Private Swimming Pool (12m x 6m)

Front Of Farmhouse

Bathroom 2

Double Bedroom 1

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Rental periods
22 December 2007 - 4 January 2008	£995
5 January - 8 February 2008	£795
9 - 15 February 2008	£995
16 February - 21 March 2008	£795
22 March - 23 May 2008	£995
24 May - 13 June 2008	£1295
14 June - 18 July 2008	£1595
19 July - 29 August 2008	£1995
30 August - 12 September 2008	£1595
13 September - 24 October 2008	£995
25 October - 19 December 2008	£795
20 December 2008 - 2 January 2009	£995

Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Early booking discounts available on selected weeks.
Long term discounts available.

Special offer
Was £1595 now £1195 - special offer

Changeover day
Saturday (alternative days available subject to availability).
Arrival between 4pm and 4.30pm, departure between 10am and 10.30am.

Accommodation

Notes on accommodation
Full central heating. Traditional log fire. Air conditioning to master bedrooms. Satellite television. Playstation 2. Table tennis. Plenty of family games/books/videos. The accommodation is suitable for reasonably fit elderly people but not those who are infirm.

Amenities/Facilities provided

Outside
Private swimming pool (12m x 6m) with breathtaking views.
Barbeque. Sun loungers. Hammock/swing. Full sized table tennis table inc bats and balls. 2 acres of grounds.
There is an outside balustraded and covered eating area off the kitchen with granite table and eight chairs. This has fabulous views over and up the valley towards the mountains.

Coast/Beach
'I Cipressi' is perfectly situated to allow access to every conceivable type of holiday. As well as the classical cities, there are the mountains, forests, beaches and sea, all set in the breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

Skiing
I Cipressi is ideally located for those interested in winter sports.
Abetone (ski resort) is only located some 45 kilometres (28 miles) away. The short drive to Abetone provides a chance to see some of Tuscanys finest Alpine scenery.
Abetone is undoubtedly the foremost organized winter ski resort in the centre of Italy.
Abetone is at 1400 metres above the sea level, near the border between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna; it is set in a splendid forest, owned by the state, which makes the resort well-known all over Italy and particularly enchanting. You can appreciate the place even in summer, climbing the mountains to the high peaks.
Ski runs are available in four marvellous valleys: Luce valley, Sestaione valley, Lima and Scoltenna valley; there are numerous ski facilities: 1 cable car, 2 cabin ways, 9 chairlifts, 15 skilifts, 37 ski slopes, 5 ski schools, 2 cross-country slopes and 20 kilometers of ski slopes covered with artificial snow.

Special interest holidays
For the energetic there is tennis, cycling, golf and fishing.
Tennis is available in most of the local villages and our representative will be able to advise you on the most enjoyable. There are tennis rackets at the house and of course there is table tennis equipment there also.
You can hire cycles in most villages and towns and it can be great fun either cycling around the Lucca walls or perhaps along the coastal promenades.
Although golf is only just catching on in Italy, there is a superb 18-hole course at Montecatini, which is set in an old olive grove with cypresses. Golf clubs are available for hire, as are buggies. It really is a wonderful set-up.
There are water sports all along the Versilian Riviera, less than an hours drive away.
When weather permits there is fishing in the River Serchio.
The horse riding and trekking is organised from numerous centres in a 32 km radius which vary in surroundings and facilities, from the ultra friendly local stables.

Travel
Nearest airport Pisa, 61km (38 miles). Approx 50 mins by car.
Nearest supermarket is approx 10 minutes by car.

Distances
Distances: Pisa Airport, 61km (38 miles). Beaches (Viareggio), 56km (35 miles). Abetone (Ski Resort), 45km (28 miles). Lucca Town, 29km (18 miles). Bagni Di Lucca (Spa Town), 8km (5 miles). Barga, 15km (9.5 miles). Florence, 96km (60 miles). Sienna, 136km (85 miles).

Further details
Being a working valley, the village is ideally placed to cater for your everyday needs and boasts a bakery, friendly bar, trattoria, chemist, tobacconist, butcher, grocer, greengrocer, video and photo shop and hairdresser. There is a regular bus service from Calavorno to the next village up the valley, Ghivizzano and beyond. Ghivizzano has a station bringing all tourist towns in Tuscany and beyond into easy reach of an excellent and cheap train service. You are advised however, that a car is still essential for this holiday.

Booking notes
Prices are for house rental only in UK Pounds and are for a maximum of 9 people plus baby. There is an extra charge of £30 per week for the use of the folding bed for the 9th person. There is also a charge of £30.00 per week for the ‘Baby Package’, which includes a cot, cot clothes, steam sterilizer, baby listening alarm, playpen and highchair. There is no charge for the toddler safety gates. Prices are inclusive of gas, electricity, water and all linen except bathing towels.

Guest comments
"This most excellent Tuscan farmhouse - what a joy. Having visited and stayed in Italy many times,especially at our favourite, Bagni di Lucca, this must rate as the loveliest holiday home we have ever stayed at. The views will be imprinted forever. Looking forward to our return here"
The B. Family of Bearstead, Kent.
"I Cipressi was well up to our expectations and was well furnished, well equipped, clean, comfortable and charming. The swing chair on the patio was an ideal spot to doze off on a warm afternoon, and lunch overlooking the spectacular view, was a frequent pleasurable event. Full marks also for the Information Book which should be an industry benchmark and the large number of maps, guides, etc. which were very useful. The pool was excellent and immaculately maintained."
Mr. M. of Sheffield.
"From the exquisite scent of the wisteria by the pool to the yellow rose by the parking space, we loved the beautiful experience of 'I Cipressi'.

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