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Podere Castelluccio is available at a lower rate for smaller parties. For details see Podere Castelluccio (x 10 people) and Podere Castelluccio (x 12 people) . It is also available for larger parties. See Podere Castelluccio (x 16 people).
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| Location |
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The valley lies just north-west of Florence, a vast oasis for keen walkers and horseback riders in close proximity to the city. The nearest restaurant is within walking distance; about 500m/yards. The nearest village with shops is Calenzano, 10 minutes’ drive; Prato, an industrial town but with a very good textile museum, is another option 20 minutes away. Along with Florence, Pistoia, known for its historic centre and the acres of garden nurseries that surround it, and the spas at Montecatini Terme are all reached within 30 minutes. Siena is an hour away, on the far side of the Chianti Classico wine-production area.
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| Accommodations |
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| Ground floor |
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Entrance hall with walk-in fireplace. Kitchen with marble counters and professional stove. Terrace with long dining table. Small sitting room. Double bedroom. Laundry room with extra fridge. Bathroom with shower. Living room with games area. Dining room with long table. Twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower opening to a covered terrace. Twin bedroom [convertible to double]. Second sitting room. WC.
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| Upper ground floor |
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Twin bedroom. Bathroom with bath. Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bath. Two double bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom with shower. Glass doors opening to small bridge leading to garden and pool area. Shower for the pool area.
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| First floor |
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Twin bedroom.
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| Grounds |
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A lawned garden overlooking a 300-hectare/750-acre private valley with fields, olive groves, vineyards and forests. Within view at the base of the valley is the manor house with its winery and olive mill and several lovely old farmhouses belonging to the extended family. The swimming pool, 4x12m/13 x 33 feet, is set above the house and reached by a small footbridge from the upper ground floor of the main house, or by steps leading uphill from the front courtyard. Simple walking paths wander through the forests up into the low mountains ringing the valley, where pheasants, wild boar and mountain goats are common.
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| Assistance |
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The very helpful caretaker, who speaks a little English, lives five minutes away in the valley. 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. Portable barbeque. Washing machine. Two large fridges/freezers. Satellite TV [No Sky channels] with DVD. CD player. Air-conditioning bedrooms on upper ground and first floor. Working fireplace. Internet access through a USB key [computer not provided]. Mobile telephone.
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| Access |
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Airports: Florence, 20 minutes or 15km/10 miles; Pisa, 1 hour. Motorway exit at Calenzano, 15 minutes from the valley entrance along paved roads. Ample parking.
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| Activities |
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Tennis courts in Prato, 10km/6 miles. Riding stables in Travalle, about 1km/0.6 miles. Golf club in Grassina, 34km/21 miles. Beaches at Forte dei Marmi at 98km/60 miles.
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| Small Appliances |
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Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board. Kettle. Mixer. Toaster. Microwave.
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| Pool Details |
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The swimming pool, 4x12m/13 x 33 feet, has a depth of 0.9-1.80m/3-6 feet and a ladder for entry/exit.
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| Amenities for Children |
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1 high chair. 1 cot/crib.
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