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"The Granary" -Colleoli Resort (apartment)

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"The Granary" is for the discerning holiday-maker who wants accommodation without compromises. Considered to be the Presidential Suite, the Granary is the best Apartment on the award winning Colleoli Village Resort. This large Ground floor Duplex is tucked away in a quiet corner, it has a private garden, and is the only Apartment at the resort with its own secluded private terrace, and a separate kitchen diner. The resort offers the luxury, service, and activities to enjoy everything Tuscany has to offer. The amenities of the resort include two large pools, one heated, a heated children's pool, a gourmet restaurant, informal wine-bar/enotecca, a sun drenched courtyard for al fresco dining. and bars, plus the convenience and services of a botique hotel.

Guests can choose Golf, Horse-riding, cycling, walking tours, fishing, wild boar hunting, micro-light flying, Tuscan cookery classes, Italian language lessons, and much much more. And the Colleoli resort is also the perfect location to relax, unwind, and to explore the treasures of Pisa, Florence and Siena, and the hidden delights of medieval towns and villages.

The resort is set in 23 acres of blissful gardens, olive groves and vineyards, with it's own Medieval Chapel and "15th Century Palazzo". The Palazzo is an architectural gem, retaining its original frescoes and delicate mouldings, and now converted into a luxury boutique hotel. Located directly on the "Strada del Vino", the resort restaurants offer superb Tuscan food and classic wine.

The spacious Tuscan Garden Apartment enjoys prime position on the resort, quietly located with stunning views from its own private terrace, yet a short walk to the Palazzo, swimming pools, and restaurants. The Apartment is one of several carefully converted from original estate buildings, complete with terracotta floors and exposed beams.

Steeped in history, tradition and stunning beauty, Tuscany provides a spectacular setting for the perfect holiday or short break. Ther choice of superb local cuisine and classic Tuscan wines - all at amazing low prices - are yours to savour.

The exclusive beach resort of Forte dei Marmi is 40 mins drive, and the all action night-life of Marina del Pisa is 30 mins drive. There are modern shopping Malls within 15 minutes drive of the resort, and the designer factory outlets offering genuine Gucci, Versace, and all major designer labels are conveniently located outside Florence. Superb sailing off Pisa is available, and the major ski resort of Abetone is 90 mins drive. Pisa with it's famous leaning Tower is a major tourist destination, but is also a historic University town as well as thriving commercial centre, and has excellent restaurants, bars, shopping and sightseeing. Florence is a beautiful town of Renaissance architecture, museums, and cultural centres, and one of Europe's most visited cities, and like Pisa is an all-year round tourist destination. The historic towns of San Miniato, Volterra, Pistoia, and San Gimignano are all within easy reach.

The owners have a second Garden Apartment on the property also available, allowing groups of 10 to be accommodated, ideal for groups or those with independent teenage children.

Relax by supervised large family infinity pool	Aerial view of resort showing position of 2 pools
Enjoy own private Garden to front of apartment 64	Private terrace, stunning views, sun loungers provided

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The Tuscany region

In the heart of Tuscany, steeped in history and stunning natural beauty, 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. Set on a quiet hilltop amidst 23 acres of blissfully peaceful gardens, vineyards and olive groves.

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, a 5 star restaurant, informal enotecca, and bars.

Steeped in history, tradition and stunning beauty, Tuscany provides a spectacular setting for the perfect holiday or short break. Ther choice of superb local cuisine and classic Tuscan wines - all at amazing low prices - are yours to savour.
Borgo di Colleoli is a beautiful rural village that offers the idyllic retreat, yet a superb base to explore Pisa, Florence, Siena, Lucca, and everything that Tuscany has to offer. The jet-setter beach resort of Forte dei Marmi is 40 mins drive, and the all action beach and night-life of Marina del Pisa is less than 30 mins 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 is 90 mins drive. Excellent golf options are less than 20 minutes drive. Pisa with it's famous leaning Tower is a major tourist destination, but is also a historic University town as well as thriving commercial centre, and has excellent restaurants, bars, shopping and sightseeing. Florence is a beautiful town of Renaissance architecture, museums, and cultural centres, and one of Europe's most visited cities, and is an all-year round tourist destination.

Pisa area

Tuscany is about much more than great food and wine. Local activities include golf, horseriding, walking tours, cycle tours, cooking classes, flying club, wine tours. Hunting wild boar and fishing are popular locally and can be arranged.

Pisa and Florence have great shopping and there are modern shopping Malls within 15 minute drive offering great value on clothing, leather, goods, and wine. All the major designer outlets can be found outside Florence, offering top name brands like Gucci and Versace at Factory outlet prices. (Keep an eye out for Posh spice).

There are stunning beaches along the coast north of Pisa, within 40 minutes drive, and the entertainment complex of Marina di Pisa is within 30 minutes drive.


The resort itself is 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. 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 steeped in history and scene of battles and sieges throughout medieval times, has excellent bars, restaurants, and local amenities, and stages Crostini and and medieval festivals in summer-time. Nearby historic towns include San Miniato, Volterra, and San Gimignano. There is excellent golf within 20 minutes drive, and Marina del Pisa, the seafront and nightime entertainment hot spot is less than 30 mins drive. Beaches and sailing choices run along the nearby coast north and south of Pisa, including the famous designer resort of Forte di Mare.

Rome and Vienna can be visited on day trips, using the fast and inexpensive rail service.

Details of local events/festivals/markets etc available. Enquire when booking.

Activities:
The following activities are available locally: Horse-riding, Cookery courses, chocolate tasting, truffle tasting, wine and cultural tours, scenic countryside tours, shopping tours, wine and olive oil tasting, trekking/biking/. Tours and classes can be done with Groups or with personal guide. Chauffeur driven tours available with local guide. Enquire when booking

The village of Colleoli is in the County of Palaia, regarded as one of the most beautiful and evocative in Tuscany. It is an area of 74 sq km with 4,500 inhabitants, full of villages of architectural and historical interest including Palaia, Forcoli, Montefoscoli, Partino, Alica, Colleoli, Gello, Montacchita, Montechiari, San Gervasio, Toiano, Usigliano and Villa Saletta. The county lies between the rivers of Chiecina and Roglio. There are six established historic and scenic trails close to the resort, whiich can be enjoyed on foot, on bike or on horseback. The trails, which are signposted and marked, are of differing lenghs and difficulties, with something for everyone. Colleoli sits directly on one of the trails, at a height of 160mts, rising to Palaia at 240 mts and descending to Forcoli at 60mts. The territory around the resort is characterised by spectacular cliffs, sloping hills with poplars, vines and olives, and mediterranean bush rich in fauna and mushrooms. Walking the trails visitors will pass farm houses, towers, tabernacles, springs and ancient fountains. The area is known for its varied environments including of geomorphological and botanical. Architectural sites include the ancient watch tower in Villa Saletta, St Martino's Chapel in Palaia, the fortress of Palaia, and the Castle at Forcoli, with history stretching back to the Etruscan period. The area of Palaia was scene of bloody battles in the Middle Ages. Visitors may explore the "Alta Valdera Park" highlights including the Pre-historic park at Peccioli, the Astronomical Observatory at Libbiano, the Icon Museum within the Pretorio Palace, the farming exhibition at Montefoscoli, the agricultural museum at San Gervasio, and the wine cellars of the area. Geologists from around the world come to study the underground carbon springs ("The Mofette") in Orciatico. Other visitor attractions in the "Alta Valdera Park" include the Zoological museum in Capannoli and the Archaelogical Centre in the Baxiocchi Villa with artefacts from Etruscan times.

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.

There are about 18 direct flights from Uk to Pisa and also daily flight from Dublin

Airlines serving Pisa from UK include:
www.ryanair.com - from London, Stansted; Liverpool; Glasgow; Dublin
www.easyjet.com - from Bristol and Gatwick
www.thomsonfly.com - from Bournemouth, Coventry, Doncaster
www.ba.com - from London, Gatwick and Birmingham
www.jet2.com - from Newcastle, 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. Total driving time approx 13 hours. 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.

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.

Activities near Pisa

Facilities

Further details indoors:
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/English Satellite channels/DVD/Playstation 2
- Bose "wave" stereo system
- Docking point and speakers for personal iPod and Mp3 players
- Hot and cold air conditioning to all rooms
- Separate kitchen and dining area
- Daily housekeeping available (extra charge payable locally)
- Furnished private terrace with own sun loungers/dining suite and stunning views
- Both bathrooms en-suite
- Dining seats for 4 in kitchen plus four on terrace.
- Coin operated washing and drying machines are due to be installed in Spring 2008, located below the heated pool, so convenient for the Apartment. Please check status when booking.

- INTERNET ACCESS/Connectivity: Internet access is available in the Reception via broadband landline. Cost 1 euro per ten minutes. You may use the Reception computer, or connect your own pc. Wireless internet access is available in the Apartment for those with own pc and network service provider contract. Faxes may be sent and received via areception. (there may be a local charge). Landline telephone (internal)from Apartment to reception and between Apartments. Landline calls from Reception or local bar/cafe; about €2 for 5 minutes.
Wireless reception in Colleoli area is variable. Internet cafes available in local town.

Reception open 9-12.30 and 13.30 1800. Closed on Wednesdays/Thursdays

Further details outdoors:
Further details outdoors:
- set within secure gated community
- two adult swimming pools, heated pool yards from apartment
- 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
-on site boutique hotel
- concierge service (welcome/check-out/maps/directions/train timetables/taxi and restaurant bookings)
-shops, bank, etc in local village (15 min walk)

Further details

Concierge Open 9.30-12.30 and 13.30 - 1800. Closed wednesday/Thursday

Welcome pack provided

Hamper available on arrival (Standard £25, Deluxe £50)

Heated pool open year round (not heated Dec 1 - March 1)

Cot/buggies can be provided locally at a local charge

Conditions

50% of rental fee with booking

balance payable 6 weeks before arrival, with refundable £200 deposit for breakages.

Resort does have occassional wheelchair visitors, but is not ideal for wheelchairs. We do not recommend the resort for wheelchair users.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
high season	27 Jun 08	20 Jul 08	1200£  1,200	0-	0-	1 Week
late offer	20 Jul 08	27 Jul 08	900£  900	275275	300300	Flexible
high season	27 Jul 08	1 Oct 08	1200£  1,200	300300	300300	Flexible
mid season	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	800£  800	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Nov 08	27 Mar 09	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	27 Mar 09	4 Jul 09	800£  800	275275	300300	Flexible
high season	4 Jul 09	5 Sep 09	1500£  1,500	275275	300300	Flexible
mid season	5 Sep 09	31 Oct 09	900£  900	250250	300300	Flexible

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
2009 summer special a time limited offer, and full payment required with booking.
Book 2 consecutive weeks for 10% discount, except july/august. Cannot combine with any other offer.

Owners own 2nd apartment at resort sleeping 4, offering possibility to accomodate groups of 10; 50% discount on second apartment when booked with first, except july/august.

Special rates for returning quests, please enquire.

A higher (low/mid-season) rate applies during school half term and bank holidays.

Guestbook

"Stunning resort full of charm with friendly and helpful staff. Difficult to choose between all the activities available locally or to spend time sighseeing. Florence alone needs at least 3 days"

" A super vacation. One week definitely not long enough."

"The restaurant choices are superb and the value for money is amazing".

" A great week. Golf Monday, horse riding Tuesday, Florence Wednesday, Wine Tour Thursday, beach Friday, Pisa saturday."

"Local representative was great and organised our whole holiday itinerary, including discounted concert tickets"

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