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Sleeps 6
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Bathrooms 3 |
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Alberi , Near San Gimignano , Tuscany |
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| Description |
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| Location |
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Alberi, 700m/yards from the villa, is a tiny hamlet in the hills west of fortified Certaldo, 20km/13 miles, and north-west of spectacular hilltop San Gimignano, 25km/16 miles. A restaurant and food shops lie within 1km/0.5 miles of the cottage while supermarkets are in Montaione, 5km/3 miles. To the south is Volterra, 34km/21 miles, inhabited since the 9th century BC. Florence, the Chianti wine region and Siena can all be reached in just over an hour's drive.
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| Lower ground floor |
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[accessible via an external staircase] Kitchenette with living/dining area with TV. Double bedroom with bathroom with shower.
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| Ground floor |
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Entrance hall. Open-plan ground floor living area with kitchen, sitting/dining area and fireplace; large French doors lead to a sunny terrace furnished for dining and lounging. Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower. Double bedroom with private bathroom with shower.
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| Grounds |
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A very pretty and entirely fenced country garden with olive trees and a small vineyard. The swimming pool, 4 x 8m/13 x 26 feet, is set among the olives about 25m/yards from the house. Garden swing for children.
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| Assistance |
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Assistance is provided locally by the property's extremely helpful offsite English speaking caretaker. Services included in the rental fee, and optional services available, are noted under Price and Availability.
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| Facilities |
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Dishwasher. Barbeque. Washing machine. Satellite TV [no Sky Channels] with DVD. CD player. Working fireplace. Central heating. Air conditioning. Wireless ADSL internet connection [computer provided]. Fixed telephone line.
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| Access |
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Airports: Pisa, 52km/32 miles; Florence, 56km/35 miles. Motorway/Superstrada exit at Montopoli, about 21km/13 miles. Railway station at Castelfiorentino, 14km/9miles. A bus service runs from the train station at Castelfiorentino to a stop 6km/4 miles from the cottage. Parking for two cars.
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Tennis courts and 18-hole golf at Castelfalfi, 14km/9 miles. Riding stables at Mura, 3km/2 miles. The nearest beach is Marina di Cecina, 65km/40 miles. Other beaches can be found at Versilia, Viareggio or Forte dei Marmi, about 80km/50 miles.
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| Small Appliances |
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Kettle. Mixer. Toaster. Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board.
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| Pool Details |
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The swimming pool, 4 x 8m/13 x 26 feet, has a depth of 1.20-1.80m/4-6 feet with steps for entry/exit.
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| Amenities for Children |
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1 high chair. 1 cot/crib
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