San Gimignano Villa for Rent: La Novizia - Property 87792

About the Experience
For a family or small group of couples that wish to immerse themselves in the pleasures of Italian life, this Tuscany villa for rent is the place! You will enjoy your own quiet vacation amidst the beauty of your own peaceful Tuscany villa rental. Day trips to visit nearby cities are a breeze from this Tuscany holiday villa, via the conveniently located SS2 SuperStrada highway from Florence to Siena. It is in the small towns and villages of the Chianti District that you will really enjoy exploring and discovering the many excellent restaurants and vineyards that offer the traveler the chance to sample the bounty of this historic region. And don't worry about grocery shopping until you're ready... when you arrive at this (apartment/villa), you'll find dinner waiting, and the refrigerator stocked, so all you have to do is arrive and relax!

Location
In the heart of the Chianti District equidistant to Florence and Sienna, an unpaved private road leads down 500 m. to this beautiful, spacious farmhouse set in a wonderful quiet hilltop position. It is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and sentinel cypress in a landscape shaped by centuries of farmers' patient toil. The views across the rolling countryside encompass the Castle of Santa Maria Novella and stretch as far as the towers of San Gimignano.
Livorno: 75 km (coast)
Florence: 35 km
Siena: 35 km
San Gimignano: 17 km
Fiano: 2 km (nearest village with shops)

Exterior Description
The main section of the villa consists of an 11th century tower to which two sections were later added. When this typical Tuscan dwelling was completely and carefully restored, its original structure was consolidated while retaining as much as possible the original materials and features. The villa is one of the central structures on a working farm of 69 acres which specializes in the production of extra virgin olive oil. Adjacent to the villa is another farmhouse where the owner lives (two people), but the outdoor area of the villa (garden, pergola and pool) are completely private and reserved for the exclusive use of the guests. The expansive views from the villa and its garden include the Castle of Santa Maria Novella and stretch across the rolling countryside as far as the towers of San Gimignano. In the large garden surrounding the villa, there is a private gazebo equipped with a barbecue and dining area and lounge chairs positioned to overlook the valley and San Gimignano. The private pool (8.2m in diameter) is above-ground. There is a pool shower and WC provided in the garden under one of the two loggias attached to the villa.

Interior Description
(320 m2) Very elegantly furnished with original antiques, the house consists of three floors and sleeps up to 9 people. Each of the five bedrooms has a large closet and an independent A/C unit, while the other rooms are not air conditioned.
Ground floor: Contains the entrance hall, a small sitting/TV (satellite) room, one double (queen size) bedroom (3 steps at entry) with en suite bathroom (tub, WC), a large kitchen with a large refrigerator/ice maker, dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer and a dining area which has a wood burning oven. The kitchen area opens to a loggia and has a WC located adjacent.
1st floor: The large and colorful living room has comfortable sofas and a fireplace, along with access to a small loggia outside (steps into the garden). There is a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with tub and separate shower. There is a twin-bedded room and a small bedroom which has a single bed with a pull-out trundle bed (150 Euros extra per week). These bedrooms share a bathroom with shower.
2nd floor: A stairway with 10 steps leads up to a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower and WC. Please be aware that the doorway to this room is 20 cm lower than average... So watch your head! The house has 3 loggias.

Features
Available Amenities: Air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player (with movies for children), telephone (local calls only), cell phone (long distance calls), internet connection, stereo, refrigerator, ice maker, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, iron and ironing board. Housekeeping is included 3 hours per day/6 days per week. Bed linen is changed weekly and towels are changed twice weekly. A gardener comes twice a week and the pool is cleaned twice a week.
Arrive & Relax: This property allows you to show up, drop your bags, and settle in without a hassle. No searching for a grocery store after that long flight, and no worrying about Sunday store closures. You can deal with the details later... after a meal and a good nights' sleep! Arrive & Relax provisions include:
# Welcome Dinner: This simple meal includes a pasta dish, vegetable dish, salad, fruit, bread, and wine. The meal may be served by household staff or left with heating instructions.
# Stocked Pantry: Basic groceries will be provided according to the number in your party. Supplies will include milk, coffee, tea, bread, biscuits, sugar, salt, water, fruit, eggs, oil, butter, jam, orange juice, and cereal.

Extra Services: Extra maid service (10 Euros/hour); an extra bed or baby bed (Euro 150).
Please Note:
# No more than 3 children accepted.

# The ground floor is not flat: there are steps between several rooms.