Il Cerro S. Francesco - Il Cerro

  • Property type: Villas & Apartments
  • Sleeps: 7
  • Region: Tuscany
  • Location: Orciatico, Volterra
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Swimming pool: Shared
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Il Cerro is a prestigious ancient house situated in the heart of the medieval village of Orciatico, in the country land of Volterra, and with a magnificent view of Volterra and the beautiful valley of high Valdera. The building, dating from the sixth century, has been beautifully restored with full respect of the original style; furnished with care and style with antiques and modern comforts. Floors are in cooked stones and the ceilings are held by wooden and stone axes. Here you can enjoy a very Italian holiday, with all the pleasures of a home in a wonderfully Italian medieval village with a typically Tuscan and very convenient little restaurant is situated just two minutes walk from the house and a few traditional shops. A panoramic terrace makes an ideal setting for those that enjoy alfresco dining and for those who care to take a daily swim or just relax round a pool, the facilities for guests include the use of the swimming pool (15m x 7m) in Il Cerro San Francesco situated just 2km down the road from here. Mountain-bikes, a barbecue terrace, a garden of 5000 sq.mts, a washing machine and a TV lounge with SAT TV are also available at Il Cerro S. Francesco and guests are also invited to make use of these facilities if they wish. Il Cerro's location also makes it ideal for exploration and sightseeing, with the art cities of Pisa, Siena, Florence and Lucca all within an hours drive. For those who like to feel some sand beneath their feet, some wonderful beaches can be reached in under an hour. Closer to home you have, of course, the wonderful town of Volterra with an excellent choice of restaurants and some very good shopping facilities.

Accommodation

Beautifully furnished and full of character with its cooked stone floors, ceilings with stones and chestnut axes and the thick stone walls. Besides adding prestige to the building, these features also guarantee very comfortable temperatures even on the warmest summer days. On the ground floor you enter into a large comfortably furnished living room with fire-place and double-bed-sofa. Large well-equipped dining kitchen (oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge), french doors from the kitchen lead out onto to a panoramic terrace with table and chairs and BBQ for alfresco dining. WC. A stair from the living room leads up to the first floor and a second living room with single sofa-bed and lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Spacious double bedroom with lovely views. Twin bedroom, again with excellent views. Bathroom with shower.

Guests here are invited to share the facilities and swimming pool at Il Cerro S. Francesco, which is situated just 2km away.

Grounds

Terrace, well furnished with a brick barbecue.

Facilities

Pool details

Use of swimming pool at 'Il Cerro S. Fancesco' (2km) 15m x 7m.

Activities

Access road

Easy access.

Airports

Pisa 45 mins. Florence 1 hr 15 mins. Perugia 2 hrs 30 min. Rome 3 hrs 45 mins.

Distances

Volterra 18km, San Gimignano 32km, Pisa 45km, Lucca 55km, Siena 68km, Florence 73km.

Arrival DateDeparture DatePrice
03/01/2009 11/04/2009 Weekly rate: £440
11/04/2009 23/05/2009 Weekly rate: £500
23/05/2009 27/06/2009 Weekly rate: £570
27/06/2009 22/08/2009 Weekly rate: £700
22/08/2009 05/09/2009 Weekly rate: £570
05/09/2009 19/09/2009 Weekly rate: £500
19/09/2009 19/12/2009 Weekly rate: £440

Pool open (situated at Il Cerro S. Francesco apartments - 2km)  25th April and 10th October 2009'