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Tenuta Moriano, nr Montesperoli |
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Tenuta Moriano, nr Montesperoli
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Family friendly apartments in the beautiful Tuscan countryside Perfectly located to explore the lovely medieval hill towns of Certaldo and San Gimignano, with Volterra just beyond. Florence, Siena and Pisa can be reached in about an hour. Approx. drive to nearest shops is 15 minutes and restaurants 5 15 minutes. |
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Once a country farmhouse, stylish renovations have produced ten attractive apartments with covered patios and some have endless countryside vistas broken only by the vast swimming pool with its generous quota of sunbeds and shady umbrellas.
2 bedroom apartments (sleeping from 2 5 people). Each has a living-dining room, open-plan kitchen with hob, oven and fridge and a shower room and separate WC. |
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Satellite TV, wall safe, telephone (outgoing calls only) , laundry facilities for communal use (no charge), swimming pool: 18m x 9m (depth 1.1 2.2m), open mid May mid October , barbecues for communal use and tennis (racquets and balls provided), table-tennis, bocce. |
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Driving time from airport (approx): Florence 45min, Pisa 1hr 15min, Bologna 1hr 45min. |
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Great value from just £435 - £620 (depending on season) for a 2 bedroom appt for 7 nights based on a maximum occupancy of 5 people. These prices are per person and include flights and car hire. |
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Casa Vacanza Ferraguzzo |
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Casa Vacanza Ferraguzzo
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Website: www.holidaysinferraguzzo.com Ph: 00 39 340 5990132 English and French spoken
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14, or 2-3 bed appts canbe rented separately
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Ferraguzzo is a large farm in the beautiful Upper Tiber Valley owned by a lovely local family who have a wonderful in depth knowledge of the area and are always keen to help. The Upper Tiber Valley is the corner of Tuscany which joins Emiglia Romagna, Umbria and Le Marche. |
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The farmhouse consists of 3 apartments which can be rented separately or the whole house can be rented making a total of 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The house has recently been restored and great care and attention has been paid to the details, with large bathrooms, beautiful hand sewn bed covers and antique furniture. Outside there is a wonderful covered terrace for eating and a very large garden and swimming pool. There are various toys and slides in the garden, and a large park area with more slides, a ping pong table, boules and table football. |
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High chairs, cots and all the things you might need for your little ones are available. The beauty of staying here with children is that you can organize to have your dinner cooked or book a baby sitter, Lido and his son Luca are always on hand for advice or to accompany you on a trip .Should you have any practical special needs for your children they will help. |
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Perugia Airport 30 mins, Forli airport 1 hr 30 mins both Ryan Air. Florence 1 hr and Pisa 1 hr and half, Bologna 2 hrs. |
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Prices begin from 50 Euros per night per person all inclusive. Please contact Lido for more information. |
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Santa Virginia, Montaione, Tuscany |
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Santa Virginia, Montaione, Tuscany
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Owners Syndicate
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spectacular hill top location with 360 views across the 1000 acre, private country estate of Santo Stefano. Mediterranean terraces lead down into fields and woodlands. Good quality restaurants nearby, all offering exceptional Tuscan wines. Market towns of Montaione & Castelfiorentino 6km, offer facilities including: weekly market, restaurants, cafes, banks, internet & boutiques. Tennis & riding 6km, Castelfalfi 18 hole golf course 25km. Visit art centres of Florence & Siena 50km, or atmospheric hill towns of San Gimignano, San Minitano & Certaldo 25km. |
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classic & sophisticated Italian Villa perfect for large family groups, superbly positioned. Spacious & airy, 6 lovely bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Large sunny sitting room with master fireplace. Entrance hall leads to paved portico and poolside. Large formal dining area that overlooks the pool and panorama. Breakfast room with glass door to well equipped, restaurant style kitchen. Double doors to patio and veranda terrace. Bathroom & utility/laundry room. Stone staircase leads to 6 double bedrooms, all with en suites (1 has bath). Below ground floor Tuscan brick, cellar style kitchen contains pizza oven & grill. The pool runs the whole length of the house. Steps lead into water and a spa bath sits on the west-facing end. Shady portico, perfect for relaxing & informal dining. Large Tuscan veranda great for entertaining. Tasteful & sophisticated dιcor throughout: coordinated Italian fabrics & elegant Tuscan country furniture |
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Laundry, dishwasher, microwave, 6 hob cooker, large fridge/freezer, 'phone, Satellite TV, DVD player, stereo, mosquito screens. All rooms are air con. Internet/fax in estate office. Maid service & gardener. Concierge style service from very competent estate manager, Sarah, eg chef on request, babysitters, nannies, tennis lessons, wine tours etc. |
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private, 7.5x15m. Spa, hydromassage 7x2.5, shower, pool towels supplied. |
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around a 2 hr flights from the UK, followed by a straightforward one hour drive to the villa |
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from £3,370-£5,500 per property for 1 week. Flights extra (Ryanair or BA fly to Pisa, good prices)
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La Macchietta, Lucca |
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La Macchietta, Lucca, Tuscany
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7 in 4 bedrooms
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ideally located in beautiful countryside, yet very close to Lucca and to beaches. La Macchietta is set in secluded gardens high in the hills between Lucca & the coastal resorts of Viareggio, Camaiore & Forte dei Marmi. Fantastic views over vineyards & olive groves. Informal restaurants in nearby villages & countryside. Local shopping 6 kms. Historic town of Lucca 15 kms. Wide sandy beaches 28 kms. Art centres of Florence, Sienna & Pisa are easily accessible by car or train. Pisa airport just 36 kms. Great location for both relaxing & exploring. |
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farmhouse has newly decorated, elegant interior, high ceilings & large windows. Ground floor has sitting room with library area, double bedroom with en suite bathroom. Lower ground floor has spacious open plan kitchen with pizza oven, dining area & sitting area with fireplace. Doors lead to furnished terrace. First floor has double bedroom, twin with four poster beds, single bedroom, bathroom & 1 shower room. |
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washing machine, dishwasher, 'phone, TV. Maid service. |
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private pool set in grassy terrace, 4 x 10m |
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car hire is included |
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£1650-£2890 per property per week. Flights extra (Ryanair or BA to Pisa good prices)
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Poldere Saltocchio, Tuscany |
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Poldere Saltocchio, Tuscany
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up to 16 (10 or 6 or 16): 2 farmhouses: one sleeps 10, one sleeps 6
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situated on beautiful estate surrounded by orchards. Podere Saltocchio is comprised of 2 farmhouses separated by mature fruit trees & vines. Perhaps the perfect location - 10 min WALK to the pretty village of Ponte a Moriano with local restaurants, shops, bar & tennis courts and only 10 mins drive from ancient walled town of Lucca. The nearest beach is only a 20 mins drive (so you can enjoy Italy without having to sacrifice a bit of beach life) and the transfer from Pisa mercifully quick just 20 mins drive. An ideal property for family holidays, or groups of friends. |
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The properties, originally used for milling flour and wine making, have recently been restored to very high standard: Tuscan colours, terracotta tiles & original wooden beams throughout. They share a large swimming pool which is located on walled terrace, providing shelter & privacy.
Large house for 10 guests:
Ground floor has large sitting room with open fireplace & French windows to orchard, dining room, kitchen with pantry & French windows to terrace, second terrace with BBQ ideal for al fresco dining. Mezzanine level has double bedroom with en suite & 4 poster & double doors to garden. 2 twin bedrooms sharing a bathroom. First floor has double bedroom with en suite and twin with en suite shower room.
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Ground floor has Kitchen and dining area opening onto a terrace with a table seating ten. Comfortable sitting room with large fireplace. Secret staircase leading to a beautifully restored cantina (wine cellar). First Floor has one double bedroom en suite and two twin bedrooms sharing a bathroom. Maid service included.
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recommended to take full advantage of local area |
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around a 2 hr flight to Pisa then an easy 20 min drive to the villa |
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7 nights from £3360-£4795 for 10 guests, from £4550-£5950 for 16 guests. Flights and car hire extra. Ryanair fly to Pisa.
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Il Palazzo Sabino |
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Il Palazzo Sabino (www.ilpalazzosabino.it)
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The apartments are in a country estate about 5 minutes drive
from the medieval hilltop town of Anghiari and 10 minutes from the Medici town of Sansepolcro. Both towns boast numerous restaurants,
shops and supermarkets as well as museums and art galleries containing pieces by famous Italian renaissance painters. Il Palazzo Sabino
is perfectly situated to visit Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Assisi, Urbino, Perugia, Gubbio and Rimini (to name a few). All these beautiful
towns are an hour and a half's drive or less away. Set in the foothills of the Appenine mountains, it is a perfect setting for country
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The property is divided in two buildings. The
Limonaia, a self-contained detached villa has two double bedrooms and a bathroom (with Jacuzzi bath tub) upstairs.
The master bedroom also has a balcony and external stair case (with child gate). Downstairs there is a big kitchen and lounge,
both with fireplaces. The second property, the Farmhouse, is the entire ground floor of the 12th century farmhouse with Benedictine
watch tower. There are three spacious double bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, a large kitchen with gas hob and microwave and
large lounge. The apartments are set in 2.5 acres of private garden and wood. The garden is entirely fenced off. Directly in front
of the apartments is a patio with al fresco dining facilities. There is a private swimming pool in the grounds, equipped with sun
loungers and toys, children's play area with play park. Washing machine available. All linen (excluding beach towels) is supplied.
Barbeque facilities available on request. |
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The apartments are 4 minutes drive from
well equipped supermarkets (open 8am - 8pm), bakers and numerous restaurants. Anghiari and Sansepolcro (famous for hand woven fabrics)
both boast interesting shops, churches, museums or just pleasant strolls through the walled towns. Near to Appenine hills for walking,
horse riding or mountain biking (organised tours and bike rental possible from local tour operator.) Half an hour's drive from mountain
thermal spa town. Tennis and 5 aside football available at nearby sports centre. Car hire is essential to enjoy the area completely. |
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Excellent children's facilities - fenced off
private swimming pool and play park, private garden again entirely closed and very quiet setting. On request pram, travel cots,
baby baths with head rest, high chairs, potties, sterilising units, food processor, baby listeners and play pens can be provided.
Baby sitting available (please book at least 48 hours in advance) Certified horse riding centre specialised in children's lessons nearby. |
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2 hour flight to Forli or Bologna plus
1 hour transfer time from Forli or 1.5 hours from Bologna. We recommend you hire a car from the airport you arrive at. |
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From £730 for the Limonaia (sleeps 4+) and from £780 for the Farmhouse (sleeps 6+) per week. Special offers for the rental of the whole property and for stays of two weeks or longer.
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Villa Pia |
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Villa Pia, Tuscany www.villapia.com, email villapia@villapia.com
Something quite different - an entirely informal hotel, with the atmosphere of a house party - the hosts being the owners, Morag and Kevin and their 3 children. Delicious meals are provided, you help yourself to drinks and coffee, children have lots to do and their own meal times. Morag and Kevin take care of everything for you - from making your breakfast, to planning your sightseeing, to taking you to the doctor if you need it. It's a beautiful place to spend a break both relaxing and enjoying being with your child/ren. It has all the benefits of self catering without the stress of the actual catering, and all the benefits of a hotel without the formality. |
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The border of Tuscany and Umbria on the edge of the medieval village of Lippiano, which has a bar with fresh italian ice cream, a village dance every Saturday night in summer and a 1000 year old castle. Ideally positioned for exploring Tuscany and Umbria, lots of medieval villages just a few miles away with some good restaurants, and Perugia, Siena, Florence and Lake Trasimeno are all within easy each for a day trip. Set close to beautiful woodland complete with wild orchids. Even close to Gucci and Prada outlets (if that's your bag, so to speak!) |
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Exquisite restored house with hand painted ceilings and stunning views. 17 ensuite guest bedrooms, some huge (front) some smaller, but all with tiled bathrooms and shutters. Book individually or as a larger group. Some other village properties also available,with food taken at Villa Pia. Set in five acres including vegetable garden and orchard. |
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Kitchen with fresh fruit, soft drinks, wine and milk freely available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared with local ingredients, some organic, by Kevin who was once a chef at the Dorchester.
Meals taken communally outside in courtyard in dining room. Swimming pool with loungers. Hammocks |
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Sand pit
Swings
Room filled with toys
Gardens
Separate dinner at 6pm
Babysitting if required |
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Lake Trasimeno (an hour away) lake beach |
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2.5 hours by air from London to Florence/Bologna, 1.5 hours from each by car. 925miles from Calais. |
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£460 per adult per week for low season 2002 including accommodation and all food/drinks/wine. Flights extra, around £150. Under twos stay free, under 12s pay £190 per week, plus flights. If separate rooms are required for children the minimum charge is £500. Single room supplement £150. Children sharing are free. High season prices are £500 per week per adult, £210c hildren 2-12, min charge £600 for childrens room. Winter breaks also available from £350 per adult. |
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Botro Organic Farm |
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Botro Organic Farm |
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Children-friendly organic farm amid olive groves in Tuscany (just 30km from Florence and 45km from Siena) - lots of ducks, rabbits and geese with a
small restaurant right on hand serving Tuscan specialities (dinner is around
£13 including wine - children VERY welcome). Variety of accommodation all with access to swimming pool. |
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Variety including: Villa Malva which sleeps 7 - a large secluded villa that has been fully restored whilst retaining original features such as chestnut beams, large stone fireplace. Fantastic views. There's an external terracotta patio, great for dining al fresco. Consists of two double bedrooms, one en-suite, plus one larger room with 3 single beds and a second bathroom. Guests have shared use of swimming pool, 2 minutes walk away.
Price guide: from around £1100 per week for villa; 2 weeks £1700 - flights would be extra (Ryanair flies to Pisa).
Other accommodation options:
The Old Bakery: large, characterful, one-bedroom cottage on 2 floors - simple but comfortable: ideal for a small family (one bedroom but comfortable double divan bed in living room). On the ground floor there is large open living room with traditional fireplace, whitewashed walls and terracotta flooring. On same floor, there is full-equipped kitchen/dining room with oven. First floor has large terrace with fantastic view and large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Also small balcony overlooking rolling hills. Outside cottage, large patio with tables and chairs, barbecue - great for al fresco dining and with plenty of space for children to play freely.
Price guide: 1 week: £750; 2 weeks: £1400. Prices inclusive of linen and towels.
The Monastery (sleeps 6): newly refurbished apartment that has 3 double bedrooms and one bathroom. Lovely open-plan kitchen/living room, restored in typical Tuscan style - beautiful antique floors and chestnut beams. Large external dining are covered by vine trellises with all facilities for eating al fresco. Price guide: One week - £1000; Two weeks: £1700. Flights extra |
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