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| Rental options |
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Vecchia Fattoria is also available for larger parties. For details see Vecchia Fattoria (x 11 people).
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| Location |
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In Bettolle, a small village in the Val di Chiana with convenient shops. To the east is Lake Trasimeno, an area of countless villages with medieval features, a Roman battlefield site, good boating - and excellent fishing for eels... To the west are the Crete Senese and Asciano, 27km/17 miles. A beautiful 22km/14-mile drive to the south brings you to Montepulciano, a picture perfect hill town, and just beyond is Chianciano Terme with its thermal baths. Siena and Florence are both reached in about 45 minutes.
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| Accommodations |
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| Ground floor |
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Large sitting room with a beautiful stone fireplace and large windows leading to a courtyard furnished with dining and lounging furniture. Large, elegant dining room. Well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast area. Laundry room. WC.
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| First floor |
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Air-conditioned double bedroom with a small sitting/dressing room with single bed and an ensuite bathroom with bath. Two air-conditioned twin bedrooms [convertible to double], each with an ensuite bathroom with shower. Two air-conditioned twin bedrooms sharing a bathroom with bath.
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| Grounds |
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The gates of Vecchia Fattoria open to a large flagstone courtyard. The garden unfolds behind the house, a lush haven of terraced lawns and large trees. The private swimming pool, 5 x 10m/16 x 32 feet, is set on a terracotta terrace with a shaded dining area and barbeque, as well as a pool house with a kitchenette, changing rooms, a shower and a WC.
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| Assistance |
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Assistance is provided locally by the property's exceptionally helpful caretaker, who speaks English well and lives in the village. 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. Barbeque. Washing machine. Satellite TV [No Sky channels] with DVD. CD player. Central heating. Working fireplace. Air conditioning in each bedroom. Fans in bedrooms. Fixed telephone line. ADSL internet connection [computer not provided].
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| Access |
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Airports: Florence, 1 hour; Pisa, 1 hour 30 minutes; Rome, under 2 hours. Railway station at Sinalunga, 8km/5 miles. Motorway exit at Bettolle, 10 minutes along paved roads to the property’s short white drive and gates. Parking for four cars.
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| Activities |
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Tennis, riding stables and beach with water sports at Tuoro sul Trasimeno, about 10 minutes' drive. Two 18-hole golf courses within 40 minutes. Hot air ballooning available over the crete senese. 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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Filter coffee maker, 5 hair dryers
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| Pool details |
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The private swimming pool, 5 x 10m/16 x 32 feet, has a depth of 1.20-2.2m/4-7 feet and steps for entry/exit.
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