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The Kitchen
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The Sofabed in the Kitchen
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Behind the Tower is a holiday rental in the heart of one of the most famous cities all over the world: Pisa. This comfortable holiday flat is spacious and very conveniently located in the city centre, just few steps away from the Field of Miracles and the Leaning Tower. ‘Behind the Tower’ is a vacation rental which combine the warm atmosphere of an Italian home with all the comforts of a hotel. The holiday apartment can be easily reached by car or by public transportation both from the airport and the train station, which makes of this rental in Tuscany the perfect destination for a city break in Italy. Guests of ‘Behind the Tower’ can experience living in Pisa, a university town and home to many masterpieces of Italian art and architecture, or they can explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside without missing out on the fun of a vacation at the sea or at the spas. ‘Behind the Tower’ is made up of a kitchen with sitting area, a large bedroom and a bathroom. Central heating.
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The Bedroom
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The Bathroom
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Rental periods |
1/2 persons |
3/4 persons |
| January - December |
500 euros |
550 euros |
Notes on prices
The prices indicated are for weekly stays (1 week) for the number of guests indicated.
Shorter stays are possible (min. 3 nights).
1/2 persons, 3 nights: 280 euros.
3/4 persons, 3 nights: 300 euros.
1/2 persons, 4-6 nights: 80 euros per night.
3/4 persons, 4/6 nights: 90 euros per night.
Changeover day
We are sorry, but we cannot accept Saturday arrivals. Sunday upon request. Min. stay: 3 nights. Monday to Friday is always fine.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom with 1 double bedroom (or 2 single beds). Relax area, desk, plenty of storage room. |
| Bathrooms: |
Bathroom with shower, WC, bidet. Towels and hairdryer provided. |
| Kitchen: |
Table for 4, gas stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, electric kettle, toaster, electric oven, CD player, plates and glasses, cutlery, pots and pans, double sofabed. Washing machine. |
| Utility Room: |
Balcony with closet with cleaning supply, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: |
Sofabed in the kitchen. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Final cleaning, towels, linen are included in the price. Towels and linen are changed weekly. |
Notes on accommodation
Central heating for the winter months, ceiling fan for the summer months.
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
microwave |
| washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
central heating |
room fans |
| pets accepted |
Accessibility
The apartment is not suitable for people with mobility problems, because there are 19 steps to get to the apartment from the street level, no elevator.
Outside
The main entrance opens on the street leading to the Field of Miracles.
Coast/Beach
Pisa used to be on the coast, then over time the river Arno has built 6km of coastline and now the closest beach is in Marina di Pisa. Tirrenia, the Versilia, the Etruscan coast, the Elba Isle, Cinque Terre are all easy daytrips. Marina di Pisa is at 10km, Tirrenia is 13km away. There are buses and trains to Viareggio as well.
Golf
Two main golf courses in Pisa: Tirrenia Golf Club and Cosmopolitan Golf Club. The course in Irrenia is older (late 60's) and it is very beautiful. It is a nine-hole layout. Two tee areas allow for a different approach for your 18 holes. Cosmopolitan is approx. 500m from the sea and occupies 70 hectares of land. It was voted Best New Golf Course in Italy in 1993. It is a challenging layout even for the best. It is a seaside links course that is susceptible to the sweeping ocean winds.
Skiing
The closest ski resorts are on the Mount Abetone, 30 mins away. Among the best in Italy.
Special interest holidays
We do not directly offer special courses or activities, but we would be happy to help our guests find language lessons, wine tours, cooking classes and other interesting activities upon request and free of charge.
Travel
Pisa airport Galileo Galilei is practically in town. The best thing is that, besides many national airlines, most low-cost airlines such as Ryan Air and Easy Jet fly to Pisa. This makes the trip really affordable. If you wish to rent a car, the best pick up location is the airport. We offer pick up service free of charge, oth from the airport and from the train station of Pisa. Pisa has two train stations: Centrale and San Rossore, right behind the apartment.
Distances
Besides the city itself - where there is much more to do than to see the Leaning Tower and rush away - Pisa is an excellent base to visit northern Tuscany. A car is not necessary if you wish to visit the major cities and town, all easily reachable by train or bus. Florence, Siena, Lucca, Cinque Terre and the Versilia, with Viareggio, Massa Carrara, or Montecatini and other famous destinations are easy train rides. If you decide to rent a car, we recommend a daytrip to the Garfagnana.
Further details
A nice activity is to take the boat tour of the city. Carriage tours are also interesting but expensive. The best time of the year in Pisa is June, when the city organises several festivals the best of which is La Luminara, on June 16th, and on the 17th there is the Regatta. On the last weekend of June there is the Gioco del Ponte.
Supermarket and restaurants and bars literally around the corner.
Booking notes
50% reservation deposit (credit card, bank transfer) at the time of reservation, 50% balance (in cash) upon arrival. 100 euros security deposit which is given back on the day of check-out if there are no damages to the premises. In case of a cancellation, cancellation fees apply: up to 60 days before arrival: 30% of the total rental price, later than 60 days before check-in: 50% of the total rental price (i.e. reservation deposit).
Guest comments
Comments are published on the Slow Travel website
‘Great location just a couple of mines walk from the leaning tower’ - Mark from England
‘Big supermarket on the corner. Railway station in next road. Buses ran regularly along the road. Restaurants etc. within a few minutes walk. A very good base for seeing Pisa and also getting to other towns in the area for sightseeing’ - Bernice from England
‘Apartment was very clean and had everything you could want (washing machine / fridge / freezer / cooker / ironing board etc). Plenty of space in the apartment to relax’ - Nick from England
House swap
Non simultaneous home exchange considered.
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and has advertised this property with us since January 2007.
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