Pisa holiday apartment rental, Comune di Palaia with shared pool, walking, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Borgo di Colleoli (apartment)

Home description

This exceptional apartment is generally considered to be "presidential suite" of the ever popular Colleoli Village resort. It has prime position in a quiet corner close to the heated pool and a short walk to the restaurant and wine bar. It has a large private garden immediately to the front and is the only Apartment with it's own secluded private terrace with stunning sunset views. Unusually for Apartments at the resort, it benefits from a separate kitchen and dining area, independent of the reception areas. The kitchen diner leads directly onto the private terrace, ideal for al fresco living.

Set amongst gardens and olive groves in the heart of Tuscany, steeped in history and stunning natural beauty, Colleoli resort is the perfect location to relax and to explore the treasures of Pisa, Florence and Siena, and the hidden delights of medieval towns and villages. Located on the "Strada del Vino", with superb local food and classic wine.

The Apartment is located in a 23 acre estate, at the heart of which is the restored 15th Century Palazzo, an architectural gem retaining its original frescoes and delicate mouldings, now converted into a luxury boutique hotel. The Tuscan Apartment is one of several carefully converted from original estate buildings, complete with terracotta floors and exposed beams. The amenities of the estate include two large pools, one heated, a heated children's pool, an excellent restaurant, and informal dining in the enotecca wine bar. There are currently Jazz evenings (in season) at week-ends. The resort concierge service is available to apartment guests and can provide restaurant recommendations and arrange airport transfers and tours and excursions etc.

Sunset view from private terrace across rolling hills	View of Apartment with private garden to front
Relax and sunbathe in complete privacy	Family infinity pool

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The Tuscany region

Tuscany provides a spectacular setting for the perfect holiday or short break. The choice of superb local cuisine and classic Tuscan wines - all at amazingly low prices - are yours to savour.

Borgo di Colleoli is a beautiful rural village and an idyllic retreat. It is a superb base from which to explore Pisa, Florence, Siena, Lucca, and everything else that Tuscany has to offer. The jet-setter beach resort of Forte dei Marmi is a forty minute drive, and the vibrant night-life of Marina del Pisa is less than a thirty minute drive. Superb sailing around the islands off Pisa is close by, and the historic towns of San Miniato, Volterra, Pistoia, and San Gimignano are all within easy reach. The major ski resort of Abetone can be reached in an hour and a half. Excellent golf options are less than 20 minutes drive away from the complex.
Pisa, with its famous leaning Tower, is a major tourist destination, but is also a historic University town as well as a thriving commercial centre. It has excellent restaurants, bars, shopping and sightseeing. Florence is a beautiful town of Renaissance architecture, museums, and cultural centres, and is an all-year round tourist destination and one of Europe's most visited cities.



The Apartment is located in a 23 acre estate, at the heart of which is the restored 15th Century Palazzo, an architectural gem retaining its original frescoes and delicate mouldings, now converted into a luxury boutique hotel. The Tuscan Apartment is one of several carefully converted from original estate buildings, complete with terracotta floors and exposed beams. The amenities of the estate include two large pools, one heated, a heated children's pool, an excellent restaurant, and informal dining in the enotecca wine bar. There are currently Jazz evenings (in season) at week-ends.

For a more cosmopolitan holiday experience there are excellent shopping malls in 15 mins drive, there is designer outlet shopping (30-50% below UK prices), and the nearby town of Pontedera has cinemas, clubs and nightlife. The beaches north and south of Pisa are within an hours drive and it is possible to take a day trip ferry to the islands of the coast.

Pisa / Comune di Palaia area

In the heart of rural Tuscany, a narrow winding road rises gradually uphill through the towns of Montopoli and Palaia to Borgo di Colleoli. The Borgo sits on the "Strada del Vino", the local wine trail, with small vineyards
offering their own superb Tuscan wines. The local area offers excellent dining choices at remarkably low prices. It is conveniently located just 25 miles from Florence, and 15 miles from Pisa, within easy reach of connecting airports. The Pisa/Florence train runs through Pontedera, just 3 miles below the Borgo. Palaia, the 15th century hilltop village, is steeped in history and was the scene of battles and sieges throughout medieval times. It has excellent bars, restaurants, and local amenities, and stages Crostini and medieval festivals in the summer. Nearby historic towns include San Miniato, Volterra, and San Gimignano. There is excellent golf within a twenty minute drive, and Marina del Pisa, the seafront and night time entertainment hot spot, is less than thirty minutes away by car. Beaches and sailing choices run along the nearby coast north and south of Pisa, including the famous designer resort of Forte di Mare. A horse riding school (€25 per hour) is immediately adjacent the resort, and offers individual or group (max 5) riding on hillside trails.

How to get there

Can be reached by Pisa, Florence, Bologna, Genoa and, at a stretch, Milan Airports. In addition to BA and Alitalia, a range of low cost carriers fly to Tuscany from London and regional UK airports . Pisa is most convenient.

Airlines serving Pisa from UK include:
www.ryanair.com - from London, Stansted; Liverpool; Glasgow; Dublin
www.easyjet.com - from Bristol
www.thomsonfly.com - from Bournemouth, Coventry, Doncaster
www.ba.com - from London, Gatwick and Birmingham
www.jet2.com - from Manchester, and Edinburgh

Meridiana (part of Alitalia) is a good option to Florence from Gatwick.
All Major car hire from Pisa or Florence Airport. www.Holidayautos.com offer discounted car hire deals

Driving from UK. Great Fun, and particularly good for loading up with super tuscan Wine and Olive Oil. Best route is UK-Belgium-Luxembourg-Strasbourg-Switzerland- Gottardo Tunnel-Italy-Milan-Bologna-Florence-Palaia-Borgo di Colleoli. Enjoy ! Secure free car-parking at Apartment.

Trains in Italy are fast and cheap. A regular train between Pisa and Florence runs through Pontedera, which is a 10 min cab ride to the Apartment.. You can explore beyond Tuscany on day trips by rail, e.g Florence to Rome in 90 mins. Florence to Venice in 2 hours.

Activities near Pisa

Facilities

Further details indoors:
- Well equipped and tastefully decorated apartment,
- Light and airy with double/triple aspect to all rooms
- Duplex style over 2 floors
- 2 receptions, one with sofa bed
- Both receptions have TV/DVD
- Hot and cold air conditioning to all rooms
- Separate kitchen and dining area
- Furnished private terrace with sun loungers/dining suite and stunning views
-One bedroom en suite

Further details outdoors:
- set within secure gated community
- two adult swimming pools, one pool for children
- local shopping
- private garden area
- restaurant and hotel facilities available on site
- open air dining on sun-drenched courtyard
- local bar and superb dining choices in local villages

Further details

- Borgo di colleoli is a gated community owned by a mix of Italian and English freehold owners
- This Apartments is ideally located in a quiet, private corner providing peace and tranquility in an idyllic setting
- it is a warm and friendly environment, with helpful local hotel staff who can provide Concierge type facilities
- Apartment will suit those seeking a truly authentic tuscan experience, allied with the comfort of a deluxe style development
- Additional House-keeping and Guest services can be arranged (at a fee) through the hotel
- Kitchen and dining facilities allow self-catering, but the hotel's indoor and outdoor dining options are within a 2 minute walk of the apartment, and offer breakfast, lunch and dinner.

-There is a resort concierge service ("Lorenzo"), Please ensure you take Concierge contact details with you and you are advised to confirm your arrival time with the Concierge.

Conditions

-smoking allowed on the terraces and in garden areas
- deposit required to secure booking
- full payment 6 weeks prior to arrival date
- £200 fully redundable deposit required to cover damage or breakages
- the owners also have a second, large, 1 bedroom ground floor apartment on the estate, which is also available for rent and which has a "wetfloor" style bathroom which may suit wheel-chair guests (though the site is not ideal for wheelchairs). Special discouunts if booking both owner's apartments.

Independent travellers are reminded of the advisability of holiday insurance and recommended to take their form E111 with them.

There is a welcome pack in the Property with local information, emergency numbers etc. (Please leave for future guests !)

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
mid season	28 Mar 08	27 Jun 08	1000£  1,000	150150	200200	1 Night
high season	27 Jun 08	5 Sep 08	1500£  1,500	200200	300300	1 Night
	5 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	1000£  1,000	0-	0-	1 Night
	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	750£  750	150150	150150	1 Night
	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	500£  500	150150	150150	1 Night

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Special 15% "early bird" rate currently being offered for 2009.

Longer rentals by negotiation.

Special rates for returning quests.

20% discounted rates if booking two consecutive weeks (exc July/Aug)

25% Discounted rates if booking this apartment with a second apartment at same resort, together accomodating groups upto 10/11 people, (except july/august)

Guestbook

"Thank you for letting us use your beautiful Apartment. It was an absolute haven. We can't wait to come back"

" The Apartment was absolutely perfect for a family of four. The private terrace was just heaven, we spent every evening enjoying the sunset before sampling one of the many superb restaurants. Our favourite was the Hunting Lodge, near enough to walk back, great food, great prices, breathtaking views."

"A great location to explore Tuscany. Only annoyance was that the electricity tripped out if using multiple appliances together. We are already planning our next trip."

Availability notes

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