Tuscany Villa Rental in Chianti

Villa Certaldo

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AboutTheExperience

Looking to explore the Chianti region of Tuscany with all the comforts of home—and more? This accommodation in a Tuscany villa has it all, from a huge swimming pool to sprawling grounds and all the amenities indoors. How is this possible? One of the owners—with whom you'll share the property—is originally American, and she's furnished this holiday villa in Tuscany to American tastes. So relax! Lounge at this Tuscany vacation villa, take a refreshing bike ride to nearby Certaldo (we highly recommend exploring the Pretorio Palace), or take a day trip to Florence and beyond!

LocationDescription

This Tuscany villa is located off of a paved, lightly traveled country road. A bus stop is only 200 meters away, and the nearest town is Certaldo, at 4 km, which can be reached by car. With a population of about 15,000, Certaldo has all the necessities combined with small-town charm. Pick up groceries or eat out in the modern section and spend the rest of your day exploring Certaldo Alta, the old medieval village. In July, you may find yourself in the midst of a lively Renaissance festival, complete with street artists, actors, musicians, and more. And don't forget to get your fill of medieval architecture! You can explore the Pretorio Palace or marvel at the profile Certaldo castle cuts across the sky. Like museums? Visit the house of Giovanni Boccaccio (author of the Decameron). Day trips will take you to San Gimignano, Siena, and Florence. For arriving, you may wish to fly into Pisa and take the train directly to Certaldo, where you can rent a car.
Lucca: 60 km
Pisa: 45 km
Volterra: 42 km
Florence: 40 km
Siena: 35 km
San Gimignano: 13 km
Poggibonsi (train, bus): 8 km
Certaldo (train, bus): 4 km

ExteriorDescription

(300,000 m2) Enter the estate of this historic 14th century villa via a private gate and find yourself in a garden filled with cypress, pine, and oak trees. A large shared swimming pool (16m x 6m, 0.8-2m deep) surrounded by terra cotta decking, while over 35 lemon trees release refreshing scents into the air. From the garden, you'll look towards the medieval town of San Gimignano. Although the estate is shared with the owners, you have a private 100 m2 yard with garden furniture and a barbeque; all very private. You will also have a 60 m2 courtyard with lemon trees and a covered terrace overlooking vineyards and the valley. Also on the estate you will find several barns (one under renovation in 2006), and an unused underground wine cellar. Naturally, there is also private parking. One third of the remaining land is a nature reserve—a wooded area inhabited by wild pheasants, rabbits, boar, and hedgehogs. Another part of the estate is used for olive tree cultivation, and there is also a resident horse that enjoys free grazing around an ancient Roman fresh water spring.

InteriorDescription

(174 m2) This Tuscany accommodation is the east wing of a villa shared with the owners. It has just been renovated and has a private entrance, parking, and garden. All appliances and beds are new and meet American standards for comfort and service. The living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms are all equipped with telephone, intercom, and internet connections. Floors are all terra cotta. The bathrooms are furnished in Carrara marble and equipped with dual voltage plugs for easy use of foreign electric appliances.
Ground Floor: Enter via a private courtyard to find yourself in a living room furnished with a sofa, a double sofa bed, an easy chair, a writing desk, fireplace, satellite TV, and DVD player. Lithographs on the walls depict 19th century Rome and the countryside, while double doors allow access to the covered terrace with steps leading down to the private yard. A dining room has a table seating ten, with large arched windows overlooking the countryside. 19th century oil paintings depict members of the Medici family. The adjacent kitchen has an electric stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, American coffee machine, and a small breakfast table. There is also a guest WC with toilet and sink. The ground floor bedroom is wheelchair friendly, and includes a 160 cm queen-size bed, a writing desk, easy chair, and wardrobe. There is an en suite bathroom with sink, shower, and toilet (not wheelchair accessible). Double doors from the bedroom open onto the courtyard.
First Floor: 16 sandstone steps lead upstairs, where you'll find two more bedrooms. The room directly in front of you contains a 160 cm queen-size bed, wardrobe, writing desk, and a hidden wall safe. An en suite bathroom contains a large corner bathtub with handheld showerhead, two sinks, a bidet, and toilet. The other bedroom on the first floor contains a 160 cm queen-size bed, double doors opening onto a small private balcony, a large walk-in closet, and a writing desk. The en suite bathroom has double sinks, a toilet, bidet, and bathtub with showerhead. Between the two rooms there is a laundry room with washing machine, dryer, and sink.

FeaturesDescription

Available Amenities: Shared swimming pool with the owners (open May 1—October 1), fireplace, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, electric oven, toaster, American coffee maker, WiFi Internet connection, satellite TV, DVD player, stereo/CD player, baby bed, high chair, private covered terrace, extra change of linens included in the house, a selection of bicycles, hairdryers, barbeque, intercom system, ceiling fans, wall safe.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

Central heating: according to consumption

Telephone: according to use

Maid service: €15/hour

Cook service: €20/hour

Nearby Attractions: Horseback riding 6 km, tennis 4 km, vineyards everywhere; nearest wine tasting 3 km.
Please Note: The ground floor of this villa is wheelchair accessible.

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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