Tuscany Villa Within Walking Distance of Medieval Town
Villa Cevoli
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AboutTheExperience
Stay in this elegant Tuscany villa in the heart of the region—in the midst of countryside peppered with hilltop villages, you'll have your choice of authentic dining and exploration. Get into a car and drive in any direction, and within an hour or two of this self-catering accommodation in Tuscany, you'll find yourself at a key Tuscan destination: Lucca, Florence, Pisa, Volterra, the beach towns of Versilia and the Cinque Terre beyond await you! A month at this Tuscany vacation rental wouldn't even begin to exhaust the possibilities!
LocationDescription
This villa offers convenient access to the autostrada and is within easy reach of Tuscany's main cities, very conveniently located for day trips throughout the region. It is within an hours' drive of Lucca, Volterra, Florence, and Pisa. Nearby Cevoli (2-minute walk) has shops, a bar, a bank, and a doctor. The nearest supermarket is 2 km away. The nearest airport is in Pisa (30 minutes). There is also a spa with thermal water baths in Bagni di Casciana, 6 km away.
S. Gimignano: 1.5 hours
Cinque Terre: 1.5 hours
Lucca: 1 hour
Siena: 1.5 hours
Florence: 50 minutes
Marina di Pisa: 30 minutes
Tirrenia Golf Club: 30 minutes
Pontedera: 15 minutes
ExteriorDescription
This 19th century country villa has been completely restored. It is elegant and cozy and enjoys a great hilltop location southeast of Pisa. In the vicinity there are several medieval towns, including Cevoli (adjacent to the villa), and Lari, with its magnificent castles. The villa has an open view of the nearby small towns and countryside. The rooms are decorated in pleasing colors and elegant fabrics and furnished with antique family pieces. There is a nice covered patio and a large terrace with view. There is a swimming pool (11m x 6m, open until October 25, 2008) with adjacent pool house (WC and shower).
InteriorDescription
Ground floor: Stairs lead up from the front terrace. There is a large living room with a fireplace and access to the front terrace furnished with a table and chairs for al fresco dining. There is a family room with satellite TV. The formal dining room seats 12 people. The large, traditional Tuscan kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, as well as a table for 8 people. There is one double bedroom with a king-size bed, decorated in yellow. There is air conditioning in this bedroom. The bathroom has with a sink, toilet, and tub with handheld shower.
First floor: There are four bedrooms on the first floor. The first is the Red Room with a queen-size bed and air conditioning. The bathroom has a shower and washing machine and dryer. The Green Room has a king-size bed (or two twins). The Hydrangea Room has three single beds. The Green Room and Hydrangea rooms share a bathroom with tub and handheld shower. The 4th bedroom on this floor has twin beds or a king-size bed (configuration to be requested in advance). This bedroom has a small en suite bathroom with a shower. All bedrooms on this floor have air conditioning.
Lower ground floor: Also available in addition to the main villa is this fully independent apartment with private access from the parking area. It includes a large living room with small piano and Satellite TV, a dining room with a table and seating for 14-16 people, a small kitchenette with a stove, oven and refrigerator. There is also a double bedroom with a queen-sized bed and en suite bathroom (shower).
FeaturesDescription
Available Amenities: Pool and garden maintenance, maid service 3 hours per day (basic straightening of bathrooms and bedrooms) Monday - Saturday, satellite TV, washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, heating, ADSL internet connection, air conditioning in five bedrooms, ceiling fan in the bedroom on the lower ground floor.
Arrive & Relax provisions include:
Ready to use tomato sauce (basil), pasta and grated parmesan cheese
Fresh fruit, eggs, corn flakes, yogurt
Olives, cheese, prosciutto, and fresh bread
Beverages: Mineral water, orange juice, coke, milk, coffee, and wine (red and white)
Extras: Sugar, salt, butter, jam, Nutella, napkins, and toilet paper
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.
Cook: available at extra price to be arranged in advance.
Extra maid service: on request
Grocery shopping: on request
Arrival Times
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Questions and Answers From Our Clients
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Q: Did anyone stay at the Villa Cevoli in Tuscany in July? If so, how was the temperature inside the villa without air conditioning? Was sleeping a problem? Would an infant do well there?
A: We stayed at Villa Cevoli in July 2005. We had beautiful weather with bright sunny days and temperatures reaching in to the high 80's during the day. The temperature inside the villa never seemed to be an issue during the day---usually a nice light cross breeze with doors and windows left open. I do not recall the villa being so warm at night that it made for an uncomfortable night's sleep. I think that air conditioning is unnecessary. The windows are very big and are covered with shutters but no screens---we would be sure at night to leave the lights off in rooms where the windows were open to avoid bugs finding their way in. I do not remember bugs being an issue,though, at all. We all slept well there---it is very quiet. A few of the rooms have ceiling fans (but not all). We are a family of 5 (ages 6-40) and went with another family of 6 (ages 10-40) and we had PLENTY of room----even with 4 teenagers, who occupied the first floor apt. which was available when we vacationed. I think an infant would do very well as there is plenty of shade if you want to sun by the pool. You can also walk easily to town, which is small but with an infant in a carrier would make for a delightful outing. A stroller would be tough---I believe the streets are cobbled. You will need to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the main living area from the outside. Hope this helps. I am willing and able to answer any other specific questions you have. Best, Jane
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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: 2000 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Heating if used will be charged at the weekly rate of: 250 EUR
- If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption.
- Air conditioning charged according to consumption.
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
- 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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Overall:
The photos of the villa on the web site actually understate its elegance. I thought having Linda cook most the dinners helped make the whole experience even more enjoyable.
We picked the menus and Linda did the shopping and cooking - very special.
Great cook with a terrific sense of hosting guests. Linda has been associated with the villa and its owner for many years
Enjoyed Most:
The owners made us feel like guests in their home with all the furnishings etc.
Everything worked and it is a property that reflects much pride and attention.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Not a thing.
Surrounding Area:
Location is great for numerous day and half-day trips
Keith, October, 2004
Overall:
This property was really a cut above others we have rented. We felt as if we had been invited to a friend's house in the country for the week rather than to an anomynous rental property.
Enjoyed Most:
The setting is lovely, on a hilltop, surrounded by farmland with the village church perched on the opposite ridge. All of this is best viewed from the attractive pool and poolhouse.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Some in our group found access to the freeway to be a bit circuitous although not especially distant.
Surrounding Area:
By the standards of Tuscany, this is a lightly touristed area. That made it feel a bit more Tuscan to us and a bit less Anglo-German-American.
Nearby Events or Locales:
We made a point of not driving more than an hour to anywhere but this included rewarding visits to Lucca, Volterra, Florence and Pisa.
Tips or Restaurants:
The region is peppered with tiny hilltop villages. Each seems to have at least a trattoria. We were nicely welcomed at each we tried and ate very well by allowing our waiters to select our dishes.
Clifford, September, 2002
Overall:
This property is absolutely fabulous from start to finish. It is a spectacular setting, elegantly furnished inside and out. This far exceeded our expectations!!1
Enjoyed Most:
EVERYTHING - the property, the setting, the old elegance, the domestic help a few hours every day, the charming towns.
Unpleasant Surprises:
We cannot identify a single thing that we did not like about the property
Surrounding Area:
The surrounding area is truly, truly beautiful and offers close proximity to wonderful day trips.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Volterra, San Gimignano, Montelcino, Pisa, Forte de Marmi
Tips or Restaurants:
Fabulous restaurant recommended by the owner - about 3 small towns away (15 minute drive) was Da Castero in Laviano.
Linda, July, 2002