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Farmhouse Santa Maria, Holiday accommodation in Tuscany with swimming pool for discerning travelers wishing to spend their holidays in Tuscany.
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Farmhouse Santa Maria - holiday accommodation in Tuscany with swimming pool is for discerning travelers wishing to spend their holidays in Tuscany. This rental farmhouse is wonderful for a family holiday and located between Pienza (where the english patient was filmed) and San Quirico (a lovely historic town in perfect condition with many shops) (5kms from each town). There is also a small village at 1.5 kms with a bar, Pizzeria and small goods. There are many superb restaurants in all these towns and also at 3 kms the antique thermal spa baths of Bagno Vignoni and the village boasting the Roman remains, enoteca`s, restaurants, pizzerias, breathtaking views and quaint shops.
This area is one of the most sorts after one by the Italians as it has remained "un spoilt". Also this is made famous by the photographers who photographed the area for postcards, books and calendars. The area offers so much due to its closeness to Siena, Pienza, Montalcino, San Quirico; the antique thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni and San Fillipo. Florence is an easy day trip. Numerous beautiful medieval villages that have been restored to perfection, yet still maintain their original beauty and lifestyle of the Tuscany of years gone by.
Farmhouse Santa Maria is located in the Siena area in the middle of a nature reserve full of pheasant, deer, hares, owls and other wildlife. At 20kms there are the towns of the Mount Amiata. The area is also a gastronomic heaven producing cheeses (famous pecorino cheeses of Pienza), fresh handmade pasta, some of the best and most noted wines of Italy, truffles, the famous Porcini mushrooms, wild boar, safron, honey and the Chianina meat.
The locals boast a love of their land; they are very hospitable, friendly and relaxed. The typically Tuscan villages are charming, characteristic and full of history and culture. Small shops with local produce and artifacts line the shaded stone lined streets. For the wine lovers one can sit outside and taste the famous wines of the region at many of the enotecas and bars. The enoteca also serves meals, platters of cheeses and cold cuts (prosciutto, salame etc.).
These characteristic Tuscan towns grasp onto the history of the region with honor, celebrating all the medieval and local festivals as they have done for centuries.
Driving through this area is a treat in itself; Cyprus lined rolling hills spotted with medieval villages and towers. Large country homes and a constant changing landscape depend on the crops of the season. From this location one can easily embark on day trips to Florence, Siena, Cortona, Montepulciano, Montalcino and venture over the hill to discover the magnificent coast line of Maremma only 40mins drive.
Perugia, Cortona and Arezzo are all within easy reach.
Rome is 1.5hrs away.
Beautifully restored 320m2 on 2 levels, the rental farmhouse has a huge open living room that accesses the terrace with outdoor furnishings for dining and relaxing.
Santa Maria has 1 double bedroom with fly screens and a full bathroom accessible from both the bedroom and living room. There is a laundry on the ground floor.
Stairs lead to the first floor with an open dining/ kitchen with high ceilings, wooden beams, original terracotta floors and open fireplace.
To the RT there is a door separating the sleeping area:2 bedrooms with screens on the windows and 1 bathroom between them with tub/shower.
To the LT, another door with a further 2 bedrooms with fly screens and bathroom with shower are there.
There is a door from the dining room/ kitchen leading to the exterior staircase.
The 3 bathrooms are accessible from all rooms. (2 with bathtub/shower/bidet and handbasin; 1 with shower, wc, bidet and hand basin)
The house is equipped with Tuscan country furnishings typical for a farmhouse.
Beautiful views of the medieval towns surrounding the property, the valley and fields. Mount Amiata is the backdrop.
There is a Pool 12.5mx6.5m with lounges and a pergola for shade.
Garden: Typical of the area with Cyprus trees, roses, lavender, ginestra and a large pine.
This holiday rental farmhouse accommodates 10+2 PAX and can be rented also on a non sat-sat basis.
Min 1 week in high season.
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| Maximum capacity: 12 |
Single rooms: 0 |
| Double rooms: 4 |
Twin rooms: 1 |
| Extra beds: 2 |
Single sofa beds: 0 |
| Double sofa beds: 0 |
Bathroom with tub and shower: 2 |
| Bathroom with tub: 0 |
Bathroom with shower: 1 |
| Bathroom with WC Only 0 |
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General features
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Fireplace, Garage, Garden, Heating, Parking, Town prox, View
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Accessories
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Barbecue, CD, Cot, Dishwasher, DVD, Flyscreens, Freezer, Highchair, Microwave, Satellite, Stereo, TV, VCR, Washing machine
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Services
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Cook, Cot, Laundry, Linen, Local markets, Maid service, Restaurant nearby
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Activities
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Outdoor pool, Wine tasting nearby
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Other services
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cooking classes and exclusive private chef for the villa
Additional maid service available on request
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Nearest airport
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Florence - 100 Km
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Weekly Rental Tariff
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12 sleeps |
Mid 2009 19/12-02/01/10
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2010 Low 02/01-03/04/10 10/04-24/04/10 06/11-18/12/10
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2010 Mid 03/04-10/04/10 24/04-29/05/10 02/10-06/11/10 18/12-01/01/11
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2010 High 29/05-02/10/10
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Booking Deposit
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30% |
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Balance to be paid prior to holiday
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60 days |
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Refundable damage deposit: 500euro Payable on arrival
Final cleaning fee: 100euro for 8 pers ; 120euro 8-10pers
This fee does not include trash removal from the properties. A fee will be applied for trash left at the property on checkout. Also you are to leave the vlla in a respectable condition,only breakfastdishes on day of checkout towels are not to be used for cleaning shoes or a charge will be aplied for ruined linens.
Heat on Consumption
Cellular Telephone hire(book in advance): 15 euro
extra bed: 50euro/week (max 2 )
baby cot: available 50euro/week
no maid service daily available. Mid week extra clean 120euro
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Testimonials
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Thank you for writing. I think we had a rather special privilege in meeting
Meaghan and Massimo at the Mundells`. The house and your organizational
services were lovely, but in particular I want to thank M & M for their
kindness and advice, and in particular for inviting us to a cooking class.
Italy is our favorite place to visit and we hope we`ll see you again
sometime.
Regards,
Andy
Hello,
Santa Maria is magical! Ten of us stayed there: friends and family. It was beautiful and peaceful. Waking up to the crowing of a rooster made my mornings even more special. The pictures on the internet do not do Santa Maria justice...it is magnificent! There is so much room; it is warm; it is everything you think Tuscany should be. I do believe this is Heaven on Earth.
We explored all the small villages; Pienza was one of our favorites. We were out and about most of the day, but found that one of our favorite things was to go into the villages, buy the specialties such as the cheeses, breads, olives and - of course - the fabulous wines. We brought them home (Santa Maria) and set all the food on the table outside on the patio. We sat around the table, talked about our adventures of the day (shopping, food, sight-seeing) while we enjoyed our feast. Many of us stayed up until the sun was rising. Words cannot express how beautiful this place is. Meaghan and Ranjani are so wonderful, kind, helpful and sincere. I must have emailed and called them a gazillion times and they always replied with the same kindness.
I cannot wait to return. Thanks again for the most wonderful time.
Thanks again and God`s Peace,
Vergie
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Dear Meaghan,
I`m sorry but only got your e-mail on our return from Italy! I hope the maid got the cleaning fee OK. We really enjoyed our stay.Thanks very much -we will be recommending the Podere Santa Maria to our friends!
Gill Pascall,
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Hello again,
we loved the villa and the area
Thank you for a nice holiday in Tuscany !
MVH / Best regards
Kurt Parkstad
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Thankyou meaghan for a wonderful stay in santa maria, we had a fabulous time and just loved the villa
Veda
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Hello Meaghan,
we can’t tell you what a lovely vacation we had thankyou for everything
With appreciation,
Irene Silbert
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Deaer Meaghan,
Everyone enjoyed the trip and especially the villa and the area around there. Carolyn is still talking about the cooking class. Am sure you will be hearing from us again.
George and Carolyn Porter and family
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Dear Meaghan,
Fabulous Tucsan farmhouse with wonderful views. Perfect haven for quiet, relaxing holiday.
RE Advice to Italy First Time Travellers Who wants to queue for the Accademia - book ahead to see David.
Mark & Tracey Studholme
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