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Area Information

• Country: Italy	• Swimming Pool: Private
• County: Tuscany	• Garden: Private
• Town: Montaione	• Balcony: Private
• Sleeps: 29 (Bedrooms: 15)	• Car Required: Required
• Changeover day: Saturday	• Transfer Info: N/A

Prices

Prices from £ 5595.00 to £ 11550.00 Full rates list

 

Description
Podere Vignola is set in glorious mature lawned gardens with beds of lavender, rosemary and thyme, cypress trees and rose bushes in the heart of the Santo Stefano estate. The main house and the estate cottage have been skilfully converted by local craftsmen into eight two bedroom suites, offering a welcoming holiday home of the very highest standard which is ideal for family gatherings.

The large mosaic tiled infinity pool, with its spectacular views out over the countryside, has a hydro-massage area and is surrounded by terraces furnished with wrought iron cushioned sun beds. At night the gardens and pool are lit with dramatic effect. From virtually all corners of the property there are magnificent panoramic views over the woodland and the hills where villages and tiny hamlets nestle in the folds of the countryside.

Accommodation:
up to 29 persons
all suites; up to 21 persons
suites: 1 - 6
(the villa can be rented in smaller units at certain times)
8 salons, 16 bedrooms, 15 shower rooms

All the suites are air-conditioned with the living areas and bedrooms decorated in sunny tones of terracotta, coral, pink and primrose yellow. All are furnished with restored antique pieces and country furniture, enhanced by elegant light fittings and gilt mirrors, the sofas and chairs have been upholstered with beautiful Italian fabrics, in warm tones of green and blue. The kitchens and bathrooms are well equipped with all modern fittings.

Outside, the open air pool loggia has wrought iron chairs with cushions and tables for dining al fresco. The terracotta sun terrace by the pool has plenty of sun beds for all the guests at Vignola. There is a small house by the pool which is air-conditioned and has a large country kitchen with dining table, comfortable sofas, fireplace, drinks fridge, barbecue, roasting spit, satellite TV, mobile telephone and washroom.

Main House

suite 1: ciclamino - ground floor (equipped for wheelchair use)
sleeps 4
sitting room with French windows (it is actually a glass door - we have amended our description) to garden
dining area with fireplace
archway to kitchen
double bedroom with separate shower room
twin bedroom with en suite shower room
no dishwasher

suite 2: papavero - first floor
sleeps 4-5
sitting room with fireplace, kitchen and dining area
french windows to large terrace with further dining table and chairs
study with single bed
double bedroom with en suite shower room
twin bedroom with separate shower room

suite 3: girasole - ground floor
sleeps 4
sitting room with fireplace
french windows to garden
archway to kitchen
double bedroom
twin bedroom
two shower rooms

suite 4: geranio - first floor
sleeps 3
sitting room with fireplace
archway to kitchen/dining area
double bedroom with en suite shower room
single bedroom with separate shower room
no dishwasher

suite 5: lilla - ground floor
sleeps 3
sitting room with fireplace
dining area
french windows to garden
archway to kitchen
double bedroom
single bedroom
shower room

suite 6: rosa canina - ground floor
sleeps 4
sitting room with fireplace
dining area
french windows (yes here OK) to garden
archway to kitchen
double bedroom with en suite shower room
twin bedroom with separate shower room

Cottage

suite 7: margherita - ground floor
sleeps 3
sitting/dining room with fireplace
kitchen area
french windows to garden
double bedroom with en suite shower room
single bedroom with en suite shower room

suite 8: viola - first floor - sleeps 3
sleeps 3
sitting/dining room with fireplace
kitchen area
french windows to garden
double bedroom with en suite shower room
single bedroom with en suite shower room en suite

 

 

Accommodation

• Double Beds: 8 • Twin Beds: 3 • Single Beds: 5 • Bathrooms: 15 • Property Size: 0 sqm • Distance from Airport: 50 km from Pisa Airport • Air Conditioning • Central Heating

• Balcony: Private • Swimming pool: Private • Garden: Private • Suitable for Children • Suitable for Infants

 

Facilities

Accommodation Equipment:   BBQ, Cooker, Cooking Utensils/pans, Crockery, Cutlery, Dish washer, DVD, Fax, Freezer, Fridge, Glassware, Internet Access, Kettle, Microwave, Music Player, Open Fire, Oven, Radio, Satellite/Cable, Television, Towels/linen, Tumble Dryer, Video, Washing Machine
Furniture - Indoor:   Cots Available
Location:   Close to Golf, Scenic Area
Outdoors:   Balcony, Garden, Off Road Parking

 

Activities

Outdoor Activities:   Fishing, Golf, Historical Sites, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Walking

 

The Area
Tuscany is a charmed land, equally blessed by the genius of man and nature. Rows of baby green vines manage somehow to march in arrow-straight formation up the gently rolling hillsides, bounded by single files of darker green cypress trees.

Symmetrically rounded hilltops surmounted by towns so homogeneous as to seem one single building. Every inch of land has been sculpted, first by the elements and then by generations of inhabitants whose goals were always to make the land produce as much as possible whilst keeping the land as beautiful as possible.

We have recently discovered some wonderful villas located in a private 1000 acre estate, 50 kilometres from Pisa, Florence and Sienna.

There is plenty to do and see in the area; artisans' workshops, churches and museums at the nearby historic towns of Montopoli, San Minato and Certaldo, as well as a good many sporting facilities in the vicinity. The English estate manager is happy to arrange wine tours, fishing trips, golf and even American horseback riding.

There is plenty to do in the area. The art centres of Florence, Siena and Lucca are within easy reach while close at hand are the evocative hill towns of San Gimignano, San Miniato. Keen walkers will enjoy strolling through the glorious landscape to neighbouring hamlets.

The management team have excellent local knowledge and contacts and are delighted to make bookings for restaurants and golf courses. Visits can also be arranged to local wineries and olive oil mills. Personalised tours of vineyards, historic villas and private collections with guides can also be arranged on request.

In summer there is an open-air cinema in Castelfiorentino and spontaneous festivals in local villages. There are also plenty of bars and tried-and-tested ice cream shops!

A selection of restaurants, from family-friendly trattorie to the internationally renowned, lie within easy reach. All have wine cellars with exceptional Tuscan wines.

The market towns of Castelfiorentino (population 17,500) and Montaione (population 3,500) lie 6 kms from Santo Stefano. They have a wide range of facilities including cafés, restaurants, a weekly market, banks, internet points, boutiques, good shops, hairdresser.

 

 

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