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Podere Bosco Verde I - Prato |
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If you love the peace and quiet of the rolling hills of the Chianti region of Italy, we recommend this villa rental in Tuscany near San Gimignano. Stroll through the nearby towns while enjoying the local wines and festivals, or travel a bit further and visit the masterpieces on display in Florence. This Tuscany apartment rental is located in a hilltop farmhouse, and comes complete with pool. This apartment in Tuscany is the perfect centralized location from which to base your travels, just as it is a superb selection if you prefer exploring the Chianti expanse in its natural state.
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No matter if you prefer art, history, culture, regional events, or undemanding relaxation, there is no more perfect location for exploring Tuscany than the area near Montaione. The charming hilltop town of Montaione, with Etruscan origins, is located in the center of the triangle formed by the historic cities of Florence, Pisa, and Siena, each approximately 50 kilometers away. Here you can enjoy the atmosphere of a typical Tuscan town, visit one of the churches, peruse the crafts market for treasures, and pick up your groceries. This is a great location for enjoying the Chianti countryside, as well as for taking numerous day trips to San Gimignano, Siena, and Volterra, an easy 30 minute drive away. San Gimignano is an especially beautiful and characteristic little town, known for its many beautiful towers. Here you will also find museums, frescoed churches, and a beautiful Duomo. Gorgeous hillsides and vineyards surround the spectacular Elsa Valley, assuring you of plenty to see and do and taste. In the summertime, there are many festivals and concerts held throughout the region.
Pisa: 60 km
Florence: 55 km
Siena: 45 km
Volterra: 20 km
San Gimignano: 15 km
Montaione: 5 km
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Located at the top of a hill on a private road, this Tuscany farmhouse is part of a large agricultural farm. There are footpaths winding through chestnut, cypress, and oak woods, separating this building from another residence on the property. There are three separate farmhouses on this estate, Podere Bosco Verde. Podere Bosco Verde II is 1 km by internal path, and 2 km by paved road. Podere Bosco Verde III is 6 km by car. This apartment at Podere Bosco Verde I, one of five in the farmhouse, has its own entrance with private patio space outdoors, complete with garden furniture and barbecue. In addition, there are the following: private parking in the car park, a large (6m x 12m) shared swimming pool with a separate, attached child’s area of the pool, tennis court, hiking trails, lakes for fishing, and a hunting reserve. There is also a children's playground. A staffed reception office is located on the ground floor.
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(80 m2) Ground Floor: This charming three bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor of the farmhouse. Entrance to the apartment is through the kitchen. Attached to the kitchen is the living/dining space. There is a sofa bed in the living area that is comfortable for one person. Three bedrooms and bathrooms comprise the remainder of the apartment. The largest bedroom has an interior and exterior entrance. It contains two single beds, which can be joined together upon advance request, and has a private en suite bathroom, complete with shower, sink, and toilet with bidet. The second bedroom also is furnished with two single beds, and has a bathroom located just outside the door, with shower, sink, and toilet with bidet. The third bedroom contains two single beds, and has its bathroom, with shower, sink, and toilet with bidet, only steps away.
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Available Amenities: Welcome basket with basic amenities, gas cook-top, oven, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster, satellite TV, shared washing machine, barbecue, weekly organized visit to a winery, shared swimming pool (open April 15 – October 15).
Utilities included in the cost: Electricity, water, gas, and heating.
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
Extra bed: upon request
Every Tuesday there is a winery visit with wine tasting on the property. The cost is about 7 Euros per person.
Every Thursday there is a buffet dinner available for about 20 Euros per person; prices for children vary by age.
Nearby Attractions:
Montaione sightseeing: Church of San Regolo and its Madonna del Buon Consiglio, Holy Mount of San Vivaldo, Crafts Market.
San Gimignano sightseeing: Palazzo Comunale, The Duomo, Museum of Sacred Art, International Festival (featuring products and foods of the world)
Volterra sightseeing: Rocca Vecchia, Porta dell’ Arco, Volterra Jazz Festival, Volterrateatro.
Siena sightseeing: Duomo Museum, the steps to the top of the Torre di Mangia, interesting cemeteries, local wineries.
Florence sightseeing: Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery, Piazzale Michelangelo.
Please Note:
The property owners offer sports activities all year around.
During the summer, guests can attend various craft and tasting classes, and enjoy classical or jazz concerts held on-site or at nearby farmhouses.
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Sep-16-2006 - Nov-05-2006
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$1,274
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1 wk
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Nov-05-2006 - Dec-23-2006
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$1,014
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1 wk
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Dec-23-2006 - Jan-06-2007
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$1,560
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1 wk
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