Villa Shakespeare

Villa Shakespeare

Description

Villa Shakespeare is a luxury eighteenth century tuscan villa with exclusive pool, , the ideal accommodation for family and group vacation (for 15/19 people).

In this uncontaminated and tranquil spot you can spend unforgetable moments of relax which will make your stay in Italy a unique and original experience, in perfect Tuscan style. For those who are searching for the real spirit and essence of Tuscany and who appreciate the antique flavour of a special refuge surrounded by nature; for those needing a centralized base from which to visit the natural and artistic beauties of the region.

Getting about

The villa is most strategically placed: away from the chaos of the cities but with easy access to Tuscan "musts".
In fact, 95% of the symbolic Tuscan landmarks can be reached within an hour and a half by car.

Montecatini Terme (5km.) is 50 mins. to Pisa and 50 mins. to Florence by train. The nearest town is far just about 2km and has 15.000 inhabitants and all necessary facilities and shops etc.

details

Locality Montecatini area
zone Countryside
sleeps up to 16
1 single room

1 twin

1. double + single bed ensuite bedroom

3 double ensuite bedrooms

1 triple

bathrooms 7

Inside

ground floor
dining for 8 people

lounge room with antique fireplace divans, card table with 4 chairs.

well equipped kitchen for 6

downstairs bathroom with Jacuzzi shower

main kitchen with table for 8, fireplace and pizza oven

lounge room with two divans and double faced fireplace leading into

lounge dining room with table for 16

TV room with divanbed for 2, armchair ect.

billiard room with 2 armchairs and table

second downstairs bathroom with Jacuzzi shower

small laundry

Intermediate floor

Above the large dining room and reached by a staircase of 9 stairs, a bedroom with 2 single beds (bed-heads in 18th wrhought iron), Piemonte wardrobe (C 19th), C 19th Tuscan bedside table, English desk (C 19th) and C 18th Tuscan chest-of-drawers.

The bathroom is downstairs

A quiet bedroom with pleasant views.

Second floor

Two staircases (16 and 13 stairs)

1 double bedroom with king-size bed and bathroom with Jacuzzi hydromassage bath and shower, walk-in wardrobe, antique chest, chest of drawers, two armchairs with small table

1 double bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite with Jacuzzi shower, walk-in wardrobe and chest of drawers

1 double bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite with Jacuzzi shower, wardrobe, chest of drawers

1 double bedroom with king-size bed, wardrobe, 1 chests of drawers, ensuite with Jacuzzi shower; balcony reached by a spiral staircase with single bed.

1 triple bedroom with 3 single beds, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

1 bedroom with a single bed , built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers.

1 bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and shower, shared by the bedroom with 3 single beds and the small room.

OUTSIDE

The external walls are covered with typical local stone as are almost all the surrounding houses, conserving the original aspect of the building as when it was constructed more than 200 years ago. On the property there is another villa belonging to the owners and a third smaller house with its own garden and swimming pool 100mt. away from the main villa.

The villa looks out over typical Tuscan countryside - hills and olive groves, woods of chestnut and oak trees - all immersed in an oasis of silence.

The few cars which pass belong to the people living in the area and there is also another road with no outlet.

The pool, 6x12mt. and depth of 1.35mt., is exclusive to the guests of Villa Shakespeare. It is situated on a natural terrace a few metres below the villa level and has a wide view of the valley below.
It is an overflow pool and is equipped with hydromassage, swimjets system for water treadmill and changing room with shower and WC.

The night lighting of the pool and its surrounds is particularly suggestive.

The cleaning system of the pool insures utmost hygene and eliminates any possible inconvenience caused by the chloride.The water is slightly saline and contains the same percentage of salt as the human eye.

The pool is open from mid April to mid October (under normal climatic conditions).

There is a sunbathing area with umbrellas, chairs, tables and divans. Further down to the right of the pool there is a relax area with a gazebo and chairs.

There is also a small children's corner.

FACILITIES

All windows have mosquito screens.

All beds have patented Waterlily matteresses to ensure maximum comfort.

The special wooden slat supports for the matteresses can be adapted to the weight of the person and to the diverse distribution of body weight.

The lighting of each bedroom is equipped with an automatic bio-switch for disconnecting the electricity, eliminating the electric tension when all the lights are off, thus permitting freedom from magnetic fields when you are asleep.

single heating and air conditioning
3 working fireplaces (one of which is two-sided)
washing machine
clothes dryer
2 irons and ironing tables
hairdryers in all bathrooms
2 dishwashers
1 microwave oven
2 coffee machines
1 oven
side by side refrigerator with ice machine
2 toasters
wall safe
1 TV 32" LCD with satellite - English and American programs
billiard room with 6 holes
2 cell phones (to be recharged by guests)
VCR
DVD
complete Internet wireless conexion (wi-fi)
2 children's beds
2 cots
2 highchairs
4 mountain bikes.

SERVICES INCLUDED IN PRICE
gas, water and electricilty up to 300kw per week
linen and towels

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED but available
Food and beverage
cook service
linen and towel change
cleaning service

Electricity usage above 300 kw per week will be charged according to consumption.

Maid service € 12 per hour
Extra linen change € 130
Hire car with driver € 30/40 per hour
Driver with guest's car € 20 per hour (possibility of fixed price for excursions ect.)
Baby-sitter € 10 per hour
Shopping delivered (price to be agreed)
Hair dresser, beautitian or masseuse at home (to be agreed)
Body guard (to be agreed as per service requested)

The following can be organized on request:

catering for up to 50/60 guests with or without entertainment (specialized in Tuscan and Italian cooking)
guided visits to museums or art cities
painting courses (on canvas or porcelain)
courses in Italian cooking (especially Tuscan)

GOOD TO KNOW

Parking - is exclusive to the villa inside the garden and is for up to 5 cars. Access to the property is no problem as the road is asphalted.

No traffic noise.

No dogs are allowed.

The pool is open from mid April to mid October (under normal climatic conditions).

Weekly rental rates

26 June - 28 August 6.700,00 euro

28 August - 25 September

22 May - 26 June 5.200,00 euro

27 March - 22 May

25 September - 30 October

18 December - 8 January 2011 4.000,00 euro