The land house
The rural holiday complex Podere Pilar is an established rural residence immersed in vegetation and olive growes which produce the reknowned Montalbano extra virgin olive oil, and looks out over a typical tuscan panorama of hills and plains reflecting paintings by the native Leonardo da Vinci, reserving its guests a unique and unforgettable experience.
This site is an ideal destination for your holidays in Tuscany characterised by peace and tranquility; cpmplete relaxation in the heart of Dante Alighieri’s native land.
The holiday residence Podere Pilar is situated in the lovely hills of the community of Monsummano Terme. A typical tuscan land house on a property measuring 4 hectars for the most part terraced olive growes counting 800 trees. The rural holiday complex, the fields, terraces, park and swimming pool are joined by pathways for pleasant walks, offering guests a wiew of the perfect equilibrium between landscape and the architecture of the villa medicea of Montevettolini, the mediaeval village on the neighbowring hill.
This farm holidays in Tuscany is positioned 150-200 meters above sea level, enjoys a Mediterranean climate and is well sheltered. To the west it faces Montevettolini, mediaeval village, while the south overlooks the valley that extends far to the sea, a breathtaking wiew that calls for meditation. The holiday residence Podere Pilar is close-by to many interesting locations. It is equidistant to the wonderful city of art Florence and Pisa with its fascinating tower. Close also to Lucca, Pistoia, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano and the famous Vesilian coastline and beaches.
Two important SPA are also at hand, one in Monsummano, the Grotta Giusti, and one in Montecatini. Many of the above mentioned places can be visited with a day or half day tour.
The farm holiday
The land house, now used as a holiday house, was built in 1811 and following a careful recent reconstruction has kept intact the characteristics typical of the tuscan land house of this area making the holiday residence Podere Pilar a place of rare quality and enjoyment.
Built on two floors it covers a total of 400 square meters habitable in full privacy, in its every portion thanks to the three separate and independent entrances and its three kitchens.
The house can comfortably accommodate up to 12 adult guests in a single group .
Ground floor
Living room: dining room, room TV-SAT and with fireplace, large kitchen with fireplace equipped with all appliances, bathroom, beautiful porch of 40 sqm.
Sleeping area, hallway, double bedroom with TV, bathroom, washing machine, second bedroom with twin/double beds, TV, bathroom. Air conditioning.
On the north side, a pleasant apartment of25 sqm, with private entrance furnished with a double bed / two beds,kitchenette ,two burners and fridge, bathroom with shower and washing machine. Air conditioning.
This little apartment is suitable for people with reduced mobility.
On the first floor:
twin/double bed room with bathroom inside; air conditioning; double bedroom with bathroom inside, air conditioning.
Apartement of 50 mq. fully and tastefully furnished .
It consists of kitchen and dining area, satellite TV, sleeping area with
double bed, bathroom, air conditioning. Balcony
Independent access via rearhouse N.E. side stairway.and by internal staircase, front of the house.
Free wi-fi 24 h.
Enviroment and facilities
Behind the farm holiday house situated on a higher plain is the swimming pool measuring 6 meters x 12 meters with a variation in deapth from 1.20 meters to 2.10 meters and accessable by way of a stone stairway or two separate paths. The swimming pool of the land house has hot and cold showers, an ample paved circumference bordered with plants and flowers, and a large gazebo well equipped with comfortable garden furniture to enjoy from dawn to dusk.
The rural holiday complex in Tuscany has also a room for the fitness activities of the guests, with ciclette, tapis roulant, and other gymn equipment. In the park one can find a continental bowles ground for a fun game with friends even at night thanks to the night lights, and a capacious barbecue perfect for the preparation of food for pool suppers or for meals in the two distinct sitting areas in the corner of the ample coveryard at the front of the house.
Sufficient parking space can be found in front of the gate entrance to the courtyard and is reserved for the guest’s cars of the rural holiday complex Podere Pilar.
Surroundings
The farm holiday complex Podere Pilar is situated 500 meters from the mediaeval hill top village of Montevettolini and just 2 kilometers from the international 18 hole Golf course of Montecatini. Two well known spas are in Monsummano, the Grotta Giusti, at 3 kms.drive and Montecatini at 7kms.
The surrounding area offers many panoramic tracks for mountain biking or walking, moreover , local tennis courts, shops, supermarkets and many restaurants and trattorie offering excellent local food.
The railway station is 7 kms distant in Montecatini as is the entrance to the motorway taking you either to Florence airport 45 kms. Or Pisa airport 55 kms.
The versilian coast is easily reached by the motorway as are the forests and marble caves of the Alpi Apuane.
