Maiano - Covento
- Property type: Villas & Apartments
- Sleeps: 11
- Region: Tuscany
- Location: Fiesole
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3
- Swimming pool: Shared
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Fattoria di Maiano is a 15th century hamlet situated in a charming position between Fiesole and Settignano with breathtaking views over romantic hills, lush wooded countryside and olive grooves and just 15 minutes from the centre of Florence.Once a cloistered convent the accommodation is offered in cosy apartments located at the heart of the hamlet, in this 300 hectare Tuscan estate. The friendly welcome and the homely atmosphere make a holiday vacation to the Fattoria di Maiano country house an unforgettable chance to live an authentic Italian experience. For our guests fun and relaxation is the wonderful swimming-pool with fabulous views. Maiano on account of its position in the hills above Florence is within easy reach of the city centre yet, is the ideal place for those who want a relaxing holiday away from the chaos of city life. All the apartments have been restored to retain their original features whilst offering modern comforts (telephone, tv, washing machine), the furnishings are comfortable and attractive.
Accommodation
This is a large and interesting third floor apartment located right in the centre of the old Convent: Living room with magnificent terrace and splendid views of the countryside. Dining room. Kitchen. Double bedroom, three twin/double bedrooms. Three single bedrooms. Three bathrooms, two with baths and one with shower.
Grounds
Large, shared grounds, beautifully maintained.
Facilities
- Welcome basket upon arrival
- Telephone
- Sat TV
- Laundry facilities
- Iron/Board + Hairdryer
- Small shop (ice-cream) 400m
- Restaurant 'Cave di Maiano' 300m
- Baby sitting service
- Airport transfers
- Gift shop - Wine, Oil etc.
- Olive Mill tour/Wine tasting/welcome lunch/dinner/BBQ in the Fattoria upon request (paid locally)
- Breakfast (booked in advance)
- Pets accepted
- Cooking classes
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Flowers + Wine can be arranged for arrival
Pool details
Shared swimming pool (12m x 6m) 1.40 deep, plus childrens pool (4m x 6m) 60cm deep. Open from late May to early October.
Activities
- Tennis 4km
- Horse riding 4km
- Adventure park 'Tree Experience'
- Shops (designer) and restaurants within 5km
- Fishing 5km
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Golf 22km
Access road
Easy access
Airports
Florence 30min. Pisa 1hrs.
Distances
Fiesole 2km, Florence 5km, Pisa 120km, Bologna 150km and Rome 220km.
For an overview of the entire estate and more pictures click here >>>
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2009 | 04/04/2009 | Weekly rate: £1890 |
| 04/04/2009 | 18/04/2009 | Weekly rate: £2320 |
| 18/04/2009 | 30/05/2009 | Weekly rate: £1890 |
| 30/05/2009 | 03/10/2009 | Weekly rate: £2320 |
| 03/10/2009 | 19/12/2009 | Weekly rate: £1890 |
| 19/12/2009 | 02/01/2010 | Weekly rate: £2320 |
Midweek arrivals: 30 May - 3 Aug.
Minimum 3 night stay: High season dates.
Minimum 2 night stay: 25 Oct - 20 Dec.
Prices include
- Utilities
- Final cleaning
- Welcome basket gift
- Household linen and towels
Not included (charged locally)
- Telephone use: based on usage.
- Extra bed: €15 per person per night
- Baby Cot (up to 2 yrs): €8 per night
- High chair: €5 per night
- Pets: small size dog €10 per night
- Parking area inside the hamlet: €10 per day, per car
- Buffet breakfast (minimum of 10 people) upon request
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 - 19.00 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.
