Luxurious villa (ex farmhouse) in Valdelsa, near the historical village of Casole d`Elsa, in the province of Siena. Sleeps 11/12. Swimming pool, satellite TV, hydromassage, barbecue, Internet connection. Possibility of organising tastings, visits to nearby wineries, cooking lessons and horseback rides.
Description
The farmhouse stands in panoramic position on a hill in Valdelsa, in the province of Siena, just a few kilometres from the ancient village of Casole d`Elsa. The villa enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside and over the medieval buildings of Casole d`Elsa. A wide terraced garden surrounds the farmhouse. Behind the estate stretches a wood, for relaxing walks in close contact with nature. At one end of the garden lies the private swimming pool with whirlpool corner (12x6 m; depth: 1.45 m), at guests` disposal. The farmhouse has been completely renovated and provided with all comforts. The rooms have beamed ceilings and are comfortably furnished in rustic style. The estate is reached by an unsurfaced road in good conditions. Thanks to its strategic position, the farmhouse is the ideal accommodation for visiting San Gimignano, Colle Val d`Elsa and Monteriggioni and for one-day trips to Siena, Florence and Pisa.
The owners live nearby and will be glad to help their guests in case of need.
Accommodation
The farmhouse sleeps 11+1 guests in 1 triple bedroom, 4 double bedrooms and 1 supplementary single bed and has 5 bathrooms.
On the mezzanine ground floor are a living room, a dining room, a kitchen with direct access to the garden and a bathroom with whirlpool bathtub.
The first floor composes of living room with fireplace, a triple bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, three double bedrooms (one with an ensuite bathroom with shower) and a bathroom with shower.
Another section of the house situated on a lower level along the flank of the hill and consisting of dining area, kitchen with direct access to a paved external area, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower is accessed from the garden.
A supplementaty single bed is available upon request.
Facilities
The farmhouse is provided with swimming pool with whirlpool area, barbecue equipment, Internet connection, satellite TV, whirlpool bathtub, oven, microwave oven, freezer, toaster, American coffee maker, dishwasher, washing machine, cot bed and private car parking place.
A cook, a domestic help and a breakfast are available upon request.
Visits to nearby wineries, tastings, lunche and dinners at the farmhouse and horseback rides are organised upon request.
Services
Supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, grocers`, post office, banks and other shops and services are 4 kilometres from the farmhouse. Golf course and riding stables 15 kilometres from the structure; tennis court 4 kilometres from the farmhouse.
Distances
Colle Val d`Elsa 15 km - San Gimignano 20 km - Volterra 25 km - Siena 35 km - Florence 65 km - Cecina 75 km - Follonica 75 km - Pisa 84 km. Florence airport 71 km - Pisa airport 83 km.
Location of the farmhouse in Tuscany
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Colonica Elsa (11+1 beds) | 795 | 1200 | 1200 | 795 | 2235 | 2235 | |||
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Colonica Elsa (11+1 beds) | 950 | 1445 | 1445 | 950 | 2680 | 2680 | |||
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Colonica Elsa (11+1 beds) | 1105 | 1680 | 2460 | 3130 | 2460 | 1680 | 1105 | 3130 | 3130 |