Apartments near Cavriglia, Arezzo, Tuscany
3 Elegant Apartments in an Old 18 Century Water Mill with Shared Swimming Pool
Fed by the Fresh Water of a Natural Stream and a Perfumed Garden
2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments
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The Mulino nestles on the Valdarnese slopes of the Chianti hills and it is in the middle of the "golden triangle" of Florence, Siena and Arezzo, famous for its artistc heritage, landscape and its world famous wine and food. The nearest villages, Cavriglia, Montevarchi, San Giovanni, have shops, supermarkets and outlets where to find all that you need. Each apartment has a double entrance and private garden with outside table, chairs and market umbrella. The ample parking facilities and a laundry room supplied with iron and press board are communal. The property is surrounded by a spacious garden that stretches from the banks of the stream to the private road. Round the pool there is plenty of space to enjoy the summer sun. Each apartment has its own well organized harmonious green area where our guests can enjoy the cool of their own apartment. Majestic walnut trees, poplars, acacias and oaks, grow along the stream. The lawn offers sweet smelling bushes and aromatic herbs.
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| Rental periods | |
| 5 January - 26 April 2008 | 850 Euros |
| Easter 25 April 2008 | 1300 Euros |
| 26 April - 31 May 2008 | 1100 Euros |
| 31 May - 28 June 2008 | 1300 Euros |
| 28 June - 30 August 2008 | 1650 Euros |
| 30 August - 27 September 2008 | 1300 Euros |
| 27 September - 1 November 2008 | 1100 Euros |
| 1 November -20 December 2008 | 850 Euros |
| 20 December - 7 January 2009 | 1300 Euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Special offers for 2 weeks rentals and more, or for 3 apartments together: 800 euros;1000 euros; 1200 euros; 1550 euros.
The use of the Torretta bedroom in the Macine apartments will be charged always 100 euros.
Special offer
40% reduction for the remaining weeks of September / October, Don't miss this special offer!
Changeover day
Rates are quoted for weekly periods commencing Saturday after 4:30 pm and ending before 9:30 am.
Other day/hour arrivals must be agreed beforehand.
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Mill-stones Apartment (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)
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This is the middle apartment of the Mulino di Rimaggio and originally the oldest part of the complex. The water chutes can be seen through special glass windows in the living room flooring and also in the garden when the original portions are picturesquely illuminated at night. The "Mill-stone" is on 3 floors, connected by an easy wooden staircase. On the ground floor there is a spacious living room, with fireplace, that opens directly onto the garden on the banks of the stream. On the second floor there a spacious doble bedded room with its shower cabin bathroom, and a twin bedded room with its own adjacent shower cabin bathroom. This floor opens directly on to the pool. Third floor, the Tower, is a small studio with a French bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, gas stove, electric oven, and all cooking tools, bread toaster, electric coffee machine and moka; dishes, glasses and cuttlers for 6 people. Linen and towels are provided and changed on saturday. |
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Stream Apartment (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4/5)
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Almost the entire apartment runs along the banks of the Mulino di Rimaggio and it enjoys the atmosphere of the gently bubbling water. The airy apartment is on 2 floors connected by an easy staircase. The ground floor consists of the kitchen with a pleasant view over the brook and a large dining area that leads onto the garden with terrace, a cosy living room with fireplace and bathroom with shower cabin. On the upper floor there is a large double bedded room that looks over the stream on 2 sides, the bathroom with shower cabin and a large twin bedded room with French windows leading directly on a little terrace with a table and chairs and onto the edges of the swimming pool. This apartment has its own private gate. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, gas stove, electric oven, and all cooking tools, bread toaster, electric coffee machine and moka; dishes, glasses and cuttlery for 6 people. Linen and towels are provided and changed on Saturday. |
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Notes on accommodation
All the apartment are provided with a private barbecue. In each apartment guests find the hairdyier. The Mulino di Rimaggio is open all the year long, and in wintertime each apartment has its own heating.
The wood for the fireplace is available on request.
If needed we can provide a baby-cot.
In the garden there is a safe area for children.
Accessibility
The Mulino di Rimaggio is not really suitable for people with mobility problems.
Outside
Each apartment has its own private garden with outdoor furniture: parasol, table, chairs and 2 chaise longue.
The swimming pool size is 62ft long and 36ft wide and equipped with parasols and chaise longue. This wide pool is shared only by the guests of the 3 apartments.
Special interest holidays
We like to spend some time with our guests organizing fun cooking classes making homemade pasta, tiramisł or gelato, children would be very welcome. We also would be happy to offer you private tours of Florence. We are at your disposal to assist you planning your time at the Mulino with suggestions on day excursions to the countryside, the local open markets, or booking advanced tickets for the most crowded museums of the art cities. Brochures and some guide books are available in the apartments.
Travel
The use of car is essential because the property is located in the countryside. The nearest airports can be reached by the
A1 Autostrada (motorway) which is just 10km (6 miles) from the Mulino di Rimaggio.
International Airports: Florence Amerigo Vespucci 55km. Pisa Galileo Galilei 120km. Perugia 150km. Rome 200km.
Florence and Arezzo can be reached by frequent local trains from Montevarchi train station, 8km. far.
Distances
The Mulino di Rimaggio is in a very strategic position.
Florence: 50km (30 miles). Siena: 40km (25 miles). Arezzo: 40km (25 miles).
The nearest villages and towns are: Montegonzi 1½Km (1 mile); Cavriglia: 4km (2½ miles); Montevarchi: 8km (5 miles); San Giovanni Valdarno: 10km (7 miles).
Further details
The Mulino di Rimaggio is located in an area of great historical and natural interest, where internationally recognised cultural manifestations are regularly organised.
The Valdarno is home to some of the most famous and beautiful Romanesque Abbeys in Italy. Further back in history in the nearby city Montevarchi you can visit the Palaeontology Museum, the third most important in the world regarding the Pliocene.
Another wonder not to miss is the Basilica di Santa Maria alle Grazie in the nearby city of San Giovanni Valdarno. In this Church you can admire the most famous works of Masaccio (who was born in this city), Beato Angelico and Giovanni da San Giovanni.
At Cavriglia, just 3 km away, is the famous Carla Fineschi Rose Garden, one of the finest collections of roses in Europe with 7,000 varieties. In May and June the flowers are a rare spectacle of colour and scents.
You only have to look out of the window from the Mill's bedrooms for a magnificent view of the Medieval Borgo of Montegonzi, one of the most important in the area.
Just 8 km away in the heart of the Chianti area, why not visit the old Abbey of Badia at Coltibuono? Its celebrated farm produces one of the best Chianti Classico wines and one of the most prized olive oils in the world.
A little further and you are already in legendary cities like Siena. Florence and Arezzo, renowned for their beauty, historical importance and artistic heritage as well as there cultural events.
Just think of the Palio of Siena, the Maggio Musicale concerts and ballets in Florence, the Giostra del Saracino and the Guido d'Arezzo International Polyphonic Competition at Arezzo. World famous restaurants, wineries and delicatessens, a veritable paradise for gourmets are available in every town of Chianti area, to you the fun to discover them! On Thursday morning the open air market in Montevarchi, recommended by the Slow Food Movement, offers you the opportunity to buy fresh organic food directly from the farmers.
Booking notes
Mulino di Rimaggio is open all year for weekly and monthly rentals. Different periods can be arranged on request.
Booking: we will give you a provisional booking valid for 7 days, during which time you will need to send us the booking form and the 30% deposit required to secure your booking.
Final payment of 70% must be done eight weeks before your expected arrival date.
The security deposit of 250 Euros will be requested at your arrival and it will be returned at the end of period.
Guest comments
The owners Francesca, Roberto, Gloria and Antonio could not have been more welcomming. Right from the start of our holiday, we knew we were on to something special. The mill and surrounding gardens and pool were spacious and immaculately maintained and we felt like it was a real home from home. The swimming pool, shaped like the old mill pond and keeping in character with the mill is where we whiled away the hours relaxing and watching the profusion of butterflies and small lizards going about their daily business.
Nicola&Richard - Edinburgh - Scotland
Francesca, Roberto and Gloria were so welcoming and helpful including a tour of Florence within the stay and a cooking day where our children learned how to make pizzas using the real pizza oven and home made pasta. It would come highly recommended ! Janeylou - Dublin - July 2008
For booking and further information
Gloria Calogero
Tel: (Italy) +39 0577/749479
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