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| Rental option |
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Villa Valentini is available for larger parties. For details see Villa Valentini (x 11 people).
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| Rental option notes |
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The upper ground floor is not available and closed for this rental option. Note that it shall not be used by anyone.
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| Location |
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Midway between Florence and Arezzo as the crow flies, both about 45 minutes’ drive, amid typically Tuscan scenery. Pian di Scò, 3km/2 miles, offer a large selection of shops, bars and restaurants.. Wonderful walking trails in the nearby Pratomagno hills and Casentino, and a short drive across the Valdarno brings you into the Chianti region.
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| Accommodations |
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| Lower ground floor |
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Large sitting room leading to a dining area with a fireplace and old stone walls and to a well-equipped kitchen. Twin bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower. Double bedroom with a bathroom with bath and a shower.
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| Upper ground floor |
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Large sitting room with an open fireplace. Twin bedroom. Bedroom with three single beds. Double bedroom. Bathroom with a shower.
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| Grounds |
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An informal garden set within 6ha/15 acres of private olive groves, fruit orchards and vines. The swimming pool, 6 x 14m/20 x 46 feet, is set about 10m/33 feet from the villa, next to a little pool house with a changing room and shower. The tennis court overlooks the pool - and the view.
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| Assistance |
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Assistance is provided locally by the property's charming owner, who speaks English, French and German and lives in Florence. 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. Wood oven. Built-in barbeque. Microwave. Washing machine. Two non-satellite TVs, one with DVD. Central heating. Two working fireplaces. Mobile telephone provided.
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| Access |
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Airports: Florence, under 1 hour; Pisa, 1 hour 40 minutes; Rome, about 2 hours 30 minutes. Railway station at Figline Valdarno [free parking and a direct line to Florence], about 15 minutes. Motorway exit at Incisa Val d’Arno, 15km/9 miles along paved roads to the property’s gates. Parking for three cars.
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| Activities |
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Tennis at Pian di Sco'. Riding stables at San Giovenale, 20 minutes. 18-hole golf at Circolo del Golf dell'Ugolino, Grassina, about 30 minutes.
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| Small appliances |
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Kettle. Mixer. Toaster. Three hair dryers. Iron and ironing board.
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| Pool details |
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The swimming pool, 6 x 14m/20 x 46 feet, has a depth of 0.80-3.30m/3-10 feet, both steps and a ladder for entry/exit, and a diving board.
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| Amenities for children |
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3 cots/cribs and 3 high chairs.
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