No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Casale San Frediano is in a typical Tuscan landscape characterised by hills with olive trees and Mediterranean bush. It is on the limits of the three provinces: Florence, Pisa and Siena.
Gambassi Terme is only few kilometres far. At disposition of the guests is a equipped pool ( maximum depth 1,00 m, open from 01/05 to 30/09, or more if weather permit), outside space, barbecue, TV sat, parking and also a lot of paths for naturalistic walkings by foot or mountain-bike, dipped in the forest where it is possible to meet the classic fauna totally free (pheasants, hares, roes, wild boars, hawks, squirrels); washing machine and iron are at the guest’s disposal.
A “white”, unpaved, road,winds past cultivated and thickly wooded fields leading to the house, and which is bumpy and there may be potholes in bad weather.
LA STALLA, apartment situated at the ground floor with independent entrance and about 42 mq wide. It is ideal for 4 people. It is composed by sitting/dining room with kitchenette with 4 fire plates, electric oven and fridge with freezer, double bed-sofa and TV sat,double bedroom and bathroom with shower cabin Outside is a pergola furnished with con table, chairs and barbecue so to eat outside.
Excellent restaurants, sport facilities, city tours, and excursions in the surroundings.
The House and the pool
The rose's pergola of La Stalla
La Stalla Livingroom
La Stalla Bedroom
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The Tuscany region
Tuscany , is famous for it's historical towns brimmimg with wonderful art and architecture. The landscape is characterised by hills with vineyards, olive trees and mediterrenean bush. It is known for its food and wine and the many restaurants offering local dishes are delightful. Casale San Frediano is a perfect starting place for fascinating escursions in the nicest places of artistic Tuscany: FLORENCE, cradle of the Renaissance , rich of monuments, museum, the Arno river. You can start Your visit from Ponte Vecchio, then can see the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio and Michelangelo's David, the Brunelleschi's masterpiece, the Duomo, the Giotto's Campanile, The San Giovanni's Battistero , Palazzo Pitti, Piazzale Michelangelo and much more
PISA, was once a major maritime power to rival Genoa and Venice; today it is fame for the Leading Tower, and for one of Italy's most famous squares, Campo dei Miracoli.
SIENA, the Palio city, with its disctricts and its quares the churches and medieval building, such as the Palazzo Pubblico on Il Campo (the Piazza del Campo) the main square which is the setting for the Palio. The Duomo is one of Italy's greatest gothic churches.
LUCCA, is a Tuscan gem hidden behind imposing Renaissace walls, which enclose a compact centre of atmospheric medieval streets and towers, Romanesque churches and palazzo. that are about 50 km far, to the nearest Volterra and San Gimignano (20 km), Valdelsa and the numerous minor centres you can discover.
San Gimignano / Gambassi Terme area
In the surrounding there are many charming medieval villages such as:
Montaione, in the historical centre Palazzo Pretorio, the panoramic view, the Roman cistern, S. Regolo Church. In the centre there is a gorgeous balcony where admiring the famous Tuscan hills!.
S. Vivaldo cloister. Dozen of little churches called "Italian Gerusalem" which represent a reproduction of Gerusalem during Cristo's life.
Certaldo. It's Giovanni Boccaccio native town. In the oldtown, placed on a higher level than the new, You can visit the poet's home with the library where there are all the editions and all the translations of the "Decameron". In "Certaldo Alto" You anc visit also the Palazzo Pretorio with Benozzo's frescos. In July You can't miss "Mercantia" a theatre festival.
San Gimignano is an old medieval village characterized by themagic of its stately towers. The towers, there were once 72, now about 13, were the simbols of the power and wealth of the medievals families during the 12th and 13th centuries. You must visit: the historical centre, the "Collegiata" or Duomo, Palazzo del Popolo, Piazza Duomo, and Piazza della Cisterna.
Volterra is located on the Valdelsa hills, and is a marvellous Etruscan and medieval village., characterized by the alabaster artisan manufacture. Here You can visit the etruscan archaeology museum "Guarnacci", the Battistero, the Duomo, the Palazzo dei Priori.
Vinci the Leonardo's native village. Here You can visit the "leonardiano museum", in the beautiful castle of Conti Guidi, which raprsente one of the wider and original collections of engines and models of the inventive, technologist and engineer Leonardo; and the house of the maestro in Anchiano and the "Leonardiana Library".( half a day about 35/40km.)
Montelupo Fiorentino, Capital of ceramics and Terracotta.
Montespertoli. the city of the wine. The week beetwen last Sunday of May and first of June there is a great wine Party. Here You can visit che Church oa S. Andrea, the "pieve di S. Piero in Mercato" and the museum of Sacred Art; the Poppiano Castle (Conti Guicciardini), the Montegufoni Caste and the Sonnino Castle.
Colle Val d'Elsa, where Arnolfo di Cambio was born. The Village Colle Alta is a typical medieval village. Here You can admire the ruins of 12th -13th century fortifications. Very interesting to visit is Palazzo Campana, Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Pretorio with the Museo Archeologico Bandinelli and works of Arnolfo di Cambio. The Museo Archeologico collects archeological finds of a necropolis of Monteriggioni.
How to get there
Fly to Pisa - Casale San Frediano is approx 70 min easy drive away. Budget flights from most UK airports , including Bournemouth and Bristol, Manchester and Newcastle as well as London. Ryanair , Thomsonfly and Jet 2, amongst others fly regularly to Pisa. Fly to Florence from Gatwick or Heathrow- Casale San Frediano is approx 60 mins drive. Car ferry to Livorno approx one hour. Train to Poggibonsi. All major car hire companies operate from Pisa and Florence. Casale San Frediano is about 2km along a private unmade road off the SP4 (Volterrana) road. There are some bumps and minor holes but no need for 4x4 - a Fiesta, Panda or similar is fine.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pisa/Florence: 65 km
Railway:
Castelfiorentino: 18 km
Ferry:
Livorno: 70 km
Activities near San Gimignano
Sports: Tennis in town Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Cot and high chair for the baby, available on request, please tell us in advance. Shared washing machine for use of the guest. Each unit has an information folder with details of the house and the surrounding.
Further details outdoors: The swimming pool is surrounded by a wood solarium, with lounge chairs. Around the pool tables, chairs, a pergola with table, chairs and barbecue. Beyond the gardens there are olive grove and woodland . Pool is UNSUPERVISED and UNFENCED hence NOT SUITABLE for unaccompanied children.
Further details
All Linen is provided . Change of linen once a week Bookings: Minimum stay 3 nights during low season, minimum 1 week during mid and high season Rental is flexible.
Maid service available daily upon request price per hour Euros 12. Change of Linen available daily upon request ; Euros 15. per person Cook available upon request.
Conditions
30% on reservation please. Payment by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), bank transfer, cheque.
CANCELLATION POLICY FROM TO CANCELLATION FEE Reservation 51 days before Check In 30% 50 days before Check In 31 days before Check In 50% 30 days before Check In 11 days before Check In 70% 10 days before Check In 0 hours before Check In 100% No Show - 100%
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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La Stalla High Season
27 Jun 09
12 Sep 09
640£571
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La Stalla Middle Season
12 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
550£491
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La Stalla Low Season
31 Oct 09
24 Dec 09
480£429
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La Stalla High Season
24 Dec 09
7 Jan 10
640£571
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La Stalla Low Season
7 Jan 10
3 Apr 10
480£429
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La Stalla Middle Season
3 Apr 10
26 Jun 10
550£491
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La Stalla High Season
26 Jun 10
11 Sep 10
640£571
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La Stalla Middle Season
11 Sep 10
30 Oct 10
550£491
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La Stalla Low Season
30 Oct 10
24 Dec 10
480£429
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La Stalla High Season
24 Dec 10
7 Jan 11
640£571
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Changeover day Saturday.
Arrival between 4pm and 18pm.
Departure: by 10am.
We are happy to rent for less than a week (in Low and Middle season) or for 10 days etc.... just email us and we will see what we can sort out for you. Gas, electricity, water, linen, pool maintenance and cleaning included.
Cost of the heatings not included, if used: 100 Euro per week
LAST MINUTE 2009
10% discount, for last minute booking
Guestbook for LA STALLA Casale SanFrediano
Dear Monica, thank You, we had a lovely stay and particularly enjoyed your pie. Best wishes Kirsty, Graeme & Connor. 30/05/2008
Thank You for the wonderful stay, very enjoyable and beautiful. Becky, Sophie, Jak UK & Nigel NZ. 03/06/2008
Monika our third time of staying at Your wonderful house. We enjoyed every minute look forward to returning in the not too distant future. Sally & Pat regarding UK 19/6/2008
Monika, thanks you very much, we both enjoyed the peaceful holiday. G.& D. Eland. 28/06/2008
Wonderful holiday & a great place to stay, all the amenities You could want -pool, BBQ and no phone reception!. So many place to visit -need a few more weeks to do it justice. The book on Tuscany walks+drive is very useful Jon & Shirl, Cumbria UK. 23/07/2008
We have had a wonderful two weeks, we only wish we could stay another two! The apartment was great and Monica and all her family are very helful and friendly. Thanks fo a fantastic, relaxing holiday, hope to see you again in the next too distant future. Best wishes Becky, Stuart Olivia liked playing with LEONARDO and the pool was great. I liked the pool aswell, I liked the lizards Louis. England 15/08/2008
Our second holiday here at S.Ferdiano and we very much hope it is not our last. We have had a very relaxing time and enjoyed ourseves very much. Everything was perfect. M. & R. Field UK 13/09/2008
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