Prato holiday farmhouse accommodation, Vernio with walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV

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Agriturismo Corboli (farmhouse)

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With an Agriturismo holiday, guests can forget about Hotels and Restaurants – our holidays are just not like that. There are no characterless rooms, mass-produced food, and staff in uniforms. There are welcoming rooms, homely service, friendly chats and open fireplaces. And the food! The food reflects that which is locally grown and eaten - grown either on the farmstead itself or nearby. It is cooked in the local style, and is served around large tables – usually in the open or near the open log fire.
The Agriturismo holiday, however, is about choice. Guests are free to take part/help in all aspects of the running of the farm, or they can take advantage just of the welcoming accommodation and hospitality. There is so much offered on an Agriturismo holiday – and you are able to choose how you would like to be involved – or not!!

Panoramic View_Borgo Corboli	Swimming Pool and Casa Zanieri
Casa Landi	Nice Stairs_Borgo Corboli

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The Tuscany region

Florence is a city of Roman origin, and between the 14th and the 19th Centuries it experienced tremendous growth. It was an important economic centre during the Middle Ages, fundamental to the Renaissance, of strategic importance until the unification of Italy and the capital of the Kingdom from 1865 to 1871). The structure of Florence, both in town and in the surrounding hilltop suburbs, owes much to the powerful Medici family, that governed the city in the 15th to the 17th Century. The new buildings commissioned by the family are in perfect harmony wth the existing medieval architecture and the architecture of the following period of the Lorena during the 18th Century.
In the museums you can see some of the best known pieces of art in the flesh so to speak; from the Annunciazione by Simone Martini (The Annunciation) to the Primavera by Sandro Botticelli, and the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello and Tiziano.

Prato is a busy town near Florence that could be described as having two faces. It is a densely populated industrial centre, capital of the province of Prato, and imbued with the spirit of modernity and hard work. But it also conserves its ancient orgins which are evidenced in its architecture and strutture. Gothic churches, 14th Century chapels and Renaissance palaces all bear witness to the phases of prosperity that Prato has seen down through the centuries.
Prato developed on the banks of the river Bisenzio, and its 14th century city walls encircle the cathedral, the market and the old part of the city. Prato is also home to many important reliquiries, the most important of which is the the Cignolo Sacro the sacred girdle was reputedly worn by the Virgin Mary, and was acquired in Jerusalem by a merchant called Michele.
Prato is the capital of the smallest province of Tuscany. Formerly part of the province of Florence, it was recently given autonomy. Centuries of subordination of Prato to Florence is but one stimulus for Prato is to remain independent as a city and as a culture. The writer Curzio Malaparte (another illustrious student of Cicognini college) wrote of the civic pride of the Pratese:
"Being born in Prato is a great benefit, more a merit than a fortune, and you can see from the tenacity with which the citizens of Prato defend their provenance when quite easily they could pass as Florentines."

Prato / Vernio area

There are lots of trails in our valley. Maintained by the Prato branch of the Italian Alpine Club (Club Alpino Italiano di Prato) It's worth visiting the Natural Park Acquerino-Cantagallo.

For Florence, we always advise our guests to go by train: leaving from Vernio train station (about 2 km from here), Florence is just 30 minutes away. Florence train station – a modern architectural masterpiece – is right in the centre of the city, very near to Santa Maria Novella Square from where you can begin your visit of our wonderful regional capital. Traffic and parking will be someone elses issues!

Prato is our provincial capital, 15 minutes away by train or 25 minutes by car. It is famous for the textile industries but few people know it's a real medieval town with well preserved walls, a castle built by Frederick II, the Cathedral, Palazzo Pretorio, and the Basilica of S.Maria delle Carceri by the well renowed architect Giuliano da Sangallo, the Museum of contemporary art "Luigi Pecci" and the Museo del Tessuto

Lucca, Siena, Pisa, Pistoia and Arezzo are other tuscan jewels you can visit in one day.

How to get there

GPS : N 44° 03' 09" E 11° 09' 47

From the NORTH (Bologna-Milan)
Leave the A1 (Autostrada del Sole) at the Pian di Voglio exit and drive towards Castiglione dei Pepoli. Take the SS 325 and follow the signs to PRATO.

From the SOUTH (Florence-Rome)
Leave the A1 (Autostrada del Sole) at Firenze Nord and take the A11 towards PISA. Leave at the Prato EST exit. Follow signs for VAIANO-VERNIO and take the SS325 which takes you into the Bisenzio Valley.

From the WEST (Pisa)
Take the A11 towards Florence. Leave at the Prato EST exit. Follow signs for VAIANO-VERNIO and take the SS325 which takes you into the Bisenzio Valley.

When you arrive in VERNIO, continue on until you reach San Quirico and then turn right over the small bridge after the TAMOIL petrol station. In the Piazza del Comune (Town Hall Square), follow the road round to the left and then turn right towards a fork in the road. Take the right fork which leads up a very steep hill with a very sharp right-hand bend. Continue on this road up the hill. You will see a couple of signs for our Agriturism en route. When the road levels out, there will be more directions: go down the road on the right above the riding arena – you have arrived!!

Activities near Prato

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Corboli farmstead is in the Bisenzio Valley (Prato province), at the foothills of the Tuscan-Emilian Appenines, some 400 metres above sea level. It is situated just above the village of San Quirico di Vernio, on the road to the Mugello Valley. It takes its name from the medieval fief of Vernio, and dates back to the 15th Century

Further details outdoors:
Here we are. The place is beautiful, the apartment is comfortable, the dog is friendly and the owners aren't that bad.

OK, but what are we going to do now ? Hiking -Cities-of-art : Corboli is a good starting point to visit the tuscan cities-of-art.
Shopping OUTLET
Relax :
A valid choice is ... not to do anything .

Further details

ABOUT US When we began this agritourism venture, it was entirely new to us. We had no idea to where it would take us, but we did have one clear ideal: we did not want to create just another Hotel or Restaurant – Tuscany is full of those – we wanted to work towards giving our guests a pleasant environment in which to spend their holidays, enjoying local cuisine and relaxing in the serene tranquillity of our countryside – far, far away from the stresses and strains of the city. Over the years, we have become convinced of our approach: we have met all sorts of people from many countries – some quite extraordinary and which whom we have shared our experiences, beliefs and hopes. Even today, when talking amongst ourselves, we are quite amazed that such a small village in the hills can become, just for an evening, the centre of the world.

Conditions

SEASONS 2007
Low - from January 8 to April 05; from October 1 to December 21
Medium - from April 14 to June 30; from September 3 to September 30
High - from April 06 to April 13; from July 1 to September 2 ; from December 22 to January 7 2008

SERVICES INCLUDED
Bed linen changed weekly, bathroom linen changed every 3 days.
Electricity, water, gas.
No cost for children up to 1 year.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
Final cleaning from € 15,00 to € 30,.00.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Cot for children under 4 years € 3,00 , over 4 years € 6.00
Italian breakfast € 5.00.
Lunch or dinner € 20.00.
“Theme” lunch or dinner € 30.00

PAYMENT METHODS
On reservation:
30% of deposit by
- Credit Card Visa or Mastercard
- bank transfer
IBAN:IT65Q0616038140000005676C00
SWIFT CODE ; CRFI IT 3F 853
- postal order.
Security deposit € 150,00.
At departure balance of payment by:
Cash or credit card

RULES
Arrival time:
Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Departure time:
Saturday by 10 a.m.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Casa Toccafondi n. 69	9 Jan 08	14 Mar 08	390£  310	6048	6048	3 Nights
Casa Toccafondi n. 69	14 Mar 08	26 Mar 08	500£  397	0-	0-	1 Week
Casa Toccafondi n.69	26 Mar 08	31 May 08	420£  333	6048	6048	4 Nights
Casa Toccafondi n. 69	31 May 08	31 Aug 08	500£  397	7257	7257	3 Nights
Casa Toccafondi n. 69	31 Aug 08	28 Sep 08	420£  333	6048	6048	3 Nights
Casa Toccafondi n. 69	28 Sep 08	21 Dec 08	390£  310	6048	6048	3 Nights
Casa Toccafondi n. 69	21 Dec 08	10 Jan 09	500£  397	7257	7257	4 Nights

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
RULES
Arrival time:
Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Departure time:
Saturday by 10 a.m.

Availability notes

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Name:	Agriturismo Corboli Maura Taiti
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