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Details of the Villa

Small country property, in panoramic position, situated in the immediate vicinity of the town of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and Marcialla on the side of a hill that dominates over one of the most vast and beautiful valleys of the Florentine Chianti, rich in vineyards, olive groves and prestigious farmhouses. The property is made up of a villa (ITC957), a farmhouse (ITC958), situated in a lower position, a former hayloft, in a more secluded position, which has been transformed into two small apartments. The three units have private equipped outdoor areas, an equipped terrace with a large table and shared barbecue (ITC957 has a private barbecue), a large shared grassy outdoor area where the swimming pool is located, situated near the entrance of the property on the side bordering the street. It is possible to go for beautiful walks and to purchase from the owner olive oil, wine and vinsanto produced on the farm. 2 high chairs are available. Parking. Comfortable furniture. DISTANCES: Particularly ideal geographic position in that Florence and Siena are only 35 km away. 1 km from Tavarnelle (all kinds of shops), 20 km San Gimingano, 40 km Volterra. Panoramic view of the valley that reaches as far as San Gimignano. The basement floor (independent one-room apartment) is used by the owner only on Saturdays for receiving the guests and as a storage room. Mountain bike enthusiasts can participate in guided tours and discover the Chianti area. On request it is possible to arrange: cooking lessions, cake design lessons and wine tasting. Information about rates and schedules on the spot. But in the months of April, May and June you can choose once one of the following extra services free of charge during your stay at ITC957: Cooking class directly in your holiday apartment which includes the preparation of two dishes, for instance "pappa al pomodoro" (Italian bread soup with tomatoes) and "cantuccini" (typical, Tuscan biscuits). You will then eat the dishes prepared on your own and receive a copy of the recipe; Longer walking tour along the famous "Via Francigena". The owner will accompany you to the starting point with a car, walk together with you for about 15 km on the major pilgrimage route in the middle of the Tuscan country-side with beautiful panoramas, and on the arrival a car will pick you up again and accompany you back to your accommodation; Guided walking tour across the country-side with arrival in a local wine cellar which offers you wine tasting; Half-day guided tour with mountain bikes. If you don't have your own mountain bikes, you can rent them on the spot. On request and against payment on site: access to a small wellness center (at 1 km distance) with sauna, Turkish bath and massage room. Please inform the owner about the service you have chosen along with your arrival details.