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Property Details

Sleeps:
8
Single Bedrooms:
0
Double Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Type:
Apartment
Property #:
18408
Nearest Town:
Barberino Val d'Elsa (Chianti Area)

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San Barberino 1

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About The Experience

So, you want to be located in a charming small town in Tuscany where you can have your morning cappuccino along with the locals? Look no further - this is the place for you! The beautifully restored buildings have been turned into gracious apartments which share a large pool overlooking the countryside. Each apartment is furnished with taste and style. Stay here with your family or friends... you won't want to leave!

Location Description

The property is located in the town of Barberino Val d'Elsa where there are shops, restaurants, a great pizzeria, a market, a bank, and a post office. Dating back to the Middle Ages, Barberino Val d'Elsa marks the midway point between Siena and Florence. The village has an ancient church, castle, chapel, and beautiful views of the olive groves and vineyards that make up much of the Chianti Classico region. San Gimignano, a town you can see from the farmhouse, is a great place to go for a day trip. As one of the most visited towns in Tuscany, it is known for its rich history dating back to the Etruscan times. It is full of life and things to do. Popular attractions include the famous towers, the 12th century Duomo, the People's Palace, and several museums dedicated to artwork and archeology. There are also plenty of wine tasting tours, art galleries, shops, and delicious restaurants. Numerous celebrations and gatherings are held every year including a music festival featuring theater, ballet, and opera performances, and a Medieval Harvest festival where the people of San Gimignano dress up as knights, play medieval games, and have tournaments. Of course, you'll also want to visit Florence and Siena during your trip and a train station in Certaldo, which is only 15 minutes away from the property, can get you there easily and conveniently.

Nearby Attractions: Barberino Val d'Elsa (markets, shops, restaurants, pizzeria, bank, post office, ancient church, castle, chapel), Certaldo (train station), San Gimginano (towers, Duomo, People's Palace, museums, wine tasting, shops, restaurants, annual festivals), Florence, Siena

Volterra: 45 km/28 mi
Siena: 40 km/25 mi
Florence: 35 km/22 mi
Certaldo: 25 km15.5 mi
San Gimignano: 18 km/11 mi
Exterior Description

Surrounded by the hills of Val d'Elsa this ancient complex is comprised of five apartments - 3 within the complex and 2 in the center of town - that have each been tastefully renovated and furnished with style. The complex grounds are filled with trees, plants, and flowers and there is a large shared pool (12m x 6m) which is open from May to Septmeber. San Barberino 1, 2, and 3 are located within the complex with the pool and grounds below the apartments. San Barberino 4 and 5 are located in the center of the historic village, 200 meters from the complex. Parking is available within the property grounds for all apartments.

Interior Description
(115 m2/1,237 ft2)

Ground Floor: The entrance opens to a living room with couches and armchairs. The kitchen has a cook-top and oven as well as a dining table with chairs. There are two bedrooms on this floor. The first bedroom has a queen-sized bed (160 cm) and the second bedroom has two single beds (90 cm) as well as a skylight. There is one bathroom with a sink, toilet, and tub with a handheld shower.

First Floor: A staircase leads up to two bedrooms. The first bedroom has a queen-sized bed (160 cm) and the second bedroom has two single beds (90 cm). There is one bathroom with a sink, toilet, and tub with a handheld shower.

Features Description

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.

  • Housekeeping Available: Upon request

Please Note:

  • There is a fan in each bedroom

Features and Amenities

  • Walk To Town
  • Free Parking on Premises
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Outside Area - Private
  • Outside Area - Shared
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • TV - English Channels Available
  • Internet - Wireless
  • Washing Machine - Shared
  • Heating - Whole House
  • Pets Considered
  • Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request
  • Cook Service Available - Extra Cost
  • Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Property Seasons & Rates (USD)

Date Range Weekly         Min
Stay
Apr-27-2013 - Jun-15-2013 $2,544 1 wk
Jun-15-2013 - Jul-06-2013 $2,895 1 wk
Jul-06-2013 - Aug-31-2013 $3,508 1 wk
Aug-31-2013 - Sep-07-2013 $2,895 1 wk
Sep-07-2013 - Oct-05-2013 $2,544 1 wk
Oct-05-2013 - Dec-14-2013 $2,018 1 wk
Dec-14-2013 - Jan-04-2014 $2,895 1 wk
Jan-04-2014 - Apr-26-2014 $2,018 1 wk
Apr-26-2014 - Jun-14-2014 $2,544 1 wk
Jun-14-2014 - Jul-05-2014 $2,895 1 wk
Jul-05-2014 - Aug-30-2014 $3,508 1 wk
Aug-30-2014 - Sep-06-2014 $2,895 1 wk
Sep-06-2014 - Oct-04-2014 $2,544 1 wk
Oct-04-2014 - Dec-13-2014 $2,018 1 wk
Dec-13-2014 - Jan-03-2015 $2,895 1 wk

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Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

  • Sat 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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: 300 EUR

Additional Expenses

  • Heating: According to consumption
  • Gas: According to consumption
  • Final Cleaning Charge (Per Person): 15 EUR
  • Final Cleaning Charge (Minimum): 80 EUR
  • Telephone (If Available): According to consumption

Other Notes

  • Housekeeping: Usually available upon request
  • Heating (in Italy): Allowed by law from November 1 - April 1; some exceptions for extreme weather
  • Arrival Fee (Outside Posted Times): Payable upon arrival
  • Departure Time: 9:00 am
  • Cook Services (If Available): must be arranged at least 2 months prior to arrival
  • UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A FORM FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
  • Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day

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Customer Ratings

  • 5.0 Star Rating Overall
  • Peace and Quiet
  • View
  • Outside Area
  • Living Room
  • Kitchen
  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
Based on 15 Reviews

Customer Reviews

Overall:
We had a wonderful week at San Barberino 1. Very relaxing and pleasant stay. Great facilities, and Cecile, the property manager, is fantastic. Helped us with everything we needed during the week.
Enjoyed Most:
The ambiance and the view.
Enjoyed Least:
The upstairs bedrooms could do with a fan as it can get warm.
Surrounding Area:
Everything. The village is picturesque and perfect. The more we explored the more we found. Shops, small supermarkets, and restaurants. The village is small enough to easily stroll through but large enough to have some great places to eat and cute shops. Lots of surrounding villages to explore and Florence and Siena both within easy reach.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The villa is on the edge of San Barberino--it's a 2-minute stroll to the centre of the old town.
Directions:
We had a GPS so finding the property was no problem.

Philip, July, 2012

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Overall:
I can say for sure that we'll stay here again!
Enjoyed Most:
Staff was great, very responsive. Parking easy. Walks and runs and views from the property are all very pleasant. If you're looking for something quiet and off the beaten path but with no real sacrifices, this is the place.
Surrounding Area:
Several excellent destinations within easy reach. We go in the early part of the day when it's cooler, then return home to enjoy the pool in the heat, then either make our own meal in the full kitchen, or take the short walk up the hill to one of the two fine restaurants in the nearby walled old town with killer views of hills and hilltowns to the southeast, drenched in golden light from the setting sun.

Curt, July, 2012

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Overall:
We loved our stay at the villa. The town of Barberino is quaint and picturesque. It has a view that pictures just can't capture.
Enjoyed Most:
We loved the view and the pool. During our week, we had very high temperatures and we needed the pool to cool down as there is no air conditioning in the home. It would be a plus if it were added.
Enjoyed Least:
Lack of air conditioning. All but one of the bedrooms had a view. That particular bedroom is also very dark. When we were there, construction was taking place next door so if you happened to be in that bedroom, you would hear them in the morning. Otherwise, the other 3 bedrooms were very quiet with no noise; no construction was heard in those rooms.
Surrounding Area:
It is in a fabulous location to explore the Chianti region and Tuscan towns such as Certaldo, San Gimignano, Siena, Florence, etc.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The villa is situated just below the town and you can see the main archway from your residence. Very easy walking, beautiful town.
Tips or Restaurants:
The pizza restaurant next to the church is wonderful and has great food. There is also a restaurant down the street that serves food in their garden and everything is homemade. You can't go wrong getting authentic Italian food.
Directions:
Yes, I followed Mapquest with written instructions and no GPS but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND getting GPS. We drove right by the location because we didn't know what the front of the villa looked like. There is a gate with secure parking. I suggest a view from the street will help people find the home.
Check In Out:
Cecile is wonderful and does her job superbly. She is very welcoming and helps you arrange whatever you need, wine tastings, restaurant recommendations, etc.

Linda, June, 2012

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