Hay-loft in old Tuscan villa - Volterra
Italy, Tuscany - Pisa
Best points about the property:
" In a highly scenographic context, a peaceful, charming place near the Tuscan great art cities (Arezzo, Firenze, Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia, Siena) and a number of “minor” art centres: Volterra (2 Km), San Gimignano (22 Km), Certaldo (35 Km), Colle Val d'Elsa (36 Km), Massa Marittima (61 Km). Paths lead to San Gimignano (12 Km) and Monte Voltraio (3 Km). Music fans will find a piano in the chapel of the villa. "
Mansion : 2 people - 1 bedroom - 36 m²
Number of rooms: 1
- Open-plan kitchen
- 1 Shower room
- Sleeping area
Bedding:
- 1 double bed
Indoor facilities:
Kitchen:
- Cooking stove
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Dish washer
- Toaster
Bathroom:
- Shower
- Bidet
Children:
- Baby cot
- Baby high chair
Other:
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Sheets and towels included
- Coal / Wood heating
- Portable heater
- Board games
- Books
- Smoke detector
Outdoor facilities:
Swimming pool:
- Shared
- Unheated
- Uncovered
- With a security system:
- Railings / fence
- Removable cover
- Dimensions: Width: 5m Length: 15m
- Depth: Minimum: 1m Maximum: 2m
Garden: 200 sqm
Other:
- Private parking lot
- Charcoal barbecue
- Outdoor furniture
- Deckchair
- Parasol
- Shoe and boot lockers
Building:
- Year of construction: 1650
- Year of renovation: 2006
- Aspect: north-east
- View of: countryside
- Altitude: 400 m
Location:
- Detached house
Floor: ground floor
Additional services:
- Towels provided
- Bed linen provided
- Washing machines at the disposal of all tenants
Hints and tips from the owner:
See the personal website of the owner" In Volterra: Art and archaelogical sites (Museo Etrusco, Pinacoteca, Museo d’Arte Sacra, Cattedrale, Teatro Persio Flacco, Teatro Romano), handicraft (alabaster), entertainment (Italian cafés and restaurants, cinema, art-exhibitions, concerts, medieval feasts. Artistic, archaeological and gastronomic routes: At St. Girolamo (2 Km) sculptures by Giovanni della Robbia. In Mazzolla (7 Km) enchanting view and a good trattoria. Ancient copper-mine in Montecatini Val di Cecina (16 Km,). In San Vivaldo (24 Km), chapels with sculptures in baked clay, which reproduce the Holy Mountain of Jerusalem. In Colle Val d’Elsa (26 Km), a medieval village, glass and crystal handicraft. In Terricciola and Badia di Morrona (34 Km) high quality cheese and wines. In Larderello (35 Km) the geysers and fumaroles of the “Devil Valley”, nowadays a source of geothermic energy. In Pievasciata (26 Km) the Chianti Sculpture Park, an open air museum with works of artists from all over the world. Near Campiglia Marittima (70 Km), in the archeological park of the Val di Cornia, a little train takes you into the Etruscan mines. Archaeological sites on the “Etruscan Coast”. Near Capalbio (190 Km), the “Giardino dei Tarocchi”, by Niki de Saint Phalle. Finally between Florence and Siena the Chianti region with its famous castles where wine is produced since 800 years. To the sea side: The closest beach is at Marina di Cecina (43 Km). Sandy beaches on the “Etruscan Coast”, south of Cecina, and rocky shore between Cecina and Leghorn. Mini-cruises to the Tuscan islands, including Elba, Capraia and Giglio. "
Notices:
- Pets not allowed
- Smoking prohibited
- Owner lives on site
- Swimming pool open according to season
- Shared private pool
- Individual means of transport desirable
Useful information :
- Rental from Saturday to Saturday
- Short stays from 3 days
- All charges are included in the rental price
- This advert was first published on the Homelidays website on 12/07/2006
Availability:
| Start | End | Price | Minimum stay | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/05/2013 | 29/05/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 29/05/2013 | 16/06/2013 | 280 € / week 56 € / night / 2 pers |
by the week | Available |
| 16/06/2013 | 23/06/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 23/06/2013 | 13/07/2013 | 375 € / week 75 € / night / 2 pers |
by the week | Available |
| 13/07/2013 | 20/07/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 20/07/2013 | 27/07/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 27/07/2013 | 03/08/2013 | 375 € / week 75 € / night / 2 pers |
by the week | Available |
| 03/08/2013 | 16/08/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 16/08/2013 | 24/08/2013 | 375 € / week 75 € / night / 2 pers |
by the week | Available |
| 24/08/2013 | 31/08/2013 | by the week | Not available | |
| 31/08/2013 | 21/09/2013 | 300 € / week 60 € / night / 2 pers |
by the week | Available |
| 21/09/2013 | 31/12/2013 | by the week | Not available |
Terms :
Price :
- Discount depending on length of stay
- Supplement for cleaning upon departure
Important information :
- Downpayment/deposit requested
- Key pick up with owner
Italy, Tuscany - Pisa Siena : 50 Km Historical site: 2 Km
Means of access :
Closest airports: Pisa and Firenze. Buses are running to and from Pisa (64 Km) and Firenze (75 Km), but you will need a car. The access to our place from motorways and main roads is described in detail in our web site, at the section info: “How to reach us”.In the area:
- Taxi rank: 2 Km
- Bus station: 2 Km
- Town centre: 2 Km
- Supermarket: 2,5 Km
- Hospital: 1,6 Km
- Municipal swimming pool
Nearby activities :
Sports:
- Mountain Biking / Cycling
Seaside:
- Beach: 40 Km
- Sea / ocean
- Thermal baths
Culture:
- Theatre
- Cinema
- Museum
Other:
- Vineyard
"A really lovely place! Eating breakfast in the garden, surrounded by flowers, birdsong and tuscan views was unforgettable. Angelo and Stefania are a charming, educated couple who went out of their way to make us feel at home (e.g. leaving cherries on our breakfast table one morning!). We walked a lot and loved both Volterra and the countryside around the house. The apartment was clean, very comfortable and well-equipped. Happy memories."
"We were very surprised about the accommodation and excellent view over the Toscana Hills. The accommodation was much better than the pictures on the web site. Mrs and Mr B. are very helpful to show us the most interesting places. The swimming pool was also very nice and we enjoyed our holiday in Volterra very much. We consider to stay at the same place next year."
"Un vrai petit coin de paradis. Idéalement situé pour visiter la toscane. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants, toujours prêts à nous renseigner pour découvrir au mieux la région. Le jardin ressemble davantage à un parc, il est superbe, et la vue depuis la piscine est tout simplement à couper le souffle. Un très beau panorama. Le studio est très bien équipé, le rapport qualité prix est excellent. Nous conseillons vivement cette location."
"Nous avons été très bien reçus par Stéfania et Angélo Bonati qui ont tout fait pour nous rendre le séjour agréable et avec qui nous avons eu des échanges très sympathiques. Le site est calme et la vue sur la campagne est très agréable."
"Studio simple mais relativement fonctionnel (ustensiles limités), dans un cadre enchanteur propice à la "dolce vita" avec sa grande piscine surplombant un décor typiquement Toscan et prôche de grands axes pour les visites culturelles (véhicule obligatoire). Des hôtes discrets mais disponibles. Une valeur sûre ! Nous reviendrons vite en Italie !"
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