Siena holiday villa rental with private pool, walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Casa Toscana (villa)

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Casa Toscana is a magnificent and enchanting Tuscan Villa set on large grounds in one of the most picturesque and famous regions of Italy - near the splendid medieval Tuscan city of Siena. With the cosy villa providing a beautiful setting, it allows you to enjoy a relaxing holiday with family or friends - up to 10 people.
The impressive garden complete with Swimming Pool and BBQ is perfect for taking time out and lounging about while sipping on a bottle of local wine while children play.
’Casa Toscana’ is only a few minutes from Siena, 1 hour from Florence and 3 hours from Rome. Within 5 minutes you can reach the tiny Tuscan village of “San Rocco a Pilli”, where there are restaurants, banks, supermarkets and all other services you may require.

The independent Villa "Casa Toscana"	The private Pool of the Villa
The Living- and Dining room complete with Fire Place	Room "Gialla" with direct access to the Garden

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/14395

The Tuscany region

INTRODUCTION
Tuscany is a charmed land, equally blessed by the genius of man and nature, and often by the combined efforts of both. Think of the vineyards: rows of baby green vines that manage somehow to march in arrow-straight formation up the gently rolling hillsides, bounded by single files of darker green cypress trees, snaking sandy roads leading to rust-coloured farmhouses and moss-coated castles, symmetrically rounded hilltops surmounted by towns so homogeneous as to seem one single building. Every inch of land has been sculpted, first by the elements and then by generations of inhabitants whose goals were always twofold: make the land produce as much as possible, make the land as beautiful as possible.

TRAVEL SEASON
The main tourist season in Italy and tuscany runs from mid-April to the end of September. The best time to visit Italy nad tuscany is the slower season, from April to June and in September/October, when the weather is usually good, the prices are lower and there are fewer tourists.

HISTORY
The region now known as modern Tuscany corresponds to the former area of Etruria. However, the Etruscans were not the first people to grace this land. It was in prehistoric times that man left indications of his presence and there is evidence of small tribal settlements up to the Iron Age. The first evidence of the Etruscans was from around 800 BC from which time the land began to change towards its modern format.

The history of Tuscany is crammed with centuries of changes and struggles from the Etruscans to being swallowed by the Rome Empire. Then the destruction of Rome by the conquering German Barbarians, Odoacre and the Goths. This was followed by being governed by the Lombards and the Franks, through the Middle Ages to the Medici and the Renaissance. Then finally into Modern times.

It is interesting to note that Tuscany's wealth came, not from the land, but from commerce and from its unique position at the centre of trade routes within the Mediterranean basin. In fact, the emergence of Florence, Lucca, Pisa, and Arezzo, and the evolution of the new city-states of Siena, Pistoia, Prato, and other towns such as San Gimignano, Volterra, Livorno, Colle val d'Elsa, and Grosseto is due to extensive trade.

Neverthless, throughout most of its history this whole area has been a prosperous region for agriculture and a central point for communication for road, sea ports, railways and industry. Now it is well established as a great tourist location.

Siena area

Charming Siena is one of the prettiest, if not the prettiest, city of Italy. This well-preserved medieval town extends across 3 hills, its austere buildings and angular lanes seem to transfer the visitor into another time. Tuscany is one of the most popular regions of Italy and a region worth visiting for a stay in the holidays. The impressive cathedral of Siena, whose facades are striped with light and dark marble, towers over the city and fascinates with its magnificently decorated interior. In the heart of the city, lies the Piazza del Campo in the shape of a seashell. This is the scene of the famous Palio, a race on barebacked horses where, twice annually, representatives of the different city districts compete against each other (2nd July and 16th August). From the city hall tower, the Torre del Mancia, a lovely view opens up over the old town and the surrounding Campagna Senese. This landscape, marked by soft hills. with farmsteads dotted across the hills and surrounded by the impressive, ever-present cypress trees, is the Tuscany out of the picture books. Most films made in Tuscany are made in this area. As accommodation in the region of Siena in Tuscany you can rent an apartments in the town of Siena or cottages in the countryside.

How to get there

RyanAir and Easy Jet: Budget Airline to Pisa
Car hire available from www.europcar.com, www.sixt.com, www.hertz.com
Pick-up service of the owner
Trains to all main stations of Italy from Siena
Local bus to Siena

Coming from Florence by car:
>Motorway A1 “Milano – Napoli”.
>Exit “Firenze Certosa”.
>Take the highway (“4 corsie”) “Firenze–Siena”, direction Siena.
>Do not take any exit of siena, and follow the direction to “Grosseto” (S223).
>Take the exit “S. Rocco a Pilli”.
>Follow the street and go through “S. Rocco a Pilli” until you come to a traffic circle: Continue to go straight.
>Turn left at the crossroad “CARPINETO – BARONTOLI”
>Keep driving on the main road until you find the second street sign

Activities near Siena

Facilities

Further details indoors:
´Casa Toscana´ (200 qm/ 2.100 square yards) is elegantly furnished in a tasteful mixture of contemporary and classic Tuscan style.

On the ground level of the villa is the kitchen, dining room, living room and two bedrooms with private bathrooms. Another two bedrooms with private bathrooms are located on the second floor. Two bedrooms are triples (with a double- and a single bed inside) and two are doubles. All four bedrooms are large and elegant with comfortable beds and wardrobes.

Access to the villa is via the front door, while both bedrooms on the ground floor have external doors providing access to the patio. One of the bedrooms upstairs has a large terrace and balcony overlooking the entire grounds of ´Casa Toscana´.

The kitchen is well equipped and you will find everything required for you to cook your favourite dishes. There is also an oven, dishwasher, microwave and American coffee machine.

The well furnished dining room is a pleasure to eat in and is integrated into one of the two living rooms. Comfortable couches dominate one end of the living room, where a glass of wine in front of the fireplace is a must.

The second living room has TV satellite and DVD, stereo and internet access and a comfortable (sleeping-) couch.

A small room with washing machine is also available for use.

Further details outdoors:
The grounds of the Villa (200 qm / 21.500 square yards) are made for maximum relaxation in the company of birds and squirrels:
In the upper part of the garden you will find tables and seats making romantic outdoor dinners possible under the Tuscan sky during summer. A barbecue is also available for use.
The lower part of the garden contains the in-ground swimming pool, which is situated next to a large expanse of green lawn complete with ancient Tuscan well. Comfortable banana lounges are provided alongside the pool, which is a perfect place to soak up the sun while children play.
This part of the garden contains many flowers, fruit trees and a little pine wood.

Further details

From the very moment you arrive we are always ready to offer you a wide range of special services in order to make you feel at home and make your holiday as relaxing and entertaining as possible. We can organise...
... pickup from the airport/train station in Siena or Florence,
... a trustworthy baby-sitter,
... car/motorbike rental,
... excursions with horse or bicycle, or visits to cellars and oil-presses,
... trips to the hidden jewels of Siena,
... tickets for uniquely Tuscan events such as the ‘Palio di Siena’, theatre, concerts, festivals, etc.
... courses in cooking or learning the beautiful Italian language.
On request the chef of Casa Toscana can come to the villa to cook a delicious, traditional Tuscan meal of your choice or to lead you in a cooking course.

Conditions

Once you did your reservation, we kindly ask you to do a bank transfer of 30% of the whole renting amount (as an deposit) within one week.
The other 70% you pay with your arrival at the Villa.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
05 Jan - 03 May 2008	5 Jan 08	3 May 08	1300£ 1,092	0-	0-	1 Week
03 May - 31 May 2008	3 May 08	31 May 08	1600£ 1,345	0-	0-	1 Week
31 May - 28 June 2008	31 May 08	28 Jun 08	2200£ 1,849	0-	0-	1 Week
28 June - 29 August 2008	28 Jun 08	30 Aug 08	2700£ 2,269	0-	0-	1 Week
30 August - 04 Oct 2008	30 Aug 08	4 Oct 08	2200£ 1,849	0-	0-	1 Week
04 - 18 October 2008	4 Oct 08	18 Oct 08	1600£ 1,345	0-	0-	1 Week
18 October - 20 Dec 2008	18 Oct 08	20 Dec 08	1300£ 1,092	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Special offer for January-April 2008: 999 Euro - everything included!

You are mostly welcome to ask for discount for small groups as well as last minute discounts.

The price includes electricity/gas costs, heating costs during winter, cleaning of the house at the beginning and end of your stay, your consumption of water (for shower and washing, etc), towels and sheets (2 week stay includes changing of towels/sheets at beginning of the second week), internet access.

Change over day is Saturday: Check-out till 11a.m. and Check-in after 3p.m.

Guestbook

FOR PRIVACY REASONS YOU DO NOT FIND THE FULL NAME AND EMAIL OF THE FORMER CUSTOMERS. ON REQUEST I WILL GIVE YOU THE EMAIL CONTACT.
BEST REGARDS,
FABIO


Alistair C., Australia
'Casa Toscana was just perfect. The house is furnished to a very high standard and the pool and gardens are delightful. The location is very central for visiting Siena, Florence and Pisa and other of the fantastic Tuscan towns. The owner is most helpful and came around within 15 mins when we needed him to check something out. We would highly recommend to friends and family.'

Tracy H., England
We liked the peace and tranquility of the house and
the fact that it wasn't very far from San Rocco, so we
could get food from the shops there.

Cathy G. (USA)
"We absoluted loved the villa. From an accommodation perspective it was pretty much what we were expecting but the grounds and garden area were much larger and more beautiful than we imagined."

Chris J. (USA)
"Overall we were very pleased with our stay and greatly enjoyed the villa experience. We all really liked the “cooking class” and felt it was good fun. We really liked everything about the villa."

Susanne H. (Germany)
Casa Toscana is a really amazing place in the heart of Tuscany. I have been there for one week with my family. We found it just perfect, because it is a real quiet and peaceful place, but at the other hand you reach in short times the main attraction of this area. My children liked very much the big garden which is far away from any traffic, my husband and my mostly enjoyed the open fire place in the comfortable living room as well as th intimicy of the bedrooms. we also enjoyed to cook there or do some nice BBQ outside. for all shopping we reached only in some minutes in the nearby village with its big supermarket. Also the owner, Mr. F. was mostly helpful from the very beginnig and gave a great assistance to us with much real insider tips. we wish him a good work also in the future with many nice clients - grazie per tutto!

Availability

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Contact details for home 14395 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Fabio Fonzi
Tel:	+39 0577 393397
Mobile:	+39 335 8056448
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