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Pool and house
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Aerial shot of property
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A restored farmhouse in a family estate, placed on one of the hillock chains smoothly sloping down to the Arno valley, giving it magnificent views all round. Because of its strategic position in the centre of Tuscany one can easily reach by car all the most known art towns of the region in a range of time going from half an hour to an hour.
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Outside dining
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Jasmin and Roses
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Rental periods |
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| 5 January - 22 March |
1650 euro |
| 22 - 29 March |
2150 euro |
| 29 March - 10 May |
1650 euro |
| 10 May - 21 June |
2150 euro |
| 21 June - 6 September |
2700 euro |
| 6 September - 11 October |
2150 euro |
| 11 October - 20 December |
1650 euro |
| 20 December - 3 January |
2150 euro |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in Euros.
Long term lets are available during low season and mid season.
Central heating is an extra cost, 30 euros per day.
When booking 4 weeks prior to arrival there is a 20% reduction.
Changeover day
The arrival time must be between 16.00 and 19.00 if outside these times please communicate with us. The changeover day is Saturday, out of high and mid seasons this is flexible.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with double bed.
Bedroom 2 with double bed.
Bedroom 3 with twin beds and be joined to make a double
All rooms are very spacious and at the same time cosy, plenty of hanging space, comfortable beds and wooden floors and old terracotta tiles. |
| Bathrooms: |
The bathroom is very big has a bath, basin, wc and bidet, there is even a sitting area. The shower room has a stone floor, and the basin is an old restored wooden bedroom toilette, wc. Downstairs there is separate wc and basin, and also a shower. |
| Kitchen: |
The Kitchen is where you enter from and the first thing that strikes is a magnificent old tuscan fireplace, the old wooden fridge which is now used as a ladder, and the totally efficient but old looking kitchen with six fires, and gas oven. Dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: |
The utility room is also where the shower is. It has a washing machine, ironing board and all other cleaning materials making the long stays just like being at home, especially with kids. A downstairs wc has been allocated under the stairs. |
| Living Rooms: |
The living room was the old stable, it has been tiled with large terracotta tiles and a couple of arches divide the sitting area from the dinning room, a coffee table made out of the old pig stie door at the centre of the cosy sofas. TV, DVD and stereo. |
| Other: |
The sitting area has a large arched window giving onto the appenine chain of mountains at sunset. The dining area with its old hunting cupboard and a french window which gives onto the front lawn makes dining a real country experience. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
All towels and linen are provided, the change over is every Saturday. Daily maid, babysitter, cook, mobile telephone all on request.
Fax, email services at the main house (Villa Majnoni). |
Notes on accommodation
Central heating is paid separately and costs 30 euros a day.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
dishwasher |
| washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
satellite tv |
tv |
| telephone |
internet access |
central heating |
room fans |
| cot |
high chair |
barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| pets accepted |
Outside
The house stands in it's own grounds and all around are woods and an olive grooves from which the estate farms it's IGP Tuscan oil stands on the west side. The front lawn is a perfect place to relax and have barbecues. The setting is very rural, we have chosen to keep it very simple, fruit trees: pears, peaches, figs, chestnut, olives. Rosmari and other spices like sage can be found in the flower beds which decorate the outside walls of the house.
The pool is set in a lower part of the garden so to give it privacy from the exterior cooking or activities on the front lawn, it has a max depth of 140cm and a small section dedicated to toddlers max depth 40cm. A beige liner has been adopted so to keep it in tune with the surrounding, all around it has been paved and there are plenty of sun beds for relaxing on, even a huge exterior bed for those lazy afternoons.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches are the ones of Livorno, Pisa about 35 km. Forte dei Marmi, Camaiore, Viareggio is about 1 hour. The most beautiful spot on the coast is Golf di Baratti due to it being a natural bay and a protected area is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Elba is about 1 hour and half drive to Piombino and then an hour ferry across.
Golf
There is an 18 hole golf course at Castelfalfi, Telefono +39 (0)571/698466. The area is well served by golf course also a small golf course in San Miniato 15 minutes way.
Skiing
There is skiing 2 hours away on the Abetone, or Cimone.
Special interest holidays
We can organise any sort of activity from wine or olive oil tasting tours, olive picking or wine harvesting, guided tours of the historical towns, cookery courses, pottery classes, truffle hunting excursions, hiking, walks, mountain bike rides. Also daily maid service and cooking services at the villa on request.
Travel
The nearest airport is Pisa Galileo Galilei international airport about 30 mins from the house.
Florence international aiport Amerigo Vespucci is around 45 mins drive away from the villa.
Hire car is essential.
Nearest train station in Pontedera, trains to Pisa and Florence every 30 minutes.
Distances
Marti town is 1 km away
Montopoli in Val D'Arno is about 3km away
San Miniato is 15 km away
Pisa is about 32 km away
Florence is 42 km away
San Gimignano is about 48 km away
Siena is about 81 km away
Further details
The village of Marti is very near by, it has a butcher, baker, little supermarket, newsagent, hairdresser, bar.
Also on the way to Marti there is a larger supermarket.
The area is well served and large supermarkets are all around in Pontedera, San Romano, Empoli, Navacchio.
The area is full of very nice restaurants offering from Pizzeria type cuisine to high end food, Michelin guide restaurants.
Booking notes
Booking procedure is as follows, 50% to hold the property on booking, the rest 3 month before arrival, there is a 300 euro deposit to be given at the time of arrival.
Also long term lets available in low season, mid season.
Guest comments
We have a guest book at the villa which is full of testimonials from people who have stayed at the property. If you desire to hear of some don't hesitate to ask, all references can be given.
For booking and further information
Genka Emili
Tel & Fax: (Italy) + 39 0571 409148
Mobile: (Italy) + 39 347 7676388
Email: Click here
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