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About The Experience

Unwind after climbing through hilltop villages with a dip in the shared pool, enjoy the spoils of your wine tasting excursion in this apartment’s private yard, or just snuggle up next to the fireplace with family or friends. Set in a tranquil location in Tuscany, this apartment is a great base for exploring the picturesque medieval villages, the world-renowned wine, and serene landscapes of the region.

Location Description

This apartment is located in midway between Florence and Siena, 2 kilometers from Barberino Val d’Elsa, a village with shops, restaurants, a pizzeria, a market, a bank, and a post office. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the village has an ancient church, castle, chapel, and beautiful views of the olive groves and vineyards that make up much of the Chianti Classico wine region. Nearby Certaldo has more extensive shops, and a cable car that takes you up to its hilltop medieval village where there’s a castle, a palace, and the house of the famous author Giovanni Boccaccio. A few minutes away by car, San Gimignano is a great place to go for a day trip. Known for its history stretching back to Etruscan times it’s one of the most visited towns in Tuscany, and it’s easy to see why with its medieval walls, famous towers, the 12th century Duomo, the People's Palace, and museums. The town also has wine tours galleries, and annual events including a a music festival featuring theater, ballet, and opera performances, and a Medieval Harvest festival where the people of San Gimignano dress up as knights, play medieval games, and have tournaments. From Certaldo, you can take a train to Florence or Siena for a day trip.

Montepulciano: 52 km/32 mi
Siena: 31 km/19 mi
Florence: 28 km/17 mi
Volterra: 22 km/13.5 mi
San Gimignano: 11 km/7 mi
Certaldo: 6 km/4 mi
Barberino Val D’Elsa: 2 km/1 mi

Exterior Description

This apartment is one of three units in a stone villa, one of which is occupied by the owner. The property is surrounded by rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive trees, and has a private garden with a veranda with a table and chairs for al fresco dining. There is also a shared swimming pool (7 x 14 m, open May through September) and parking.

Interior Description

(110 m2)
Ground Floor: This floor has a living room with couches, a TV, and a fireplace. There’s a dining area with table and chairs, and the eat-in kitchen is equipped with a stove, coffee machine, oven, and dishwasher. There is one bedroom on this floor, with a single bed (100 cm) and an ensuite a bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet. Upon request, an additional single bed can be added to the room. There’s also a study.

First Floor: Up a flight of stairs from the living room, this floor has two bedrooms. The first has a king-size bed (180 cm). The second has a king-size bed (180 cm) and an ensuite bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet. There’s also an additional bathroom with a shower, bathtub, sink, and toilet.

Features Description

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.

• Housekeeping: 12 Euros per hour
• Linen Change: 50 Euros
• Linen Change With Housekeeping: 100 Euros
• Babysitting: 25 Euros per hour
• Mountain Bikes: 15 Euros

Please Note:

• There are three units in the farmhouse. One belongs to the owner; the other two are Sole 1 and Sole 2, both of which are available for rental.
• An extra single bed is available, upon request, for the ground floor bedroom.

Features and Amenities

Walk To Town Free Parking on Premises Independent Villa Barbecue Outside Area - Private Outside Dining Swimming Pool - Shared Bikes Available - Upon Request TV - English Channels Available TV - Local Channels Only Internet - Wireless

American Coffee Maker Clothes Dryer - Shared Dishwasher Hair Dryer Iron and Board Oven Toaster Washing Machine Air Conditioning - Partial House Heating - Whole House Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request Cook Service Available - Extra Cost Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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