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| Rental option |
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Rosso Fiorentino is available for larger parties. For details see Rosso Fiorentino (x 10 people).
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| Rental option notes |
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The double bedroom on the upper ground floor and one double bedroom on the second floor shall be closed and are not available for this rental option. Note that they shall not be used by anyone.
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| Location |
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Set just outside San Gimignano, 3.5km/2 miles, where there are shops, restaurants and tennis courts. Wineries and sightseeing possibilities abound, including Siena's spectacular Campo, 40km/25 miles, the Etruscan-built city of Volterra, 40 minutes, and, of course, Florence, reached in less than 1 hour. Bicycle rental and horseback riding are available within 10 minutes' drive.
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| Accommodations |
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Advise: This house is not recommended for Disabled.
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| Ground floor |
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Large sitting room/dining room with a fireplace leading out to the pool terrace. Large well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. WC.
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| Upper ground floor |
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Double bedroom. Sitting room. Covered courtyard with gym and hot tub. Laundry.
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| First floor |
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Air conditioned master double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with a shower. Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with a bath and shower.
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| Second floor |
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Two double bedrooms sharing a bathroom with shower. Playroom with TV.
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| Grounds |
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Small but beautifully landscaped garden. The swimming pool, 8 x 8m/26 x 26 feet, is set on a large terracotta terrace in front of the house; wrought iron railings with gates separate the pool from main terrace for children’s safety. Shaded dining area. Outdoor shower. Very high quality garden furniture. Gazebo. Remote controlled entrance gates.
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| Assistance |
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The property is maintained by a conscientious caretaker who speaks very little English. 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. Fixed barbeque. Washing machine and tumble dryer. Large flat screen satellite TV [No Sky channels] with DVD. Several CD players. Safe. Air conditioning in the master double bedroom. Fireplace. Central heating. Wireless ADSL internet connection [computer provided].
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| Access |
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Airports: Florence, 1 hour; Pisa, 1 hour 20 minutes. Railway station and motorway exit at Poggibonsi, 13km/8 miles along paved roads to the hamlet of Sant’Andrea, followed by 50m/yards of white road to the villa’s entrance gate. A convenient bus service links Florence and San Gimignano. Covered parking for two cars.
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| Activities |
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Tennis at San Gimignano, 10 minutes. Riding stables, 15 minutes. Two 18-hole golf courses within 1 hour.
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| Small appliances |
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Kettle. Toaster. Microwave. Meat slicer. Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board.
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| Pool details |
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The gated swimming pool, 8 x 8m/26 x 26 feet, has a constant depth of 1.2m/4feet and a ladder for entry/exit.
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