A piece of paradise in Tuscany

Swim or just cool off in the new 15m x 5.50m pool

Spacious comfy living and relaxing

Cosy and cool bedroom & ensuite shower

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods
1 September - 6 October 2007	1050 euros
6 October - 3 November 2007	890 euros
3 November - 22 December 2007	690 euros
22 December 2007 - 5 January 2008	890 euros
5 January - 1 March 2008	690 euros
1 - 29 March 2008	750 euros
29 March - 26 April 2008	850 euros
26 April - 31 May 2008	950 euros
31 May - 28 June 2008	1150 euros
28 June - 30 August 2008	1200 euros
30 August - 29 September 2008	1150 euros
29 September - 1 November 2008	950 euros
1 November - 20 December 2008	750 euros

Notes on prices
Prices per week are in euros, but can be paid in euros or the equivalent in UK Pounds - more info on booking.
Absolutely everything is included in rental:
electricity, gas for cooking, hot water and heating as required in the colder months. Weekly supply of clean bed linen, bath, kitchen and swimming towels. A generous complimentary ‘welcome pack’ of groceries to make an evening meal and breakfast. Final cleaning.

Changeover day
Rental runs from Saturday to Saturday. Arrival 4pm to 7pm. Departure by 10.30am. Other times by arrangement.

Accommodation

Notes on accommodation
The property is, unfortunately, not suitable for children under 12 years old.

Amenities/Facilities provided

Outside
The large private terrace to the front and side of the apartment is comfortably furnished for dining and lounging; perfect for leisurely ‘al fresco’ meals, napping on a sun lounger soaking up the Tuscan sunshine, enjoying the surrounding aromatic garden or simply gazing at the stunning views by day or the unpolluted star lit sky by night.
The pool is 15m x 5.50m and 2.40m at the deep end, great for swimmers who want to exercise and have fun diving, and those who just want to cool off. It is only shared with us, the owners and the occasional visiting friend (only one of us swims). The soft grey liner and natural stone edging set it discreetly into the hillside olive grove while the infinity edge gives a sensational experience as you swim looking out over the wonderful totally unspoilt wooded landscape and the wildlife pond below.
The pool is open from the end of March to mid October.

Travel
There are direct flights to Florence from most major European cities, Meridiana Airlines fly there from London Gatwick to Florence; the apartment is roughly 1 hour from Florence airport and 1½ hour from Pisa, many low cost airlines fly to Pisa airport including Ryan Air and Fly Thompson. Rome is also an option being roughly 2½ hours away. A car is essential as there is no public transport close by.

Distances
The nearest village to shop is Ambra (15 mins drive), here you will find a bank with cash machine, a petrol station, 2 cafes, a good restaurant, a couple of grocery stores, butcher, and market on Tuesdays. There are small supermarkets and banks in Bucine and Levane a further 10 and 20 mins away respectively.

Further details
We also provide a generous ‘welcome pack’ of groceries to make an evening meal and breakfast, and the kitchen and bathroom are well stocked with all basic essentials.

Booking notes
Payment of 30% deposit secures booking. The balance is to be paid on arrival. 100% payment on booking if 6 weeks or less before rental starts. On payment of the deposit directions on how to get to the property will besent to you. Returnable security deposit - 200 euros to be paid on arrival to be reimbursed on inspection of the property on departure.

Guest comments
'We have enjoyed our week tremendously, the setting of Casa Cucule, breakfast and drinks on the terrace, and have seen deer, buzzard, jay and a friendly green tinged lizard that sat on the tree stump beside us, as well as Leo the friendly but timid ginger cat. Gabrielle found the handbag of her dreams at the Prada factory outlet in Montevarchi, and the market (on Thursdays) was good for cheese, hopeless for bread and, brilliant for vegetables. We ate one evening at the local Osteria in Montebeniche which was brilliant and they were very friendly. Gabrielle has read her way through many of Susan’s books about life in Tuscany' - Phillip and Gabrielle, London 2004 April .

'Exquisite location, divine accommodation, Tuscany – pure bliss! Pure Paradiso – will be back as soon as the pool's in! And now it is .... - Sophie Roet Australia July 2003

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