Podere Mezzastrada - Venti

  • Property type: Villas & Apartments
  • Sleeps: 5
  • Region: Tuscany
  • Location: Chianti
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Swimming pool: Shared
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Bordered by Chianti vineyards and olive groves, the Tuscan holiday houses of Podere Mezzastrada are situated in pretty italian countryside in area that was once part of the Santa Maria Novella estate. The estate is set in gently rolling hills, 400 metres above sea level, overlooking the Elsa valley where, on a clear day, the towers of San Gimignano are just visible across the valley. Each of these splendid 18th century villas has been sympathetically renovated to bring about comfortable and stylish holiday accommodation whilst retaining the original character of these splendid Tuscan farmhouses. The estate has its own swimming pool which is open from May to October, there is a tennis court in the nearby Chianti town of Marcialla, horse riding (including the equestrian centre Il Paretaio) within 8km, and an 18 hole golf course within 25km. For family holidays in the summer months Mezzastrada is ideal, with activities including a children’s playground. From this idyllic rural base Tuscany's historic cities and towns are easily within reach including; Pisa, San Gimignano, Volterra and Lucca. Florence and Siena are both within 30 minutes drive but if you like things a little quieter, the surrounding hills are crammed with picturesque and untouristy hill-towns and castles such as Staggia and Castello di Strozzavolpe. The Chianti towns of Greve, with its trendy arcaded centre, and Castellina are within easy reach. Siena rivals Florence in musical, artistic and historic interest, while outdoing it with the Palio in July and again in August. Colle di Val d’Elsa, birthplace of Arnolfo di Cambrio who built the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, is worth a visit, it has a fine medieval centre and is also noted for some of Italy’s finest crystal.

Accommodation

Ground or first floor apartment with living/dining-room with sofa bed. Kitchen area (oven and hob, fridge/freezer). Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower.

Grounds

Well-maintained parkland style garden grounds with plenty of room to sit out and relax, dine alfresco or wander and enjoy the fantastic views.

Facilities

Pool details

Swimming pool (14m x 6m) with ladder for entry/exit

Activities

Access road

Easy access.

Airports

Florence 30 mins. Pisa 1hr 15mins. Bologna 2hrs. Perugia 2hrs.

Distances

Marcialla 3km, Tavarnelle val di Pesa 6km, Certaldo 10km, Florence 19km, Siena 28km, Pisa 90km, Bologna 120km.

Pictures are representative of the accommodations at Mezzastrada but are not necesarily of the apartment you are currently viewing. For an overview of the estate and more pictures please click here >>>

Arrival DateDeparture DatePrice
01/11/2008 20/12/2008 Weekly rate: £380
20/12/2008 03/01/2009 Weekly rate: £530
31/01/2009 14/03/2009 Weekly rate: £410
14/03/2009 28/03/2009 Weekly rate: £580
28/03/2009 25/04/2009 Weekly rate: £410
25/04/2009 30/05/2009 Weekly rate: £510
30/05/2009 27/06/2009 Weekly rate: £580
27/06/2009 29/08/2009 Weekly rate: £840
29/08/2009 03/10/2009 Weekly rate: £580
03/10/2009 31/10/2009 Weekly rate: £510
31/10/2009 19/12/2009 Weekly rate: £410
19/12/2009 02/01/2010 Weekly rate: £580

Swimming pool is open between May and October.

Prices include

- Household linen and towels
- Utilities

Not included (charged locally)

- Final cleaning: €31
- Pets: €25 (upon request)
- Heating: upon consumption

Security Deposit

On arrival you will be asked for a security deposit of €150, payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you at the end of your rental.

Arrival Times

Arrivals expected between 16.00 - 19.30 hrs. If you are going to be late, you MUST advise us or the owner/keyholder in advance. Property to be vacated no later than 10.00am on day of departure.