San Gimignano holiday apartment rental with private pool, walking, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Podere Casanuova (apartment)

Home description

The Podere Casanuova, a quiet hamlet on the outskirts of San Gimignano, is a 17 th century farmhouse (already listed on the Leopoldino land registry), which has been restored to the highest standards and restructured into self – contained apartments. It offers every modern comfort jet retains all the period charm of the original 17 th century buildings.

From behind the thick stone walls, it provides a quiet and peaceful refuge, a place in which to retire to, from the heat and noise of city life in an atmosphere of old world tranquillity.

This is pleace to come to relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding countryside, where olive groves, woods, fields and the towers of San Gimignano mingle together in a patchwork of colours and sunlight.

Foto dal Campo

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The Tuscany region

Tuscany as a workshop of artistic experiences, as a place of synthesis and rebirth on a universal level. A synthesis of art in this region begins with the cave dwellings of Cetona, the stele-statues of Lunigiana, the presence of ancient civilisations on Elba Island, and then continues with the Etruscan necropolises with tangible signs of a Roman past, the countless testimonies of the Middle Ages, the flowering of the Gothic, the explosion of the Renaissance, the opulence of the Baroque, the Macchiaioli, the flowery art nouveau style, termed Liberty, finally reaching the expressions and trends of contemporary art.

The Etruscans A land of great historic suggestion, in virtue of a conspicuous , high-profile legacy, Tuscany fascinates lovers of ancient civilisations which here have left indelible traces that we invite you to discover. The Etruscan civilisation represents one of the cultures of greatest depth in Italy and in the entire Mediterranean basin. Departing from the region that gave them their name, which is to say the territories between the Arno and Tiber rivers, they extended their domain even to other areas of the peninsula, establishing commercial relations with all the Mediterranean populations. Archaeological excavations and studies have brought to light the vestiges of necropolises, tumuli, settlements, crafts areas and manufactures, especially ceramics and metals, which reveal a cross-section on the uses, customs, daily life, trade relations and history of this people. In the northern part of Tuscany, the remains of a sanctuary of the VI century B.C., found near the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and an impressive tumulus tomb of the VII-VI century B.C., excavated in its immediate environs, have disproved the old hypothesis that Etruscan expansion never passed beyond the Arno in Pisa. The areas of greatest Etruscan interest are undoubtedly located below this river, however. In Volterra, where entire necropolises were swallowed by the harsh and wild landscape of the so-called "Balze," we find the important Museo Etrusco Guarnacci where we can admire splendid urns, sarcophagi, jewellery and bronze. On the "Etruscan Coast" in Cecina, you can visit the reconstruction of a tomb found at Casale Marittimo. The local archaeological museum, housed in the Villa La Cinquantina, exhibits finds from the Etruscan settlements of Badia (Volterra). The planned enlargement of exhibiting headquarters will make room for finds from the entire Volterra area. Situated in the idyllic natural landscape of the gulf of Baratti, Populonia was already important in the Villanovan age (IX-VIII centuries B.C.) and a rich metalworking centre of which today there remain necropolises (with the main burial typologies: pozzo, tumulus, aediculum and cave tombs) and the ruins of the acropolis. To learn more, we invite you to visit the Parco Archeologico di Baratti e Populonia and the Museo del Territorio di Populonia in Piombino. In Florence, tourists are attracted by the Museo Archeologico, one of the most important exhibiting venues in Italy, with jewels such as the "Chimera," one of the most famous Etruscan bronze statues. Around the Florence-Prato area, the remains of the Etruscan walls in Fiesole where you can also visit the Museo Civico Archeologico, and the Museo Archeologico Comunale of Artimino which houses finds from the Etruscan tombs of Boschetti and Montefortini (Comeana). Also noteworthy are the centres on Sienese territory and in the Valdichiana: first of all, Chianciano Terme (with the remains of the pediment of the Temple of Fucoli and countless finds in the Museo Civico Archeologico delle Acque) and Chiusi (with several of the most famous tomb paintings and the splendid canopic vases with an abundance of other finds, in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale). In addition to the well-known Museo Archeologico Nazionale of Siena, many other centres in the province host analogous institutions. And Arezzo is no less with its Museo Archeologico Mecenate, while the area of Cortona abounds in exhibiting venues with finds from the Etruscan era (Antiquario di Farneta, Area Archeologica of Cortona, and the Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca). This articulated panorama could not neglect southern Tuscany: the province of Grosseto is extremely rich with sites and museums. In Grosseto visit the Museo Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma. Inside you will discover finds contextualised to their place or origin (Roselle, Vetulonia, Vulci). The town of Castiglione della Pescaia is home to the Zona Archeologica in Vetulonia with its vast necropolis. The archaeological ruins of Roselle are sited in a remarkable panoramic setting. The vestiges refer to an ancient settlement, successively inhabited by the Romans. Finds from the Etruscan settlements in the vicinity of Lago dell'Accesa can be visited at the Museo Archeologico in Massa Marittima. In the town of Orbetello, the permanent exhibition of the "Frontone di Talamone" presents the reconstruction of the pediment of an Etruscan temple, found on the hill of Talamonaccio. In Pitigliano, where an excellent wine accompanies your passage to the civilisation of tufa, visit the Museo Civico Archeologico della Civiltà Etrusca. An archaeological museum has recently opened also in Scansano, while finds from the necropolis of Sovana can be visited at the Centro Documentale del Territorio Sovanese.

San Gimignano area

Places to visit: Porta S. Giovanni, the Southern gate of the city. It is the most beautiful gate of the ancient and intact walls from the 1200s.Piazza della Cisterna, triangular in form, slightly sloping, it has a brick herringbone surface. The important ancient palaces face onto it, among which Palazzo Razzi and Palazzo Tortoli with the cut off tower.Torri degli Ardinghelli, 1200s twin towers erected by the same name family of merchants.Palazzo del Podestà severe 1200s construction dominated by the Rognosa, one of the highest towers (52m) still intact today.Palazzo del Popolo, Municipal Seat, faces on Piazza del Duomo. On the right soars the Torre Grossa (54m) from the 1300s. On the left opens a big 1300s loggia. The Palace hosts the Civic Museum where among the innumerable works of art exhibited there is an extremely rare carpet of XIV century in the form of a cross.Museum of Sacred Art, collection of works of art and objects from the Cathedral and the churches from the San Gimignano territory.Cathedral, basilica-collegiate dedicated to S, Maria Assunta, it was constructed around 1050 and consecrated in 1148: in Romanic style on a flight of steps dominating the Piazza del Duomo. The three nave interior was enlarged in 1460 by Giuliano da Maiano, who also constructed the famous S. Fina chapel, refined altar-tomb finely frescoed by Ghirlandaio.S. Agostino, church completed in 1298 of Romanic Gothic form, dominates the same name piazza from the top of a flight of steps. The interior of the church preserves works by Benozzo Gozzoli and Pietro Pollaiolo.

How to get there

Airports: Pisa Direct Flights from UK Airlines: British Airways, Ryanair, EasyJet, ThomsonFly,
Airport: Florence: Meridiana, Alitalia, and other major scheduled Airlines from USA, and other European airports.
Car hire available from www.avis.it or www.budget.com www.europecar.com

Activities near San Gimignano

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Apartmnents:
Gilvus 3+2-
Violaceus 2-
Ruber 2+1
Caesius 3+2
Viridis 4+2


The apartments are spacious (approximately 80 m2) and beautifully furnished with antique Tuscan furniture in keeping with the style of the property. They all have fully equipped modern kitchens, comfortable sofas in the sitting areas and satellite T.V.; central heating and burglary alarm. Washing machines are included in the bathrooms.

A high level of security is maintained throughout.

The ground floor flats open onto their own private gardens while those on the first floor have access to the spacious grounds surrounding the complex, where secluded areas are provided for relaxation.

Each apartment is colour coordinated to reflect the beautiful vibrancy of the Tuscan countryside; the views from the windows are superb.

Further details outdoors:
The swimming pool is situated in an area of natural beauty above the house, where it has a commanding views of the surrounding countryside.
It is in very open, sunny spot so the water in the pool is always pleasantly warm.

The rectangular shaped pool has a circular stair case facilitating entry into and exit from the water. The sun terrace surrounding the pool is paved in natural stone interspersed with areas of greenery to create a perfect unison with the surroundings. Further landscaping is simple and elegant.

Further details

Prices Include
· All Taxes (IVA 10%) · Parking
IN THE COMMON AREAS
· DVD Library · Use of Swimming Pool
IN ALL ACCOMMODATIONS
· Bottle of Wine (On Request) · Electricity
· Final Cleaning · Gas · Linen · Towels
· Water · Weekly Change of Linen
· Weekly Change of Towels · Weekly Cleaning
Prices Exclude
IN ALL ACCOMMODATIONS
Heating (Depends On Consumption / Useage € 2,60 al m3)

Conditions

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%

PAYMENT POLICY
WHEN TYPE AMOUNT BY
At Reservation Credit Card Guarantee Only - Credit Card
At Check In or Out Final Payment 100% Credit Card or Cash

Rental rates

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The price including:Tax-Linen-Towels-Electricity-Gas-Pool-Final Cleaning
At Reservation Credit Card Guarantee Only - Credit Card
At Check In or Out Final Payment 100% Credit Card or Cash

Guestbook

Kerry and Steve
this was our first visit to Italy,and it has been wonderful.
The farmhouse was even better than I'd seen in the photo's, the decoration,the garden,everything was wonderful.
Thank you both making our trip very enjoyable and memorable, we'll be recommending to our family and friends.
Best wishes
Kerry and Steve

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Contact details for home 35285 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Frati Lucia
Tel:	+39 0577 941458
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