Luxury holiday Villas to let in Tuscany, Italy.
Villa della Volpe -
Villa Tuscany, Region Pisa near Volterra
Villa, Italy, Tuscany, 8-12 persons
Description of Villa della Volpe
Rental Villa della Volpe is situated on the rolling hills near Volterra in Tuscany and is a beautiful 17th century casale (traditional Tuscan farmhouse), surrounded by the green and gold of a fascinating countryside.
In panoramic position on a charming knoll with an all-round view, the Villa in Tuscany is an ideal place for anyone who loves nature and sport, anyone looking for calm and relaxation, but also for those who want to go in search of art and history, not to mention the local food and wine, a culture in itself.
The Villa is only a few miles from San Gimignano, Volterra and Colle Val d'Elsa, in a strategic position for those wanting to visit Siena, Florence, Pisa and the Cecina Valley, as well as those heading for the seaside.
The private swimming pool (6x12 metres) and the large garden of the villa rental are an invitation to relax, read and enjoy the long sunny days, while the surrounding countryside offers many pleasant walks in the midst of nature.
In other words, the Villa – where the youg owners, which are living in an Annex next to the Villa are offering also breakfast - is a unique place where to spend a restful holiday whit loved ones in complete relax in fact, for it's feature, it is whole for rent by one or more familes or a group of friends.
The roomy apartments and bedrooms that make up the Villa are elegant, but warm and welcoming at the same time. They are equipped with all mod. cons. such as a dishwasher and satellite television, together with traditional features such as ceilings with massive wooden beams and terracotta tiles, fireplaces with baskets of firewood, stone archways and antique chests.
Outside, there is the laundry, as well as an old stone wood-fired oven and barbecue that guests can use. And for those who fancy pony trekking, there is a riding school less than 4 miles away.
Technical description of the Villa:
The luxury Villa is suitable for rent as a unit by one or more families or by a group of friends. It is divided in 3 apartments and 2 double bedrooms, that can be in parts linked and rent together as one.
First apartment:
Like the stone that is quarried and worked in Volterra, the spacious Apartment has a warm creamy-white colour. It is on the ground floor with two entrances: one under the shared loggia and the other outside the farmhouse.
The beautiful barrel ceiling made of volterrane, a traditional type of terracotta tiles, is a key feature of this apartment, with arches that separate the kitchen/sitting room area from the dining room and bedroom, with walk-in cupboards, while the divan in front of the fireplace can be converted into a comfortable double bed.
The bathroom has a shower and is roomy and windowed like the others. The apartment communicates with the Green Bedroom, which has its own bathroom and independent access, if this is preferred.
Second apartment
This attractive apartment is painted entirely in the warm colour known as Florentine red. It is located on the first floor after climbing the ancient stone stairway under the shared loggia.
It has a large sitting room with a divan that converts into a double bed. This opens onto the kitchen/dining room area, being separated from it by a curious fireplace, also painted Florentine red, and by a wall with passages that enliven the atmosphere that is characteristic for its ethnic furniture and ornaments.
The romantic bedroom with its four-poster bed and an ample bathroom complete this apartment, which is perfect for an unforgettable stay.
Third apartment
Also this apartment is on the first floor, at the top of the beautiful stairway and is warm and colourful like with flower.
The sitting room has an imposing fireplace in the corner that goes from floor to ceiling, right under the great wooden beams, with a divan that converts into a double bed, and is separated from the kitchen/dining area by a terracotta archway.
The bathroom has a beautiful ceiling with a skylight, while the large bedroom has a superb view of the swimming pool.
Green Room
The Green Room can be used as an independent bedroom with entrance under the loggia, or it can be linked to the First Apartment. It is spacious and elegant with wooden beams and a luminous bathroom that has a window and an ample shower.
Pink Room
It is warm and welcoming, with antique furniture and wooden beams. It is equipped with a fridge and has a large bathroom with a window and an ample shower.
basic information
Villa, Europa, Italy, Tuscany, Pisa, the nearest town is Volterra (12 km), one division (complete house or apartment) , 8 - 12 persons, pool 6 x 12 metres
general information
year built 1600, renovated 2001
general location
country side, height 400 metres
terms of costs
stay from saturday to saturday, at least 1 weeks, deposit requested, towels and bed-linen are included in the price, heating is calculated and billed according to use
segmentation
8 persons: normal allocation, 12 persons: maximum allocation, 5 double bedroom with double bed, 3 bedcouch for two persons, 5 bathroom with shower and toilette, 1 loggia, 3 dining room kitchen / American kitchen
furnishing
sat tv, american coffee machine, heating, washing machine, dishwasher
furnishing outside
barbecue, garden, private pool, deckchairs, seating
location
| view to: | nature view, landscape view, hillside view |
| landscape around the location: | country side, in natural reserve, in the hills |
| nearest town: | Volterra (12 km) |
| other towns close to the location: | Colle Val d'Elsa (15 km) , Siena (60 km) , San Gimignano (15 km) , Firenze (60 km) |
| next airport: | Firenze (65 km) |
| next train station: | Poggibonsi (20 km) |
infrastructure
the next highway is Firenze (60 km) , next smaller highway without charge is Colle Val d'Elsa (15 km) , nearest beach 50 km distant , nearest golf-course is 20 km distant , nearest supermarket is 12 km distant , nearest restaurant is 12 km distant
possibilities in the area
horseback, jogging, hiking, golfing
institutions in the area
museum, thermal baths, golf court, vinyard, historical buildings
predestined for
culture and relaxing, summer holiday, hiking holiday, golfing holdiay, gourmet and wine holiday, family holiday
services
halfboard, full-board, reception, breakfast
special hints
owner are present at the location, keine Haustiere, private or hired car necessary, access via dirt-track road with potholes, suitable for groups
Maps
Prices
additional costs and optional services
The price shown is for exclusive use of the villa and includes hot and cold water, electricity,gas
weekly linen and towels, final cleaning.
The price does not includes : Heating: € 50 per day, any extra domestic help.
A refundable deposit of € 500 is required upon arrival
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Best regards, Frank Fingerhut
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