Apartment Rental in Tuscany, Panzano (Chianti Area)
Piccola Torre 3
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AboutTheExperience
This family-friendly apartment is located in the Chianti on a large estate that produces its own wine. The Tuscany estate is surrounded by olive groves, rolling hills, and vineyards that create a peaceful atmosphere. You and your group can take day trips throughout the Chianti to such charming towns as Panzano, Castellina, Gaiole and Greve, as well as to the art cities of Florence and Siena. Or you can simply relax by the pool!
LocationDescription
The property is located four kilometers from Panzano, a charming village that began as a medieval castle but is now home to shops and restaurants, among which is the butcher shop and restaurant run by the famous Dario Cecchini. A morning market is held every Sunday where you’ll be able to get flowers, vegetables, fruit, meet, and cheese. The “Vino al Vino” wine festival is held in September while the “Festa della Stagion Buona” begins in late April where the people of Panzano dress up in medieval costumes and put on live performances. For a fun day trip with wine tasting, visit Greve, which is the unofficial wine capital of Chianti. This medieval town is believed to have been settled before the Etruscans and the Romans dominated the area. Each September, Greve hosts the biggest wine festival in the region. It’s also famous for its arcaded Piazza Mercatale that has a statue of the 16th century explorer Verrazzano in the center. Other day trips can include Florence and Siena.
Siena: 60 km
Florence: 55 km
San Gimignano: 44 km
Gaiole in Chianti: 25 km
Castellina in Chianti: 16 km
Greve in Chianti: 10 km
Panzano: 4 km
ExteriorDescription
(105 hectares)
This 13th century farmhouse is comprised of six apartments which are surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and woods. A seventh apartment is independent from the others. Each apartment has a private patio that is furnished with a table and chairs. There is a shared swimming pool (12m x 6m) surrounded by a sun deck with sun loungers, chairs, and umbrellas. Parking is available within the property grounds.
InteriorDescription
(95 m2) In the tower. 1st fl.: living/dining room with kitchen corner (oven, freezer). 2nd fl.: 1double bedroom with bathroom with shower. 3rd fl.: 1 very bright double bedroom with exceptional panoramic glimpses from its windows, 1 bathroom with shower.
FeaturesDescription
Available Amenities: Satellite TV, DVD player, CD player, limited wireless internet connection (available in living room, by the pool, and in common outdoor areas), oven, microwave, toaster, hair dryer, shared washing machine, private patio, shared swimming pool (open middle of May to middle of September), parking
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.
Baby bed: 25 euros per week
Cell phone: upon request (must buy card with minutes)
Heating: according to consumption
Nearby Attractions: Panzano (shop, restaurants, Sunday market), Greve (wine festival, wine shops, restaurants, shops), Castellina in Chianti (old fort, Via delle Volte, Castello, church of San Salvatore, shops, restaurants, markets, wine tasting), San Gimignano (towers, museums, restaurants), Florence (shops, restaurants, markets, cafes, railway station, Ponte Vecchio, Il Duomo, Uffizi Gallery), Siena (shops, restaurants, Piazza del Campo, Museo Civico)
Please Note:
The signal for the wireless internet connection is best by the swimming pool and outdoor areas and may not be available in all rooms of the apartment.
The other apartments on the estate can be rented individually under the names Piccola Torre 1, Piccola Torre 2, Piccola Torre 4, Piccola Torre 5, Piccola Torre 6, and Piccola Torre 7.
Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
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Jul-02-2011 - Aug-20-2011
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Aug-20-2011 - Aug-27-2011
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Aug-27-2011 - Sep-10-2011
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Sep-10-2011 - Oct-08-2011
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| $1,533 |
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Oct-08-2011 - Oct-22-2011
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| $1,344 |
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Oct-22-2011 - Jan-07-2012
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Jan-07-2012 - Mar-31-2012
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Mar-31-2012 - May-19-2012
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May-19-2012 - Jun-09-2012
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| $1,816 |
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Jun-09-2012 - Jun-30-2012
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| $2,402 |
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Jun-30-2012 - Aug-18-2012
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Aug-18-2012 - Aug-25-2012
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Aug-25-2012 - Sep-08-2012
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Sep-08-2012 - Oct-06-2012
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Oct-06-2012 - Jan-05-2013
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For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions.
Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
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 charged according to consumption
- Gas charged according to consumption
- Final cleaning charge per person: 16 EUR
- Minimum final cleaning charge: 55 EUR
- If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption.
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 you arrive outside of the acceptable arrival times you will be charged a late arrival fee
- Clients are expected to depart the property by 9:00 am, unless otherwise indicated.
- 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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Based on 18 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
Excellent. The location was great for visiting the places we wanted to visit. The weather was ideal during our visit.
Enjoyed Most:
Location and facilities for two couples. Outside facilities were outstanding for evening relaxing. Views from the property were outstanding.
Unpleasant Surprises:
There was a problem with early season bugs. The microwave was not set up to run due to not having the proper adapter. The hot water system was stressed when all four of us took showers at about the same time.
Surrounding Area:
The surrounding area was terrific. The countryside was beautiful, the food was great, and the people exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Panzano was a 3.5 km hilly walk each way.
Tips or Restaurants:
The villa was well equipped. The La Torre wine sold at the villa was exceptional and extremely reasonable. A car is a must and unless you are extremely familiar with the area a GPS is also a must.
All the restaurant we tried in Panzano were great, especially Oltre Il Giardino.
Check In Out:
Tabotu was great with both check in and check out. She was very helpful, gave great suggestions and was very interesting to talk to, supplying us with helpful information about the Italian culture and the area.
Stephen A., April, 2011
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Overall:
We loved the villa. It was clean and was exactly what we expected. No surprises.
Enjoyed Most:
The history behind it and the view of the area.
Unpleasant Surprises:
No screens on the windows. That is something that I just don't understand. We wanted to leave the windows open at night, but could not because we did not want bugs, bats or birds to fly in.
Surrounding Area:
The little town of Panzano. They had several cute restaurants and a small coop store for groceries.
Julie, September, 2010
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Overall:
We had high expectations for our experience at this property and we were extremely happy with what we got. The property is beautiful and well maintained. The accommodations were better than expected and better than what the pictures depict. The views are amazing! The service received from Rent Villas and the Key Holder were great. We simply had a wonderful time and it was well worth the price paid!
Enjoyed Most:
The view was outstanding. I was such a pleasure to wake up every morning and look out our window at such a spectacular site!
Additionally, a couple of the local restaurants really made our visit special!!
Unpleasant Surprises:
It seemed like it took a long time to get places. The property is situated at a very high elevation in the mountains which contributes greatly to its appeal. That said, you have to take slow, winding roads to get anywhere which took longer than expected. It's a good 'trade-off' I suppose.
Surrounding Area:
We visited Cinque Terre and Siena as well as a couple of other small towns. We enjoyed them all! Cinque Terre was especially wonderful but was a bit of a trek to get there and back. Do your research!
Nearby Events or Locales:
Panzano was the closest town. It is a small town with a couple of great restaurants in town and in the surrounding area. It was not within walking distance but was a short driving distance away 5 mins. Keep in mind afternoon siestas in Italy when all businesses close between 1-4pm usually. Also, services and stores are limited on Sundays! As Canadians, this was not something we were used too!
Tips or Restaurants:
If you expect to partake in a few beverages, bring an ice tray! You can't buy ice at the grocery store and there is only a small ice tray in the freezer that couldn't keep up with the four of us!!
Check In Out:
Key holder was very helpful and friendly.
Steve, July, 2010
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