Podere Le Monache set on a hillside dominates one of the most picturesque and spectacular landscapes in Tuscany. With distant views over hills, out to sea towards Livorno and Pisa. Originally a convent wrapped in history Le Monache has a magical and spiritual atmosphere. Whether you are lazing by the pool or strolling in the olive grove or simply relaxing in your apartment you are in another world. Restored and converted from a farmhouse into four charming ground floor apartments. Perfect for small or large family vacation rental.
Great care has been taken to restore all of the original features, including vaulted ceilings, an open fireplace, and beamed ceilings. Meanwhile, all the modern conveniences have been incorporated.
Each apartment is self-contained; and each has its own entrance with terra-cotta patio and outdoor furniture and garden
smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors.
Laundry room with washing machine for use of the guests.
Further details
All Linen is provided including swimming pool towels.
change of linen once a week
Bookings: Minimum stay 3 nights during low season, minimum 1 week during mid and high season
Rental is Saturday to Saturday during mid season and highseason, for any other time low Season, Easter and Christmas you can arrive any day of the week.
Arrival between 04:00 pm to 07:30 hour
Departure: By 10:00 a.m.
Maid service available daily upon request price per hour Euros 15.
Change of Linen available daily upon request extra charge.
Cook available upon request:
Further details indoors
Details of : Monache 4 Sleeps 4 + 2
Fully equipped kitchen, with built in cabinets, 4 burner gas hob and electric built in oven (Franke), tall refrigerator/freezer, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, iron, ironing board. Table and chairs. (6 chairs )
Open plan kitchen/lounge with sofa-bed, occasional chairs, side tables, satellite TV.
2 bedrooms with king size bed or 2 single beds, wardrobes, chest of drawers and night tables.
Separate lounge, 2 bathrooms with power showers.
Covered Private Patio off the kitchen and lounge with outdoor furniture. Table , 6 chairs and parasol. (rod iron )
Cots and high chairs available. Air conditioning and Central heating not included in the price paid locally.
Linen is provided for all beds, bath towels and swimming pool towels., WiFi
Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.
Further details outdoors
4 Self Catering units , ground floor, from 4+ to 6+ guests, independent of each other with private entrance .
Extra beds, cots and high chairs available on request.
Satellite TV
Each unit has an information folder with details of the house, the immediate area and major cultural events, where to eat and important places to see.
The property has a laundry room , drying facilities, central heating in each of the apartments and air conditioning , the house dates back to the 11th C. and the walls are over a meter thick, keeping the house at a comfortable temperature. We are 300 meters above sea level and in open countryside; in the summer heat we have the sea breeze in the afternoon and evening.
The house is suitable for families as we are situated in a small hamlet with all amenities walking distance.
On request we can provide maid service on a daily basis or as required. We can organise a private chef for romantic dinners by the swimming pool or on the patio for 2, or for large groups
There is a village shop, restaurant, post box, and small Church.
Two of the units are wheelchair accessible, please contact owner for more detailed information.
Outside
The swimming pool 6m x 15m is surrounded by a terracotta patio, with lounge chairs, tables and large parasols. The gazebo has a table and 6 chairs. There are 2 large barbecues on wheels, a wood burning oven for pizza or grilling.
The gardens are surrounded by hedges of laurel, bay leaf and oleanders; one area of the garden has rosemary hedges, shrubs of myrtle and pomegranates, fig trees, mulberry, and plums. The middle garden is formal rose garden with box hedges and terracotta pots. The car park is inside the gates of the property shaded by secular oak trees, and young lime trees.
Beyond the gardens there is 4.5 hectars of olive grove and woodland . We produce some of the best Organic Extra-Virgin Olive Oil in our area. Some of our guests join us during the harvest from picking the olives to taking them to the Olive-press and bringing the oil home! (Producers of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Certified ICEA and TOSCANO,IGP).