This small apartment is part of a country house in a small hamlet situated near the medieval village of San Casciano V.P. right in the core of the well renowed area of Florentine Chianti, no more than 20 km far from the center of Florence.
The space
The aparment (2pax+2) is about 50 sqm.,
The living room with fireplace, the full equipped kitchen, the double bed room (beds can also be separted and the bath room with Jacuzzi; A sofabed for two is available at extra cost.
The apartment has its private outdoor area for a fresco dining, and there is also a large common area with lounges and umbrellas where large groups can gather together. The accommodation has been furnished with love and care, with Tuscan-colored walls, terracotta floors, original art and antiques, and beautiful fabrics.
Both bedroom and living room are equiped with air conditioning.
Guest access
The estate is surrounded by a vast green area (more than two hectares) disseminated of traditional tuscan olive trees. Beautiful isles of roses, rosemaries, lavander and brooms adorne the gardens adjacent to the buildings. The shared pool (14x 6.30 mt.; open from 5th of May to 28th September) is located among the olive trees. There is also a large common area with lounges and umbrellas where guests can gather.
Overview
This is the perfect starting point to explore Tuscany: All of the beautiful hill towns of Chianti are within easy reach. The location couldn't be better. The closest village, Mercatale Val di Pesa, has shops and restaurants and is just 5 minutes away by car (2 km) or 15 minutes walking across the fields. In the proximity of the estate there is a great variety of small trattorias and specialty restaurants - each night you can dine in a new place (you will find a list of recommendations and helpful hints about the region in your apartment).
Chianti of course is mainly famous for its wine and its very special extravirgin oil but it is also a wonderful land to explore and visit. It offers many oppurtunies for daily or half daily trips around with different destinations that can be easily reached within one hour or less driving. Just to mantion few: S. Gimignano with its 80 or more medioeval towers still perfectly preserved. Volterra that offers a perfect synthesis of historical monuments and traditional handmade manufacture with its noumerous alabaster workshops. Than Montalcino, Monteriggioni, Greve in Chianti, Panzano, Radda, Castellina, Volpaia and many other small villages disseminated everywhere in this unique landscape described by travellers from all over the world as one of the most beautiful spot on earth. Thanks to our pivotal location Florence, Siena, Pisa or Lucca and the other main tuscan cities are reachable in a very short time.
Extra details
Final cleaning: 100 Euros per unit
Utilities and heating: Metered and included up to 50 Euros per week, according to usage after that.
The bonus is usually enough to cover the consumption of a normal use of electricity and hot water.
Does not cover daily use of air conditioning or heating.
The apartment is fully furnished and equipped with the facilities normally required.
Free Wi-fi available.
Customers are kindly requested not to move furniture and furnishings.
Swimming pool
open: May 5 to September 22, 2012
The depth varies from 1 meter to one 1,40
There is no bathing attendant so please make sure children never bathe without the watch of parents or adults
House rules
I'd like the house to be treated with respect, as if it were yours!
Respect also means do not leave the lights on if not necessary, when you leave home off the lights. The same thing for heating or air condioninig. In Italy utilities are very expensive, I do hope in your cooperation! !
•Check-in time from 15.00 - 20 - From 10.00 pm to midnight extra fee € 30).
•Check-out before 10.00 am.
•NO SMOKING in the house
•It’s forbidden host in the house any strangers or other unauthorized people.
•Avoid loud noises in compliance with the neighbors.
•Please do correct and respectful use of the tools and furnishings of the house
•Loss of keys will incur a charge of 25 €.
•There is a free WiFi service
•The Host is not responsible for valuables or money left unattended inside the house
