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The fortifications and covered walkway of Castellina-in-Chianti, 3.5km/2 miles, bear witness to its many long years at the centre of battles between Florence, 40 minutes, and Siena, 20 minutes; today its primary preoccupations are wine and olive oil. Castellina is situated in the southern part of the Chianti Classico wine-producing region, just off the Chiantigiana road. Hundreds of stone villages are sprinkled among these impossibly picturesque hills, many with wonderful restaurants and wine bars tucked into their narrow streets.
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| Accommodations |
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| Ground floor |
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Courtyard. Large sitting room with an open fireplace. Large and well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast table and access to the garden. Study with an open fireplace. Dining room with wood oven and French doors leading out into the courtyard.
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| First floor |
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Hall. Master double bedroom with an ensuite marble bathroom with glorious views, a bath and a separate shower. TV room. Bathroom with shower. Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with bath and shower and access to the pool terrace.
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| Second floor |
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Double bedroom [convertible to twin] and twin bedroom sharing a bathroom with shower.
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| Grounds |
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A very lovely garden with a pretty interior courtyard and several terraces and loggias for lounging and dining. The largest loggia faces the solar-heated swimming pool, 8 x 14m/26 x 45 feet, which has a shallow area.
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| Assistance |
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Assistance is provided locally by the property's very helpful caretaker, who speaks English and lives nearby. 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. Two barbeques. Washing machine. Spin dryer. TV with video and multi-region DVD. CD/cassette player. Central heating. Working fireplaces. Ceiling and portable fans. Fixed telephone line. Wireless ADSL internet connection [computer not provided]. Fax.
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| Access |
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Airports: Florence, under 1 hour; Pisa, 1 hour 30 minutes. Motorway exit at Castellina-in-Chianti, 15 minutes’ drive including a long and rough white road that is not suitable for low-slung cars. Ample parking.
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| Activities |
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Tennis is available within 5 minutes' drive at a neighbouring inn. Riding stables 15 minutes. 18-hole golf 50km/30 miles away at Grassina. Chianti is a wonderful area for walking and biking. A selection of biking itineraries in the area is available online at www.terresienainbici.it/index_eng.asp (in English)
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| Small appliances |
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Two hair dryers. Iron and ironing board.
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| Pool details |
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The solar-heated swimming pool, 8 x 14m/26 x 45 feet, has a maximum depth of 2.20m/7 feet and steps for entry/exit.
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| Amenities for children |
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Two cots/cribs and two high chairs.
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| Suitability |
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Steep drops in the garden may pose a risk for small children.
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