Caterina's Villa (#323)
A delightful Villa located right in the village of San Giovanni d’Asso but enjoying panoramic Tuscan countryside views.
The Villa has its own private entrance which leads out onto a stone patio furnished with a table, chairs and a large sun umbrella. The small private swimming pool (6 x 8 sqm) is maintained daily by the gardener. A couple of steps below is an open area with sun beds, deck chairs and a bathroom-changing room close to the antique well (XIVth century) sealed for safety by an iron grill.
Consisting of two levels, the ground floor comprises an open plan sitting room featuring a XVth century fireplace and a dining area with kitchen equipped with fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and a small oven. An iron and wood staircase leads you to the upper floor where two double bedrooms (one with a king size bed) and a twin bedded room are located, sharing two bathrooms with showers. The bedrooms have ceiling fans as well as air conditioning.
San Giovanni D’Asso is a small town and the Villa is located in the upper part of the village near the ancient castle that dates back to the XIIth century. It is now the seat of the local council and provides an ideal location for celebrating a Civil Wedding. Each November the famous White Truffle Market is hosted at the Castle.
The ancient Romanesque church of San Giovanni Battista is near the castle and the most important church in the area, San Pietro in Villore, dating back to the XIth century is just down the hill. The area is famous for its white truffles as well as local wines, olive oils, cheeses and honeys. A number of Thermal baths are to be found in the area, ideal for relaxing and many offer also beauty treatments.
There is an excellent restaurant just a one minute stroll from the Villa with an Osteria in the lower part of the town offering more casual meals. Also in the town is a bar, supermarket, chemist, butchers and a bakery.
The famous wine districts of Montalcino and Montepulciano are in easy reach as well as historical towns such as Montisi and Pienza. The area is strategically located with famous centres such as Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Orvieto, Assisi and Arezzo ideal destinations for day trips. Nearest airports are Perugia (1hr), Florence (1.75hr), Rome (2.5hr) and Pisa (3hr).
AMENITIES
Private swimming pool, patio, private parking, BBQ, fireplace, central heating, air conditioning in the three bedrooms, ceiling fans, TV set (local channels),CD player, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, small oven, kettle, iron and ironing board, hair dryers in the bathrooms.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Electricity
Gas
Water
One set of bed linen and of bath and pool towels (change on Saturday)
Baby cot with linen and highchair
Initial and final cleaning
Gardener, who maintains the swimming pool
Wood for the fireplace
Air conditioning
ADDITIONAL COSTS TO BE PAID ON THE PREMISES
Heating
First shopping (80 euros)
First dinner
Catered Dinners
Cooking lessons
Mobile phone with credit card
Maid service at 10 euros per hour
Extra sets of bath towels ( 5 euros x set)
Damage deposit: 250 euros to be paid in cash upon arrival and to be refunded less any unpaid expenses upon departure
CHECK IN: from 4:30 to 7:30 on Saturday
CHECK OUT: not later than 10 am on Saturday
The Rates
| Description | Season | Weekly (EUR) | Daily (EUR) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 guests | peak | 2,550 | - | ||
| 6 guests | shoulder | 2,400 | - | ||
| 6 guests | low | 2,150 | - |
High season: 28 May - 02 Sept 2011
Shoulder: , 04 - 25 Sept 2010, 30 Apr - 27 May 2011
Low season: 26 Sept 2010 - 29 Apr 2011
Xmas, New Year and Easter represent high season
Central heating when required €90/wk
Fully refundable security deposit due on arrival €250
Booking
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