Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
OPENING ON 14 JUNE 2008 Quality, simplicity and low price: the model IKEA is also arrived in the real estate and holidays.
"La cantina" is a comfortable bedroom with bath; practical point of support for many hikes in the best Tuscan: hills and vineyards but also city of art, aromas and flavors.
"La Cantina" is part (25 sq.m. room with its bathroom) of a typical cottage in the countryside, renovated in traditional style, situated at ground floor, very comfortable, from the windows you can enjoy a splendid view directly over San Gimignano and its towers.
Until the late 70s "La Cantina" (the cellar), hosted large casks where matured good wine of the place; recently Volterrani family has renovated the premises transforming them into a cool and comfortable home.
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/56664
The Tuscany region
Tuscany is Tuscany: coloured hills, vineyards, olive trees, sun, the cities of art, good food and good wine. If you want to know more, what you have to do is coming. San Gimignano rises on a hill (334m high) dominating the Elsa Valley with its towers.
San Gimignano, city of towers, and Certaldo, city of poet Boccaccio, are at 4,5 km; Siena, city of Palio, and Florence, one of the most beautiful capitals of art, are at 50 km; the etruscan Volterra is at 32 km and Colle, city of crystal is at 20 km. Monteriggioni, San Galgano and many other day trips full of charm and history.
other distances: Florence Airport 56 Km, Lucca 77 Km; Pisa city centre/Airport 68 Km; Arezzo 100 Km; Rome 260 Km; Bologna 150 Km; Milan 340 km; Sea side 70 Km; Mountain side (ski facilities) 100 Km.
San Gimignano area
San Gimignano rises on a hill (334m high) dominating the Elsa Valley with its towers. Once the seat of a small Etruscan village of the Hellenistic period (200-300 BC) it began its life as a town in the 10th century taking its name from the Holy Bishop of Modena, St. Gimignano, who is said to have saved the village from the barbarian hordes.
The town increased in wealth and developed greatly during the Middle Ages thanks to the "Via Francigena" the trading and pilgrim's route that crossed it.
How to get there
BY CAR FROM PISA AIRPORT (68 km): Take the highway in the direction of Florence (4 lanes without toll) identified as GSC FI-PI-LI, exit at EMPOLI WEST, take the highway SS429 for Certaldo, once reached Certaldo follow the signs to San Gimignano. Before arriving in San Gimignano (about 4.5 km from the centre), immediately after the Hotel Villa San Paolo, on the right, you are arrived.
BY CAR FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT (56 km): Follow signs for highways A1/A11, then quit to BOLOGNA / ROME and take the A1 motorway in the direction of Rome, exit at FLORENCE CERTOSA immediately to the right, take the Florence - Siena (4 lanes without toll), exit at POGGIBONSI NORTH , then follow the signs to San Gimignano (about 11Km). At San Gimignano continue crossing the country in the direction CERTALDO, after about 1.5 km at a roundabout, turn right towards CERTALDO, after about 3 km you will see the image referred to photograph No 3, turn left and you have arrived.
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 2, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The room can accommodate two people in double bedroom or two people in two single beds. An extra accommodation for children (max2/3 years) can be added if required. Bed and bathroom linen can be changed on request.
The room has a refrigerator, barbecue and a table and dishes to have breakfast and fast meals.
Conditions
Refundable breakages deposit of 50,00 Euros required on arrival, to be refunded within upon departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). Strictly no smoking except on the balcony.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Period
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Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
high season
15 Jul 08
24 Aug 08
300£252
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1 Week
low season
24 Aug 08
30 Nov 08
250£210
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1 Week
11
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Weekly rates from saturday to saturday
The rates quoted for rooms include electricity, heating, cleaning and linen change weekly.
Prices also include a bottle of wine to welcome you.
Cash payments on arrival.
Extra charge for extra cleaning and linen change € 5.
Check-in/check-out:
arrival time is from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm.
departure time is from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 am.
Availability
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/56664
Contact details for home 56664
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Claudio Volterrani
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Contact Notes: Contact by e-mail, every day
Advertiser joined: 15 May 2008 This property added: 15 May 2008
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