CASA
IL PIANO
In Tuscany, Italy. At Sarteano, in the southermost part of the
province of Siena, is situated the Tenuta di Spineto, an estate
of over 800 hectares which surrounds a century-old abbey: L'Abbazia
di Spineto. Located between Monte Cetona and the National Park
of the Val d'Orcia, it is ornamented by verdant valleys, a small
lake, wooded hills and cultivated fields; an unspoilt land in
its turn amid thousands of acres of wild and sparsely populated
countryside. 12 km from A1 highway exit Chiusi-Cianciano Terme,
15 km from Chiusi railway station.
Independent house, 18th century, restored in 1998. A large,
old typical farmhouse recently rescued to become a comfortable
and updated residence, Il Piano provides a chance to plunge
into Tuscany's enchanting heartland. It is situated within the
830 hectare estate of Benedectine Abbey of Spineto, which has
been converted for meetings and study activities and can be
reached in a three minute drive from the Abbey, crossing an
uncontaminated countryside and verdant paddocks. The house interior
is very spacious and comfortable, with a very refined selection
of furnishings and fittings. The guests enjoy a very surprising
combination of old-fashioned and contemporary design.
The ground floor consists of a large kitchen, a spacious dining-room,
a large study/reading-room, a very spacious living-room with
enormous sit-in fireplace, three twin/double bedrooms, all with
en suite bathrooms, two with bath-tub and one with shower (with
HCP facilities). All the rooms on this floor have direct access
to the garden. The first floor consists of four twin/double
bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, three with bath and one
with shower.
ACCESSORIES:
Telephone extension in each room, hair-dryer in each bathroom,
kitchen with cooker and oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing
machine, iron, television, VCR (on request), laundry facilities,
heating control panel. PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL (6m x 12m).
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• Sleeps: 14
• Square meters: 580
• Val D'Orcia |
Long term rates available |
Garden or terrace |
Swimming pool |
Panoramic view |
Very bright |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Satellite TV |
Telephone (full use) |
Cell phone available |
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CASA
LA BANDITACCIA
In Tuscany, Italy. At Sarteano in the southernmost part of the
province of Siena is situated the Tenuta di Spineto, an estate
of over 800 hectares which surrounds a century-old abbey: L'Abbazia
di Spineto. Located between Monte Cetona and the National Park
of the Val d'Orcia, it is ornamented by verdant valleys, a small
lake, wooded hills and cultivated fields; an unspoilt land in
its turn amid thousands of acres of wild and sparsely populated
countryside. 12 km from A1 highway exit Chiusi-Chianciano Terme,
15 km from Chiusi railway station. Independent house 15th/16th
century, restored in 2003. Resting in a wooded hillside, overlooking
a beautiful valley, la Banditaccia is a large, very old farmhouse
near the Tuscan town of Sarteano. It is the ideal location to
combine relaxation and culture, staying and visiting Siena lands.
The house, recently restored, has been tastefully finished,
is in a delightful and sunny location, amid the vast estate
belonging to the Benedectine Abbey of Spineto. The interior
decoration combines originality and comfort preserving the house's
Tuscan charm. The ground floor consists of a fully equipped
kitchen, a large sitting/dining-room with a Tuscan arch divider
and four twin/double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms with
shower. The first floor consists of a landing/sitting-room and
three twin/double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms with shower.
There is also a separate entrance to this floor from the garden.
ACCESSORIES:
Mobile phone, hair-dryer in each bathroom, oven, dishwasher,
fridge/freezer, washing machine, iron, television, VCR (on request),
laundry facilities, heating control panel. PRIVATE SWIMMING
POOL (10m diameter). |
• Sleeps: 14
• Square meters: 580
• Val D'Orcia |
Garden or terrace |
Swimming pool |
Panoramic view |
Very bright |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Telephone (full use) |
Cell phone available |
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LA
TERRAZZA DEI FRATI
Located 3.5 km Vicchio (all kinds of shops), 37 km Florence
(airport), only few kilometers from a golf course, horse-back
riding, tennis courts, and Lake Bilancino where it is possible
to adventure in all sorts of water sports. Ancient medieval
building that dates back to the 13th century and was used by
the Benedictine monks as a resting spot during their visits
to the Romanesque parish church at Dicomano. La Terrazza dei
Frati is set in a dominating position with splendid views over
the valley. Comfortably furnished with period pieces. The house
is set on three levels: on the ground floor you can find the
covered loggia, the fully equipped kitchen and the dining room;
the mezzanine floor leads into the entrance, a comfortable sitting
room with fireplace and half bathroom. On the First floor is
the study, in a passageway, equipped with an armchair bed, a
twin bedroom, a bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub, the master bedroom
with a bathroom en suite with shower. The Dependance, that completes
the property, is also on different levels. On the main floor
is the entrance, the covered loggia, the fully equipped kitchen,
a wardrobe, a twin bedroom, a master bedroom and a bathroom
with Jacuzzi bathtub. The mezzanine floor consists of a spacious
living room of approximatley 70 m2 , with fireplace, dining
area, study area with two pull out sofas and a bathroom with
shower.
ACCESSORIES:
Satellite TV, oven, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, telephone,
baby-bed. Enclosed and equipped garden, swimming pool (7x14),
parking. Note: The property borders on one side and a part of
the garden with "Vista San Lorenzo" which is about
30 m away. Both of the houses are equipped with independent
entrances and private outdoor areas and swimming pool. It is
possible to book both of the houses together. |
• Sleeps: 8+3
• Square meters: 240
• MUGELLO |
Garden or terrace |
Swimming pool |
Panoramic view |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Satellite TV |
Telephone (full use) |
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TENUTA
LUIANO
The Tenuta of Luiano is located 25 km from Florence and 60 km
from Siena, close to the famous village of San Casciano Val
di Pesa (5km) where some of the most famous and ancient wine
estates of the Chianti are located. It consists in two properties:
Casa di Gianus and Casa I Fichi. Casa di Gianus was an ancient
barn recently restored. It consists of a spacious and very bright
living room with fireplace, a dining area, a fully equipped
kitchen. Upstairs you will find the night area: a master bedroom
with bathroom en suite with shower, and a twin bedroom with
bathroom en suite with shower. Casa I Fichi consists in: a livingroom
with fireplace, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a storage/laundry,
a double bedroom with bathroom en suite with bathtub, two double
bedrooms and a bathroom with shower.
ACCESSORIES:
Two fully equipped kitchen, microwave oven, two washing machines,
two dishwashers, parking place, highchair, little barbecue,
satellite TV, outdoor dining area, Linens and towels. Private
swimming pool (6X12). |
• Sleeps: 10
• Square meters: 250
• Luiano |
Garden or terrace |
Swimming pool |
Panoramic view |
Very bright |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Satellite TV |
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VILLA
BADICROCE
Ricavata da un antico convento benedittino, Villa Badicroce
è parte di una tenuta che raccoglie in sé tutte
le bellezze che la campagna toscana è in grado di offrire:
suggestive strade che si snodano all’interno di boschi
estranei alla frenesia della vita quotidiana; un lago nel quale
specchiarsi; bellezze artistiche e piaceri enogastronomi delle
piccole località cittadine. La sua struttura, rimasta
incontaminata, consente di rivivere le emozioni e i piaceri
delle antiche usanze senza precludere i comfort che il sapiente
restauro ha provveduto a garantire. A poca distanza da Arezzo,
San Sepolcro, Siena e Gubbio questa tenuta permette di godere
dell’armonia, dei colori e profumi della raffinata val
d’Orcia e di raggiungere in poco tempo alcune delle mete
artistiche più attraenti della nostra regione. La tenuta
si compone di otto camere da letto delle quali due matrimoniali,
cinque doppie e una singola per un totale di quindici posti
letto ognuna dotata di servizi en suite; pregevoli soggiorni
e un’ampia sala da pranzo. Gli interni sono finemente
arredati con mobili d’epoca seguendo lo stile della tradizione
toscana; molto luminosi e piacevolmente freschi e rilassanti.
La posizione collinare permette di ammirare albe e tramonti
di rara bellezza. Gli inverni sono addolciti e riscaldati da
un camino posto nella principale sala da pranzo, mentre nei
mesi estivi il lago della tenuta rende piacevoli anche le giornate
più calde. Una piattaforma galleggiante dotata di prendisole
con cabina, sedie, sdraio e ombrellone sono infatti a dispositizone
degli ospiti.
ACCESSORIES:
Washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, satellite TV, telephone,
linen and towels. |
• Sleeps: 15
• Square meters: 480
• Arezzo |
Garden or terrace |
Panoramic view |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Satellite TV |
Telephone (full use) |
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VILLA
FIORITA
Beautiful colonial house situated in the countryside only 7km
from Florence, and 2.5 km from Scandicci, where you can find
various stores. The property is located in a hilly area 350m
above sea level, between olive groves and at the edge of oak
and pine woods, enjoying a panoramic view over the Arno Valley
and the surrounding towns. In the garden there is a private
10x5m swimming pool, and a barbecue. Covered parking for two
cars. On the ground floor : lounge (TV sat/stereo) with fireplace
and kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine), bath.
On the first floor: 1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 bath
with Jacuzzi/sauna, 1 bath with shower. On the upper floor :
1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower. Domestic animals
are admitted. The furnishing is typically Tuscany from the end
of the 19th century.
ACCESSORIES:
10 x 5m private swimming pool, telephone, security safe, air
conditioning , baby bed available, safe, garden, garden patch
suitable for dogs, Tuscan produce available to purchase (Wine,
Oil, Sausage and Jam, Conserve).
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• Sleeps: 8+1
• Square meters: 0
• Scandicci |
Air conditioning |
Garden or terrace |
Swimming pool |
Panoramic view |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Satellite TV |
Maid service included |
Telephone (full use) |
Pets allowed |
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VILLA
CASA BIANCA
Surrounded by 10 acres of fenced inland, the beautifully restored
Casa Bianca lies perched upon a Tuscan hillside with an unmatched
view overlooking the Pesa Valley. 20 km from Florence and Siena.
3 km from the village of Tavarnelle. 17 km from Ugolino Golf
Club.
Sleeps 11/13. 5 Master Bedrooms. 5 Bathrooms.
Each of the five master bedrooms are beautifully furnished with
antiques purchased from around Tuscany providing the essence
of comfort. Each of the bedrooms looks out upon the valley and
four of the bedrooms have spacious attached bathrooms with showers
and baths. A large sitting-room has at its centre a fireplace,
perfect for cool summer nights or chilly evenings. The comfortably
furnished room has a view of both the dining area (in the foreground)
and the valley stretching below. The farmhouse has a fully-equipped
kitchen that can easily accommodate even the most demanding
chefs. The kitchen adjoins the separate dining-room and the
sitting-room. A unique feature of this stunning house is the
200 square meter Limonia, formerly the ground floor room where
the lemons, harvested from the land, were collected which has
its own kitchen and dining area. The incredibly spacious room
opens onto the perfect Tuscan Pergola, with rich grapes and
wisteria, perfect for outdoor entertaining on the spacious tables.
The Pergola is the perfect escape from the sun or just the right
place for a beautiful meal under the stars. To round up the
perfect Tuscan holiday, Casa Bianca features a hillside swimming
pool at the back of the home. The estate has been impeccably
furnished by its British owners, who have included touches from
their world travelling.
ACCESSORIES:
The Villa has dishwasher, washing machine, phone, linens, Satellite
TV. Swimming pool. 12x6 meters.
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• Sleeps: 10 + 4
• Square meters: 400
• Tavarnelle Val di Pesa |
Garden or terrace |
Swimming pool |
Panoramic view |
Very bright |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Satellite TV |
Telephone (full use) |
Pets allowed |
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VILLA
IL COLLETTO
Location:
Villa Il Colletto is situated in Versilia, about 1 km from the
town of Massarosa, where you will find all the local services
(shops, banks, restaurants, and the post office). In the near
vicinity there are numerous good tennis clubs and the excellent
Versilia golf course, but this is also a particularly good position
for reaching the beaches at Viareggio by car (10 minutes), and
at Forte dei Marmi (20 minutes). The highway is also very near,
allowing you to visit some important cities and tourist attractions.
Camaiore (5 km), Pietrasanta (13 km), Lucca (10 km), Pisa (30
km), Florence (90 km), and Rome (350 km).
Description:
Villa Il Colletto is found at the heart of a large (60,000 sq.
m.) park, amongst olive groves, large plains, a wooded area
shaded by tall trees, a small fishing lake, and a private 20x10m
swimming pool.
The villa is spread out over 1,170 sq. m., and is on 3 floors;
it can sleep up to 14 people. It is particularly comfortable
and fully equipped; the house is furnished to a high standard,
including some fine antique pieces. The beautiful park is the
ideal setting for budding photographers, what with the woods,
the lake, the English-style plains, and the swimming pool.
The main entrance to the villa is on the 1st floor. The entrance
hall opens on to: a studio with antique furniture, a large living
room with terrace that looks onto the park and the swimming
pool, a large dining room, the pantry, and a conservatory /television
room. We then find a full kitchen with charming fireplace, a
guest bathroom (with wc), a bathroom with a half-tub, and the
first double bedroom.
The ground floor is made up of a further dining room with fireplace
(known as the “hunting room”), a larder, a laundry
room and an ironing room.
The night area is on the second floor, which is divided into
three distinct parts (like private apartments), all with access
to the large panoramic terrace that surrounds the house on three
sides.
The first night area has its own entrance before splitting into
two double rooms, a bathroom with bathtub, and a studio.
The second night area from its own entrance splits into 2 double
rooms, a storage room with safe, a showering room with basin,
and then the bathroom with bathtub.
The third night area, which also has its own entrance, has a
double room, a twin room, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower.
ACCESSORIES:
Park (60,000 sq. m.) and 20x10 metres swimming pool, central
heating, telephone, satellite television, washing machine, dryer,
dishwasher, ironing board and iron, hairdryer in the bathrooms,
Hi-Fi system, safe (an alarmed room used to store valuables),
videophone, armoured door, alarm system, night surveillance.
Around the villa there are several parking spaces. The large
kitchen is equipped with: stove, traditional oven, refrigerator,
freezer, coffee maker, crockery, serving plates, pots, and all
the most useful kitchen equipment.
Change of linen for the bedrooms and the bathrooms on Saturday.
There is no air conditioning system (but in any case the villa
is fresh). Mosquito nets on all windows. Finland Sauna (just
installed in July 2005). |
• Sleeps: 15
• Square meters: 1170
• Massarosa (Lucca) |
Garden or terrace |
Swimming pool |
Panoramic view |
Very bright |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
TV |
Maid service included |
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BUONNARROTI
C.A.V.
This is a very nice apartment with a wonderful private terrace
(216 square feet) on one of the many, special Florence roof-tops.
The apartment, on the 3rd floor, consists of a spacious living-room
with access to the terrace, a dining area, and a colourful and
well-equipped kitchen. The master bedroom has a en suite marble
bathroom with bath-tub, a double bedroom with en suite bathroom,
a bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom with shower. There
are also beamed ceilings and wooden floors throughout the apartment.
ACCESSORIES:
Air conditioning, elevator, armoured door, satellite TV, DVD
player, independent heating, telephone and buzzer, washer/dryer,
dishwasher, oven, gas range, microwave oven, fridge/freezer,
hair-dryer, iron and ironing board, American coffee maker, fully-equipped
kitchen, linen and towels. |
• Sleeps: 6
• Square meters: 100
• via De' Serragli n° 4 |
In historical center |
In historical building |
Garden or terrace |
Air conditioning |
Panoramic view |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Satellite TV |
Maid service included |
Telephone (full use) |
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FIESOLE
C.A.V.
Located on the 3rd floor, the apartment for holidays consists
of a bright and very large living-room with fireplace and dining
area, the kitchen with skylight and dining table, a bedroom
with twin beds, a bathroom with shower, and the master bedroom
with en suite bathroom with bath-tub. On the second level is
the third bedroom with twin beds and a guest bathroom, and the
access to the panoramic private terrace. All the rooms of this
wonderful residence have wooden floors and comfortable furnishings.
ACCESSORIES:
Air conditioning, elevator, armoured door, satellite TV, DVD
player, independent heating, communal terrace on 2nd floor,
telephone and buzzer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, oven, microwave
oven, gas range, fridge/freezer, American coffee maker, iron
and ironing board, hair-dryer, fully- equipped kitchen, linen
and towels. |
• Sleeps: 6
• Square meters: 105
• via Vigna Vecchia n° 2 |
In historical center |
In historical building |
Garden or terrace |
Air conditioning |
Panoramic view |
Very bright |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Satellite TV |
Maid service included |
Telephone (full use) |
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D'ANNUNZIO
SAN GIORGIO
Apartment situated on the 3rd floor (with elevator) in the Palazzo
Costa San Giorgio a few minutes from the Pontevecchio. Very
well-lit and silent, it is composed of an entryway, a livingroom
with dining area, a matrimonial bedroom, two double bedrooms,
two elegant bathrooms in marble with bathtub, and a fully-equipped
kitchen. The windows of the living room are facing the Arno
River and Santa Croce. The apartment is furnished with style
and elegance, the floors are parquet.
ACCESSORIES:
Elevator, single heater, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone,
entrance buzzer, washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, oven,
refrigerator/freezer, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, kitchen
accessories, linens for bathroom and bedroom. |
• Sleeps: 6
• Square meters: 101
• Costa San Giorgio |
In historical center |
In historical building |
Garden or terrace |
Air conditioning |
Panoramic view |
Very bright |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
Satellite TV |
Telephone (full use) |
Pets allowed |
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GARIBALDI
The apartment is located on the 2° floor with elevator,
in an elegant building dating back to the beginning of the XX
century. Just recentley restored, the apartment consists of
the entrance, dinig room, kitchen, a small bedroom and bathroom;
on the other side is the spacious living room with dining area,
study with a great view over Via Solferino. The night area is
made of the master bedroom (2 queen size beds) with bathroom
en suite and walk-in closet, another bedroom with full size
bed, a bedroom with two twin beds, bathroom with shower. The
apartment is very elegant with marble and parquet floors, and
all details are extremely cared for. On the top floor of the
building it is possible to enjoy the wide panoramic condominial
terrace.
ACCESSORIES:
The apartment is equipped with elevator, independent heating,
A/C (in the dining room, master bedroom, bedroom with twin beds),
fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, traditional oven and microwave,
refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board,
telephone, stereo TV with VCR. Linen for the bedrooms and towels
for the bathrooms. Due to the type of furniture of the apartment
this is not suggested for children. Smokers and animals are
not allowed. |
• Sleeps: 4+2
• Square meters: 200
• Garibaldi |
In historical building |
Garden or terrace |
Air conditioning |
Panoramic view |
Very bright |
Washing machine |
Dish washer |
TV |
Telephone (full use) |
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B
& B IN PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA
Alessandro and Sonia have turned their house into a refined
bed and breakfast in florence suitable for the people who love
Florentine art and elegance.
A warm, pretty bed and breakfast open to all the friends in
the world.
Our Bed and Breakfast is composed of ten rooms, each one is
unique, furnished with antiques, spacious and well lit, some
of them have a view of the splendid PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA.
On the last floor of our Bed and Breakfast we have three rooms
apartments, from where the guests can enjoy a marvellous view
of the Piazza della Signoria and the cathedral's dome.
All apartments are furnished in good taste and all amenities.
Every apartment has a small kitchen, air condition, satellite
TV, CD-player and radio and telephone.
OUR SERVICES:
WALL SAFE, AIR CONDITIONING, ELEVATOR, BREAKFAST, TELEVISION,
CRECHE ***, MAKING FACILITIES, INTERNET, FAX, IDROMASSAGGIO,
USO FRIGORIFERO, HAIR DRYER, TELEPHONE ***, LOUNGE AREAS, CAR
PARK **, GYM *, HEALTH CENTER *, SWIMMING POOL *, SAUNA *, SOLARIUM
*.
* Convention and special price with external gymnasium center,
pool, sauna, jacuzzi, fitness
** On request, against payment, external to the structure
*** Against payment |
• Sleeps: 10 rooms,
3 apartments
• Via dei Magazzini, 2 |
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