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Villa Arnilu |
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Sleeps 14
| Bedrooms 7
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Bathrooms 7 |
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Pieve di Cellole , Near San Gimignano , Tuscany |
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| Description |
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| Location |
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Set in the heart of Tuscany, San Gimignano; 3km/2 miles between Florence and Siena about 1 hour by car, dominates the skyline with its 14 remaining towers, once 72 in all. These towers were built to show ones wealth and power now a UNESCO world heritage for its architecture. Three very good restaurants within walking distance; 200 meters/yards. Small food shop; about 1km/mile. A wider selections of shops, bars and restaurants at San Gimignano, 3km/2 miles. Nearby hill top towns include Certaldo Alto, 20 minutes to the north, a spectacular hill town visible for many miles. A beautiful 40-minute drive to the south-west is Etruscan-founded Volterra. To the east is the Chianti wine-producing region: Castellina-in-Chianti, 40 minutes, is a good place to begin.
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| Ground floor |
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Sitting room with French doors. WC with two sinks. Second sitting room. Reading room. Well equipped kitchen. Dining room with table for 14 people. Two four poster double bedrooms each an ensuite bathroom with shower.
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Accessible from the external staircase and as well from the internal spiral staircase (18 steps). Wooden floors. Master double bedroom with bath tub, sink and bidet in the bedroom, ensuite WC.
Double bedroom with bath tub and sink in the bedroom, ensuite WC.
Double bedroom an ensuite bathroom with shower.
Access to the loggia leading to another wing of the villa. Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower. Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower.
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| Grounds |
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Well kept garden with lawns surround the villa and lead to the private swimming pool, 12 x 6m/39 x 19 feet, boasting stunning views over San Gimignano with it many vineyards and olive groves. Pool house hosts a summer kitchen, a dining area, sofas and WC.
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| Assistance |
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Assistance is provided by the offsite caretaker, who speaks English and lives at about 15km/9 miles. Services included in the rental fee, and optional services available, are noted under Price and Availability.
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Dishwasher. Washing machine. Two flat screen TV's, one with Satellite TV (No Sky Channel) with DVD. Flat screen TV in every bedroom. Central heating. Air-conditioning throughout. ADSL internet connection [computer provided].
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Airports: Florence, 63km/39 miles; Pisa, 65km/40 miles. Motorway/Superstrada exit: Poggibonsi, about 22km/14 miles. Railway station: at Poggibonsi, 20km/12 miles and/or Certaldo, 19km/18 miles. From Poggibonsi train station there is a bus service, every 40 minutes, with a bus stop in San Gimignano at about 3km/2 miles from the villa. Ample parking.
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Tennis courts at Santa Lucia; about 5km/3 miles. Riding stables at Ulignano; about 10km/6 miles. 18 hole-golf at Castelfalfi; about 14km/9 miles. Beaches at Cecina; about 64km/40 miles.
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| Small Appliances |
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Kettle. Mixer. Toaster. Espresso coffee maker and American coffee maker. Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board.
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| Pool Details |
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The private swimming pool, 12 x 6m/39 x 19 feet, has a depth of 0.80-1.80m/2.6-5.85 feet and a ladder for entry/exit. Pool house furnished with a summer kitchen, a dining area, sofas and WC.
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| Amenities for Children |
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1 high chair. 1 cot/crib
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