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- About The Experience
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Walking distance to a small town, air conditioning, Internet connection, historic property, nice owners. Everything you are looking for, right? Well, this wonderful property even has screens on the windows and a 17th century farmhouse to call “home.” It that’s not enough, there is a lovely common room for relaxing, as well as a solar-heated pool.
- Location Description
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The farmhouse is situated on a beautiful 1800-acre farm estate. There are rolling hills, woods, lakes, and game such as deer, pheasants, partridges, and hares. Siena is only 12 km away, and the estate is just 300 meters from the small town of Monteroni d'Arbia.
Nearby Attractions: Golf (80 km), tennis (2 km), horseback riding (10 km), concerts during the summer.
Florence: 80 km/50 mi
Cortona: 70 km/43.5 mi
San Gimignano: 50 km/31 mi
Pienza: 38 km/23.5 mi
Montalcino: 25 km/15.5 mi
Siena: 12 km/7.5 mi
Monteroni d'Arbia: 300 m/984 ft
- Exterior Description
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This 17th century farmhouse offers all the modern comforts in a rustic setting. Refurbished with great attention to detail, the farmhouse boasts materials such as travertine marble, wrought iron, and clay bricks. The farmhouse is situated on a beautiful 1800-acre farm estate. There are rolling hills, sunflowers, white truffles, and game such as deer, pheasants, partridges, and hares. There are five independent apartments, all with WIFI high speed internet and air conditioning, sleeping a maximum of twenty people. There is a reception office, a common room with stereo, a covered outdoor dining area, a ping pong table, and a trampoline for children. There are ten mountain bikes available for the use of the guests, with bike tours nearby. The apartments share a solar heated swimming pool (12m x 5m). Next to the pool there is a barbecue with chairs and a dining table. The pool is equipped with umbrellas, lawn chairs, and a swing.
- Interior Description
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(50 m2/538 ft2)
First Floor: The apartment has a living room with a two narrow sofa beds (80 cm) most appropriate for young people, satellite TV, and a kitchenette with microwave. There is a nice bathroom with Jacuzzi tub with shower attachment and a double bedroom with queen size bed (160) and spectacular view.
- 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.
- Cook Service: Upon request
- Continental Breakfast: 10 Euros per person
- Cooking Classes: 120 Euros per person
- Housekeeping: 20 Euros per hour
- Laundry Service: 20 Euros per load
- Wine Tasting: Upon request
Please Note:
- This property is on the same estate as
Il Ponente,
La Calma,
Il Maestrale, and
La Tempesta.
- These properties can all be rented together under the name
Casa dei Venti
to accommodate more people.
- The sofa beds are most comfortable for young people.
- The property is conveniently located near a major road, and there may be some traffic noise.
Features and Amenities
- Outside Area - Shared
- Swimming Pool - Heated
- Swimming Pool - Shared
- Bikes Available - Upon Request
- Jacuzzi Tub - Inside
- TV - Local Channels Only
- Internet - Wireless
- Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing
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- Clothes Dryer - Shared
- Hair Dryer
- Washing Machine - Shared
- Air Conditioning - Whole House
- Heating - Whole House
- Window Screens - Whole House
- Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request
- Cook Service Available - Extra Cost
- Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost
- Reception Office
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Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
- Sun
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Mon
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Tue
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Wed
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Thu
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Fri
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Sat
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Conditions *
Security Deposit
- No security deposit or cleaning fee is required. However, the client will be liable for any extra charges incurred during the stay, or accidental damages to the property.
Additional Expenses
- Telephone (If Available): According to consumption
Other Notes
- Portable Baby Crib: May be available upon request
- 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: 10:00 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. IF ARRIVING AT DIFFERENT TIMES GUESTS HAVE 24 HOURS TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE OR OWNERS WILL BE FINED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
- Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day
- Extra Services (cook, housekeeping, etc) may be arranged for a non-refundable fee payable to Rentvillas.com. Last minute requests (less than 2 weeks prior to arrival) will be an extra charge. Please inquire for pricing.
* 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 6 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
Nice small property with charming hosts in a pretty area.
Enjoyed Most:
The location.
Enjoyed Least:
Not great air conditioning, but you make due with what you have.
Surrounding Area:
Easy drives to lots of interesting areas and sights.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Monteroni D'Arbia was within walking distance, but a little too hot some days to do this, and at night a little to dark to walk on the road with no sidewalks.
Tips or Restaurants:
We had everything we needed and for dinning options our Hosts had all the info we needed.
Directions:
we did use GPS, very helpful.
Sara, August
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Surrounding Area:
It was close to the village.
Nearby Events or Locales:
You could walk to Monteroni d'Arbia in just five minutes.
Louise, March
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Overall:
Great experience! We expected a lot and surprisingly were not disappointed.
Enjoyed Most:
The elegance, and the presence of the owners on the premises.
Enjoyed Least:
The presence of babies in adjacent guest apartment was occasionally too loud.
Surrounding Area:
Large farm - 1500 acres - with interesting trails and magnificent panoramic views.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Monteroni D'Arbia was within walking distance.
Tips or Restaurants:
GPS in the car is invaluable.
Asher, August
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