Holiday villa in Pelago, in Valdisieve, near Florence. 16/22 sleeping accommodations, swimming pool.
Description
Situated in panoramic position atop a hill covered with olive groves and vineyards, the villa (16/22 sleeping accommodations) lies in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, about 20 kilometres south of Florence. In the 9-hectare park lies the swimming pool, which commands the surrounding countryside. Not only is the villa the ideal accommodation for visiting Florence, it is also an excellent starting point for one-day trips to many Tuscan cities of art and tourist destinations, such as Arezzo, Poppi, Stia in Casentino, Greve in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra and Montepulciano. Possibility of renting bicycles for rides in the neighbourhood and of organising Tuscan cooking lessons. Booking service for museums and restaurants in Florence and in the neighbourhood of the villa. Tennis courts, riding stables and a golf club nearby. Special events dedicated to vintage are organized in September and October, during which guests have the opportunity of working in the vineyards. Local guides organise one-day tours at competitive prices, including transportation and museum tickets. Upon request, a local cook prepares meals to be served in the villa.
Accommodation
The villa (4 triple bedrooms, 3 double bedrooms + 1 double sofa bed, 2 single sofa beds and 5 bathrooms) is divided into four apartments provided with hi-fi system, fan, iron, microwave oven and hairdryer. Apartment Michelangelo (3+2 beds - 60 m²) composes of living room with big fireplace and double sofa bed, kitchen, 1 double bedroom with third single bed and 1 bathroom. Apartment Giotto (5+1 beds - 65 m²): is composed of kitchen/living room with rustic fireplace and single sofa bed, 1 double bedroom, 1 double bedroom with third single bed and 1 bathroom. Apartment Donatello (6 beds - 60 m²) is divided into kitchen, hallway/living room, 2 double bedrooms with third single bed and 1 bathroom. Apartment Montepescoli (4+1 beds - 60 m²): situated about 500 metres from the villa, is composed of living room with single sofa bed, 1 double bedroom, 1 bedroom with two single beds and 2 bathrooms.
Facilities
The villa is provided with swimming pool overlooking the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, hi-fi system, fan, iron, microwave oven, hairdryer and Internet connection. Possibility of renting some bicycles. Booking service for museums and restaurants. Tennis courts, riding stables and golf club in the neighbourhood. Grape harvest special events. Tuscan cooking lessons and one-day trips to various Tuscan destinations are organised upon request.
Services
Shops and services of any are in Pelago and in Pontassieve. The nearest railway station is in Pontassieve, 6.5 kilometres from the villa.
Distances
Pontassieve 6,5 km - Florence 20 km - Stia 27 km - Poppi 30 km - Greve in Chianti 43 km - Prato 46 km - Pistoia 60 km - Castellina in Chianti 62 km - Arezzo 68 km - San Gimignano 72 km - Siena 83 km - Volterra 97 km - Pisa 106 km. Florence airport 33 km - Pisa airport 107 km - Rome Fiumicino airport 294 km.
Location of the villa in Tuscany
  | jan-may | jun-sep | oct-dec | xmas | easter |
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Villa Pelago (16 beds) | 2320 | 2690 | 2320 | 2320 | 2320 |
Villa Pelago (22 beds) | 3000 | 3750 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 |