Pisa Area Villas

This pretty property is located in a very quiet position within walking distance of the 12th century village of Palaia, and has beautiful views over the surrounding countryside, with olive groves, vineyards and medieval villages. The area is known as the Chianti of the Pisan hills and is an ideal base for visiting the nearby towns of Montaione, Certaldo, Volterra and San Gimignano. Situated less than 20 minutes from the highway exit, Florence can also be reached in 40 minutes. The property has been recently restored by the owners who have used it in the past as a summer residence. The outside living spaces and the fenced garden are particularly well maintained and make the property ideal for families with children. On one side of the house there is a covered loggia, furnished for outdoor dining. There is a second outdoor dining area with built in barbecue/oven allowing guest to dine in the Tuscan sunshine. The owners have installed a beautiful swimming pool, unusually large for this type of house, in the most panoramic part of the garden.

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Bedroom / Bathroom Description Ground Floor:

• 1 Bathroom (shower only)

First Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom (suitable for children)
• 1 Bathroom (shower only)

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Features & Amenities

• TV
• DVD player
• BBQ
• Washing machine
• Fireplace
• 2 Telephones

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool (14 x 7 m) - unheated
  • Pool depth - 1.10 / 2.20 m
  • NOT fenced
  • Access to pool - Steps
  • Distance from Pool to House - 50 m
  • 5 x Loungers
  • 6 x Sun chairs
  • Pool towels - Yes
  • 2 Umbrellas

Staff & Services

• Maid service is included 9 hours a week

Villa Policies

• No Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• A refundable security deposit of €500 will be required in cash or traveler's checks upon arrival at the villa
• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES - Clients must arrive between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and leave before 10 a.m. on the day of departure.
• SWIMMING POOLS - Swimming pools are not open all year. If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients' use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.
• HEATING - Heating costs are not included in the price and must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.
• WATER AND ELECTRICITY - Please note that most of the properties that we offer are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.
• INTERNET CONNECTION - Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.

Getting There Transfers are available LOW SLUNG CARS - VANS - MINIBUSES - Most of our houses are located in the countryside. Some of them can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways. We therefore advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us, at the time of booking, if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at one of our properties.

• Nearest Major Airport - Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) - approx. 40 KM

Location:

• Palaia (nearest village with shops) - 0.8 KM
• San Gimignano - 32 KM
• Volterra - 35 KM
• Lucca - 50 KM
• Florence - 60 KM
• Tennis courts - 15 KM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONKitchen Appliances

• Kettle
• Microwave
• Mixer
• Coffee machine (filter + mocha)
• Toaster
• Juice maker
• Dishwasher

Miscellaneous

• 1 Baby cot
• Baby cot linen - Yes
• 1 High chair
• 2 x Fans
• Mosquito nets available
• Free firewood

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