
Ground floor: fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven, fridge, dishwasher, table and chairs. Dining room with table and chairs.
Living room with fireplace, television, stereo system with CD player and radio, two sofas and armchairs. Bathroom with Jacuzzi.
First floor: Twin room (double by request) with en-suite bathroom equipped with shower cubicle. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom equipped with shower cubicle. Double room (a single bed can be added by request). Twin room (double by request). Bathroom with shower cubicle.
A smaller apartment, "Il Cipresso", sleeps two and comprises a kitchen, a dining room, a bathroom and a double bedroom.
Ground floor: Kitchen with hob, oven and fridge. Dining room with table, chairs and benches. Double bedroom. Bathroom with shower cubicle.
Further details outdoors: Outdoor facilities include a spacious garden, terrace with pergola, swimming pool with deck chairs, loungers, parasols and outdoor shower, barbecue, gazebo, garden tables and chairs.
Further details
The swimming pool is normally open from May to end of September. Opening times: 9.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Only small pets are allowed.
Conditions
Arrival and departure times are as follows: Arrival between 4 pm and 6 pm. Departure by 9 am. Different times must be arranged directly.
Upon arrival the Guest must present the rental voucher in addition to the passport or identity card so that "Villa Maretta" may carry out guest registration as foreseen by the law.
Upon collecting the key the Guest must pay the sum of 200 Euros in cash as a security deposit. This deposit will be returned upon the Guest’s departure minus incidental expenses and any damage caused.
NOT included in the price: final cleaning (130 Euros).
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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12 Jun 09
26 Jun 09
1800£1,636
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1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
1500£1,364
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1 Oct 09
1 Jan 10
1390£1,264
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1 Jan 10
3 Apr 10
1390£1,264
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3 Apr 10
11 Apr 10
2240£2,036
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11 Apr 10
1 May 10
1390£1,264
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1 May 10
15 May 10
1870£1,700
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15 May 10
3 Jul 10
2240£2,036
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High Season
3 Jul 10
5 Sep 10
2970£2,700
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Mid Season
5 Sep 10
19 Sep 10
2240£2,036
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19 Sep 10
3 Oct 10
1870£1,700
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3 Oct 10
19 Dec 10
1390£1,264
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2 Jan 11
2240£2,036
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
These rates include linen and towels and are for the maximum number of guests at the villa.
Price for final cleaning is 130 Euros.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 92737
Name:
Roberta Ghiribelli
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+39 333 8802968
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