In the Chianti area called `Colli Fiorentini` - the florentine hills - just 10 kms from Florence, you will find the farm called Fattoria di Torre a Cona, which extends over 200 hectacres, is surrounded by green countryside and lies in an attractive panoramic position, with vineyards and olive groves all round. At the centre of all the farm`s activity is the magnificent and imposing Villa di Torre a Cona, considered the most spectacular of the florentine villas and is probably the largest: the original building goes back to the 13th century, but the current building is the result of an 18th century reconstruction. Around the building are clustered the old farmhouses, and some of them have been transformed into guest houses. Villa Lecceta is one of these: it lies on a small hill behind the main Villa, in a panoramic position. Recently restored with particular attention to the typical characteristics of tuscan farmhouses, it has two nice, shady gardens (the smaller of which borders on the rear of a small haybarn, which is also a guest house) and a panoramic terrace furnished with tables, chairs and sun-shades. The interiors are very spacious and have been comfortably furnished with good taste and careful attention to detail. The kitchen is well-equipped, and comes with dishwasher, oven, microwave; also available to guests are a washing-machine and satellite-TV. The (9x8m) swimming-pool lies at the rear of the main Villa, dominated by a 17th century tower and can be reached on foot along a 200m path. Use of the pool is shared with guests of the other farmhouses. There are several opportunities for sporting activities: you can rent mountain-bikes, and nearby are tennis and horse-riding stables. You can also visit the wine-cellars and the olive-oil mill, and take courses in cooking, restoration and painting.
Accommodation (250 sq meters):
GROUND FLOOR: entrance, large living/dining-room with fireplace, kitchen, 1 bathroom with shower, 1 single bedroom. Furnished terrace, garden with barbecue, small garden.
FIRST FLOOR: living-room, 3 double bedrooms, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 bathroom with bath-tub, 1 bathroom with shower.
Other services included in the price: Use of ADSL Internet (with wireless broadband outdoor). 1 towel for the pool per week/person. Equipment and facilities for small children (to be requested with the booking): cot/crib camp bed, safety side panel for single beds,diaper changing station, back-pack baby carriers, baby bottle heater, mini baby food processor, high chair, toddler toilet seat reducer, toddler-proof electric outlet plug covers, safety gate. Mountain-bike rental (deposit € 200). Internet Point open between 10 am and 5 pm, Monday to Saturday
Paid on site in cash: Any mid-week linen changes: Euro 12 per person. Cleaning service of the villa: € 70.00 per service (cleaning of the whole villa except the kitchen). Breakfast served in the wineshop from 8.30am to 10.00am on reservation: € 8 per person. Welcome-pack (on request): € 27 (sugar, butter, jam, bread, pasta, olive oil, mineral water, milk, tea, coffee, tomato sauce). Personal cook for dinners. N.B.: the damage deposit can be paid by credit card.
Bed and bath linen: One set of bed and bath linen per week included in the price.
Cots for babies under 2 yrs: Cot with bars available: free of charge.
Pool open: May 4, 2013 to Sep 28, 2013
Additional beds cost (1 available): 140 Euros per week, to be paid on the premises.
Domestic pets: Allowed: 25 Euros for final cleaning
Final cleaning: Included
Security deposit: 1500 Euros - paid to the owner
Heating: Included
Electricity: Included
Parking: Available
2013 Weekly Prices
16 Mar - 30 Mar
9 Nov - 21 Dec
| 30 Mar - 25 May
28 Sep - 9 Nov
| 25 May - 29 Jun
24 Aug - 28 Sep
| 29 Jun - 24 Aug
21 Dec - 11 Jan
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US$ 2185
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US$ 2480
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US$ 2970
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US$ 4210
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Plus US$ 35 booking fee
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