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- About The Experience
- This beautiful farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside has everything you and your guests will need for a truly relaxing vacation. There’s a private pool, a beautiful garden, and cook service once a day so you can spend more time enjoying the countryside and all the sights of Tuscany! After a day of sightseeing in Siena, enjoy the sunset in the garden of your villawhile an authentic Italian meal is being prepared for you. This is a truly special Tuscan experience for you and your family or group of friends.
- Location Description
- The property is located 5 kilometers from the town of Sovicille. Although small, Sovicille is quite peaceful and surrounded by nature. You’ll find a café, restaurant, market, church, post office, pharmacy and a bank. Just 14 kilometers away is the cultural and artistic city of Siena. This picturesque city is a wonderfully preserved example of the Tuscan Middle Ages, and a treasure trove of gothic palaces, churches, and museums. It's also well known for its exiting bi-annual bareback horse races, the Palio, held once in July and once in August. You’ll find wonderful restaurants, fun shops, and beautiful architecture! Other great day trips include Monteriggioni and San Gimignano and the Chianti region.
Florence 70 km
San Gimignano 44 km
Colle Val d’Elsa17 km
Monteriggioni 15 km
Siena 14 km
Sovicille 4.8 km
Bus stop Ancaiano 1 km
- Exterior Description
- This farmhouse is set on the end of a private road, and has a private garden, a terrace, and a private pool (6 x 12 m) with nearby sun loungers. There’s a covered area for outdoor dining. About 500 meters from the farmhouse, there is the caretaker’s residence. Outside the property, there is a parking area.
- Interior Description
- Ground floor: This floor has a dining room with table and chairs and a fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, espresso machine, American coffee machine, and a toaster. There is a bedroom with a king-size bed (180 cm), and a bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and toilet.
First floor: Up a flight of 19 steps, this floor has three bedrooms. The first two have large queen-size beds (170 cm). The second has twin-beds (90 cm) There’s a bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet, and second bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and toilet.
Lower level: Down 7 steps from the ground floor, this level has a library with a small table and 4 chairs. Down another 4 steps, there is a bedroom with a large queen-size bed (170 cm), and a second bedroom with a standard double bed (140 cm, comfortable for one, cozy for two). There’s also a bathroom with a second bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet. There’s also laundry room with a washing machine and dryer.
- Features Description
- Available Amenities: private pool (6 x 12 m), pool towels, cook service (included, 1 meal per day, 6 days per week; guests must pay for the cost of the food and beverages), maid service (included, 6 days per week), dishwasher, espresso machine, American coffee machine, toaster, air conditioning in 2 bedrooms on the first floor, working fireplace (wood available), satellite TV, stereo with DVD player, WiFi, 2 cribs, 2 high chairs, iron and ironing board
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.
- Central heating
Nearby Attractions: Sovicille (restaurant, café, market, post office, pharmacy, bank), Siena, San Gimignano (towers, 12th century Duomo, People’s Palace, museums, art galleries, restaurants, festivals), Florence.
Please Note:
- A 140 cm bed is considered narrow for two people by U.S. standard.
- There is an additional bedroom (150 cm bed; a narrow queen) and bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and toilet. These are not counted in our sleep count or bathroom count because they are accessed through the laundry room.
- Guests must pay for the cost of the food and beverages.
Features and Amenities
Appliances
- American Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
General
- Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen
Services
- Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost
Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
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Jun-29-2012 - Aug-31-2012
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| $12,641 |
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1 wk
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Aug-31-2012 - Sep-28-2012
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| $11,061 $9,402 |
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1 wk
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Sep-28-2012 - Nov-03-2012
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| $9,481 |
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1 wk
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Mar-22-2013 - May-31-2013
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| $9,481 |
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1 wk
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May-31-2013 - Jun-28-2013
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| $11,061 |
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1 wk
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Jun-28-2013 - Aug-30-2013
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| $12,641 |
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1 wk
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Aug-30-2013 - Sep-27-2013
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| $11,061 |
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1 wk
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Sep-27-2013 - Nov-02-2013
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| $9,481 |
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1 wk
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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: 2000 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Heating charged according to consumption
- 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.
- ALL TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR PASSPORT TO THE LOCAL MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT THE PROPERTY. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS MAY BE ASKED TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
- Tourist Tax: Please be aware that upon arrival you may be asked to pay a mandatory Tourist Tax of 1-5 Euros per person per day.
* 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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Call us: 1-800-726-6702
Outside the US: +1-805-880-1228
Mon-Fri 7:00-5:30
Sat 10:30-2:30 Pacific Time
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