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Location:Milan, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Air Conditioning, Freezer, Internet Access, Laundry, Oven, Refrigerator, Shower, Smoking OK, TV, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Description:In a beautiful old style building, old farm Cascina Albana, in the north side of the city, in BOVISA POLITECNICO. Little loft with a bed for one person and a living room with a sofa for two persons. Kitchen with fridge, freezer, oven, washing machine. shower . Easy parking in the street in front of the building. Internet connection is possible with an internet key that you'll find in house with all the instructions and drivers. I live in the building, I will welcome you for keys, informations and any helps you will need. Price for single person: 35€/night Price for a couple: 70€/night (1 extra person 35€) Easy access to FieraMilanocity or new Fiera Milano (Rho) and Polytechnic and Architecture faculty campus - Bovisa Triennale Exposition. perfect for a couple for medium and long stay CONNECTIONS: 400 mt from the Train stop BOVISA POLITECNICO t 10 minutes by train (every 5 minutes) to Milano city center (Cadorna Station). MALPENSA - MPX- Airport (direct line - Malpensa express train). 15 min by bus to Central Station (82 and 92 lines,STOP: Cosenz Bovisasca)... more info >>
Location:Cortona, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Central heating, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Laundry, Oven, Pets OK, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Down the road between Tuscany and Umbria, come to Pierle, a medieval village in the hills between Cortona and Lake Trasimeno, with its castle overlooking the green valley below. Here, surrounded by olive groves and chestnut trees and oaks, find the agriturismo Villa Cuiano. Whether you are a large family, a couple, a group of friends Cuiano the farm is the ideal place for your vacation. The restoration has preserved the Tuscan style of stone houses, with beams and architraves in chestnut beams and stone fireplaces dating from the nineteenth century. Cuiano Villa is divided into 5 spacious and bright apartments (La Loggia, The Stalletta, La Stalla, La Loggia, La Cantina) and the farmhouse Casa Luca independent. These have central heating, satellite TV, stereo and fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. A welcoming open fire will keep you company if you decide to rent Villa Cuiano in winter. The large garden surrounding the farmhouse provides guests tables, chairs, barbecue and pizza oven for picnics, barbecues, pizza, tasting of our products and drinks outdoors. The garden is open as a terrace with spectacular views of the verdant valley below and the distant mountains of Umbria and has frequently the scene of weddings and anniversaries, to the satisfaction of our guests. The pool for the exclusive use of guests (12x6 meters, maximum depth of 140 cm) you will have moments of pleasant relaxation, and a poolside you will find: chairs, tables, chairs, umbrellas. Play area for children can enjoy themselves in safety. Do you love trekking or simply stroll in the open all around the farm Cuiano find fantastic trails surrounded by green forests and olive groves of chestnut trees, and in autumn you can pick mushrooms and chestnuts. A weekend near Cortona, a holiday in a farmhouse in the green of our forests, the beauty of Pierle, Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza, Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto and the Trasimeno, can give you moments of relaxation with sights, smells and tastes that you'll never forget. The apartments are perfect for 2/4 persons are La Loggia and La Cantina, both have a large bedroom mantrimoniale, with the possibility of adding one or two extra beds. For both the kitchen and large living room offers the perfect accommodation for a holiday in autoniomia.... more info >>
Location:Noto, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Fireplace, Internet Access, Laundry, Oven, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Stove, TV, Towels, Wireless Internet Access & more amenities »
Activities:Beach, Museums, Restaurants
Description:Situated at 1.5 km from the city of Noto, in an organic farm, where the farmer work on lemons, almonds and olives trees. In the countryside you can enjoy organic landscapes typical of our valleys and our products that you can taste there. The house is composed by a large bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom, an entrance area, a big veranda with a barbecue place and a parking place. The place provides complete independence and relaxing environment. The habitation has a view on a small old rural complex (no habitation) named ‘bagghio’ and is surrounded on the other sides by lemon, olive and almond trees. Services include kitchen stove, towels, bedclothes, refrigerator, air-conditioning, washing machine, oven, little wood ceramics stove, satellite TV, DVD player, books, internet with USB key (supplied by the landlord). To enjoy your holiday to the fullest, I recommend renting a car to visit the near places. Noto (UNESCO site), at a kilometre - capital of the Baroque culture, simply splendid. 30 mins from Syracuse (UNESCO site), where you can see the Greek theatre and the archaeological site area, the Museum ‘Paolo Orsi’ (very interesting and internationally renowned). The island of Ortigia - a good place also for evening excursions and where you can also try out local food specialties in a large amount of typical restaurants to choose from simply walking for the streets of Ortigia can be a gorgeous experience, adventuring through its little narrow street filled or baroque sculptures and building facades. There are also little mountain-side towns that can be reached in about a hour, places of the likes of Buccheri, Buscemi, and Palazzolo, where you will find museums, good typical eatery and the ‘Val Di Anapo’ valley. There also are various natural resorts, the Natural Reserves, the little ponds of sweet water in ‘Cava Grande’ (Avola Antica 14km), the splendid beaches in the reserve Calamosca and Eloro resorts(Calamosca 10km, Eloro 8km), the slushes, reachable in less than half hour from Casa Zisola. Very interesting also the other Baroque cities: Scicli, Ragusa, Modica (UNESCO sites). You can visit the volcano Etna (86), its observatory and park, and its magnificent scenarios. If you prefer the relax, Zisolhome offers wide spaces, green, garden, porch, barbeque, maximum privacy because the Zisolhome is not a village but a stand-alone property, where you can also enjoy the pleasure of tastingopur various cultivated biological products, bread and pizza that the owner prepare for his family and for his guests.... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Deck, Kitchenette, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Vinca is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps three people. There is a private covered patio and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Vinca has a double bedroom, a spacious living-room with a mezzanine, a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Vinca is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Vinca you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nHouse n nCasa Vinca is on the ground floor, and you can reach it straight from the garden. In front of the living-room, you will find a gracious covered patio enclosed by a large glass window. You will find a table with chairs, and you will be able to relax and have meals outdoor with a green lawn and an endless view of the hills and the woods before your eyes. n nThe living-room is furnished with a single divan bed, a table, chairs, and a TV. A staircase leads to the mezzanine, where there 's a single bed. In the living-room you will find the kitchenette, equipped with a four-burner stove, an oven, a fridge, and small appliances. At Casa Vinca you will have a shared laundry room available. n nFrom the living-room you can also enter the beautiful double bedroom and the bathroom with shower. The bedroom has a window overlooking the hills. n nCasa Vinca 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Vinca. You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Vinca is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthralls and infatuate artists and visitorse280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Santippe , Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Linaria .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Deck, Kitchenette, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Linaria is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps two people. There is a private terrace and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Linaria has a double bedroom, a living-room with a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Linaria is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Linaria you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nThe house n nYou can enter Casa Linaria straight from the garden. The entrance door is embellished by a large arch in stone which bears the year it was built, 1746. n nOn the ground floor you will find a small and gracious living-room furnished with a couch, a table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette is equipped with a two-burner stove, a small oven, a fridge, and small appliances. n nFrom the living-room you can reach the double bedroom by climbing a flight of stairs. The bathroom is equipped with a shower. The bedroom has a has a patio door leading to the terrace overlooking the hills. On the terrace you will find a table and chairs. The terrace will be your favorite place to relax outdoors! n nAt Casa Linaria you will have a shared laundry room available. n nCasa Linaria 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Linaria . You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Linaria is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthralls and infatuate artists and visitors e280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Santippe , Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Vinca .... more info >>
Location:Palazzo Canavese, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Deck, Dishes, Freezer, Kitchenette, Oven, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Shower, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Prospero E is a graceful apartment surrounded by the vegetation. It sleeps four people. From Casa Prospero E you will have a view of the swimming pool and of the garden and of the surrounding countryside. Casa Prospero E is 100 square meters (1076 square feet). It features a shared swimming pool, a private garden, air conditioning (please read description below to check in which rooms the units are installed) and winter heating. n nYou will be roughly 6 km (3.7 miles) from Iesa Palazzo , where you will find a grocery store. You will find the closest restaurant at 1.5 km (roughly 1 mile). n nCasa Prospero E is located on the ground floor of an ancient farmhouse. n nTo stay at Casa Prospero E you will need a car. You will be able to park it on the premises, in a reserved parking space. n nThe Casa Prospero Apartments are part of an old hamlet dating back to the seventeenth century. The hamlet was once used as a shelter for the shepherds and the farmers who worked in the properties. The hamlet is made by several rural homes that, although they have all been renovated, preserve the typical character of the old walled country houses. n nThe hamlet is located in a beautiful position, surrounded by the greenery, with a splendid view on Mount Amiata and the Ombrone Valley. n nIn the farmhouse you will find an infinity pool, a football pitch, a volley court and you will be able to play archery, table-tennis and billiards. n nThe hamlet belongs to a large farm which occupies about 1300 hectares of land. Located in the Basso Merse Oasis, the farm is surrounded by the green Sienese hills. There are several farmouses in this large farm, five of which have been renovated and have now become holiday homes. n nWhile staying in the farm, you might come across a few species of wild animals like: wild boars, deers, foxes, porcupines, roes who go to drink in the river Farma or in the river Merse, flowing in these lands. n nIn the farm, you will also find a restaurant, a church dedicated to Saint Philip and Saint James, riding stables where you can rent a horse for beautiful tours and an office where you can rent bikes. n nWalking up along River Farma you could reach the natural baths of Petriolo where you can relax in therapeutic waters. n nIn the farm, about 750 hecatres of land are used as a shooting ground. There are also some fenced areas where some local vanishing species are bred in the wild such as the Maremmana cows, the Cinta Senese pigs and the Maremmana Boars. In the restaurant of the farm, you will be able to taste traditional dishes made with the meat deriving from these breeding. n nYou will reach the swimming pool from the garden going down a stairway which consists of approximately ten steps. The pool is 14 meters (46 feet) large by 21 meters (70 feet) long, from 80 centimeters (2.6 feet) to 1.5 meters (5 feet) deep. It is an infinity pool. The swimming pool area is equipped with a table, chairs, sun umbrellas, deck chairs and sun loungers. From the swimming pool you will have a gorgeous view of the Valley. You will share the pool with the other guests staying at the complex. It is open from the beginning of June until mid-September. n nThe garden is 3000 square meters (32300 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by trees and by gazebos. It is equipped with a table and chairs. The garden is shared with the other guests staying at the complex. n nThe garden is 45 square meters (485 square feet) large. It is equipped with a table and chairs. From the garden you will have a view of the swimming pool and of the garden. n nThe ceiling of the living room has characteristic exposed wood beams. The furnishings are warm and welcoming. The furnishings include a divan bed for one guest. In the living room you will also find a cooking area. The kitchenette is equipped with a four-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer and an Italian-style coffee-maker. The dining table can accommodate four guests. In this room you will find a satellite television. From the living room you will be able to enter the garden through a French door. The room has a window. It is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. n nYou will be able to enter the bedroom from the living room. It has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/62 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The room has a window with a view of the garden. The bedroom is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit. n nThe bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a fully enclosed shower. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the living room going down three steps. n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Prospero A , Casa Prospero B , Casa Prospero C , Casa Prospero D , Casa Prospero F .... more info >>
Location:Palazzo Canavese, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Amenities:Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Deck, Dishes, Freezer, Kitchenette, Oven, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Shower, Swimming Pool, TV & more amenities »
Description:Casa Prospero D is a characteristic apartment surrounded by meadows and by green hills. It sleeps four people. From Casa Prospero D you will have a fascinating view of the Tuscan countryside and of the vineyards. Casa Prospero D is 100 square meters (1076 square feet). It features a shared swimming pool, a shared garden and winter heating. n nYou will be roughly 6 km (3.7 miles) from Iesa Palazzo , where you will find a grocery store. You will find the closest restaurant at 1.5 km (roughly 1 mile). n nCasa Prospero D is located on the mezzanine floor of an ancient farmhouse. You will reach it from the garden going up approximately 15 stairway steps. n nTo stay at Casa Prospero D you will need a car. You will be able to park it on the premises, in a reserved parking space. n nCasa Prospero D is tended by a caretaker, who resides in an apartment with separate entrance on the bottom floor. n nThe Casa Prospero Apartments are part of an old hamlet dating back to the seventeenth century. The hamlet was once used as a shelter for the shepherds and the farmers who worked in the properties. The hamlet is made by several rural homes that, although they have all been renovated, preserve the typical character of the old walled country houses. n nThe hamlet is located in a beautiful position, surrounded by the greenery, with a splendid view on Mount Amiata and the Ombrone Valley. n nIn the farmhouse you will find an infinity pool, a football pitch, a volley court and you will be able to play archery, table-tennis and billiards. n nThe hamlet belongs to a large farm which occupies about 1300 hectares of land. Located in the Basso Merse Oasis, the farm is surrounded by the green Sienese hills. There are several farmouses in this large farm, five of which have been renovated and have now become holiday homes. n nWhile staying in the farm, you might come across a few species of wild animals like: wild boars, deers, foxes, porcupines, roes who go to drink in the river Farma or in the river Merse, flowing in these lands. n nIn the farm, you will also find a restaurant, a church dedicated to Saint Philip and Saint James, riding stables where you can rent a horse for beautiful tours and an office where you can rent bikes. n nWalking up along River Farma you could reach the natural baths of Petriolo where you can relax in therapeutic waters. n nIn the farm, about 750 hecatres of land are used as a shooting ground. There are also some fenced areas where some local vanishing species are bred in the wild such as the Maremmana cows, the Cinta Senese pigs and the Maremmana Boars. In the restaurant of the farm, you will be able to taste traditional dishes made with the meat deriving from these breeding. n nYou will reach the swimming pool from the garden going down a stairway which consists of approximately ten steps. The pool is 14 meters (46 feet) large by 21 meters (70 feet) long, from 80 centimeters (2.6 feet) to 1.5 meters (5 feet) deep. It is an infinity pool. The swimming pool area is equipped with a table, chairs, sun umbrellas, deck chairs and sun loungers. From the swimming pool you will have a gorgeous view of the Valley. You will share the pool with the other guests staying at the complex. It is open from the beginning of June until mid-September. n nThe garden is 3000 square meters (32300 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by trees and by gazebos. It is equipped with a table and chairs. The garden is shared with the other guests staying at the complex. n nThe furnishings of the living room are simple and comfortable. The furnishings include a divan bed for one guest. In the living room you will also find a cooking area. The kitchenette is equipped with a four-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer and an Italian-style coffee-maker. The dining table can accommodate four guests. In this room you will find a satellite television. The room has a window. n nYou will be able to enter the bedroom from the living room through a corridor. The ceiling has characteristic exposed wood beams. The room has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/62 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The room has two windows. n nThe bathroom is equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a shower. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the corridor. n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Prospero A , Casa Prospero B , Casa Prospero C , Casa Prospero E , Casa Prospero F .... more info >>
Location:Barberino di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Bedrooms:1
Bathrooms:1
Sleeps:3
Property Type:Vacation Home
Description:Casa Santippe is part of a stone house and features an enthralling view of the surrounding hills. It is 50 square meters (about 538 square feet) large, and it sleeps three people. There is a private covered patio and a shared swimming-pool and garden. It is part of a small medieval hamlet consisting of houses in stone restored as vacation homes. It is 35 km (about 22 miles) away from Siena and 40 km (about 25 miles) away from Florence . n nCasa Santippe has a double bedroom, a spacious living-room with a divan bed, a small kitchen, and a bathroom with shower. n nIt is equipped with heating and spacious parking space. n nThe place n nCasa Santippe is part of a medieval hamlet in stone situated amidst the green and lovely hills stretching between Florence and Siena, the hills where the famous Chianti wine is produced. n nPanorama n nAs soon as you arrive, you will be delighted by the view of the whole place. I was absolutely hypnotized by it! n nOn the top of a lovely prominent piece of land covered in thick green lawn, you will see a group of ancient houses in grey stone outlined against the blue of the sky. The sloping lawn is delimited by an unpaved path embellished by a double line of cypresses. n nThe embroidery-like pattern formed by the high and lean top of cypresses seem to separate the intense-green of the wood from the bright green of the sun-drenched lawn. n nAdding to the view, next to the house, are large vases where lemons are cultivated, vases filled with red cranesbills, perfumed bushes, and flower beds of roses. n nBeside the stone houses, in a secluded area, you will catch sight of the inviting blue of the beautiful swimming-pool, surrounded by a lawn and green umbrellas. n nThe air is clean, the peacefulness around is perfect, and everything is well cared for and well kept: you will feel as if inside a dream, the Tuscany you 've always dreamed of! n nHistory n nThe hamlet where you will spend your vacation has a fascinating history of over a thousand years. It was built around a small church which, in the Medieval Times, used to host pilgrims who would leave France to go to Rome by going along an ancient road called 'Via Franchigena ' on foot. n nIn the sixteenth century, the hamlet, along with the lands surrounding it, became property of a noble family from Florence. Later, in the eighteenth century, the hamlet was used as destination to hunting missions of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and a place to eat well and have good wine. n nFarm n nNowadays, the hamlet where you will spend your vacation is part of a 20-hectare (about 0.5 acre) farm. n nPart of the land is covered by an area of wood of live oaks and oaks: you will be able to stroll around and even have picnics in the area. The part of the land nearest to the house is reserved to the breeding of horses. n nThe owners live in the main house of the hamlet. They will warmly greet you, and they will be available to help you in case you need with all their discretion. If you wish, they will help you organize cultural tours and choose the best wine cellars and farms to be visited in the area. n nSwimming pool n nAt Casa Santippe you have a shared 12 x 6 meter (39 x 20 feet) swimming-pool at your disposal. Next to the pool, you will find a sun-drenched area furnished with an umbrella and deck chairs to each apartment. Even from the swimming-pool you will be able to enjoy a relaxing view of the surrounding green hills. n nThe swimming-pool opens from the first of May to the end of October. n nHouse n nCasa Santippe is on the ground floor, and you can reach it straight from the garden. In front of the living-room, you will find a gracious covered patio enclosed by a large glass window. You will find a table with chairs, and you will be able to relax and have meals outdoor with a green lawn and an endless view of the hills and the woods before your eyes. n nThe living-room is furnished with a single divan bed, a table, chairs, and a TV. From the living-room you can enter the small kitchen, which is equipped with a four-burner stove, an oven, a fridge, and small appliances. You will also be able to use a shared laundry room. n nFrom the living-room you can also enter the beautiful double bedroom and the bathroom with shower. The bedroom has a window overlooking the hills. n nCasa Santippe 's furnishings are complete and elegant. You will find an atmosphere which is cozy and typical of old country Tuscan houses: terracotta floor, ceiling with wooden joists and terracotta roof tiles, and beautiful family antique furniture restored with care and love. n nYou need a car during your stay at Casa Santippe. You will find a large parking space in the place. n nNearby tourist attractions n nCasa Santippe is 6 km (about 3.7 miles) away from Barberino Valle Di Elsa, where you will also find a railway station. At 2 km (about 1.2 mile) away, you will find a shopping mall with some food shops. n nYou will be in a convenient position to visit all the splendid cities of art of Tuscany on daily excursions, especially Florence which is 40 km (about 25 miles), Siena, 35 km (about 22 miles) away, Volterra , 30 km (about 19 miles) away, Monteriggioni , 24 km (about 15 miles), San Gimignano , only 14 km (about 9 miles). You can also easily go on daily excursions to Umbria and Rome. n nYou will be in the area where the Chianti wine is produced, and not only can you go on cultural visits to cities nearby, but also stop at the beautiful wine cellars of the region while going along the Strada del Vino (Road of the Wine). n nJust enjoy the delight which is traveling along such road and discovering hamlets and castles which embellish the top of every hill with their towers. You will find that countryside Tuscany where the pace of ancient way of living seems to have been miraculously conserved, that Tuscany which enthrals and infatuate artists and visitors e280a6 n nAnd in case you are fond of Italian fashion, don 't forget to plan a stop at the famous 'Valdichiana Outlet Village ', where you will find 90 shops which offer Italian high fashion for extremely reasonable prices! n nShow tourist attractions and points of interest for this holiday home. n nOther properties nearby: Casa Balsamina , Casa Giunco , Casa Linaria , Casa Vinca .... more info >>
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