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Farmhouse Accommodation Tuscany |
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Vecchio Borgo - Quercia |
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Observe a working Italian farm firsthand from this farmhouse accommodation in Tuscany. On a large estate that produces wine, olive oil, visanto, and grappa, this Tuscany vacation rental is a real experience in agritourism. You can explore the farm or, alternately, spend your holiday in Tuscany taking day trips to the many great locations near this vacation rental: Volterra, Siena, San Gimignano, Florence, and more.
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Located on one of the larger working farms in this region, this property comes under the Italian category of “agritourismo.” It is situated in a beautiful rural position, but its place between Siena and Florence also makes this a great jumping-off point for day trips throughout Tuscany. The nearest village is Staggia, a beautiful little walled town with a castle overgrown with greenery. Here you'll also find the basics, from food to a post office and a café. Nearby Siena is a treasure trove of medieval architecture and authentic Tuscan culture-- including the famed annual bareback horserace! Other great locales in the region include San Gimignano, Volterra, and Florence.
Cecina (beaches): 92 km
Florence: 52 km
Volterra: 49 km
San Gimignano: 22 km
Siena: 20 km
Staggia (various shops): 1.5 km
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(35 Hectares) This apartment is located on a working farm that produces wine, olive oil, Vinsanto, and grappa, as well as various grain crops. There are also uncultivated areas which, in the spring, are covered with poppies. Picturesque paths through these areas lead to adjacent farms. The original 19th century farmhouse, in which this apartment is located, has been carefully restructured and transformed into six modernized apartments, each with its own entrance. The house is located on a hilltop, affording a panoramic view over the hills of the Chianti district. Surrounding the house is a communal garden and shared swimming pool (14m x 7m). There is also a cement tennis court in the center of the farmstead (racquets are available). A large barbecue and covered dining table are the center of the communal area, along with ping-pong, children's games, a play house, a slide, and a swing. Small individual tables and barbecues are also provided for the convenience of individual families. A selection of mountain bikes is available for use. A large parking area is located in front of the house, and there are shared laundry facilities.
At the completion of the harvest season, a celebration is held, during which all guests are invited to sample the many flavors and products of the land. In the cantina (cellar), run by the head of the family, there is a shop where guests may purchase bottles of wine for their own use. The owner's family occupies a separate unit in the farmhouse building. The family cares for the garden and provides homemade baked pastries as part of the welcome extended to new guests, or in celebration of special events.
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(33 m2) First Floor: This small apartment consists of a kitchen/dining room with a table, an oven, and a dishwasher. One bedroom has a 160 cm queen-size bed and an en suite bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower.
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Available Amenities: Satellite TV, dishwasher, central heating. Shared facilities: swimming pool (open April 20 – October 15), cement tennis court (tennis racquets available), mountain bikes, a swing, ping-pong table, barbecue, and laundry room.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
Telephone: according to use
Maid service: upon request
Nearby Attractions: Chianti hill towns, Siena, San Gimignano.
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Sep-30-2006 - Dec-02-2006
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$739
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1 wk
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Dec-23-2006 - Jan-06-2007
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$873
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1 wk
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Mar-03-2007 - Mar-31-2007
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$830
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1 wk
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Mar-31-2007 - Apr-14-2007
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$964
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1 wk
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Apr-14-2007 - Apr-28-2007
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$830
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1 wk
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Apr-28-2007 - Jun-02-2007
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$964
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1 wk
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Jun-02-2007 - Sep-01-2007
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$1,166
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1 wk
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Sep-01-2007 - Sep-29-2007
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$964
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1 wk
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Sep-29-2007 - Dec-22-2007
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$830
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1 wk
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Dec-22-2007 - Jan-05-2008
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$964
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1 wk
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Based on 7 Reviews |
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Enjoyed Most:
The property was beautiful. The views of the Tuscan countryside were some of the prettiest in Tuscany. Also located at the villa was a tasting room for all the products that are produced on the property. The olive oil was the best I have ever tasted. It was like very good butter. All of the wine was good also.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The apartment we rented was the smallest of the apartments at the villa. The living area did not have a couch. The size of the apartment was fine. All the other apartments had couches.
Surrounding Area:
The property was centrally located to many sites we wanted to visit. It was a great base for all the day trips we enjoyed touring by car.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest small town is Staggia. It is in walking distance - a long one - but we always drove by car.
Tips or Restaurants:
There are many very good restaurants in the area. Claudia was very helpful in calling ahead for us to make reservations on days that reservations were needed. She also had many business cards and brochures for things to do in the area. If you plan to do much cooking at the villa, you need to visit either the grocery at Staggia or one a litter farther away at Poggibonsi. Some supplies were in the kitchen but not everything we needed.
Directions:
Before driving in Italy it is a very good idea to try to learn about the road signs. The directions seemed to be very confusing before we actually followed them, but when we really were in the act of following them, we had little trouble.
October, 2005
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Overall:
Our stay was too short. Now that we have experienced many of the local towns I would like to go back and spend time at the villa and enjoy more of the property. The pool looked inviting but it was too cold to use.
Enjoyed Most:
We loved the location of this property it was very close to many of the towns we wanted to visit. The owner was wonderful. Very knowledegable and always helpful. She let us sample her wine and oil that was to die for. It was all in all a wonderful experience. They were harvesting the grapes and it was just a sight to see.
Unpleasant Surprises:
This is not the fault of the property but Italy'....we got lost almost every time we tried to find our way back to the villa.
Surrounding Area:
It was so centrally located to many of the places we wanted to visit it worked out GREAT. There was a restaurant that the owner recommended in town that had great food.
Tips or Restaurants:
There really was no living room to this apartment. I was hoping for a couch to lie down on and watch some news at the end of a long day.
Bring room in your suitcase for the wine and oil. It was worth carrying home.
Check In Out:
Check in was easy as was our check out.
September, 2005
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Enjoyed Most:
Setting, view, perfect.
Unpleasant Surprises:
No complaints.
Surrounding Area:
Location, close to everything.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest town is Staggia.
October, 2004
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