May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Il Mulino is an ancient watermill recently converted into three independent apartments in Castelnuovo val di Cecina. The house sits at the bottom of a very quiet and unspoilt valley crossed by two rivers and surrounded by secular oakwoods and chesnut groves. The property is surrounded by a large garden with plenty of fruit trees, an organic food garden, a lovely swimming pool and plenty of cozy shaded spots for relaxing and a lovely 5X10 swimming pool that sits in the sun all day.
Il Mulino is only 60 kms from the beach, and within one hour's drive from main art cities like Florence, Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano, Volterra.
apartment 3 bedroom
The inner yard - entrance to apartement 1 and 3
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The Tuscany region
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina is a small village in the Colline Metallifere, sitting on the offshoots of the Maremma overlooking the Tirrenean sea and the Isle of Elba. Its origins date back to the Lombard period (VII c), witnessed by a number of fortresses - still standing in the area - which the Lombards built when opening new roads in search for minerals between Volterra and Massa Marittima. The area around Castelnuovo is rich in archaeological sites of the neolithic, etruscan, barbaric and medieval periods. The land is also marked by stunning millenary parish churches witnessing the rooting and spread of Christianity in the area. The landscape is characterized by gentle hills, about 500-600 metres high, except the Devil’s Yard reaching 875 mts. Besided the River Cecina, the region is crossed by the Cornia stream that springs here and by tributaries of the Cecina, the Pavone and the Possera being the most important ones. The woods are thick and the vegetation ranges from the Mediterranean scrub – pine trees, junipers, English oaks, strawberry trees – to the typical Appennine vegetation with turkey oaks, hornbeam, ashes, chestnuts.
Siena area
The area offers wonderful walks through centenary chestnut groves towards the Appennines, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Cornia Valley, The Tyrrenian sea with the Isle of Elba and on a clear day even Corsica. Other walks take you through the valle del Pavone in deep woods and moving towards Sasso Pisano you can take a fascinating walk along the fumaroles and sulphureous exhalations characterizing the area. The land around Castelnuovo is very rich in thermal baths and springs, making it an ideal destination also in Autumn and winter. Petriolo and Galleraia are but a few.Worth visiting around the area are the villages of Sasso Pisano, Montecastelli Pisano, Radicondoli, S. Galgano a unique Romanesque church not far away. Massa Marittima,Volterra, S. Gimignano, Siena, Florence are all less than an hour’s drive away, so is the beautiful beach of Castiglione della Pescaia, Punta Ala or the more modern and happening Follonica. The port of Piombino, where you can take the ferry to the beautiful Isle of Elba, is a mere 60 kms away.· Markets: Castelnuovo on Wednesdays· Sasso Pisano third Friday of the month FIERE· Castelnuovo second Monday in June; the Monday after the last Sunday on August; 10 November. Montecastelli Pisano 11 September· Sasso Pisano third Tuesday of June; 17 September· La Leccia 9 September FEASTS AND SAGRE Castelnuovo· Around August 20 Arts and crafts festival: the village come sto life with medieval artisans, food stands, street artists and shows.· Last week of October and first of November Chestnuts Festival: roast chestnuts, chestnut cakes and delicacies are sampled in street stalls. Montecastelli· 10 August Concerto di S. Lorenzo in the parish church square· last two weeks of August Acting and Painting shows Sasso Pisano· Second Sunday of August Fumarola Feast typical food, music and shows are held in the alleys of this medieval hamlet· December The Sasserino Olive oil festival Typical home made delicacies made with the freshly pressed olive oil can be enjoyed in the streets along with shows and music. Leccia· Beginning of September Grapes feast grapes based traditional dishes and lots of wine to be enjoyed in the streets of this small hamlet. OTHER PRODUCE Typical products of the area are: Saffron, sweet almonds, honey, cheese, sasserino olive oil, honey, lots of Porcini mushrooms.
How to get there
Ryan Air to Pisa
Activities near Siena
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (6), Bathrooms (4), Ensuite (2), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (7), Double beds (3), Cots (2), Sleeps maximum of 16
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The house is made up of 3 apartments and one independent studio. Apartment 1: sleeps 5 - 1 double and one twin room, 2 full bathrooms, a small open living area with a single sofabed. Apartment 2: sleeps 4 - 1 double and one twin room, 1 full shower room, large professional kitchen, dining room. Apartment 3: sleeps 5 - one triple bedroom, one open living room with kitchen and double sofabed, one shower room and one wc. The studio is an independent en-suite twin room. The 3 apartments are completely independent, each with a fully equipped kitchen, a private outdoors eating area, satellite tv. The house has very thick walls which keep the air cool even in the hottest months.
Further details outdoors: 10 sunbeds, 6 deckchairs, umbrellas
Further details
Heating excluded.
Conditions
€ 16 per week per pet
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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28 Jun 08
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3000£ 2,381
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6 Sep 08
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2100£ 1,667
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4 Oct 08
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2100£ 1,667
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20 Dec 08
10 Jan 09
3000£ 2,381
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10 Jan 09
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2100£ 1,667
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2 May 09
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2100£ 1,667
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20 Jun 09
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3000£ 2,381
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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 37096
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Name:
Erica Vaccari
Mobile:
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Advertiser joined: 29 Aug 2006 This property added: 30 Oct 2007
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