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- About The Experience
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This ancient country villa offers an elegant Tuscan experience for large groups of families or friends. Situated just 25 minutes from the city of Florence, the location of this villa is convenient for visiting the towns of the Chianti region. While at your villa, your group can relax by the private pool or in one of the many indoor and outdoor common areas. Whether you would like to sit back and take in the views of the surrounding countryside or tour local wineries and towns, this villa is the right choice for your large group!
- Location Description
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This villa is located just less than five kilometers from San Donato in Collina, a small Italian village with a post office, grocery shops, butcher, and pizzeria. San Donato is located in the Florentine hills, very close to the city itself. After driving for about 20 miles, you will reach Florence, a majestic city world-renowned for its art and culture. Go here to shop the Ponte Vecchio, marvel at the statue of David, step back in time at the Pitti Palace, or tour the wonders of the Uffizi Gallery. Of course, you could also simply relax in the Piazza della Signoria with a book or a refreshing drink. Of course you can also hop in the car and wander through the Chianti, tasting locally made wine and investigating many of the famed hill towns. Try Greve in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti. Day trips to other well-know Tuscan locales, such as Siena and San Gimignano, are also possible.
Nearby Attractions: San Donato in Collina (pizzeria, post office, grocery shops, butchers), Florence (shops, restaurants, art galleries, Pont Vecchi, Pitti Palace, Uffizi Gallery), Greve in Chianti (wine tasting)
Siena: 75 km/46.5 mi
San Gimignano: 63 km/39 mi
Arezzo: 61 km/38 mi
Castellina in Chianti: 51 km/31.5 mi
Greve in Chianti: 29 km/18 mi
Florence: 20 km/12.5 mi
Rignano sull’Arno (train station): 6 kms/3.5 mi
San Donato (bus station): 3.5 km/2 mi
- Exterior Description
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Dating back to the 14th century, this ancient villa has been tastefully restored. It is situated on a hill in the middle of a beautiful garden surrounded by views of vineyards and olive groves. An outdoor area has been furnished with tables and chairs and a terrace is furnished with sun loungers. The private swimming pool, open beginning of May to the middle of October, (85m2) is surrounded by additional sun loungers and umbrellas. Parking is available within the property grounds.
- Interior Description
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(600 m2/6,458 ft2)
Ground Floor: The entrance doors open into a large room with chairs and a billiard table.
First Floor (20 steps): The living room is furnished with couches, chairs, and satellite TV and there is a dining room with a large table with 20 chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a fireplace, cook-top, oven, microwave, toaster, and dishwasher. There is also a table that will seat 10. There are three bedrooms on this floor as a well as a terrace. The first and second bedrooms each have a queen-sized bed (160 cm) and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, bidet and shower. The third bedroom has a single bed (90 cm) and the third bathroom (not ensuite) has a sink, toilet, and shower.
Second Floor (30 steps): There are eight bedrooms on this floor. The first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth bedrooms each have a queen-sized bed (160 cm) and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, bidet, and shower. The seventh bedroom has a single bed (90 cm) and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. The eighth bedroom has a queen-sized bed (160 cm) and there is an eighth bathroom (not ensuite) with a sink, toilet, and shower.
- Features Description
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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.
- Additional Housekeeping: 12 euros per hour
- Babysitting Available: 15 euros per hour
- Breakfast Available On Request: 15 Euros per person
- Chef Service Available: 35 Euros per person (minimum of 8 people) includes antipasto, first course, second course, dessert and coffee
Please Note:
- The double bedrooms each have twin-beds which can be joined or separated. They are made up as one queen bed unless clients want them separated - then there is a 10 euro charge for the extra linens.
- The caretaker and family live in an apartment on the ground floor in the back of the villa with a separate entrance.
- The rental price is for 20 people. Additional infants or small children under the age of two may be accepted, for the additional cost of 100 euros per child per week.
- This villa can also be rented for up to 14 people under the name Villa Gialla - 14.
Features and Amenities
- Free Parking on Premises
- Independent Villa
- Barbecue
- Outside Area - Private
- Outside Dining
- Pool Towels
- Swimming Pool - Private
- Billiard/Pool Table
- CD player
- TV - English Channels Available
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- American Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Hair Dryer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Toaster
- Washing Machine
- Fans Available - Upon Request
- Fireplace - Indoor
- Firewood Available - Included
- Heating - Whole House
- High Chair
- Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request
- Cook Service Available - Extra Cost
- Housekeeping - Included
- Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost
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Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
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Aug-30-2014 - Sep-27-2014
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| $7,743 |
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1 wk
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Sep-27-2014 - Dec-20-2014
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| $6,479 |
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1 wk
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Dec-20-2014 - Jan-03-2015
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| $9,007 |
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1 wk
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Jan-03-2015 - May-02-2015
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| $6,953 |
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1 wk
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May-02-2015 - Jun-27-2015
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| $8,638 |
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1 wk
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Jun-27-2015 - Aug-29-2015
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| $10,113 |
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1 wk
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Aug-29-2015 - Oct-03-2015
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| $8,638 |
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1 wk
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Oct-03-2015 - Dec-19-2015
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| $6,953 |
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1 wk
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Dec-19-2015 - Jan-02-2016
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| $10,113 |
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1 wk
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For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions.
Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
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 accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 1000 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Heating: According to consumption
- Gas: According to consumption
- Final Cleaning Charge (Per Person): 10 EUR
- Telephone (If Available): According to consumption
Other Notes
- Housekeeping available upon request at an extra charge
- Heating (in Italy): Allowed by law from November 1 - April 1; some exceptions for extreme weather
- Arrival Fee (Outside Posted Times): Payable upon arrival
- Departure Time: 9:00 am
- Cook Services (If Available): must be arranged at least 2 months prior to arrival
- UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A FORM FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
- Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day
- Non-refundable fee to arrange Extra Services (cook, housekeeping, etc): $30 paid to Rentvillas.com
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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Based on 9 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
We just returned from Italy, and we had a great time! The villa was fantastic and our hosts just fabulous. This was definitely a five-star experience. Everyone said it exceeded anything we imagined.
Enjoyed Most:
Our host was very accommodating and even shopped for us in advance of our arrival so that we had supplies, food and, drink when we arrived. The rooms were very comfortable and everyone had a great view. We spent a lot of time on the second floor patio with a view of the surrounding countryside that never got old. Evenings with antipasto and wine on the patio was a highlight of our trip.
Bill, June
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Overall:
It was amazing. The villa was more than we expected. There was plenty of room, and the surroundings were beautiful.
Enjoyed Most:
The spacious villa.
Enjoyed Least:
Nothing! I liked everything!
Surrounding Area:
The beauty.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Nothing was within walking distance. We had to drive everywhere.
Tips or Restaurants:
Bring food to cook. Grocerey store was about 20-min drive.
Directions:
Hard to find. Even with GPS and directions. The property landlord was outside the villa or we would have never found it.
Joan, January
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Overall:
An excellent experience. This villa is situated right in the heart of rural Tuscany and the atmosphere is fantastic.
Enjoyed Most:
The atmosphere and the sense of space and history of the place. The lady who managed it was very friendly and helpful.
Surrounding Area:
The rural peace and quiet was excellent combined with access to the surrounding area and roads in and out.
Nearby Events or Locales:
No town was within walking distance
Tips or Restaurants:
No. The exploration is the fun and the manager will tell you everything you want.
Directions:
We used a GPS which made it easy, but the instructions from the RentVillas were easy and accurate and a good back-up.
Check In Out:
We arrived earlier than expected (around 3 PM) and had to wait an hour. We went and did some food shopping so there was no hassle.
Michael, October
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