VILLA DESCRIPTION

This villa, dating from the 16th century and located in Peccioli, still retains the atmosphere of an antique Templar residence. The central part of the villa and the right wing have recently been totally restored, maintaining the cotto floors and the beamed ceilings, yet adding all modern comforts. To the front of the villa, there is a beautiful stone courtyard where it is possible to enjoy the meals prepared by the helpful staff, who lives on the premises. Just 100 meters away a swimming pool was installed among the olive groves. Villa di Montelopio is situated in the village it is named after, just 15 minutes drive from the medieval village of Castelfalfi, with its renowned 18 hole golf course. The famous Tuscan cities and towns of Volterra, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano and Siena are easily accessible from the property.

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Bedroom / Bathroom Description

Main Building

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 1, Single bedroom
• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• 1 bathroom

Right Wing

• Bedroom 3: Sleep 2, Double bedroom
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• Bedroom 5: Sleeps 1, Single bedroom
• 2 bathrooms, one with shower

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Features & Amenities

• Satellite TV
• DVD player
• VCR
• Stereo / CD player
• 3 Fireplaces
• Washing machine
• BBQ

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool (12 x 6 m) – unheated
  • Pool depth – 1.40 m
  • NOT fenced
  • Access to pool – Ladder
  • Distance from Pool to House – 60 m
  • 3 x Loungers
  • 4 x Sun chairs
  • Pool towels – Yes
  • 1 Umbrella

Staff & Services

• Resident guardians provide maid and cook service 8 hours a day, 5 days a week

Villa Policies

• No Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• A refundable security deposit of €1300 will be required in cash or traveler’s checks upon arrival at the villa
• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES - Clients must arrive between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and leave before 10 a.m. on the day of departure.
• SWIMMING POOLS - Swimming pools are not open all year. If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.
• HEATING - Heating costs are not included in the price and must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.
• WATER AND ELECTRICITY - Please note that most of the properties that we offer are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.
• INTERNET CONNECTION - Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.

Getting There

LOW SLUNG CARS - VANS - MINIBUSES - Most of our houses are located in the countryside. Some of them can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways. We therefore advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us, at the time of booking, if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at one of our properties.

• Nearest Major Airport – Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) – 35 KM

Location:

• Fabbrica (nearest village with post office, bank and shop) – 1 KM
• Nearest motorway exit – 30 KM
• Lucca – 50 KM
• Florence – 65 KM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Kitchen Appliances

• Dishwasher

Miscellaneous

• 1 Baby Cot
• Baby cot linen - Yes
• 1 High chair
• 3 x Fans
• Mosquito nets available