Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 10 km
Notes:
Sorry - 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 mediterrenean bush. It is on the limits of the three provinces: Florence, Pisa and Siena. Gambassi Terme is anly few kilometers 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 wheater permit), outside space, barbeque, 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 (peasants, 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 CAPANNA Apartment 51 mq wide, obtained from the old hayloft, with exclusive garden, bower with table, chairs and barbeque so to eat outside. It is ideal for four people. It is composed by sitting room with fireplace, TV sat., double bed-sofa, intermediate floor with double bedroom kitchenette with 4 electric hot plates, electric hoven and fridge with freezer. Bathroom with shower cabin.
La Capanna outside
La Capanna inside
The kitchen
The intermediate floor
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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 the perfect starting place for fascinating escursions in the nicest places of artistic Tuscany, from Florence, Pisa, Siena 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
The historical Cities of Florence (with with its monuments and traditions), Siena (with Il Palio 2 july and 16 August) and Pisa are all places to visit when staying here. San Gimignano the medieval town of the Beautiful Towers is only about 20 minutes away.
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 / Firenze: 65 km
Railway:
Castelfiorentino: 18 km
Ferry:
Livorno: 70 km
Activities near San Gimignano
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire
General:
TV, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 1, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Cot and highchair 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 barbeque. 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 Saturday to Saturday during mid season and highseason, for any other time low Season, Easter and Christmas you can arrive any day of the week.
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), wire transfer, cheque. 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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Period
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To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
La Capanna Middle Season
5 Apr 08
28 Jun 08
640£ 508
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1 Week
La Capanna High Season
28 Jun 08
13 Sep 08
750£ 595
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La Capanna Middle Season
13 Sep 08
25 Oct 08
640£ 508
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1 Week
La Capanna Low Season
25 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
570£ 452
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Changeover day Saturday. Arrival between 4pm and 19pm. 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 include. Cost of the heatings not included, if used: 100 Euro per week.
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR JUNE Reservation for JULY 2008 LAST MINUTE 10% discount.
SPECIAL 2008 Special offer apartmen La Capanna in last week of August, from 27th August until 30th August Euro 300,00 instead off Euro 340,00, final cleaning included.
Guestbook
Dear Monica, Mario and Family, thank you so much for a lovely weekday! La Capanna was beautifully presented and Tuscany itself was breathtaking. Anne & Oliver 31/05/2008
Availability notes
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