Tuscany Vacation Rental

Villa Gemma

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About the Experience
This stately Tuscany vacation rental is perfect for a family reunion or a group-trip with friends. With a huge pool and sprawling lawns, when you rent this Tuscany accommodation you are sure to have room for everyone. That's not to mention the elegant interior or the possibility of a cook to prepare a feast for you all! Rent this villa in Tuscany not just to be close to Siena and other charming hilltop towns, but for the countryside elegance your whole party will enjoy.
Exterior Description
Ancient property whose origins date back to around the early 11th century. In the course of the centuries it has been restored a number of times until it assumed its present form in the early 19th century under the property of Marchesi Capponi. The Granduca of Tuscany stayed here during his travels. Situated on a hilltop, Villa del Castagno dominates over the surrounding valleys rich in vineyards and olive groves and is surrounded by oak trees and cypresses. Parking. Telephone. Central heating.
Interior Description
(840 m2) Ground floor lLrge lounge with table tennis, 2 toilettes. Upper floor Entrance, large triple lounge, double lounge, dining room, kitchen with fireplace, study, 1 toilette. First floor 4 double bedrooms with bathroom with shower, 4 twin bedded rooms with bathroom (3 with bath, 1 with shower). EQUIPMENT: Satellite TV, oven, freezer and dishwasher, washing machine in the reception (usage upon payment). OUTDOORS: Garden of approx. 3,000 m2 with large equipped gazebo. Swimming pool (7.7x15).SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Cleaning help 3 times/week, final cleaning. Gardener. Usage of water, electricity and gas for the kitchen and hot water productionON REQUEST AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Cleaning help (extra hours). Cook, car with driver, baby sitter, 4 armchair beds in 4 bedrooms to by paid for on the spot (Euro 12/person/day)EXTRA TO BE PAID ON THE SPOT: Heating, telephone.CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT: Check in: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Check-out: 9 a.m.LOCATION: 6 km San Vivaldo, 10 km San Gimignano, 45 km Siena, 65 km Florence, 60 km Versilia, 10 km golf course, 65 km Florence airport.NOTE: There are a few apartments in the adjacent hamlet whose guests make use of outdoor areas that are independent from those of the villa.
Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
Date Range Weekly         Min
Stay
Sep-01-2007 - Sep-29-2007 $7,735 1 wk
Sep-29-2007 - Oct-27-2007 $6,136 1 wk
Oct-27-2007 - Dec-22-2007 $5,182 1 wk
Dec-22-2007 - Jan-05-2008 $7,735 1 wk
Jan-05-2008 - Jan-12-2008 $5,182 1 wk
Jan-12-2008 - Mar-15-2008 $5,730 1 wk
Mar-15-2008 - Mar-29-2008 $6,794 1 wk
Mar-29-2008 - May-03-2008 $5,730 1 wk
May-03-2008 - May-31-2008 $8,302 1 wk
May-31-2008 - Jun-28-2008 $8,575 1 wk
Jun-28-2008 - Jul-05-2008 $10,226 1 wk
Jul-05-2008 - Aug-16-2008 $10,563 1 wk
Aug-16-2008 - Aug-23-2008 $10,226 1 wk
Aug-23-2008 - Sep-27-2008 $8,575 1 wk
Sep-27-2008 - Nov-01-2008 $6,794 1 wk
Nov-01-2008 - Dec-20-2008 $5,730 1 wk
Dec-20-2008 - Jan-03-2009 $8,575 1 wk
Jan-03-2009 - Jan-10-2009 $5,730 1 wk
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Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
Sat 5:00 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: 1000 EUR

Additional Expenses
Heating charged according to consumption
If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption.

Other Notes
If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather
** CHECK OUT: Your Departure must take place on Saturday morning between 8:00 am and 10:00 am, unless a different arrangement has been made with the keyholder.
If available, cook service must be arranged at least two months prior to arrival and is subject to the availability of the cook.

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Customer Reviews
Based on 2 Reviews

Overall:
Beautiful setting, fabulous house, great location and gracious hosts.
Enjoyed Most:
The principal rooms are spectacular.
Unpleasant Surprises:
None.
Surrounding Area:
All the major Tuscan sights are within a 45 minute drive. Visiting San Gimignano, Volterra, Monteriggiano, Siena and Certaldo Alto was easy, and tremendous fun.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Many great towns, vineyards, olive groves and monasteries are close by.
Tips or Restaurants:
The only thing I would suggest is to bring beach towels for sitting by the pool.
August, 2001


Overall:
Country elegance. All 14 people in our party were very happy with this villa. Huge rooms, all bedrooms en suite. As we were checking in, one person said, "Ah this is what I was hoping for."
Enjoyed Most:
All the bedrooms were large and comfortable. On site manager and maintenance was very good. Help with arranging dinners and tours was greatly appreciated.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The heat and hot water went out on one side of the building the first night, but it was fixed the first thing next morning. Some construction still going on.
Surrounding Area:
San Gimignano, Volterra, Certaldo, rural restaurants and trattorias, wineries. This is Tuscany after all.
May, 2001

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Property Details
Sleeps: 16
Single Bedrooms: 0
Double Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 8
Type: Villa
Property #: 8276
Nearest Town:
San Vivaldo
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Amenities
Independent House
Swimming Pool
Washing Machine
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Golf
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Dishwasher
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