Vacation Apartment near Florence, Italy with Swimming Pool

Spend a gorgeous vacation in a apartment near Florence, Italy tucked away cozily in the gardens of a grand 14th century castle. Dappled in sunshine, peaceful and secluded, the apartment is ideal for a romantic hideaway. Celebrate the spirit of a vacation on an estate that has a woody forest, vineyards and olive groves. The apartment as a separate entity is lovely and refreshing and houses 4-6 people besides being airy and large evolving over 120 square meters. As a surprising fact, the apartment though just 10 minutes away from the city center Florence, allows you to experience an authentic Florentine way of life in the country. Guest staying at the apartment can explore and visit local shops with easy access to transport.

Furnished in the celebrated Tuscan style, the apartment has 12 meter high ceilings, wooden beams, terracotta floors and big windows that open out into a lovely Renaissance garden giving the apartment a Tuscan identity. Restored to its former beauty, the apartment dates back to the 1200's. The living room is beautifully furnished with double doors that lead to the legendary Italian style gardens with lemon trees, hedges and a fountain. The ground floor spreads over a cheerful area with arches that divide the dining and living areas, with a day bed in the living room that can accommodate 2 more persons. The apartment also has a twin bedroom with a private bathroom with a shower. The second floor is accessed by a flight of stairs that lead to a big double bedroom and private bathroom with bath and shower. The apartmen gives you the lovely options of dining al fresco or just relaxing in a private garden. Scenic and exciting, the apartment has a lovely swimming pool (12x6m) structured gracefully between olive trees and shared by other residents on the estate. The apartment provides the perfect vacation base that will help you to discover the art and architecture of Florence besides exploring the Tuscan countryside.

General Info: From here, it is just 20mins to Montecatini.40 mins to Pisa / Lucca / Siena/ Bologna. 60 minutes to Forte Dei Marmi/ Volterra/ San Gimignano and Arezzo. The property produces fantastic extra virgin olive oil and wine available for purchase. The owners speak; English, French, German and Italian. Private cooking classes and dinners can be arranged. There is additional maid service available on request. Baby cot is available. Extra bed is available.

Tourist Activities: You can enjoy Golf, cycling, walking, jet-ski, sports complex, trekking, swimming and discovering the flora & fauna.

Tourist Attractions: Many local restaurants, noted as being the best in Italy. Relax at the villa and enjoy its grounds, wine and forest, take a cooking class or discover the many local attractions such as horse riding, trekking, antique markets, Caruso’s villa and gardens, medieval villages and Etruscan ruins. There are trains, buses and all shops within walking distance and close to all major highways.

Property Type

Apartment

Town Lastra A Signa Region Tuscany Area Florence

Features

Maximum capacity 6 Double sofa bed 0 Sq. mts. 120 Bathroom with tub 0 Single room 0 Bathroom with shower 1 Double Bedroom 1 Bathroom with tub and shower 1 Twin room 1 Bathroom with WC only 0 Extra bed 2 Location Country Single sofa bed 0 View Country View

General Features

Close to Public Transport, Deckchair, Garden, Heating, Parking, Town prox

Accessories

CD, Cot, Dishwasher, DVD, Flyscreens, Freezer, Hair dryer, Highchair, Internet connection only, Microwave, Satellite, Telephone, TV, Washing machine

Services

Babysitter, Cook, Cot, Laundry, Linen, Local markets, Maid service, Restaurant nearby

Activities

Outdoor pool, Wine tasting nearby

Nearest Airport

Vespucci, Florence - 8 Km.

Weekly Rental Tariff (Rates in Euros)

Low 2007 03/11-22/12/07 972 Euro 189 Euro (daily) Mid 2007 06/01-31/03/07 1215 Euro 216 Euro (daily) High 2007 31/03-03/11/07 22/12-05/01/08 1296 Euro 260 Euro (daily)   Low 2008 01/11-20/12/08 972 Euro 189 Euro (daily) Mid 2008 05/01-22/03/08 1215 Euro 216 Euro (daily) High 2008 22/03-01/11/08 20/12-03/01/09 1296 Euro 260 Euro (daily)

Additional Charges

Refundable damage deposit: 400 Euro Cleaning fee: 75 Euro Extra bed(5-6pers): 50 Euro /bed or baby cot/week celular tel: 15 Euro Heating: 40euro per day Mid week change of Linen and Towels 10 euro for sheets per double bed 7 euro for sheets per single bed 5 euro per set of towel. Maid Service: 15 Euro per person per hour (Usually there will be 1 maid).

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