The farmhouse is in an area of the Mugello, near the village of Vicchio, famous for being the birthplace of Giotto, the celebrated Italian Renaissance painter. The Mugello is easy to reach from the motorway which connects Giotto to Florence and the airport in only 40 minutes drive away. The farmhouse, situated on a hillside which forms part of a large agricultural estate that produces olive oil and wine, is surrounded by a lovely garden which borders on one side onto a country lane occasionally used by cars during the day.
The garden has a covered parking area near the gated entrance and a pergola with a table for eating al fresco, next to the original stables which have been converted into an open space with built in barbecue. Crossing the garden between roses of many colors, one reaches the swimming pool, positioned in an area which looks like the bow of a ship. From here one can enjoy a very special rural landscape, where it is difficult to catch sight of any sign of modern civilization. The love of country tradition is evident in the recent renovation, with wooden beams on the ceilings and the antique fireplace in the kitchen which is big enough to sit inside as the farm workers did once upon a time to warm up.
The foundations of this villa were built at the end of the 14th century and it was inhabited by resident bailiffs from 1700. It hasn't lost any of its old-fashioned charm, conserving the atmosphere of farmhouses from the past while offering all the modern day comforts. The antique furniture along with the tastefully chosen comfortable furniture and the eye for detail make this house a residence of excellent value for money.
Just outside of Vicchio is the beginning of the "Strada del Vino Chianti Rufina DOCG and Pomino DOC" (Wine Road). For lovers of water sports, Lake Bilancino is located a few minutes from Vicchio stretching out over 5 square kilometers. Mugello is full of woods and green valleys; therefore it is an area where animals find plenty of food and man the ideal habitat for cultivation.
* Bedroom / Bathroom Description:
Ground Floor: 1 Shower room.
First Floor:
- Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
- Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
- Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
- Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
- Bedroom 5: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
- Bedroom 6: Sleeps 2, Single/Double bedroom with French bed (1.27 meters wide)
- 1 Bathroom with bathtub
- 2 shower rooms.
Villa amenities:
* Features and Amenities:
- Table tennis room
- External laundry room
- Washing machine
- Satellite TV
- BBQ
- CD player
- Telephone
- Fireplaces.
* Outdoor Features:
- Al fresco dining
- Swimming pool (5 x 11 m)
- Panoramic swimming pool
- From the garden you might hear cars passing occasionally along a narrow country lane
- Partially fenced garden.
* Staff and Services:
- Maid service 3 hours twice a week
- Weekly change of linens and towels
- Final Cleaning on Saturday
- Welcome breakfast basket containing milk, coffee, tea, jam, bread, etc.
Location & Nearby Attractions:
* Getting There: Transfers are available/Rental car recommended.
* Airports:
- Florence (FLR) 40km/24miles
- Rome (FCO) - 310km/192miles.
* Location:
- Vicchio (supermarket, bank, tennis court) 2km/1.2miles
- Florence 35km/22miles
- Siena 80km/50miles
- Pisa 90km/60miles
- Lucca 90km/60miles
- Arezzo 70km/43miles
- San Gimignano 70km/43miles
- Train station - 2km (Vicchio, trains to Florence every hour)
- Golf course 25km/15.5miles
- Horseback riding 5km/3miles
- Sailing and windsurfing activities are available in Lake Bilancino approx. 20km/12miles.
Policy:
- Maximum number of guests: 11/12
- Children are welcome
- Small Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Villa
- Normal use of hot/cold water included
- Electricity is included up to 330 kW per week (any usage beyond this will be metered and charged locally at the time of check out. Charges vary greatly but can be as high as 0.80 per kW)
- A/C and heating, if required, are not included and will be metered and charged locally upon check out. Please inquire for approximate costs
- All services not included in rates are to be paid locally
- All rentals from Saturday to Saturday
- Check-in: Between 4pm-7pm (late arrivals must be arranged in advance and may be subject to additional charges)
- Check-out: Before 9am.
Notes:
Prices:
* 1/5/2008 - 5/30/2008, 7 nights minimum:
- 6 Bedrooms (up to 12 people) - 407
* 5/31/2008 - 6/27/2008, 7 nights minimum:
- 6 Bedrooms (up to 12 people) - 642
* 6/28/2008 - 7/18/2008, 7 nights minimum:
- 6 Bedrooms (up to 12 people) - 750
* 7/19/2008 - 8/29/2008, 7 nights minimum:
- 6 Bedrooms (up to 12 people) - 827
* 8/30/2008 - 9/26/2008, 7 nights minimum:
- 6 Bedrooms (up to 12 people) - 598
* 9/27/2008 - 1/2/2009, 7 nights minimum:
- 6 Bedrooms (up to 12 people) - 407.
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