Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2.5 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Casa Alice is a comfortable and well-furnished 3 bedroom apartment on the first floor of the former rectory of the Borgo di Bucciano, with views over the hilltops towards the distant Apuan mountains. The interior has been recently refurbished, with care taken to maintain its classic feel and to highlight the beauty of the exposed chestnut ceiling beams.
The apartment’s main living accommodation consists of a single large drawing-dining room/kitchen with a sofa bed for an additional two guests if required. Two of the double bedrooms are reached from here via an anteroom that also connects to a bathroom with shower. Both of these bedrooms overlook the central piazza of the Borgo and its medieval chapel. The third double bedroom, accessed directly from the main living room, has an en suite bathroom with shower and overlooks the edge of the piazza and the hill country to the west.
The rental price includes all heating, hot water and towels/linen, with a washing machine also provided. There is no landline telephone, but mobile phone coverage is strong. Guests have unlimited access to the grounds of the Borgo, including shared use of a panoramically positioned swimming pool located on the hillside.
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The Tuscany region
The setting of some of the most renowned natural and artistic beauty spots in Europe, and the birthplace of many of the greatest minds of genius that the world has known, Tuscany has for centuries held a position of primacy as a destination for those seeking to enrich their cultural awareness.
In more recent times, the idea of spending a holiday in a historic borgo or farmhouse, surrounded by Tuscany’s unmistakeable landscape of rolling hills, cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves, has become an alluring dream for discerning travellers. This is invariably a home-from-home in which to relax, swim in the pool and enjoy the natural setting, the climate, the exquisite local food and wines, but also a base to explore the immense wealth of attractions that Tuscany has to offer. These range from the major cities of art including Florence, Pisa and Siena to the countless smaller cities and towns with their own unique heritage such as Lucca, Arezzo, Cortona and San Gimignano; from the mountains, cultivated hillsides and vineyards of the inland areas, including the Valle del Chianti, the Alpi Apuane and the Maremma, to the wide beaches, coves and headlands of the coast.
In a nutshell, Tuscany offers refinement in everything, with a richness and quality to satisfy both the spirit and the senses.
San Miniato area
Borgo di Bucciano is a restored hamlet dating from the 12th century that was once a cardinal’s residence. Arrived at by ascending a winding, cypress-lined drive it enjoys a panoramic high hilltop position overlooking a classic Tuscan landscape of olives, cypress trees and dense woodland.
The immediate area is centred upon San Miniato (8 km from the Borgo), a fascinating medieval town on a hilltop overlooking the lower Arno valley and dating back to 783, when the Lombards founded a chapel that formed the core of the settlement’s development. The town’s strategic position placed it firmly on the route of armies, merchants and pilgrims alike (it is also on the Via Francigena, the main medieval route between northern Europe and Rome) and gave it an importance and wealth that can still be seen in the palaces, churches and other historic buildings of its well-preserved centre.
Further afield but within easy access of the Borgo di Bucciano are San Gimignano (about 35 km), Pisa (40 km) and Florence (45 km).
The nearby village of La Serra (2.5 km) has shops with basic provisions, while a wider range of shops, restaurants and services can be found in San Miniato.
How to get there
Borgo di Bucciano is within easy reach of both Pisa and Florence airports, with a large schedule of international direct flights, at around 40 and 50 km respectively. Despite its secluded position it is easily accessible from the dual carriageway linking Florence with Pisa, Livorno and the coast, which in turn connects up with the main A1 north-south motorway.
Full instructions on how to reach the Borgo, as well as transport and car hire options, will be provided on booking.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pisa: 40 km
Railway:
San Miniato-Fucecchio: 8 km
Activities near San Miniato
Sports: Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (2), Ensuite (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden
Access:
Parking space
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
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Weekend
Early Mid
17 May 08
28 Jun 08
1050£ 847
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1 Week
High
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
1220£ 984
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Late Mid
30 Aug 08
4 Oct 08
1050£ 847
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Low
4 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
900£ 726
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Festive
20 Dec 08
6 Jan 09
1050£ 847
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 57681
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Name:
John Rush
Tel:
+39 0744 348 280
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