Villa in Tuscany
Casa del Scrittore
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AboutTheExperience
Bring the extended family or a group to this villa for rent in Tuscany, with a shared swimming pool and charming garden areas. This ex-farmhouse has been lovingly restored with attention to detail throughout, combining traditional Tuscany style with modern minimalism. Take a drive on picturesque roads past quaint hilltowns and spend your days in Livorno, Pisa, Lucca and Florence. Relaxing at your Tuscany accommodation, watching the sun set with a glass of fine wine in your hand---it just doesn’t get much better than this!
LocationDescription
This simple farmhouse is located in the Tuscany countryside near the village of Lorenzana. Lorenzana has several bars, a food store, post office, restaurants and a pharmacy. From the farmhouse, a bus stop 800 meters away will take you into Pisa and Livorno. Livorno is a seaside town with excellent seafood restaurants. From Livorno, a 15 km drive down the coast will take you into Quercianella and Castiglioncello, lovely coastal villages with shops and wonderful seafood restaurants. Within daytrip distance is Pisa-- known, of course, for its famous leaning tower. Next to the tower there is also the Cathedral of Pisa, completed in 1350. Of course, the tower isn't the only thing in town. Poetry lovers will want to visit Shelley's house and Lord Byron's palace (now the City Archive). There is also a medieval town, the house of Galileo, and countless restaurants, cafes, and...gelato! Volterra is a regional gem where you can truly capture that hilltown experience in full. From the characteristic main piazza to its Roman ruins, Volterra has something from every century all the way back to Etruscan times. Wander along the Etruscan walls, dating from the 4th century BC, or purchase your own alabaster memento in a nearby shop. Visit museums, admire the exterior of a 15th century fortress, or lounge in the Piazza dei Priori, one of the best town squares in the region-- and the site of many historic and often bloody events. There's plenty more to see and do in Volterra, but naturally we also recommend taking a few day trips into Lucca, Florence or Siena.
Siena: 99 km
Florence: 80 km
Lucca: 64 km
Volterra: 55 km
Pisa: 31 km
Montescudaio: 30 km
Guardistallo: 30 km
Livorno: 22 km
Collesalvetti: 13 km
Lorenzana 1.6 km
Bus (to Pisa and Livorno): 800 m
ExteriorDescription
Built in 1866, this simple ex-farmhouse has been carefully restored and renovated. A driveway through cypress trees leads up to the hilltop property with lovely country views of wheat fields and sunflowers. Wander around the large flowering garden and fragrant lemon trees and use the pizza oven or barbecue for ‘al fresco’ dining. There is a marble table with seating for 15 near the farmhouse and a shared swimming pool (10m x 5m) with a patio and chairs. There is plenty of outdoor parking.
InteriorDescription
(450 m2)
Ground floor: Designed in Tuscan country style, the villa’s furnishings are inviting and tastefully minimal. There is a large living room with two comfortable couches, several chairs, a table, TV, DVD player, stereo and a traditional Tuscan fireplace. Next to this room is a study with a fireplace and telephone. With a table seating for up to 15 people, the dining room is ideal for a large group or several families. The fully equipped kitchen features a gas cook-top, oven, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and American coffee maker. There is one bathroom with a sink, WC and shower. This bathroom is also used as changing room for the pool. There is also a washing machine.
First floor: 15 stairs lead up to six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Each unique bedroom has high wood-beamed ceilings. Four bedrooms have 160 cm queen-size beds (which can be separated into two beds upon request). The other two bedrooms each have 160 cm queen-size beds. Three bathrooms have a sink, WC and shower. One bathroom has a sink, WC and bathtub.
FeaturesDescription
Available Amenities:
Shared swimming pool (10m x 5m), pool towels, pizza oven, barbecue, bug screens, fireplace, TV, DVD player, stereo, Internet (dial-up), gas cook-top, oven, toaster, American coffee maker, dishwasher, kettle and washing machine.
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.
Heating (central): According to consumption.
Telephone: According to usage.
Internet (dial up): According to usage.
Maid service: 9 Euros per hour.
Nearby Attractions: Lorenzana (bars, food store, post office, restaurants, pharmacy), Livorno (sea, restaurants), Pisa (leaning tower, Cathedral of Pisa, Shelley's house, Lord Byron's palace, house of Galileo, restaurants, cafes), Volterra (4th century Etruscan walls, alabaster, museums, 15th century fortress, Piazza dei Priori), Lucca, Florence, Siena.
Please Note:The road to the property is unpaved and rough.There are bug screens on the windows.For larger groups, the villa can be rented along with a guesthouse as [Casa del Scrittore with ll Poema].For two guests, the cottage of the villa can be rented separately as ll Poema].
Arrival Times
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Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 1000 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Heating charged according to consumption
- If available, telephone and internet usage are extra and charged according to consumption.
- A baby bed is available upon request for the weekly rate of: 100 EUR
- Upon request and with approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm (no arrivals accepted after 9:00 pm!!) with a late arrival fee of: 50 EUR
- Weekly utility deposit: 350 EUR
Other Notes
- Extra maid service is usually available upon request and is paid locally.
- If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather
- If available, cook service must be arranged at least two months prior to arrival and is subject to the availability of the cook.
- CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR PASSPORT TO THE LOCAL MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT THE PROPERTY.
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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