Trip Program
Villas and Apartments
Villas:
Casa il Piano
Casa la Banditaccia
La Terrazza dei Frati
Tenuta Luiano
Villa Badicroce
Villa Fiorita
Villa Casa Bianca
Villa Il Colletto
Apartments:
Buonnarroti
Fiesole
D'Annunzio San Giorgio
Garibaldi
B & B In Piazza della Signoria

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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).
• 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
   
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
   
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)
   
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
   
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)
   
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).

• 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
   
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.

• 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
   
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
   
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)
   
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)
   
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
   
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)
   
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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