This elegant and noble villa is part of what was a great country estate that belonged to the old family of Count Ceuli ( the old name ) andamp;ndash; from Pisa- who ruled the place in 1500/ The family was so important and powerfull to give the name to the town of Cevoli.
The villa- elegant and refined as a town palace- is set just outside the medieval town of Cevoli.
It is a typical Tuscan villa that reflects its noble origin in any corner and detail: vaulted ceilings, frescoed rooms, grand salone, beautiful and precious antique furniture spread with abundance everywhere.The villa has been completely renovated with new colours and decoration.
The villa is surrounded by a lovely walled garden where to dine andamp;ldquo;al frescoandamp;rdquo; and enjoy a glass of the very good local wine- ( the area produces very good wine)
Cevoli is located in a beautiful part of Tuscany where the noble families from the old city of Pisa used to have their country estates and villas.
Only 5 km, away there is the little ,nice town of Casciana Terme, a spa resort.
In the spa building there are indoors and outdoors pools with thermal water where it is possible to bathe all over the year, and to have thermal and beauty cures.
Residence in Tuscany
Just one look and your senses will be totally overwhelmed by this marvelous and unmistakable landscap Let yourselves be taken over by the sights and smells of our elegant hillsides This is Tuscany, and Chianti is itandamp;rsquo;s beating heart. andamp;rdquo;Casale nel Chiantiandamp;rdquo; is the perfect window on the famousandamp;ldquo;Tuscan lifestyleandamp;rdquo;.
An authentic farmhouse from the 1600andamp;rsquo;s with traditional dandamp;eacute;cor e fabulous trompe dandamp;rsquo;oeil ceilings, situated on a hilltop, with views looking out over some of the most prestigious wineries in the Chianti Classico region.
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Rooms
A rustic charm, a captivating elegance: the perfect blend of romance to make your dreams come trueandamp;hellip;Casale nel Chianti warmly welcomes its guests with the following accommodations: four double rooms with private bath, in a addition to a modest connecting apartment that sleeps four.
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Wonderful, totally independent Private luxury villa, elegantly appointed, situated in the exclusive pinewood of Roccamare in Castiglione della Pescaia, Grosseto area.
Wonderful flat park of about 130000 sq feet: from the garden, walking along a path, you can reach a beautiful private beach which is just 220 yards away. On the beach there is a lovely hut and a private table in front of the sea.
Facilities: heating - Air conditioning - TV LCD, CD player, DVD HI-FI, telephone, washing machine, games for kids, sun beds, sun chairs, chairs, surfboard, sun umbrellas, pillows for sun beds.
Parking area with private entrance through a wooden gate and parking space for a car (covered garage).andamp;nbsp;
Barbecue and gazebo with table and armchairs in the garden.
Large and very bright living-room with glass doors - 24 hour concierge control with private access.andamp;nbsp;andamp;nbsp;
Number of bedrooms: 6. Bathrooms: 6 full bathrooms + 1 half bathroom.
This 4600 sq ft villa can sleep up to 12 people. -
The villa sleeps up to 14 people
Bedroom with extra bathroom for maids or additional staffandamp;nbsp; (2 extra beds).
VILLA is situated on the hilly country side around Lucca-
The site of the villa is very very old , dating back to the Longobard period in VI century- when the Longobard ruled Lucca ? in fact within the building of the villa, there is enclosed an old watching Tower, overlooking the valley where there was the passage to north Tuscany and north Italy-
In occasion of a wedding between two important lucchesi noble families, the villa was restored-in a magnificent way- Along the centuries the villa become also a convent, and residence for some famous lucchesi people The present restoration has preserved all the antique ,original structure of the villa- using cotto tiles, , wood beans, many works in hand- forged iron.
The antique frescoes have been carefully restored , along with the great Loggia- The villa maintains all the grandeur , elegance and charm of the old Ville Lucchesi.
Villais about sqmt. 500, a manor villa, is located in a beautiful extremely panoramic position., on high hills, 400 mt u.s.l.
It overlooks all over the plain of Lucca, with the view rolling down from the hills to the faraway mountains separating the plain from the sea-
The villa and the estate date back to 1600, the estate was composed of the villa and several farm houses where the farming people used to live while farming the land.
The main crops were, and still are, olive oil and wine- All these valuable crops, as it was used in the old days, were kept in the cellar of the villa, where the old big wine barrels are still existing In the lawn, in front of the Villa, as testimony of the old work, there are big stone wheels, which were used for oil pressing, moved by farm animals- ( donkeys- horses etc ).
The villa has been carefully restored by the present owners, maintaining the old structure and atmosphere, giving again life to the property as a farm producing wine and the famous Lucca olive oil.
The villa has been restored with taste and care for all the details , and very well equipped with all modern comforts- It is decorated with period antique pieces of furniture , canopied beds , marble bathrooms combining old style with modern touches and comfort.
The view from the villa is outstanding , over the plain and the hills covered in wood and olives trees, down to the Lucca plain, and ,beyond the mountains, down to the sea- In the clear days it is possible to see the isle of Gorgona, far away in the Mediterranean sea .
The villa can sleep from two to ten people. It is quiet and independent, ideal for relaxing stays in the nature, a perfect place just oustide the capital city, Rome.
Outside: From the living-room with wide windowed doors you can enjoy a wonderful view on the lake and the swimming-pool (13m x 4m).
The property has central electric air conditioning, wooden doors and windows, volumetric and perimeter alarm and automatic irrigation facilities.
The guardians who live in the depandance near the main villa are at your disposal for everything you may need.
DURING THE 1586 THE FAMILYandamp;nbsp; BUILT THIS WONDERFULL PALACE, FOLLOWING UP Aandamp;nbsp; SERIOUS FIREandamp;nbsp; THAT DESTROIED THE PALACE AND THE STORES IN SAN GIOVANNI GRISOSTOMO.
THE PALACE IS A PROJECT OF THE ARCH. B. MONOPOLA, WHO TAKEN CARE THE FRONT OF THE CAMPO SANTA MARIA FORMOSA, WHILE THE ONE ON THE CANAL IN SIXTEENTH-CENTURY WAS FRESCOED BY G. LOMBARDO. THE FRESCO OF THE PALACE FRONT NEVER EXIST.
THEandamp;nbsp; FAMILY, WHICH NAME APPEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A DOCUMETN OF THE 994, DURING THE 1600 BEGAN FAMOUS IN EUROPEandamp;nbsp; FOR THE COLLECTION INSIDE THE PALAZZO , IT WAS THE SECOND ONLY TO THE COLLECTION OF PALAZZO DUCALE .
IT WAS POSSIBLE BECAUSE THERE WAS THE UNION OF TWO FAMOUS COLLECTION, THE FIRST OF FEDERICO CONTARINI, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT andamp;ldquo;CONDOTTIEREandamp;rdquo; OF THE REPUBLIC OF VENICE AND THE SECOND OF CARLOandamp;nbsp; (1554) WHO GOT MARRIED THE DAUGHTER OF FEDERIGO CONTARINI.
THE COLLECTIONS WOULD LEFT IN HEREDITY TO THE GRANDCHILD DOMENICOandamp;nbsp; WITH TESTAMENT OF THE 6 MARCH 1609.
THE COLLECTION INCLUDED PICTURES OF BELLINI, GIORGIONE, SCHIAVONE, TIZIANO VECELLIO, VERONESE, J. TINTORETTO AND OTHERS, STATUES AND PRECIUOUS PIECES.
THE COLLECTION OF THE PALACEandamp;nbsp; WAS INCREASED BY CARLO , DOGE FROM 1732 TO 1735.
HE WAS BORN ON THE 11 NOVEMBER OF THE 1653, HE WAS A BIG DIPLOMATIC AND HEandamp;nbsp; WORKED FOR THE PEACE AND BECAME DOGE DURING THE 1732 AND AFTER ONLY 3 YEAR OF DOGADO HE DIED ON THE 5 JANUARY OF THE 1735.
TODAY IN THE PALACE THERE ARE FRESCOES OF G. LAZZARINI, MAESTRO OF G.B. TIEPOLO, SPLENDIDLY RESTORED, THEY ARE PLACED NEAR THE WONDERFULL andamp;ldquo;SALONE NOBILEandamp;rdquo; OF ANDREA URBANI, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTAT SCENERY DESIGNER OF THE 1700.
THE PALCE WAS NAMED , FOR THE RESPECT AND THE LOVE THAT JOINED THE TWO FAMILY, WRITTEN INTO THE TESTAMENT OF MARCOandamp;nbsp; ON THE 2 MARCH 1708, UNTIL THE END OF THE DESCENT.
LUCCHESE WIFE OF THE PRIULI COUNT , WAS THE LAST DISCENDENT AND AFTER HER DIE THE PALACE WAS BOUGHTandamp;nbsp; BY HER HUSBAND, SO THE PALACE BECAMEandamp;nbsp; PRIULI
Podereandamp;nbsp; is an Azienda Agrituristica with exclusively biological cultivations, that recently was inserted (the only one in the whole Chiusi area) in the narrow list of Teaching Farms by Siena Area Public Government.
On the highest point there is Villa , that's a two-storey house (200mq) situated in the countryside outside Chiusi (2 km. from town-centre, with various shops and facilities - car is indispensable), within a biological farm with eight hectares (20 acres) of land with vineyard, where is produced a very good quality of red Chianti, called andamp;quot;Chianti dei Colli Senesiandamp;quot;, 500 olive trees (you can taste the house olive oil - just the famous andamp;quot;Olio extravergine toscanoandamp;quot; -) and various other fruit plants and two hectars of wood, which is possible to walk across.
The villa - encircled all around by a garden with private swimming pool - stands independent on the top of a hill and it's ideal for those who want to enjoy the peace of the green Tuscany hills all around the house with a beautiful landscape and wide, superb views onto the valleys lying below, mountain tops such as Monte Cetona and small towns of the surrounding area, such as Citta' della Pieve, Chianciano, Cetona and Sarteano.
The villa is very close to the centre of Ischia Port and to the beaches.
A car could be helpful.There are no stairs neither to reach the villa or to enter.
Ground floor : outside green spaces with palms, plants and flowers.
Swimming pool, two outside tables with10-12 seats, lounge corners; big tavern with tables,chairs and a bar corner. Ideal for parties.
From the tavernis possible to accede to the swimming poll area. Sauna and shower.
LAYOUT: andamp;minus; 5 double bedrooms with en suite bathroomandamp;nbsp;
This luxury villa is immersed in a green, unique and particularly quiet setting, in a wonderful place with great view.
This 4845 sq ft villa is completely independent and surrounded by 27,000 sq ft of land, totally fenced and with two entrances: a big gate for cars and a small one for pedestrians; in the property there is the guardian's wooden house (with separate entrance).
Around the property there is a big garden partly paved with direct access from the outside to the floors of the villa; the property is surrounded by fruit plants, olive trees and a wonderful 10 X 5 metre pool with view, fully equipped with tables, chairs and sunchairs to relax among the green hills of the Sabine area.
In the garden there are many places to relax, terraces and green spaces.. next to the villa there is a gazebo with barbecue, outdoor refrigerator and a big table to dine outside.andamp;nbsp;
The villa can sleep up to 12 people; 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
The rooms in the house are wide and bright, beautifully appointed with lovely furniture.
The Villa is found on the of a beautiful garden with swimming pool, just 40 meters from the sea and the white sandy beach front, one of the most beautiful in Tuscany .
The pine grove estate of Roccamare and its beach are private and closed off to the public, with only owners and guests of the estateandamp;rsquo;s villas gaining access via the security guard at the entrance to the park.
In the 2.500 s.m. garden of the villa there is a private swimming pool. From here a private path leads through the pine grove to the sandy beach, where you will find a private area with changing room, beach hut, table and lawn chairs.
The Villa is located in Tuscany, in the Maremma seaside, in the exclusive pine grove beach front estate of Roccamare, near the town of Castiglione della Pescaia (a few minutesandamp;rsquo; distance by car, 10 minutes by bicycle on the cycle path), where you will find all the commodities and the main shops: restaurants, post office, banks, pharmacies.
Itandamp;rsquo;s very easy to reach the touristic spots in Tuscany: Florence is around 150 km. to the north, and Siena and the Chianti region are around 90 km to the east. Also Rome is only 200 km to the south.
This wonderful modern villa, fully renovated , is set on two levels, and can sleeps up to 12 people in 6 bedrooms.
Bright luxury villa at the seaside,immersed in a wonderful, unspoilt and exclusive park in Tuscany.
This beatiful property is elegantly appointed and situated in the heart of the famous century-old pinewood of Roccamare in Castiglione della Pescaia.
The villa is surrounded by a wonderful 0,5 acre park and is just 40 metres from a lovely private sandy beach.
The total surface of the property is 4844 sq. feet and it can sleep 8+2 people. The villa has a wonderful terrace overlooking the sea: this very special terrace is fully equipped and thanks to its lights, it is possible to enjoy the view of the evocative pinewood even at night. A path inside the property leads to a private beach equipped with a lovely hut and private table only for the guests of the villa; the property also has a private fenced garden with 2 parking spaces covered by a bamboo gazebo. An exclusive and relaxing place where you can andamp;quot;rechargeandamp;quot;, away from the confusion but with every comfort, for a holiday completely dedicated to your well-being.
The garden next to the seaside has two outdoor showers and a big gazebo - hut which can be used as a reading area. The hut on the beach belongs to the property and is in front of the small entrance gate of the house at the beach.
The pinewood has a 24 hour concierge service and you can go cycling through the pinewood. During the summer the surveillance service is improved both in the pinewood and at the seaside, also because there are famous politicians. The garden is a typical Mediterranean nature garden, with native plants of rosemary, westringia, laurel, butterbush and oleander.. the dunes in the garden continue to the beach. In the shadow of big pines there are lovely hammocks and reading is really pleasant.
The singing of cicadas in the summer and the sound of the sea are the only sounds in this totally quiet area. 3 double bedrooms (2 master bedrooms); Total number of bedrooms: 5 plus 4 bathrooms and 2 single beds in double rooms - The property sleeps 8 +2 +2 people. GARDEN AND TERRACE,INDEPENDENT HOUSE WITH GREAT VIEW AND MUCH LIGHT, AT THE SEASIDE, TV, DVD, HI-FI, DISHWASHING MACHINE, WASHING MACHINE, BARBECUE , MICROWAVE, STOREROOM.
This country house is located in the wonderful landscape of the green Roman country, a few miles from Rome.
It is the ideal place to celebrate important events like weddings, holy communions, baptisms and unforgettable birthday parties.
The country house has two big communicating halls appointed with elegant and country-style furniture. A big outdoor space and the surrounding park give the opportunity to organize big parties and lovely walks along a piece of the old street Prenestina which still has its original basalt stones.
The Roman country and the Gabii ruins are an excellent setting for wonderful photo sessions.
The country house is situated on the ruins of the ancient town of Gabii and borders on the land properties of the noble bourgeois family.
It is not rare to admire choreographic hunting trips with wonderful packs of dogs, people riding horses wearing beautiful period dresses who, after riding through the square in front of the country-house, continue to ride into the surrounding countryside. At present the whole property is considered as a national heritage.
In a scenic Palace located in Radda in Chianti, an enchanting medieval village embraced by ancient walls, in the heart of gorgeous Siena countryside amidst gentle hills, woods, grapes and olive trees, there you find Hotel , a four star hotel,andamp;nbsp; just 30 minutes from Siena.
Precious materials, authentic frescoes merged in a magic atmosphere to offer you an unforgettable experience, full of comfort and top quality services.
Hotel is the right place to be ravished by Tuscany charm.
You can experience the sensation of a journey back in time, surrounded by precious objects, characteristic Tuscan materials and high quality comfortn a medieval palace that dates back to 1400, with its original liberty frescoes and antique decorations.
The Hotelandamp;nbsp; is locatedandamp;nbsp; in the heart of the old town center of Radda in Chianti, a charming old town in the Siena countryside. Radda is surrounded by its medieval town walls and is filled with sumptuous sixteenth century palaces that look out onto the winding alleyways and picturesque little squares.
The extremely old Pieve di Santa Maria Novella, full of several works of art, is particularly interesting.
The building that has been turned into the hotel, one of the prettiest in the town, was recently renovated keeping the original structure and has sophisticated, exclusive communal spaces such as the large Hall and the meeting room that has been converted from an old wine cellar.
The rooms still have the feel of the olden days that is part of the hotel, but at the same time they all have all modern comforts.
The Hotelandamp;nbsp; welcomes guests with small pets.
Palazzo, classified as an historical residence (therefore, no stars), has opened in the medieval center of Radda, one of the most well known towns in the Chianti countryside. Originally built in the medieval period, the house is named for the Archduke Leopoldo II, a member of the famous Lorena family, who stayed there in 1837 when the structure was a private manor house.
A wonderful base for exploring the countryside.
There is a andamp;quot;wellness centerandamp;quot; with sauna, solarium, beauty treatments and massages available on the property.
The drive to Florence is about 40 minutes via beautiful country roads.
The palazzo offers large rooms, junior suites and spacious suites with fireplace and frescoes.
All accommodations have Jacuzzi showers and all have satellite television, air conditioning and minibar.
Buffet breakfast is served either in the 17th century kitchen or on the terrace overlooking the hills and castles.
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andamp;bull;andamp;nbsp;Wellness center
andamp;bull;andamp;nbsp;Indoor heated swimming pool
andamp;bull;andamp;nbsp;Fitness room
andamp;bull;andamp;nbsp;Wi-Fi High Speed internet connection in public areas
Conveniently located in the heart of Venice, Palace is set within a historical building, and has been beautifully renovated and restored to create a new four-star hotel in Venice.andamp;nbsp; Saving some of the most important architectural elements from this 600 year-old palazzo, including the frescoed ceilings in each bedroom, the hotel has a truly Venetian feel.andamp;nbsp;
Literally located a stoneandamp;rsquo;s throw from La Fenice, the hotel could not be more centrally located.andamp;nbsp; You can stroll to San Marco Square, the Rialto Bridge, or the Accademia, in 10 minutes or less.andamp;nbsp;
The top floor accommodations offer sweeping views of the cityandamp;rsquo;s rooftops and major monuments.andamp;nbsp; Glance below and you can watch a gondola slowly glide by your window.andamp;nbsp;
Offering direct access to the hotel from the canal, your water taxi can drop you at the door of the Palace where you will be warmly greeted by the staff. andamp;nbsp;
The hotelandamp;rsquo;s 38 bedrooms, adorned with beautiful Venetian fabrics, offer the modern amenities required by todayandamp;rsquo;s traveler, including fully marble baths and plush towels.andamp;nbsp;
Relax in the cozy bar, or enjoy a book in the studyandamp;nbsp; that has the remains of a piscine - an ancient well - where you can almost hear the voices from the past as they share the dayandamp;rsquo;s gossip .
The Tuscan Archipelago is the very first underwater park ever, the biggest protected area of all European seas measuring hectares and hectares of seawater and land. It is composed of big and smaller isles as well as simple reefs. The main isles andamp;ndash; Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Montecristo, Pianosa, Giannutri, Gorgona.
The Tower unique and exclusive Inside the Maremma Nature Park By the seashore
If you are a nature lover or a horse riding enthusiast, if you think you can give up the pleasure of everyday life comforts, choose our club: you wonandamp;rsquo;t but live an unforgettable holiday.
Once here, in the depths of the Mediterranean scrub, where wild boar and deer are right at home, enjoy walking on the seashore, listen to the music of the wind and discover the smells and flavours of the past.
An donandamp;rsquo;t miss the chance to experience trekking on horseback in the company of a buttero (local cowboy), discover the beauties of the park on your mountain bike or even try fishing tourism, snorkelling and diving. Last but not least, you will taste some of the best dishes of the Tuscan cuisine, prepared by Stella, our keeper and excellent cook.
Private Villa la Torre 6andamp;nbsp;Sleeps , 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms ,is a dining room withandamp;nbsp;Kitchenette and fireplace , on the third floor a glazed room offering a breathtaking 360andamp;deg; panoramic view of the sea, Tuscan landscape and archipelago.
Luxury villa located in Punta Ala, one of the most renowned and exclusive seaside resorts in Italy, a short distance from a championship golf course and the beautiful Maremma National Park.
Within walking distance is the shopping center, with it's exclusive boutiques, the Punta Ala Yacht Club and the marvelous beaches.
Panoramic views of Punta Ala, Elba and Corsica Islands, with beautiful sunsets over the brilliant transparent sea.
The property is over 1,500 square meters and is adjacent to the andamp;quot;macchia mediterraneaandamp;quot; woods.
The villa has been recently built, is around 350 sq. meters, has 200 sq. meters of terrace space, and is on three levels:
The beautiful pool is ideal for swimming (8,5*4,5), the lovely garden well maintained, The villa has many open spaces and is perfect for entertaining.
Large garage,laundry and wash room, storage rooms.
The Villa has two seperate entrance roads, a car park for three cars on the upper road and a garage for three cars on the lower road.
The furnishings are pleasant and comfortable, with sat tv and stereo system , and Air conditioning.
The master Villa is located near the famous park of Rome, in the greenest area of the town, between Valle dei Casali, Monteverde and Villa Pamphili.
The luxury Villa is situated in a very quite residential area just in front to the Villa Pamphili park, not far from the centre and 3 Km away from the Vatican.
The big space and quality of this Villa offers to the guests the opportunity to relax even if on business trip and also the possibility to celebrate small weddings.
Itandamp;rsquo;s a Villa with private garden and parking ( for 3 cars), inside it hasandamp;nbsp; 5 bedrooms all with private bathrooms.
It has air conditioning, TV and phone plus a studio with fax line.
Villa is near a bus stop where you can catch the number 8 for Trastevere and the number for Piazza Argentina.
The park (totale mandamp;sup2; 3300 / sq. yd. 3900 ) it has two main entrances.
In the heart of Chianti in Tuscany Italy, between Radda and Gaiole, immersed in a beautiful natural surrounding, a few minutes from the famous castles and hamlets of the zone, we find a prestigious and particular, the Mulino.
The Mulino, one of the best hotels in Chianti Tuscany, originally was a Medieval Mill, has been carefully restored respecting its original historical structure, while at the same time allowing for all the modern amenities and comforts of a top Hotel. Modern and past are always mixed up, the modern swimming pool was the water millpond for the activation of the wooden wheel.
The terrace where now you can enjoy breakfast and lunch, used to be the storeroom for the corn.
Its medieval roots can be seen seen and feel walking on the narrow roads or on the andamp;quot;Camminamento Medievaleandamp;quot; medieval walking recently renovated. For those who like to taste the local wines and olive oil, within a short distance an find all the most important wineries of the Chianti.
In about 20 minutes drive you will be in Siena or San Gimignano, if you are interested in shopping you can find the most famous outlets of the Italian designers within 15 and 30 minutes drive
Mulino, an exclusive accommodation in Chianti Tuscany, offers its guests complete comfort and tranquillity thanks to the enchanting beauty of its architectural features and the natural scenery of its setting.
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Many things will take you to the middle age when the woodden wheel was working, to reach your room you will have to pass on the millrace. Typical of the Chianti area is the main hall with its 13 arches.
Which is immersed in the green hills of Tuscany, offers you the chance to enjoy an unforgettable stay in a family environment, savouring the sweet scents and historic flavors of Tuscan traditions amongst the rows of vines and olive-tree-covered hills and completely surrounded by unspoiled nature, at the height of comfort and relaxation.
The structure consists of 9 completely independent apartments that are all cosy and comfortable even in winter.
The apartments have been renovated following Tuscan traditions (wooden beams, antique terracotta floors, fireplaces) taking into account all the needs of life in the third millennium.
Fine materials and original period furniture restored with care render your stay in these places unique and unforgettable.
All the apartments are independent and have:
Independent Heating
An Alarm System
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
A Safe
A Dish-Washer
Satellite TV
An Outside BBQ
Shared laundry
In the little bit remaining of what is called andamp;ldquo;maremma lazialeandamp;rdquo;, in a place that still remains unknown for many people, you ll find the andamp;ldquo;Tenuta Resortandamp;rdquo;.
4 km away from the beach, on the hills that surrounds Civitavecchia and his port , only few meters away from the Ficoncella Baths, surrounded by a beautiful and wild nature.
andamp;ldquo;Tenuta Resortandamp;rdquo; is a property of 15 room, of which 10 with sea view and 5 with view on the countryside andamp;ldquo;macchiaandamp;rdquo;, all well decorated.
This property rises in this unknown and non contaminated area, it proposes itself as Resort but it gives the opportunity to enjoy a different a very unique way to live your holiday, all concentrated in living 100% the beautiful nature surrounding.
Guests will be able to be in contact with the farmers and the breeders of the area.
You ll be delighted to try the local dishes in our restaurant.
The temperature in Fortalezaandamp;nbsp; remains always between the 26/30 degrees and thanks to the pleasant wind you ll feel like home in this beautiful and enchanting residence
A comfortable Villaandamp;nbsp; bright, colourful and modern construction. The swimming pool has an oasi shape, the sunbed chair can be used anytime.
The Villa is 10 minutes far away from the beach andamp;ldquo;Praia do Futuroandamp;rdquo;, the nicest beach of Fortaleza
The villa is situated in a residential and quite area.
andamp;nbsp;Ornella speaks Italian French and Portuguese, she ll wait for you at the airport to help you to arrange transfer to the Villa.
Lovely and fresh breakfast based of tropical fruits will be served on the veranda, just in front of the swimming pool.
The four bedrooms are spacious, comfortable and very well decorated.
All the rooms have a view on the terrace and swimming pool so they are very fresh and bright.
The frequent guests of the villa are people looking for peace and tranquillity
In the andamp;quot; heart of Tuscany andamp;quot;, between the hills of Val d'Orcia and Valdichiana there is PODERE , an ancient farmhouse recently restructured with old materials and BIOARCHITECTURAL LAWS.
for a peaceful holiday, to discover the ancient natural flavours, to taste the local recipes, to spend some romantic evenings...
it is in a strategic position to visit the most famous cultural, artistic and natural place of the region .
The Farm Houseandamp;nbsp; has been divided into two completely self catering units, one on the ground floor and one the first floor, and both are very confortsble and well equipped to ensure the gusts all the amenities we are accustomed to. Each unit has two double bedrooms, a bathroom with Jacuzzi shower,fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room with a big fireplace and sofa bed , TV, washing machine, solarium and private garden.andamp;nbsp;
Antique employerandamp;rsquo;s cottage of 1900, with a large park of 5000 square meters, located in a nice hilly position between fir-trees and olive trees. A large arcade equipped with barbecue allows cooking and eating at the open air. Various sport activities can be realized in the green area equipped with small soccer court and park with children games, and mountain bike. Inside the park, a swimming-pool of meters. 7*15 deep meters. 1,2/1,8, with large green areas is at disposal of the hosts.
andamp;quot;Il Porticoandamp;quot; includes a large common room, an environment where one can meet with the friends andamp;ldquo;madeandamp;rdquo; in , where one can relax with the own book or with the books and tourist guides present in the library of , where also a guitar is at your complete disposal, and why not meet all together during the evening around the large chimney, and finally it is also possible to receive or send an email with the electronic address of .
..without forgetting the small room where you can leave your documents and where you can be informed on the main events of the moment in the surrounding areas.
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The Arcade includes five accommodation made of:
Matrimonial bedroom; Living room with living room divan with bedding box; Cooking corner; Bathroom with entrance area.
Villa Sogno is an enchanting luxury Villa located in the Riviera degli Etruschi, very close to Castiglioncello, very famous for his crystal sea and his vicinity to the most important Islands of the Tuscany archipelago.The house is a masterpiece of the Tuscany architecture surrounded by an evergreen park with a wonderful swimming pool which has an unique and fantastic sea view.
The villa is divided in two apartments, Terrazza and Terreno, you could rent one or even both at the same time. Terrazza is located in the small tower and is on the first floor. There are three double bedrooms, one bedroom with three single bed and four bathrooms, for a total of nine people. Terreno is on the ground floor. There are four double bedrooms, one single and four bathrooms, for a total of nine people.
Independent Villa with car space andamp;ndash; park 3000 sqm andamp;ndash; barbecue with little oven
The swimming pool has an oval shape of 15x20
18 bed spaces andamp;ndash; 9 bedrooms andamp;ndash; 8 bathrooms
This beautiful Mediterranean villa is located in Porto Rotondo in northern Sardinia, with magnificent views of the village and the sea and the harbour and Porto Rotondo Marina Yacht Club just 500 metres away.
The large open-plan living/dining area with satellite TV/VCR/DVD is simply, but tastefully decorated with light coloured classic furnishing and terracotta tiles throughout and is open through an arch to well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and breakfast table, as well as to a large terrace with outdoor sitting/dining area overlooking the pool and the sea.
A small laundry and three of the bedrooms are on this level: two doubles one with en-suite shower and the other with bath, and a twin with en-suite shower.
The final bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower room, is set on a lower level.
The house and the terrace overlook the 12m x 18m swimming pool with hydro-massage, its infinity-edge dropping away into the glorious view of the harbour and the sea.
There is also an outdoor kitchen area with barbeque and brick oven, set amongst the well-maintained landscaped gardens that slope gently away from the swimming pool.
There is parking for three cars on the property.
Villa Luxury Roccamare is a modern, semi detached beach house on two floors set in a large, exclusive residential estate on the Tuscan coast. A lane from the house leads to the long sandy beaches that line the coast where there are beautiful views along the coast.
It is minutes away from the local town of Castiglione della Pescaia where there are many facilities including shops, supermarket, bars, restaurants and pretty harbour. It is a great property to enjoy a relaxing beach holiday or a base to explore the delights of the Tuscan coast.
The house is located very close to the beach and is shaded by a pretty, pine wood. It is just 50 mts from a fabulous, long sandy beaches accessed down a lane adjacent to the house.
Villa Roccamare is a perfect location if you are looking for a property close to the beach.
The garden is fenced off and has its own entrance gate from the road. The house has a large covered loggia with outside seating that overlooks the garden. From the side of the garden there is a lane that leads to the beach (50 mts). The beautiful, long sandy beach is unspoilt and is a short distance from the sea. There is also a fixed, numbered pic nic table and seating included in the rental.
There are views along the beach to the town of Castiglione della Pescaia and to the peninsula of Argentario in the distance. In the other direction, there are views to Rochette castle and the island of Elba.
Wonderful apartment situated in Punta Ala, a stunning location on the wonderful green coast of Tuscany; the location is quiet and with a great 360andamp;deg; view on the sea, overlooking the modern and famous tourist dock of Punta Ala, right in front of the Elba Island.
Punta Ala is one of the most exclusive locations of the entire Tirrenian coast.(it has been the training base and main operative location of Luna Rossa for the America's cup)
The tourist centre has different buildings, surrounded by pine trees and typical greenery.
This 3 storey, 1345 square foot apartment is independent, very well furnished and equipped with all comforts.
The sea and the dock are very easy to reach by comfortable stairs leading to a sand beach (from 660 to 985 feet) with either free or equipped beaches just 0,4 miles away.
Considering the location of this accommodation, your stay will be really exclusive: you will spend your holidays in an area with clear waters, white sand beaches and wonderful sea cliffs.
The accommodation is not equipped with handicap facilities.
The property sleeps 4 + 2 people; availability of 2 private car places in the garage underneath the property.
This wonderful rural house is situated in the heart of Umbria, near Spello: it is completely immersed in the green of a sweet hill.
This rural house has witnessed many historic changes in Umbria over the years: today, it still witnesses the beauty of these places and the high quality of life that our guests can experience while spending unique moments of relax in the nature or visiting ancient villages all around this wonderful house.
It is situated at the foot of Monte Subasio, on the edge of the Monte Subasio park (also called 'park of St. Francis') 3/4 miles from Spello and near the little village of Collepino, among century-old olive trees covering the hill belt between Assisi and Spoleto.
Olive trees and vineyards create a natural garden which surrounds this rural house and offers a view of stunning beauty: you can admire the whole valley from Santa Maria degli Angeli to Perugia. A clever restoration has allowed the preservation of the original stone building, the ancient rooms with ceilings with wooden beams and terracotta tiles and a big fireplace.
There are 2 master bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, living-room and kitchen, relax room with sofa bed for 2, so the house can sleep from 2 to 6 people. You can have your breakfast or unforgettable dinners under the stars In the lovely garden which overlooks a wonderful expanse of olive groves.
This luxury Rural House offers a charming view of the Orvieto fortress and the sweet surrounding countryside; the numerous fruit trees and flowers in the lawned garden with view are just lovely and their smell is so pleasant throughout the property.
The outside of the garden is just wonderful and has a treadable surface of 215,000 square feet (5 acres of land) and a beautiful 270 square feet porch with table for 6 people which is connected to the living-room and kitchen door, so that it is easier to dine outside.andamp;nbsp;
7.5 acres of wood, a wonderful olive tree grove and a rose path complete this wonderful property.
In the outside there are : a 46x23 feet Swimming-pool (max. depth 7.87 feet; min. depth 4.43 feet) with outdoor shower, a 538 square feet gazebo (with refrigerator and kitchen sink), a dressing room and bathroom.
Then there are 2 wood stoves to cook cakes, pizza etc., one of them (376 square feet) has fixed barbecue, kitchen sink and toilet.
Independent entrance, automatic gateway; the garden has a lovely 110 yard rose path which leads you to the villa; in the garden there is room to hang out clothes and external laundry access.
The villa is located 3.7 miles from the Highway A1, in the Orvieto area, just on the hills of Saint Valentine, a very famous place for lovers.
This rural house is 1723 SqFt total and has 4 bedrooms (1 master bedroom , 1 double bedroom and 2 single bedrooms , 2 bathrooms, 1 with shower and 1 with bathtub.
On request, it is possible to ask for the nearby cottage which is located 100 feet from the rural house.andamp;nbsp;
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Luxury Villa, just 0,05 miles from the sea, immersed in a wonderful, unspoilt and exclusive green park in Tuscany.
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This luxury Property is elegant, modern style decorated and furnished: it is situated in the hearth of the famous century-old pine forest of Roccamare in Castiglione della Pescaia.andamp;nbsp;
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This exclusive villa is surrounded by a wonderful 3,25 acre parkland and is immersed in a beautiful private garden with swimming-pool: this luxury villa is really a piece of paradise!
The total surface of the property is 7,430 square feet and it can sleep up to 18 people.
The villa has a private 60 X 27 feet swimming-pool with a slide and a little swimming-pool for children: moreover it has some attached dressing rooms, a gym and an outside bathroom (very useful to remove the sand), a footpath connected to the garden which leads directly to the sea, where you find a part of private beach fully equipped with tables and dressing room (exclusive use for the villa guests) and direct access to the sea.
An exclusive and relaxing place, far from the city chaos but with all comforts for your wellness holidays.
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INDEPENDENT VILLA, GREAT VIEWandamp;nbsp;
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TELEPHONEandamp;nbsp; TVandamp;nbsp; DISHWASHER, WASHING MACHINE, BARBECUE andamp;ndash; CAR SPACE andamp;ndash; SWIMMING-POOL andamp;ndash; GYM.
Outdoor and indoor maid service.
2 km from Sorrentoandamp;rsquo;s centre, this charming apartment, close to the train station, is about 100 metres from the sea. A public lift in the centre of the town can be used to reach the beach.
The apartment (75 sqm) with three big terraces, recently restored, has one double room and another bedroom with two single beds, a dining room with a sofa bed, one bathroom with shower, and the kitchen.
FACILITIES
Weekly housekeeping, telephone, Tv, dishwasher, washing machine,oven, heating, well-equipped kitchen, hairdryer.
Supermarkets and shopping centres are very close ( 300 metres in Viale dei Pini direction).
Hospital: in Viale dei Pini ( 300 metres).
Sorrentoandamp;rsquo;s hospital:andamp;nbsp; 2 km far away.
andamp;ldquo;Lido Marinellaandamp;rdquo;, a nice bar and restaurant on the beach, is equipped with loungers and deckchairs.
Places to Visit:andamp;nbsp; Capri, Positano , Maiori, Amalfi , Vietri ecc.
The Luxury Villa is situated on a hill overlooking Porto Rotondo, very close to the city center (5 minutes walk) and it has one of the most beautiful 360andamp;deg; view of the Cugnana Gulf up to Cala di Volpe, including the islands of Camere and Montorio.
The Costa Smeralda is located in the north east part of Sardinia between Olbia and Porto Cervo approx. 18 kilometers from the airport and the ports of Olbia and Golfo Aranci (ferryboat terminals).
The Porto Rotondo ancient Roman caves, the emerald colored waters, contrasted by the massive granite rocks are elements of an extraordinary nature that has inspired the construction of one of the most beautiful properties in Costa Smeralda. Those elements have been incorporated directly in a fusion of fine workmanship and natural elements of incredible beauty.
Inside the Villaandamp;rsquo;s garden there are still the excavations and the andamp;ldquo;cutandamp;rdquo; from which the two ancient columns that visitors can admire at the entrance of Porto Rotondo were found.
The same granite, hand chiseled by the masters Edmondo and Piero Deiana, was used for the faandamp;ccedil;ade facing the sea and for the various terrace, streets, structures. Hundreds of granite cubes were used and they are priceless because they were hand chiseled.
Accommodation - Sleeps 11: 6 bedrooms 6 bathrooms 2 Swimming pools.
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The Luxury Villa is located in the urban district of Cava dei Tirreni in Province of Salerno.
It was built on the XVII century in the most typical and fascinating hamlet of the town, like a balcony on the sea, and by the sun that andamp;ldquo;rollandamp;rdquo; on the hamlet from dawn to the setting.
The deep and romantic view on the Amalfitan Coast, the silent and a pleasant persistent microclimate, attracted, in the pre-renaissance epoch, the neapolitan aristocracy that built the most representative summer villas in the hamlet.
The Luxury Villa is included in such small urban context of the hamlet with a style typical of the Amalfitan Coast, surrounded by a wide tropical garden and served by a Carraraandamp;rsquo;s marble tiled swimming-pool.
The Villa offers to its visitors a extensive park covered with cicas, boucanville and other countless tropical plants and Mediterranean flowers which embellish the big swimming pool made in white Carrara marble, with to the external furnishing in wrought iron and to the characteristic ancestral chapel sets in the rock.
Historical 14th century hamlet, rich of history, situated between Sienna and San Gimignano amid the gently rolling Siennese hills, one of the most enchanting landscapes of Tuscany and culturally one of Italy's richest regions.
The hamlet has recently been completely restored while retaining its original and characteristic features. The 16 homes, which vary in size from 40 to 160 m2 each architecturally different from each other, all with a beautiful open fireplace in the living room and well equipped kitchens, can be rented on a weekly basis. The 3 superior double rooms with mini-bar are rented on a daily basis. Breakfast with extensive buffet and basic hotel services are included in the price. Upon request full hotel services available.
Borgoandamp;nbsp; has a large swimming-pool (225m2) with sun trap terrace, deck-chairs and parasols and tennis court, table tennis, basket ball, mountain bikes. On site there is an extremely beautiful restaurant, with enoteca/wine bar and piano bar, which is situated in a medieval cellar thus offering a magical atmosphere, which is known for the Tuscan cuisine specialties. We organize weekly musical soirandamp;eacute;es and a guided wine tasting. During summertime the dinners are served on the large terrace near by the swimming pool with romantic live guitar or piano music. Well tended garden areas with pergolas, tables and benches. We have guarded private parking lots. Pets are welcome. Upon request relaxing massages and babysitter service on site. We organize cooking and languages lessons, various art and craft courses, conferences and all kinds of ceremonies (weddings, anniversaries). The property is Swiss owned and managed.
This plot of land has been inhabited by peasants, animals and planted with vineyards and olive trees for a long time, and now it has been converted in its original magnificence again in order to discover some tastes, flavours and pleasant sensations. We have newly restored the lodgings of the old estate to open in the Sieve Valley the farmhouse, which has been keeping the relationship with the history of the farm and the local eno-gastronomic tradition. In order to carry on the contact with the surrounding nature, all the trimmings and the furniture have been realized using no-toxic and natural materials. Under the plants of our garden is possible to relax reading or tasting our products or simply taking a nap.
Under restoring is an orchard-garden with a wide range of ancient apple trees, some of which are on the point of extinction and there is also a cool fountain, lying in the middle of our garden; both stand for the heart and symbolize the emblem of our agritourism. To complete your stay in a comfortable way, you will find also a swimming pool and, lying on our solarium in stone you can benefit from the sun among the wooded hills in a landscape that captures the essence of Tuscany. Our lodgings have been painstakingly restored according the architectural features of this area, using natural materials, which can allow a pleasant stay also to disabled person.
APARTMENTS: Even though each apartment and room has its own individual style, they have been specifically designed with your comfort and suitability in mind. The apartments all offer a well-equipped kitchen with cooking-area, fridge, television, lounge area and elegantly appointed bathrooms. The bedrooms are furnished with double or two single beds, a bathroom en suite, mini bar and television. The swimming pool is at disposal of each guest and it is provided with dressing rooms and toilets with shower.
Our agritourism is made special by the details. The names of the rooms and of the apartments are not thought by chance: they are the names of the peasants who have lived in this estate and have characterized the milieu.
All the guests have access, in the main villa, to a Reading Room equipped with tourist information, magazines, books, board games and a billiard table. In addition the large Kitchen with its antique fireplace and wood-burning oven is available for use to anyone who wishes to try their hand at Tuscan cooking. The large Hall and the Tasting Cellar are ready to welcome anyone who desires to taste our own products, such as our Extra Virgin Oil and our Chianti Rufina wine.
The Farm house has double rooms and an apartment up to 6.
Attention and familiar kindness to the guests makes the farm house a pattern of pleasant and comfortable hospitality. This is a very nice country house completely built in stone and consists of structures arranged around the main unit dating back to XIVandamp;deg; century next to the Monastry Certosa di Firenze.
It is shaped as a small castle with sturdy walls and the ruins of a tower. After careful restoration it became a small andamp;quot;holidays on the farmandamp;quot; place rich in suggestive atmospheres. A rich and tasty buffet is served for breakfast in a very special salon.
Breakfast buffet is asserted with typical products, organic food and jams handmade in the near Monastry.
All rooms have private bathroom.
Air conditioning upon request.
The rooms are furnished in peculiar taste blending refinement, antique trade and functionality. A unique chance to visit Florence, far from the inconveniences of a city, but so close to Florence and with all the advantages of being in a wonderful frame lost among the countryside.
Apartment andamp;quot;La Corteandamp;quot; is a luxury and special place in three levels, with a big salon with fire place, a comfortable kitchen fully equipped and two toilettes. Apartment is furnished in Florentine style and hung with paintings and sculptures by ancient or renowned artists.
EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCE IN TUSCANY andamp;ndash; GROSSETO
Luxurious Beach Villa, immersed in a beautiful, exclusive and uncontaminated Park of Tuscany.
The very beautiful property is decorated in an elegant style and is located in the heart of the famous century-old Pine Forest of Roccamare in Castiglione della Pescaia.
This luxurious villa is surrounded by a breathtaking one acre Park. The villa is only walking distance away from a wonderful golden private beach.
This property is 650 square meters in size and can host a total of 15 people.
The property has a beautiful terrace overlooking the beach which is unique to this area. There is a pathway that is connected to the yard. By crossing a beautiful pine forest youandamp;rsquo;ll find a private beach area equipped with a cabin and table exclusive of the villa. There is a private yard with 2 bamboo covered parking spaces.
This property is an exclusive and relaxing spot away from the bustle.
You will be surrounded by every comfort for a vacation dedicated to your well-being. MINIMUM STAY OF 7 DAYS Sleeping arrangements: 14 people andamp;ndash;andamp;nbsp;7 bedrooms andandamp;nbsp;7 bathrooms Terrace + yard Independent Villa with panoramic view Very bright Telephone, TV, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Barbeque Surveillance of the Park and only accessible to vacationing residents.
Villa is an old farmhouse built in 1684 situated on a hill 350m above sea level, near Lake Trasimeno on the borders between Tuscany and Umbria.
It is hidden in a shady park of ancient trees and surrounded by 30 hectares of land, on which the DOC wine 'Colli del Trasimeno', olive oil, honey and other natural products are produced, all of which our guests will be able to taste during their stay.
The villa has been divided into 9 characteristic apartments, each of which has its own private garden equipped with table and chairs. The apartments are simply and comfortably furnished with period furniture.
There is a charming dining room on the ground floor where the owners will cook traditional and choice meat on the grill, accompanied by the excellent wine produced here.
The beautiful pool ( 6 x 14 m ), in a position dominating the house overlooks the valley below and permits guests to have a refreshing swim on hot summer days.
Beautiful country villa with adjacent annexe situated in a large property of olive groves in a panoramic position near the city of Arezzo. The careful restoration and the particular care taken in the choice of its furnishing make this estate extremely comfortable and pleasing, this for what regards both the interior of the buildings and the outside spaces and swimming pool area.
EQUIPMENT: satellite TV, telephone, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, laundry, barbecue and wood stove.
OUTSIDE: Swimming pool (6x12), free tennis court only 200 m away, near the ownerandamp;rsquo;s villa, land (10.000 m2), covered equipped terrace for open air lunches.
The Castle is located in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the road that leaves the old Chiantigiana road, at Pianella, and ascends to Brolio amidst evergreen forests and long rows of vines. With its centuries-old trees, its fossil beds, and richly varied native vegetation, this unique spot has always aroused curiosity, even in remote times, and experts have studied its characteristics care to the inhabitants of the growing village.
We offer a combination of both the tradition of rural life and of all the comforts of a relaxing modern vacation. Those who love nature, history, and beautiful andamp;ldquo;countryscapesandamp;rdquo; will love Castello : its inviting rural dwellings make it the standard-bearer of Chianti hospitality. We offer choices that are truly elegant and intriguing, units in spacious ancient farmhouses that have been renovated with full respect for their role in local history.
BELLAVISTA Four hundred meters up the hill from Castle ,eight flats have been built into a classic Tuscan farm house and in an old hay barn. Furnished in simple, rustic style, they have outside recreational areas. A swimming pool is located next to the residence, with sweeping views over the Castle and its romantic vineyards.
BOSSI DI SOPRA Traditional large Tuscan rural farmhouse in the extensive complex. The buildings have been recently renovated into five flats, each with independent entrances and furnished for comfort in the rural Tuscan style. The outside area, reserved exclusively for Bossi di Sopra guests, offers a swimming pool. Guests may also enjoy the tennis court near the castle, the centre of the wine estate.
FATTORIA is a building situated near the Castle. It is composed of three flats all furnished in Tuscan style. It offers a nice tennis court and the opportunity to use Bellavista's pool.
CASA TOLOMEI Casa Tolomei is a renovated, attractive rural farmhouse set in a small valley in the Chianti hills. Surrounded by magnificent views of vineyards, olive groves, and woods, Casa Tolomei stands out for its uniquely elegant architecture. Its five flats are furnished simply but tastefully, each with a private outside recreational area. The complex has a wood oven, extensive areas shaded by centuries-old trees, plus a 5 x 10 m. pool. A tennis court is 4 km distant in the centre of the estate. A private parking area is 30 meters from the farmhouse.
Near the golden beaches of Trasimeno lake lies a splendid mansion surrounded by a luxuriant garden shadowed by imposing Pine and Oak trees.
In front of the house there is the road leading to Castiglion del Lago, the most exclusive and equipped touristic village of Trasimeno where you will find shops and various services.
In the surrounding garden lies a marvellous swimming pool (6x12 mt).
The internal furnishment is simple but functional. At guests' disposition there is a restaurant and other entertainments.
In the heart of the countryside, on top of the hill where the village of Scrofiano is clung at 485 m. a.s.l., family Anichini has been since 10 years the owner of Villa and the relative 18 ha of lands which stretch from here down to the valley.
The house has an extension of 360 sq.m., distributed on two levels. Outside, embedded into a natural terrace looking over Valdichiana, lies the swimming pool (7 x 14 x 1,5 m.). It is equipped with beach-umbrellas, deck-chairs, a gazebo right next to the swimming pool where to have breakfasts and dinners, and a large garden with cedars of Lebanon spread all around. Close to the villa lie vineyards and lands belonging to the country-farm andamp;quot;La Corbellinaandamp;quot;, owned by the family itself, which produces its own oil and wine, the two typical products that were made so famous in these territory.
The family is glad to receive up to a maximum of 8 persons, in the whole house or in just one part of it according to need (ground floor: 2 persons, first floor:8 persons). Absolutely welcomed will be those people who search for quiet and peace, fully dipped in the relaxing silence of the countryside around Siena, but at the same time willing to visit the most beautiful towns of central Italy without driving too much ( Siena 45 km, Florence 85 km, Arezzo 37 km, Perugia 60 km, Rome 160 km). Not only the cities, but many small medieval villages and monasteries are well worth a visit, which the family will be happy to advice. (Pienza, Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino, Castiglion del Lago, Passignano, Montepulciano, Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Trequanda, Castelnuzio, Monitis, Petroio, S.Giovanni di Asso). Only a little bit more than 100 km from Florence city centre, 150 km from imperial Rome, and just an hour drive from Perugia and even less from Arezzo.
The villa is wonderfully located on the border between Umbria and Tuscany on a gently sloping hillside rich in Mediterranean vegetation.andamp;nbsp; The climate is particularly agreeable in the summer too. The hill is overlooking the plain where the Trasimeno battle took place.
Situated in the lake Trasimeno park the villa is immersed in a remote, peaceful, green surrounding.
Its favourable position makes it an ideal starting point for visiting some of the most renowned cities of art in the world such as Siena, Arezzo, Orvieto, Gubbio, Spoleto, Chiusi, Cortona, Montepulciano, Assisi Perugia.
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The village has a medieval origin, but it took its current shape in the seventeenth century, when the Sienese Tolomei family of bankers built the masterandamp;rsquo;s villa with the chapel and enlarged the village.
The buildings have recently been restored and now you can enjoy a relaxing stay here, surrounded by the splendid landscape of the Crete Senesi, by the art and history of this unforgettable corner of Tuscany and by the oeno-gastronomic delights of this region, among which the white truffle stands out.
The masterandamp;rsquo;s villa is surrounded by a large exclusive park with gazebo, and is furnished with late 19th-early 20th century pieces.
All the kitchens in the apartments and in the villa are equipped with cookers, oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer.
The villa has a private entrance to the exclusive park with high-growing trees that surrounds it, where there is also the pool, equipped with tables, chairs, deck-chairs and sunshades.
Holy Mass is celebrated in the chapel facing the villa every Sunday at 11:15 a.m., by friars from the nearby Monte Oliveto Maggiore Abbey.
Every apartment, furnished in style, has an independent entrance and a private shaded external space or terrace, equipped with tables and chairs for eating andamp;quot;al fresco.andamp;quot;
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La Residenza is a Palladian villa built in the second half of the 16th century by the Marcello family, one of the most powerful and noble families of Venice.
The Villa has always been a private home, a place of glamour and elegance; always open to convivial pleasure and at the same time a warm welcoming home. Marcello and his family live here now, happily opening its doors to those who wish to appreciate itandamp;rsquo;s refined splendor. During their stay, the guests will be able to visit all the main villa and the park, accompanied by the owners.
The villa is a beautiful and untouched example of renaissance architectural balance. The enormous 16th century complex in Palladian style is structured with a central main building which is flanked on both sides by arcaded wings (one of which houses the andamp;lsquo;Barchessaandamp;rsquo; apartment) which frame an andamp;lsquo;Italianandamp;rsquo; style garden with a fountain, Greek mythical statues, flower beds, lawns and bushes.
The park (70.000 m2) is fully fenced and rich in wonderful plants and is pleasantly framed by long rows of hornbeams, lime trees and oak trees, which meet in front of a lovely dove cote, a chapel and a large fish pond with running water.
Other areas consist of woods with century old trees and numerous statues depicting realistic and fairy-like animals and humans. Close to the main building, in a garden separated from the main park and reserved for the guests, there is a swimming pool (9 x 6 m, 1,60 m deep, open May 1st through October 1st) surrounded by oleanders, roses and hydrangeas.
The garden is complimented by a patio, a wooden table, ten chairs, six deck-chairs and a barbeque/grill. A dressing room with pool towels (changed twice a week), extra chairs and a small refrigerator is accessible from the private garden.
Other amenities are a soccer field (inside the park) and three mountain bikes.
There is an ample parking by the apartment entrance.
Encircled by sweet olive-groves and cypresses hills, in panoramic position on Trasimeno Lake, there the Sumptuous Wellness Villa is situated. Luminous and comfortable with an area of 250 square meters, a wide and magnificent view on the lake; you can enjoy that from the terraces that develop on the side and on the front of the building.
The Villa has an external swimming pool with Jacuzzi and a green space of 5000 square meters. It is equipped with all comforts to guarantee a beautiful vacation.
The Villa is divided into three floors, it has a wonderful floor entirely dedicated to wellness with heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and jokes of fountains and lights which offer unforgettable moments of relax to the vacationers.
Peaceful position, wide parking for two cars inside the enclosed property, electric gate. Behind the Villa a little shading green space. The Bedrooms are furnished with original pieces of first andamp;lsquo;900, large and luminous, all equipped with LCD TV and music diffusion.
DISTANCES: the little village of Castel Rigone 500 meters (stores and first necessity services, bus stop). The lake is about 4 km far as the crow flies, but it is reachable by car through a green area and it is 7 km far. The village of Passignano 10 km (all kinds of stores, restaurants), one of the most typical village of the lake with its promenade by the side of the lake.
The beautiful town of Perugia is 25 Km far from the Villa.
The geographic position is very interesting because allows to visit easily Umbria and Toscana.
This magnificent old tufa house is just 20 km distant from the seaside. It is located in Cuma in the countryside by the lake Averno in the area of Campi Flegrei, a much appreciated archaeological site rich in roman remains, temples and museums.
The villa has been finely restored according with modern conveniences, preserving its unique features. From there a magnificent view over Ischia and Cuma can be enjoyed. Immersed in the lush green of a garden (4000 sq m) it boasts a nice swimming pool (13x7m), 2 barbeques, and a burning wood oven.
Conveniently connected to the Autostrada del Sole (Tangenziale Napoli, Exit Cuma) Capodichino Airport (20 km), railway station Napoli Mergellina (20 km). The port of Pozzuoli is 5 km distant. From here it is possible to reach Capri, Ischia, Procida, Ponza, Ventotene and Sardinia.
The owner and the servants are living on the spot. The price includes the maid service 2 hours per day 5 days a week. Covered car park. Breakfast is served every morning.
Immersed in the marvelous Tuscan countryside, the property still looks like a medieval hamlet.
Accommodation units are nestled on a rise overlooking the surrounding countryside, in the middle of the Tenuta wine-growing estate.
The town is an oasis of tranquillity and beauty, as well as an ideal starting point for a vacation filled with history and art masterpieces. Against this background of pristine natural landscapes, you can discover the fragrances and secrets of the most famous wines in the world.
It is in Valiano di Montepulciano, favorably situated at the intersection of major traffic arteries. Art towns and cities like Montepulciano, Cortona, Pienza, San Gimignano, and Siena are easily accessible for excursions, as are the Crete Senesi, the woods of Monte Amiata, and Lake Trasimeno.
The estate, which was once the home of farmers and servants of the lord's castle, still has its original, distinctively 12th century structure. Six rural Tuscan homes have been restored to their old splendor, setting off the most important architectural elements against the rustic setting with full respect for tradition and the Tuscan countryside. The interiors, furnished with meticulous attention to detail and equipped with modern comforts, offer enchanting panoramic views.
The hamlet is surrounded by a large Mediterranean garden and has a swimming pool, tennis courts and areas for services such as recreational fishing, riding, and mountain biking. In addition to the excellent restaurant with its scenic terrace,the Borgo also offers reserved meeting rooms.
The Borgoandamp;nbsp; estate includes Villa Belvedere, a 16th century dwelling with indoor meeting rooms, the largest of which has a scenic terrace, and a large park that can hold up to 500 persons.