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| Rental options |
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Poggio del Fattore is available at a lower rate for smaller parties. For details see Poggio del Fattore (x 6 people) and Poggio del Fattore (8 people).
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| Location |
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In the Vallambra, a little green valley at the eastern edge of the Chianti region. The nearest shops and restaurants are at Bucine, 5km/3 miles, which also has tennis courts and a railway station. The shopping is somewhat more varied at Montevarchi, 15 minutes, which has a Prada factory outlet in addition to the essentials. The gorgeous city of Arezzo is a 30-minute drive to the east and to the west are all the villages and vineyards of Chianti, beginning with Gaiole, 30 minutes, where tastings are offered at the cooperativo.
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| Accommodations |
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| Ground floor |
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Sitting room with an open fireplace and TV. Spacious dining room. Well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast table leading out under a large loggia furnished for outdoor dining. Terrace.
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| First floor |
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Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with bath and shower. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower.
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| Guest house |
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Double bedroom. Bathroom with shower. Small kitchen.
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| Grounds |
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Very nicely maintained gardens dominated by extensive stone terraces and beautiful old cypresses. The entire property includes 10ha/24 acres of vineyards and olive groves that guests are free to explore. The swimming pool, 6 x 12m/20 x 39 feet, is set on its own terrace about 15m/50 feet from the house. The pool is secured from the house by a gate.
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| Assistance |
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Assistance is provided locally by the property's exceptionally helpful owner/caretaker, who speaks some English and lives 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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Microwave. Dishwasher. Fixed Barbeque. Wood oven. Washing machine. Satellite TV [No Sky channels] with video/DVD. Stereo. Mosquito nets on windows. Central heating. Working fireplace. Wireless ADSL internet [computer not provided]. Fixed telephone line. Fax.
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| Access |
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Airports: Florence, under 1 hour; Pisa, 1 hour 40 minutes. Railway station at Bucine, 5km/3 miles. Motorway exit at Montevarchi/Valdarno, 20km/12 miles along paved roads to the property’s gates. Parking for five cars.
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| Activities |
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Tennis, horseback riding and bicycle rental within 10 minutes. 18-hole golf at Circolo del Golf dell'Ugolino, 30 minutes.
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| Small appliances |
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Kettle. Toaster. Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board.
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| Pool details |
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The swimming pool, 6 x 12m/20 x 39 feet, has a constant depth of 1.50m/5 feet and steps for entry/exit. Outdoor shower.
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| Amenities for children |
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Two cribs/cots and two high chairs.
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