Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Hen or stag parties
Changeover day:
Not fixed
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Catered
Home description
The Agriturismo gli Arcangeli lays in the middle of the Siena hills surrounded by olive groves,wheat fields and woods. In this portion of the colonical House: 5 double/twin bedrooms elegantly and comfortably furnished, all with bathroom.The apartment can be rented in the whole or each room separately. Large kitchen fully equipped, with logfire. Balcony.
Few meters from the House a loggia to dine and barbecue,large terrace in front of the swimming pool overlooking hills and woods(private use if requested). Not to cause any stress, the first dinner is included in the price as the first breakfast, so that You can go shopping in the suggested places the day after Your arrival. When requested, with a minimum of 10 people breakfast and dinner are available for every day. The small spa, offers sauna ,Jacuzzi and massage room. Ideal place to relax,walk,ride, mountain bike and in season ,looking for mushrooms in the woods
Gli Arcangeli
overview
dining in the open
suite
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The Tuscany region
This area started to develope in the beginning of the Middle Age. Through the towns of Siena and San Gimignano was passing the Via Franchigena, the way for the pilgrims to go to Jerusalem. It became even more florid during the rich Popes ages when their courts where choosing this area for their hunting holidays.You can still find the testimonies of the 1400 and 1500 when bankers and merchants of Siena where choosing these areas for their country houses.
Wilder than the Chianti, Here You can still find very good olive oil( taste the one from the farm) wine and sheep cheese.The area around Siena is also good for truffle.In opposition to Florence, where the main architectural style is rinascimental, here You can see the Middle age in all the towns around, starting from Siena,San Gimignano,Monteriggioni, Volterra, less than an hour from the sea, Follonica.The climate normally warm from the middle of april, warm summer with fresh winds in the evening, warm till middle october.
Near Siena / Casole d'elsa area
All the towns in the area keep their middle age flavour starting from Siena, with its famous Palio, horses ride done with middle age costumes and in the fashion of that time. Some great places to visit: - San Gimignano with its towers, renamed as the Middle age New York - Monteriggioni with its roman walls - Colle Val d'Elsa famous for its glass and crystal production - Volterra famous for its ceramics - The mystic San Galgano Abbey where in the church of the hermitage You can see the sword embedded in the stone in the 1185. Montalcino small town famous for its wineries and its Brunello. Montepulciano. The hot springs of Petriolo and Rapolano
How to get there
Nearest airportFlorence,Pisa airport (Ryan air destination, very economic flights)120 kms.(in both airports all car rentals available).By Train to Siena and Poggibonsi ,by bus from Milan and Rome to Poggibonsi or Siena, where You can rent a car. From Florence and Pisa motorway to Siena(no fees)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Florence: 70 km
Railway:
Poggibonsi: 30 km
Ferry:
Livorno: 120 km
Activities near Near Siena
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, Internet access
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (5), Dining seating for 14, Sleeps maximum of 13
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The owners are available for any request, beside of giving on request the half board, they are also available to provide You with a cook or catering service, when more privacy is needed.
Further details outdoors: Bicycles, are available to rent at the close town of Colle Val d'Elsa, Air Ballon flights and horseriding can be booked . The towns of Pivescola,Casole d'Elsa,Colle Val d'Elsa, Monteriggioni, with their lovely restaurants and trattorias are just few kms far.Shopping available 3 kms from the farm as well as in Pievescola,Casole and Colle Val d'Elsa. Excursions to the majors towns can be booked. The Agriturismo is offering to its guests, besides of massage sessions, cooking courses on request, catering and cook services, as extra cleaning services.Baby sitting on request. Pets allowed, previous informations
Further details
Minimum stay 3 nights. In case of stay for less than a week the first dinner and breakfast are not included. The prices over mentioned are valid in case of rent of the whole apartment. If requesting only a room pls check directly with us for availability, prices and conditions.
Conditions
At the time of booking, we do request a 20% downpayment.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low season
2 Apr 08
18 May 08
3000£ 2,362
430339
450354
3 Nights
High season
18 May 08
1 Oct 08
3820£ 3,008
545429
560441
3 Nights
Low season
1 Oct 08
14 Dec 08
3000£ 2,362
430339
450354
3 Nights
High season
14 Dec 08
13 Jan 09
3820£ 3,008
545429
560441
3 Nights
31
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. The rental price includes,cleaning on arrival and departure, fresh linen and towels, change every week,basic sanitary and cleaning kits, additional items extra. Dinner on arrival, breakfast on the first day. Any additional dinners and breakfast on request. Spa package (iacuzzi and sauna) 25 euros per person Swimming pool included At the farm is possible to buy olive oil and local jams and marmalades Favourites payments by bank swift, cash or travel cheques
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/54979