Overview

This beautiful and very comfortable villa is located in the little town of Fabbrica di Peccioli where you will find several shops and coffee bars all in close walking distance from the villa. Accommodating 10 (+3) persons, the house measures 400 square meters over two floors and the location of this vacation home is ideal for visiting the most important cultural and artistic centres of Tuscany.

Suitable for large families, groups of friends or anyone who wants to combine exploring the art cities with quiet days lounging by the pool, also wine connoisseurs and foodies (because of the well equipped kitchen). Local activities include walking, swimming, wine tastings and sightseeing. Sleeps max.10 persons + 3 persons on extra beds.

Living Areas

Ground floor:- spacious kitchen with appliances including an oven, big refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster and washing machine; storage room; living room with stone fireplace, telephone, satellite TV, DVD player and wi-fi internet; sitting room; dining room, a double/twin room, library; bathroom with shower.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2 double bedrooms, 3 twin bedded rooms

Bathrooms: 3 full bathrooms of which two with shower, one with tub and hand-hold shower

On the ground floor is a twin bedroom and a bathroom with shower. On the 1st floor, which is reached via a stone and wrought iron staircase, a corridor leads to two double bedrooms, and a second corridor leads to two twin bedrooms (in three of these rooms it is possible to add a single bed for children); and on this floor there is 1 bathroom with bath tub and 1 bathroom with shower.

Air conditioning is in the bedrooms only.

Outside Space

The terrace is near the kitchen and living room and is reached via two arched French windows. There is the garden with a stone floored loggia furnished with table and chairs for al-fresco dining and comfortable sofas, shaded by a hundred year old wisteria.

From a tiled staircase, the lower garden with two imposing lime trees is reached, behind which, protected by a wall providing absolute privacy, is the swimming pool which overlooks a stunning panorama. The pool dimensions are 12 x 4 metres with a depth 1.30 metres and with Jacuzzi relax points, sun beds, umbrellas, gazebo, children’s playground with swing, table tennis. There are spectacular views of vineyards, olive trees and hills all the way to the marvelous city of Volterra. Secure parking.

Location

The closest village is the little town of Fabbrica di Peccioli. Other distances:- Volterra 20 kms; San Gimignano 29 kms; Pisa 48 kms; Lucca 49 kms; Siena 68 kms; Florence 73 kms; the nearest beach 48 km; Spa (Casciana Terme) 25 kms. The nearest railway station (Pontedera) is 20 km; Pisa airport (Galileo Galilei) 45 kms; Florence airport (Amerigo Vespucci) 73 km.

The villa is also within close driving distance to the following facilities:

Tennis 7 kms, golf 12 kms, horse riding 4 kms, Doctor 3 kms, restaurant 4 kms.

In addition to the stunning scenery and the tranquil, relaxing environment that the Tuscany region affords, there is also plenty to do with your family and friends! Practice your Italian cooking, wine tastings in the fabulous Chianti vineyards, walking in the beautiful hills and countryside, swimming in your private pool, bicycle rides, tennis, golf, visits to the beautiful local villages, and not forgetting trips to the magnificent cities of Florence and Siena, both of which are steeped in history and tradition.

Other Items

Included in the rates:- Air conditioning, water, gas, electricity, kitchen, bed and bath linen, final cleaning, iron, ironing board, hairdryer, TV, DVD, BBQ, gazebo, children’s playground with swing, table tennis, etc. Cleaning service for outdoor spaces (pool, garden etc..) twice a week, a special set of local wine bottles and a FREE wine tasting in a classic Tuscan winery. EXCLUDED; Heating price: Euro 5,50 per cubic meter , local produce on sale (wine, olive oil, honey, etc.),

Tuscan dinner upon request, delivery service: bread, pizza, pizza bread, cakes, croissant etc. (delivery every morning), extra change of linen Euro 15.- per person

There is a local tourist tax for villas in the district of Panzano and Greve, the cost is 2.00 Euro per person per night for a maximum of 7 nights and it is payable locally, the charge is applicable to all guests aged 14 years and over.

Additional services payable to the property manager are:-heating (€ 5.50 per unit/cubic metre), local produce on sale (wine, olive oil, honey,etc), Tuscan dinner upon request.

Pets are allowed upon request,€50 per week.

The breakage deposit for this villa is €500 which is paid pre-departure.

One of the great holiday experiences when staying at a villa in Tuscany is to have a private dinner cooked for you by a professional Italian cook. It has to be said that Italian home cooking really is second to none, with the use of tasty seasonal and local ingredients and complimented by a glass (or two!) of the fine local Chianti wines. You can spend many a fine evening relaxing at your villa with your family and friends, enjoying the excellent food and the stunning scenery long into the Summer evenings.

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