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Castello Portico
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View from the Courtyard
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A spacious one bedroom, south facing apartment on the first floor of this restored monastery. It is located within an hour's drive of Pisa, Florence, St Gimignano, Siena and Lucca or the Tuscan Coast. The apartment looks straight down the beautiful Val d'Era to the hilltop village of Peccioli. Complex includes a pool, and the local taverna is only 400m down the hill.
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View of the Castello from the Courtyard
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Living Room
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Rental periods |
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| 26 April - 13 June 2008 |
£450 |
| 14 June - 5 September 2008 |
£550 |
| 6 - 26 September 2008 |
£450 |
| 27 September - 31 October 2008 |
£400 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible to provide maximum flexibility to our guests. We would ask that you vacate by 12:00 unless previously agreed.
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom with 1 kingsize bed. Furnished with solid oak furmiture, the bedroom has a wardrobe, bedside drawers, large set of drawers and a dressing table. |
| Bathrooms: |
The bathroom, accessed from the bedroom, has an enclosed shower together with a sink, WC and bidet. The window looks west towards the olive groves. |
| Kitchen: |
The traditional Tuscan-style kitchen has been handmade by a local company to complement the style of the Castello. Fitted with modern appliances including a dishwasher. The kitchen has windows looking out over the Catello courtyard down the valley. |
| Living Rooms: |
The living room has large windows looking out down the Val d'Era towards the hilltop town of Peccioli. Furnishings include 2 leather sofas, satellite TV and DVD. A range of maps and tour/local guides are provided to help you get the most from your visit. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Linen and apartment towels are provided. Cleaning and linen change is weekly. |
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
microwave |
| dishwasher |
iron/ironing board |
satellite tv |
tv |
| central heating |
room fans |
shared pool |
Accessibility
The apartment is on the first floor of the monastery and this should be considered for guests with restricted mobility.
Outside
The exterior of Castello di Alica has been completely restored in line with Italy's rigorous historical building regulations using traditional methods and period materials including sandstone, exposed wooden beams and terracotta tile floors.
The pool area is reached either via a walk around the perimiter walls, or through the courtyard and through the Villa building of the Castello.
Coast/Beach
The Tuscan Coast is 40 minutes drive away (Tirrenia or Castiglioncello). The Tuscan Riviera resort of Viareggio is an hour away - but well worth the drive!
Golf
Golf Castelfalfi is 15 mins/15km away, and there are also 2 courses at Tirrenia. A set of clubs (Gents RH) are available to guests for their use.
Note: Castelfalfi Golf is closed throughout 2008 for a completely new club house development.
Travel
The nearest airport is Pisa, which is only 35km away. Car Hire is highly recommended.
Distances
Taverna Gaia is only 100m from the entrance to the Castello, ideal for an meal or simply an evening drink. The hamlet of Alica is just 2km from the village of Forcoli with it's cafe's and local shops.
For exploring Tuscany, the major centres are all easily reached: Pisa (35km); St Gimignano (40km); Firenze (50km); Siena (60km); Lucca (35km).
Further details
The nearest local shops can all be found in Forcoli (2km) - supermarket, banks, cafes, pizzaria, shoes/clothes.
Booking notes
To cater for the cheaper flights that are available from many European airports to Pisa, rentals starting on a weekday can be arranged. The minimum rental period during the mid and high seasons is 7 nights. Shorter stays are available at other times. A deposit of 40% is payable with the booking, the balance being due 6 weeks before arrival.
Please contact the Owners by email or phone.
Guest comments
We had a great holiday. The apartment was wonderful, with scenic views, an excellent base from which to reach the places on our list - Florence, Pisa and Siena. It was quiet, airy, cool, clean, spacious and very well equipped.
Lots of good places to see; local food and wine great; apartment superb (many thanks). Local Property Manager was really helpful.
Very nice apartment, surroundings were lovely and we were both sad to leave. Would recommend your place to people.
For booking and further information
Clive South
Tel: (UK) +44 (0)1675 443832
Mobile: (UK) +44 (0)7778 593259
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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