casa frantosina, 4 pax villa for rent, san gimignano and volterra (tuscany)

Casa Frantosina is an intimate little house immersed in the Pisan hills and surrounded by the tranquillity of the typical Tuscan countryside. It was once a barn which has been restructured with the greatest regard to detail by the owner himself. Thanks to its strategic position, the house is the ideal choice for beach, art and nature lovers. Just a few kilometres from the main historical-medieval towns of Tuscany like Volterra, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, Florence, from the renowned Costa degli Etruschi with its many and various beaches and from the numerous cellars for tasting famous wines such as Sassicaia and Ornellaia; it is also possible to take local naturalistic excursions.

The house is a few metres from the property Frantosa but at the same time manages to maintain total privacy.

INTERIOR

The house has two floors. The outside portico leads into the living area composed of a dining area with fireplace and kitchenette and a laundry room. The stairs lead up to the first floor composed of a twin bedroom, a double bedroom with loft and a bathroom with shower.

Equipment: Internet wireless connection, Tv satellite, DVD palyer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, American coffee machine, toaster, moka, iron and iron board, hairdryer, high chair, cot, mosquito nets (bedrooms), barbecue mobile.

EXTERIOR

The house is surrounded by about 300 square metres of well-kept garden with various types of flowers, bushes and centuries-old cypresses, typical of the area. The front of the house is embellished by a portico furnished with table and chairs, allowing guests to enjoy shade during the day.

POOL

The pool is open from the last Saturday of April until the first Saturday of October. Sited on a lower level in respect to the house, it is easily reached via a flight of steps. It is of rectangular shape and measures 10 x 5 m with a varying depth of 1,60 to 1,20 m. Water purification is by chlorine, it is lined in PVC and has a ladder leading into the water. The solarium area is paved in porphyry and is provided with sunbeds, deckchairs and sun umbrellas.

Pets: Yes, 30,00 Euro/week

The price includes: gas for cooking, water, weekly linen, initial and final cleaning, park and pool maintenance.

The price does not include: electricity including air condition 100,00 Euro/week, extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 30,00/week/animal), eventual Tourist Tax

On request: extra cleaning (€ 15,00/hour per cleaner), extra linen (€ 15,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices),   firewood (€ 20,00/100 Kg).

Security deposit: 400,00 € in cash on arrival.

CASA FRANTOSINA

Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: 2 (1 twin with joinable bes, 1 double)

Bathrooms: 1 (1 with shower)

Fenced: Yes

Height above sea level: 542 m

Check in time: between 4:00 PM at 7:00 PM

Check out time: Within 10:00 AM

DISTANCES

Airports: Pisa 56 km, Firenze 67 km, Bologna 158 km, Perugia 179 km, Roma 309 km, Milano 396 km

Train Station: Pontedera 33 km; Saline di Volterra 14.3 km

Highway: Autostrada A11 uscita Pisa 59 km; Autostrada A1 uscita Firenze Scandicci 55 km

Attractions within 100 km: Volterra 15 km, San Gimignano 25 km, Lucca 61 km, Pisa 62 km, Firenze 65 km, Livorno 65 km

Services and shops: Villamagna 2 km

Beach: Tyrrhenian Sea 65 km

Access road: The road is in good condition, not paved, but covered with cement.

LOCATION

The house is in Villamagna a little village in province of Pisa a few kilometers from the historical art - medieval Volterra (15 km), San Gimignano with its historical towers (25 km), Pisa with its famous Leaning Tower ( 62 km), Lucca and its wall (61 km). Not forgetting the magical Florence (65 km), where the Italian Renaissance was born. For hikers, the area offers many natural places, such as the Park of St. Flushing (65 miles), the Natural Reserve of Castel Vecchio (35 km), and the nature reserve of Montenero (15 miles). An area rich in history, adventure and relaxation, because of its proximity to the coast (50 km) where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday.