Holiday Farmhouse in Tuscany
Fattoria Capponi - Gucci
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AboutTheExperience
Conveniently located between Florence and Pisa, this holiday farmhouse in Tuscany provides a great location for taking daytrips throughout one of Italy's most beautiful regions. Our villas in Tuscany offer comfortable furnishings, easy accessibility, great attention to detail, and many convenient services. This farmhouse in Tuscany is on an estate with eight unique Tuscany villa rental apartments, perfect for couples, families, or large groups looking for separate accommodations in the same building. In addition, this farmhouse in Tuscany offers not only easy access to the main sights of Tuscany, but also lots of trails for mountain biking or hiking, as well as wine tasting and oil tasting on the premises.
LocationDescription
The property is located in Montopoli in Val d'Arno, a hamlet in the Pisa area of Tuscany. The nearest small village is Capanne, which offers some small grocers, a pharmacy, restaurants, a post office, and a gas station. The nearest large town is Pontedera, which offers supermarkets, shops, gas stations, pharmacies, a hospital, post offices, restaurants, cafés, and movie theatres. In addition, the Versilian coast is less than an hour's drive away.
Florence: 50 km
San Gimignano: 46 km
Lucca: 35 km
Volterra: 48 km
Pisa: 35 km
Pontedera: 10 km
Capanne: 3 km
ExteriorDescription
Surrounded by vineyards, this ancient estate offers guests tranquility and magnificent views. The Fattoria is a working farm that produces internationally renowned wine. It was originally owned by the Capponi family, one of the most illustrious of the ancient Florentine families. The design of the main villa has been traced back to Bartolomeo Ammannati (1511-1592), a famous sculptor and architect of Florence. The estate has three farmhouses, two of which have recently been converted into a total of seven independent apartments. The first farmhouse is divided into four apartments: Krizia, Versace, Missoni, and Max Mara. The second farmhouse is divided into three apartments: Valentino, Armani, and Prada. The third farmhouse is Gucci; it is available for rent as one unit. In total, the three farmhouses can accommodate up to 51 people. The first and second farmhouses each have a separate pool, and each apartment has its own private outdoor area equipped with table and chairs. The pool area is equipped with deckchairs, umbrellas, and lounges.
InteriorDescription
(170 m2) This independent house has been tastefully remodeled, and it features authentic materials such as old terracotta tiles and wooden beams in the ceilings. It also has its own private garden.
Ground floor: This floor has a small sitting room, a closet, a large living room with a fireplace, and a dining room with a kitchen corner and access to the garden. There is a double bedroom with access to the garden, a bedroom with two twin beds and access to the garden, and a bathroom (with shower).
First floor (accessed via 15 steps): There are two double bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom (with shower).
FeaturesDescription
Available Amenities: Shared swimming pool (7.5m x 15m; open from the first Saturday of May until the last Saturday of October), fax line, HSDL Internet connection, telephone (only local calls are included in the price), satellite TV, dishwasher, air conditioning, central heating, barbecue, hairdryer, stereo, CD player, iron and ironing board, electric stove, oven, toaster, American-style coffee pot, electric tea kettle, private parking, shared washing machine and dryer (see below: ‘Please Note'). For stays of over one week, bed linens are changed and light housekeeping is provided on Friday.
Extra Services:
There is an extra charge for long distance calls.To access the internet, guests pay an initial $15 and receive an access code that is valid for the duration of their stay; internet usage is then recorded by a meter, and guests pay the accumulated usage charge at the end of their stay.Cook service (€30/hour + the cost of food and beverages), grocery shopping service, babysitter, wine tasting opportunities (minimum of six people; €15/person), day trips to local health spas, bike tours and walking tours (with an English-speaking guide), and maid service (€20/hour) are all available upon request.A baby bed and high chair are available upon request.Pool towels are available on request for 9 euros per towel per week. It is also possible to rent bikes on the property.
Please Note: At this time, only Il Monsonaccio has a washing machine and dryer; therefore, those renting the apartments Krizia, Versace, Missoni, or Max Mara must drive 600 meters to the laundry room at Il Monsonaccio.
Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
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Jan-09-2010 - Apr-03-2010
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$1,896 |
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Apr-03-2010 - May-29-2010
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| $2,810
$2,529 |
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1 wk
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May-29-2010 - Jul-03-2010
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$3,160 |
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1 wk
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Jul-03-2010 - Aug-28-2010
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| $4,548
$4,093 |
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1 wk
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Aug-28-2010 - Oct-02-2010
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$3,160 |
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1 wk
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Oct-02-2010 - Dec-23-2010
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$1,896 |
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Dec-23-2010 - Jan-08-2011
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$2,529 |
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For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions.
Arrival Times
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Questions and Answers From Our Clients
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Q: I am interested in Fattoria Capponi-Gucci, the separate house in the complex. Is there a washing machine in the house? a dryer? (one of the party is my 2-yr old granddaughter!)
A: There is not a washer and dryer in the house but there is one of each in the out building that is located between the house and the pool (approximately 50 feet). We (four couples) had a great time at the property. It wa very comfortable and in excellent condition. Location was close to a train station (trip to Florence) and ideal for car trips to a number of delightful towns
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Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 300 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Telephone, fax, and internet charges are extra and charged according to consumption.
- Internet access is available for clients bringing their own computer for a weekly charge of: 16 EUR
Other Notes
- If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather
- If you arrive outside of the acceptable arrival times you may be charged a late arrival fee
- Departures must take place before 10:00 am.
- If available, cook service must be arranged at least two months prior to arrival and is subject to the availability of the cook.
- CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR PASSPORT TO THE LOCAL MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT THE PROPERTY.
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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Customer Reviews
Overall:
We thoroughly enjoyed spending time on the villa grounds.
Enjoyed Most:
The grounds were beautiful. Beautiful lawn with umbrella table. Lovely pool with great lounge chairs. Great walks on the country roads.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Close proximity to main highway FI-PI-LI. Also, nearest towns are not particularly scenic, especially Pontedera. The towns south of the villa in the hills were lovely.
Surrounding Area:
The town of Palaia is lovely. Relatively easy access by train to Florence and Pisa. Fun to shop at local street markets.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Castelfranco was the nearest town. It is not within walking distance. The old city center is charming but the rest is modern suburban sprawl.
Tips or Restaurants:
The kitchen is not stocked at all -- you will need to bring salt and pepper. Also, bring pool towels. We enjoyed a local restaurant about 6-7 kilometers south on the road to Palaia.
Pete, July, 2008
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Enjoyed Most:
The central location was key in seeing all of Tuscany. The accommodations were outstanding.
Unpleasant Surprises:
We had trouble with the directions.
Surrounding Area:
Everything....
Tips or Restaurants:
Restaurants....La Baccara south of Porcari on the dike road...I think we were the only Americans that place has EVER seen...amazing food and atmosphere. Il Mandalero - take a left out the main gate for about a mile or two...on the left - wonderful food and atmosphere. Watch out for the wild boar if you come back to the villa at night!
Brian, December, 2006
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Overall:
A wonderful gem. After experiencing the hustle and bustle of Rome I was so thankful that I had enjoyed such a beautiful week under the Tuscan sun.
Enjoyed Most:
First of all we were overwhelmed by the fact that the property exceeded our expectations. The breathtaking vistas were incredible and the proximity to the Fi-Pi-Li highway was extremely convenient.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Nothing really. If something - then the fact that the washing machine was extremely slow.
Surrounding Area:
We were able to travel to Cinque Terre, Pisa, Sienna, Lucca, San Gimignano, and Vinci so conveniently. Only 50 minutes from Florence.
Nearby Events or Locales:
I believe that Capanne was the next town. You could walk there however, Montopoli d'Arno was less than 5 km and Pontederra was about 8 km.
Tips or Restaurants:
If American, bring a wash cloth. Europeans do not provide them - and soap. Large super market is in Pontedera so you can get everything you need. If you are staying in Tuscany, you need to rent a car. I used Argus.com and they were quite reasonable and informative. The property stsff offers some restaurant choices. They gladly make reservations for you however, there are no addresses, so make sure that you have directions before you start out for the restaurant.
Directions:
It could have just been my inability to pay attention to detail, but I never realized that I was staying on a winery. When we were looking for our villa, we were in fact looking for the gated winery where we would eventually find our villa.
Check In Out:
Roberta was very professional and eager to make our stay comfortable.
Alice, August, 2006
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