Casa Della Nonna - Stunning Property Built into Ancient Castle Walls of Traditional Tuscan Village
Perfect Village Location Close to Restaurants and 20 mins Drive to Beach, True Tuscan Experience
Sleeps up to 6 (2 Bedrooms + sofa bed in lounge)
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Let the fairytale begin...Casa Della Nonna is built into the ancient castle walls right in the heart of the gorgeous typical Tuscan village of Pereta. Become enchanted as you wander the cobbled streets up to the watch tower passing ancient churches and friendly locals. Casa Della Nonna has been stunningly renovated with original wooden beams, terracotta tile floors, exposed stone and a spiral staircase leading up to a unique mezzanine with a pool table on. The house is spacious and bright and is beautifully furnished and has the added luxury of a four poster bed and a jacuzzi bath. Only 2 minutes walk to restaurants boasting traditional cuisine and the best pizzeria in the area. Close to many places of interest and other lovely villages. 20mins drive to beautiful safe sandy beaches and 30mins to the hotsprings. Perfect base for exploring Tuscany. A unique true Tuscan experience awaits you at Casa Della Nonna that will make you feel like you have gone back in time... unforgettable.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £390 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £410 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £470 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £410 | 7 | ||
| 30 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £370 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices quoted are for 2 adults per week. For extra guests add £30 per child (under 18 years) per week / £50 per adult. Price includes all gas, electric, water, towels, bedlinen etc. Travel cot/high chair can be provided. Final cleaning and laundry fee payable at the house: 55euro for up to 2 people. 65euro for 3-4 people. Then 5euro per extra person. This includes a welcome basket on arrival.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with antique style dark wood furniture and a romantic four poster bed, stunning views of Tuscan hills. Bedroom 2 with antique style dark wood furniture, 2 single beds, stunning views. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath with shower over, wc, bidet and wash basin. and washing machine. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted antique style dark wood kitchen with cooker, hob, fridge/freezer. High ceilings with characteristic exposed original wooden beams and lovely view over the internal castle area. Fully equipped with everything you need to be self-sufficient. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious living room with high ceilings, characteristic original wooden beams and exposed stone. Attractive views over the cobbled streets in the castle area. Beautifully furnished with L-shaped sofa (sleeps 2), wooden table/chairs, fireplace, TV/DVD. |
| Other: | Spiral stairs lead to a unique mezzanine (an internal balcony within the roof space) overlooking the lounge with exposed original wooden beams on the ceiling, wooden floor, relaxing furniture and a pool table! |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels, beach towels and bed linen included are in the price. Guests receive a welcome basket on arrival. Final cleaning at the end of your stay for a small charge. If you require extra cleaning during your stay this can be arranged at an extra cost. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating air conditioning cot high chair |
| Location Type: | village |
Notes on accommodation
No smoking allowed. No pets allowed. Price includes gas, electricity, water, bed linen, towels and beach towels. The house has air-conditioning/heating. Welcome basket provided on arrival. For Larger groups or families travelling together we have other properties in the same village. Casa Romantica (ref IT1662), Casa Bella Vista (IT3253) and Casa Panoramica (IT3998) please contact Deborah for details if you are interested in renting more than one house.
Accessibility
Due to cobbled streets and steps up to the house, this property may not be suitable for people with mobility problems.
The bedrooms look out over the castle walls which may be unsuitable for families with very young children.
The characteristic narrow cobbled streets means access by car is limited, making the village a safe and pleasurable place to stroll around but also a bit difficult for people with mobility problems.
Outside
Pereta has a few seating areas in the village especially near the Watch Tower. It also has a lovely little park on the edge of the village that has a picnic table under an old oak tree (great place for a picnic in the hot summer months).
Coast/Beach
The Maremma coastline is just 20 minutes drive away, with its beautiful sandy beaches where you can enjoy water sports, relax and soak up the Tuscan sun or even hire bikes and cycle along the coast line through pine woods, keeping your eyes open for wild boar and deer!
Golf
There are a few golf courses in the area. The nearest one, Golf Club Maremello, is just 15km drive away down on the coast in Fonteblanda. There is also one in Porto Ercole and saturnia approx 30 minutes drive away.
Travel
Nearest airports, Pisa or Rome, are approx. 2 hours drive away. Car hire is essential. Albinia train station is only 15 minutes drive away where you can hop on a train to Rome for the day!
Distances
There are many interesting towns close by well worth a visit such as Pitigliano, Porto santo Stefano, Scansano, Magliano in Toscana, Sorano, Montiano, Montorgiali, Roccalbegna, Grosseto and many more. A little further a field are Siena and Pisa and the elegant cities of Rome and Florence are about 2 hours drive away or 1 hour by train. The Maremma national park is 25 mins drive and Saturnia's Hot Springs 30 mins drive. You can take a ferry ride from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio Island.
Further details
The whole area boasts delicious traditional cuisine and fine wines like DOC Morellino di Scansano from the nearby town of Scansano, where you can sample wines and local specialities in one of the characteristic ‘enotecas’ (tasting shops) or just sit outside the cafe with a delicious Italian ice-cream and watch the world go by! The famous spa town of Saturnia, only 30minutes drive away, with its hot natural springs cascading into small rock pools, like mother natures Jacuzzi is a definite must especially in the winter! For the more energetic there is a horse riding stables down near the beach just 20 minutes drive away, where you can trek through olive groves in the Tuscan hills. If you want lively bars and an English breakfast on your holiday, this is definitely not the place for you! If you’re looking for culture, art, crafts, tradition, local cuisine, fine wines all in an area of stunning natural beauty, where the pace of life slows right down under the Tuscan sun… then you’ll definitely enjoy a holiday in this part of paradise!
Tuscany boasts a lovely climate. The best way to describe it is that it seems to have 'proper' seasons which all have something special to share with you... Warm sunny Spring days make a regular appearance from as early as March sending the area into full bloom with blossom on the trees and poppies by the roadside. The summers are hot and relaxing with inviting beaches and shaded pine forests. Autumn's sunny days are a kaleidoscope of colours, an array of aromas with bursting vines and olive groves awaiting harvest time. The winter months are colder, time to enjoy the quiet villages filled with the cosy aroma of wood burning on the open fires, wrap up warm for a stroll on the beach or soak away your worries in the nearby hot springs of Saturnia... Mother Nature's Jacuzzi!
Booking notes
Please feel free to contact Deborah via email or telephone for a friendly chat if you have any questions about the house, the area, or if you want to book. A 30% deposit is required to secure a booking.
Guest comments
'Charming village with friendly locals and a great place to explore the region. Franco's pizzeria with his practical jokes was a highlight for us.' Bruce & Judy (New Zealand)
'Amazing house in the most gorgeous village. Loved the coast especially watching the sunset at Cala Grande. Ate so much delicious food at Maria's restaurant... what an experience! Didn't want to leave the house, Pereta or Maria's restaurant! We will be back!!!' Paola & Ivan (Rome)
'House was fantastic, kids the loved pool table and running along the streets without cars. Enjoyed Francos pizzeria and all his tricks! Wonderful week in a wonderful place' Clare, Paul, Robert and Jenny (Yorkshire)
'Had a great stay, village is full of character. Good place to explore from.' Philpot family (NZ)
'Like staying in a friends house... very welcoming and comfortable and all ours for a week! The welcome basket came in very handy... the pasta went down well when we arrived, thanks.' Matt (London).
Owner profile
Marco and I enjoying the Tuscan sunshine!
About the owner
To cut a long story short. I am a Yorkshire girl who fell in love with an Italian. We both fell in love with Tuscany, especially Pereta!
Year purchased: 2009
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We have spent many holidays in this area of Tuscany before we had children and after, and fell in love with Pereta the very first time we stepped under the arched entrance. I thought it was like a fairy tale village.
We especially loved this part of the village...right in the heart of the old castle area where the watch tower is, so we were always keeping our eyes open for a property coming up for sale. Then finally it did. We loved it before we even went inside!
We completely renovated it all keeping its Tuscan charm with the original wooden beams, tile floors and large fireplace. We are really pleased with the end result...It looks stunning. The characteristic mezzanine with the pool table is a real bonus and the jacuzzi bath and four poster bed just give it that special touch.
Unique benefits of the property
We love to eat out when we go to Pereta as Maria's restaurant serves the best and cheapest set menu ever with traditional local food to die for. We all enjoy going to the pizzeria with Franco's pizza's definitely the best in Italy and it has to be the most child friendly place ever! We love popping to the beach or Saturnia Springs, visiting Giglio island and have a few favorite ice cream palours in a few of the nearby villages.
The views from the house are unique... The Tuscan hills from the bedrooms and the cobbled streets from the living room makes you feel like you have gone back in time! The house and the castle area where it is has such a special feeling especially when the church bells are ringing or the locals give you a wave... I could definitely live there!
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT2891
Deborah
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7990 506 849
Owners Website: Click here
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