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Villa Stuardo - Florence & Chianti area

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Description

Description

Villa Stuardo  is  located in the Heart of Tuscany, between Florence, Arezzo and Siena, in the hills of Chianti.

The Villa is a beautifully restored five bedroom four bathroom country house with a great deal of warmth and charm. Secluded from its sole neighbour its setting affords great views across the Valdarno valley that stretches from Florence to Rome with the Appenini mountains as a dramatic backdrop to the countryside location.

It has a Private Pool and large garden with olive trees and vineyards from which to enjoy beautiful landscapes in relaxing with your family or friends.

The Villa is just a few minutes from a typical Tuscan restaurant  and a  wellness centre

In a short time you can visit the charming medieval villages of Greve in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti, where you can taste the most famous wines of Italy and of the whole world, in ancient farms and cellars, and oil Tuscan olive farm directly in a biological agriturismo

About an hour’s drive you can visit the Crete Senesi, and the city of San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and also the sights of Umbria as Cortona, Perugia and Assisi.

 

Getting about

Getting about
Main Distances from the Villa
Florence 25 miles
Siena 46 miles
San Gimignano 53 miles
Pisa 71 miles
Rome 160 miles


Florence
Some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world are to be found in Florence’s museums, palaces, and churches. Popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Accademia, and the Bargello. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce house world-renowned works of art, and Michelangelo's architectural genius is to be admired in the Church of San Lorenzo’s New Sacristy and the Laurentian Library. Wander the ancient city streets until you reach the Arno River, enjoy the Ponte Vecchio, and cross over to the artisan district in the Oltrarno. The Pitti Palace houses vast and varied collections of paintings, silver works, and Renaissance costumes dating from the 15th through the 19th centuries. And there’s plenty to see outdoors: spend a day at the Boboli Gardens or climb the hill to Piazzale Michelangelo and the church of San Miniato al Monte for an enchanting view of Florence. The historic center of Florence has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 

Siena
located in the heart of Tuscany, is one of Italy's best-preserved medieval towns. Built on three hills and surrounded by well-preserved walls, Siena is filled with fine examples of Gothic architecture and boasts one of the world's most unique piazzas, Il Campo. The world-famous horserace, Il Palio, is an essential part of Sienese identity, history and culture. The historic center of Siena has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 

San Gimignano
is a small, fortified hill town in the province of Siena famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers, which may be seen from several kilometers outside of town. It is known for its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, grown in the area. In 1990 San Gimignano was declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Town. 

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details

 

Locality Florence & Chianti  area

zone countryside

sleeps up to 12
5 double bedrooms
1 double sofabed
bathrooms 3+1

Inside

The front door opens into a wide entrance hall with terracotta tiled floors and a traditional tiled and beamed ceiling. Doors ahead lead to the main stairwell with a door on the left to a bathroom with shower.

Continuing on ahead is the dining room which has an oval dining table and chairs, to one side is a wooden dresser and in the corner an open fireplace.

The well equipped kitchen is off to the left, this unusually shaped semi circular room has large windows making it very bright and airy. There is a modern oven with gas hobs, a microwave oven, dishwasher and free standing fridge/freezer.

The large full height windows allow plenty of light into the room and a door opens onto a sizeable paved fully furnished terrace. To the right of the lounge, steps lead up to a utility room with washing machine and internal access to the covered verandah , this has a door out to the garden near to the pool.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms, each one of which is individually, tastefully furnished. On the right is a large bedroom with a double bed with painted scrollwork bed frame. This is a very light, restful space with painted wooden furniture a large wardrobe and painted ceilings. There is also a double sofabed to one side.

A further flight of stairs leads up to the second level where there is a very pretty bedroom with a painted wooden double bed, large wardrobe and matching furniture. Opposite is the bathroom with shower

Outside

Outside the garden wraps around the house on three sides. This has been beautifully planted with shrubs and trees. Also there are numerous pots and tubs which have been planted with colourful geraniums and other Mediterranean flowers dotted around the grounds.

The swimming pool is located a few metres from the villa in the beautiful well maintained gardens. It has a paved surround with sun loungers, planted pots and mature trees which provide shade during the heat of the day. From here there are spectacular views over vineyards and rolling countryside.

Facilities

- CD player
- Dishwasher
- Euro DVD player
- Fire place
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Furnished terrace
- Pets welcome
- Separate kitchen
- TV
- Washing machine 
- Swimming pool 12 x 6 mtrs and 1.3 to 2.5 mtrs deep
- Barbeque


Services included in rates

- Weekly linen and bathroom towels
- Final cleaning

Services NOT included in rates

food and beverage

extra linen and bathroom towels change

cleaning

Central heating: by – consumption

Extra services available on request

House Maid

Cook – book in advance

extra linen and bathroom towels change

Good to know

Arrival/Departure day: Saturday

- Swimming pool  open May to September

 - Horse riding – 2 kms away

                               
Weekly rental rates 2011

   Periods                              12 sleeps     8 sleeps        6 sleeps                                  
- April, May and October         1.800,00       1.600,00        1.400,00
- June and September            3.000,00       2.800,00        2.600,00
- July and August                    3.500,00       3.300,00        3.100,00

 
Avalability & requests
 

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Leisure Activities in Villa area

Visit Florence 

1°) Guided Visit to The Uffizi Gallery without queuing.
2°) Guided walking tour trough the very centre of Florence, from Piazza della Signoria to Galleria dell’Accademia, wich houses the Michelangelo’s David, guided visit of the Gallery.
3°) Discover Florence accompanied by a friendly voice! Walking Tour – Audio Giude: an instrument conceived for those who would appreciate help in visiting the city, but don’t want to join a guided tour.

Visit Arezzo  – A Medieval town only 25 minutes far from our Villa, reaching easily by motorway.

Visit Pisa and Lucca  – Tuscan seaside and the historical cities in the nearby are really fascinating.

Visit Siena, San Gimignano and Montalcino– You can reach these beautiful cities through the panoramic Chianti Area or through the faster motorway passing nearby Florence.

Visit Montepulciano and Pienza  – Discover the taste of  Italy visiting these ancient towns in lower Tuscany

Visit Cortona, Perugia and Assisi

Visit Chianti Area – Spend a day touring through the beautiful Chianti Countryside and visiting historical villages as Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti, or fascinating ancient castles as Castello di Brolio. In the meanwile you could visit the Ceramic Workshop and the Chianti Cashmere Workshop around Radda in Chianti.

Wine Tasting and Visit Cellars

Shopping at the Outlets– The Mall; Dolce e Gabbana; Prada; La Cuoieria Fiorentina ; Outlet Village Val di Chiana;Outlet Village Barberino di Mugello

Horse Ranch – Only 1 km far from the  Villa you’ll find expert guides whom lead you to special trekking for children and adults, beginners or experience riders.

Circolo Golf Club – One of the oldest and most famous Golf Club in Italy, 18 holes.

Tennis Club

Fitness  – Daily or weekly admissions;

Enjoy yourself… also with the kids!
  
Minigolf
Bowling
The Children Museum – In Florence at Palazzo Vecchio, Museo Stibbert, Museo Leonardiano di Vinci, Museo Storico Topografico della Firenze com’era, Cappella Brancacci nella Chiesa del Carmine.

Cooking lessons available on request: 4 hours cooking class, thematically (pasta, pastries, fishes, courses from La Càrte).
Please book in advance. At the end of the lesson you can eat what you have prepared and cooked!  

Prices on request


 

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