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| Rental options |
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La Gilcaudiere is available at a lower rate for smaller parties. For details see La Gilcaudiere (x 6 people). It is also available for larger parties. See La Gilcaudiere (x 10 people).
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| Rental option notes |
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The main house, with the exception of two bedrooms, is made available for this option. You shall be able to choose upon arrival.
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| Location |
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Midway between Florence and Arezzo, both 45 minutes, the hilltop hamlet of Piantravigna is 2km/1.5 miles from Castelfranco di Sopra, where there are shops, restaurants and tennis courts. To the east is the Pratomagno range and the Vallombrosa Abbey, 25 minutes. The Monti del Chianti to the west mark the boundary of the Chianti, about 40 minutes’ drive.
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| Accommodations |
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| Ground floor |
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Entrance hall. Large dining room with table for ten. Well equipped kitchen.
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| First floor |
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[internal or external steps] Entrance hall. Sitting room with fireplace. Kitchen with a table for four. Terrace ideal for al fresco dining for 10 people. Cloakroom. Air-conditioned double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with bath.
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| Second floor |
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Air-conditioned master double bedroom with a fireplace and an ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower. Two double bedrooms Two single bedrooms [with a French beds] with the original 16th century terracotta floors. Bathroom with shower. Bathroom with bath and separate shower. Reading room. A small room with a table for four.
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| Grounds |
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La Giclaudière has 4ha/10 acres of private land, including olive groves and a little vineyard. The private swimming pool, 6 x 10m/20 x 33 feet, sits against the house at the top of the grounds, surrounded by a small grassy terrace with loungers.
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| Assistance |
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Assistance is provided locally by the property's caretaker, who speaks English and lives nearby. The owner greests all guests on arrival and speaks English, French and Spanish. 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. Microwave. Portable barbeque. Washing machine. Satellite TV [No Sky channels] with video/DVD. CD player. Two air-conditioned double bedrooms. Portable fans in all bedrooms. Central heating. Working fireplace. Mobile phone will be provided. ADSL internet connection [computer not provided].
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| Access |
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Airports: Florence, 66km/41 miles; Pisa, 160km/100 miles; Rome, 260km/160 miles. Motorway exit at Valdarno, about 10km/6 miles along paved roads. Railway station at Montevarchi, 13km/8 miles. Parking for three cars.
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| Activities |
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Single tennis court at Castelfranco di Sopra; a larger club is at Montevarchi, 13km/8 miles. Riding stables at San Giovanni Valdarno, 3km/2 miles. The Ugolino Golf Club (18 holes) is at Grassina/Impruneta, 37km/23 miles.
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| Small appliances |
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Filter coffee machine. Mixer. Toaster. Iron and ironing board. Hair dryers in all bathrooms.
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| Pool details |
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The private swimming pool, 6 x 10m/20 x 33 feet, has a depth of 1.2-2m/4-6.5 feet and a ladder for entry/exit.
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| Amenities for children |
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One high chair. One cot/crib.
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