Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.6 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The cosy cottage "La Guardiola" was once the house of the castle's guardian. It is now a 2 bedroom stone house which can accommodate up to 4 guests. The cottage has been completely restored and consists of 5 rooms: 2 bedrooms, a comfortable sitting room with dining area and open fireplace, a kitchen and a bathroom. It has a private garden with garden furniture which opens onto the garden of the Grotti Castle. The cottage is all on one level. There is a small entry way with a kitchenette off to one side. This leads to the living/dining room with a cosy fireplace. There are doors from the living room out to the private garden where you can enjoy the views of Tuscany. At the other end of the farmhouse are the two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with 2 twin beds. The bathroom is complete shower, sink, w.c. and bidet. Upon request, laundry facilities are available (5 Euros per load). Nearby, at just 600 meters, you'll find the village of Ville di Corsano with a restaurant, bar, post office and supermarket. You can actually walk there through the countryside and the olive groves. Amazing! Siena is at 12 km, Firenze at 80 Km, Grosseto at 63 Km. You can easily make day trips to some of the most beautiful towns of Tuscany: Pienza at 50 Km, Monteriggioni at 32 Km, San Gimignano at 46 Km, the Abbey of San Galgano at 32 km. or visit the medival towns of Val di Merse. Some spa in the region: Bagni di Petriolo at 21 Km, Bagno Vignoni at 45 Km, San Casciano dei Bagni at 90 Km, Saturnia 115 Km.
The villa Ballati in the park of Castello di Grotti
The castle grounds
The Castle of Grotti
The sitting room and the access to the garden
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/53348
The Tuscany region
The Castle of Grotti is located 12km south of Siena in the Crete Senesi. The castle is a perfect base to explore southern Tuscany. It gives easy access to the most popular destinations in Tuscany, such as Siena, the Chianti, San Gimignano, the Val d'Orcia, Montalcino, San Quirico d'Orcia, Pienza, Montepulciano and Cortona. It is perfect to visit the Maremma area as well and to enjoy the natural hot springs in Petriolo.
Siena / Crete Senesi area
The area where the Castle is located is "postcard Tuscany", with its gentle rolling hills, the cipress-lined roads and the amazing views over the countryside and the hilltop towns. Siena is a very famous city which offers amazing sights, art, excellent cuisine, and the local flavours of a small Italian city.
How to get there
Fly to Pisa or Florence. A car is necessary.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Florence or Pisa: 100 km
Railway:
Siena: 12 km
Activities near Siena
Sports: Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating
Standard:
Iron
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: There are two bedrooms, one with double bed and one with twin beds which can be arranged as a double bed. The house is perfect for a couple or for a family of 4 people. Ideal for honeymoons and romantic holidays in Tuscany but also for a relaxing get away to Siena.
Further details outdoors: Garden with garden furniture to enjoy the beautiful views over the countryside and of the beautiful castle of Grotti. The cottage is located by the castle main body.
Further details
There is no minimum stay or restrictions on the arrival day.
Conditions
Check In / Check Out Time * Check In from 5 pm until 8 pm * Check Out before 10.30 am Note: There is no minimum stay for any of our accommodations. Weekly stays do not require a Saturday check-in. Prices include * All Taxes * Parking * Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Welcome bottle * Electricity * Weekly Change of Linen * Gas * Towels * Heating when necessary Prices do not include: * First-Day Shopping – On request 25, 00 Euro per Room * Late Arrival to the Key-Giver - 15, 00 Euro / hour * Washing machine – On request - 5, 00 Euro / Cycle * Extra Change of Linen - 15, 00 Euro per Room * Extra Change of Towels - 8, 00 Euro per Room * Extra Cleaning - 10, 00 Euro / Hour (On Request) * Wood basket for fireplace – (8 Euro / Basket) * Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – On request * Baby Cot or Children's Bed - 15, 00 Euro per Week * Pets allowed on request Payment Policy At the time of reservation, we require a non-refundable deposit of 40%. 40 days before check in, the entire balance is due. Payments may be made by: * Bank Transfer * PayPal * Postal Cheque * Cash For last minute reservations cash payment Different agreements on request. Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 40 days or more before your scheduled check-in, we will retain 40% of your deposit. If you cancel less than 40 days and 20 days prior to check-in, we will retain 60% of your deposit. Cancellations made less than 20 days prior to check-in will receive no refund.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
High Season
15 Mar 08
28 Sep 08
730£730
210210
0-
1 Night
Low Season
28 Sep 08
2 Apr 09
660£660
165165
0-
1 Night
High Season
2 Apr 09
1 Oct 09
730£730
210210
0-
1 Night
21
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Check In / Check Out Time
* Check In from 5 pm until 8 pm
* Check Out before 10.30 am
Note: There is no minimum stay for any of our accommodations. Weekly stays do not require a Saturday check-in.
Prices include
* All Taxes
* Parking
* Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Welcome bottle
* Electricity
* Weekly Change of Linen
* Gas
* Towels
* Heating when necessary
Prices do not include:
* First-Day Shopping – On request 25, 00 Euro per Room
* Late Arrival to the Key-Giver - 15, 00 Euro / hour
* Washing machine – On request - 5, 00 Euro / Cycle
* Extra Change of Linen - 15, 00 Euro per Room
* Extra Change of Towels - 8, 00 Euro per Room
* Extra Cleaning - 10, 00 Euro / Hour (On Request)
* Wood basket for fireplace – (8 Euro / Basket)
* Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – On request
* Baby Cot or Children's Bed - 15, 00 Euro per Week
* Pets allowed on request
Payment Policy
At the time of reservation, we require a non-refundable deposit of 40%.
40 days before check in, the entire balance is due.
Payments may be made by:
* Bank Transfer
* PayPal
* Postal Cheque
* Cash
For last minute reservations cash payment
Different agreements on request.
Cancellation Policy :
If you cancel 40 days or more before your scheduled check-in, we will retain 40% of your deposit.
If you cancel less than 40 days and 20 days prior to check-in, we will retain 60% of your deposit.
Cancellations made less than 20 days prior to check-in will receive no refund.
Availability
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Contact details for home 53348
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Name:
Maddalena Poma
Mobile:
+39 337 458860
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Advertiser joined: 16 Mar 2008 This property added: 16 Mar 2008
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