Chianti is like an enormous landscape in a work of art: the territory between Siena and Florence, with its beautiful hills and wonderful landscape, sculpted magically through the centuries by the harmonious interaction between the work of man and of nature, is now undoubtedly one of the most famous areas in the world. And that`s as it should be: the area is a continuous succession of medieval villages, castles, churches, farmhouses and monastries in a hilly landscape alternating vineyards, olive groves and woods, creating a unique harmony, capable of enchanting and taking by surprise even the most sophisticated visitor, attracted by the peace and quiet and by the elegant warmth of the hospitality here. Villa Tabernulae presents a perfect opportunity for immersing oneself in the Chianti life-style: it`s a centuries-old farmhouse at the heart of a large farming estate producing an excellent olive-oil, and lying exactly half-way between Florence and Siena, in a green oasis surrounded by centuries-old olive trees, vineyards and cypress trees in an unforgettable landscape. It has been renovated with the aim of providing truly excellent hospitality: the use of traditional materials, the old fireplaces and the warm, elegant and comfortable furnishings of old tuscan tradition coupled with a regard for the finer details and for the maximum comfort of guests. The entire house is equipped with air-conditioning, and all of the rooms have bar/fridge, safe deposit-box satellite-TV, telephone and internet connection. Besides the main kitchen with its large dining area, the house offers several living areas and 3 more kitchens. At the lower level a health centre has been installed (open from 9-18 except Sundays) with sauna, massage table, gym area and a marvellous heated hydromassage tub with large panoramic windows, framing the wonderful surrounding countryside. There are lots of leafy areas for staying outside, a patio furnished for dining outside, relaxation areas, and above all a magnificent swimming-pool with hydromassage and waterfall, with a view of the hills as far as the horizon. The management, who speak english, have a small office with separate entrance on the ground floor and can offer various services: airport transfers, guided tours, bookings for restaurants and museums, massages and facials, cooking courses, and the organization of lunches and dinners, which are served in a rustic room with fireplace inside an ex-haybarn or in the open air in the threshing area - a discreet and attentive organization to complete an unforgettable holiday for recharging the batteries.
Accommodation (480 sq meters)- Sleeps 22 - 11 bedrooms:
LOWER LEVEL: health centre area with heated hydromassage tub, sauna, equipped gym area, massage table, 2 showers, 1 WC. GROUND FLOOR: entrance into a living-room with fireplace, then on the left: living-room with kitchen area and access to the outside, 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath-tub (Casetta), 1 bathroom with shower; on the right: kitchen (main kitchen) and large living-room with dining-area and access to the furnished patio, 1 WC with wash-basin and stairs to the first floor. With separate entrance: reception office. FIRST FLOOR: Corridor: immediately on your right: door leading to a large living-room with dining-table and fireplace and niche with small kitchen and stair leading to the tower, games room with internet connection and terrace and another stair leading to the entrance, access room with sofa, 3 double bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom with shower, from the access room a stair leads to a loft with a small bathroom with shower (this is the bathroom for the bedroom in the tower), and from the living-room a stair leads to the TOWER, where there is a double bedroom. Also facing onto the corridor, 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with hydromassage bath-tub, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower, 1 double bedroom with loft with sofa-bed and en-suite bathroom with shower, then some steps lead down to 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with en-suite hydromassage shower and terrace. COTTAGE alongside the main villa (where the warden lives): FIRST FLOOR (but with direct access from the garden): large kitchen with dining-table and living-room, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 bathroom with bath-tub and shower.
Accommodation (380 sq meters)- Sleeps 18 - 9 bedrooms:
All of the villa except the COTTAGE
Accommodation (320 sq meters)- Sleeps 16 - 8 bedrooms:
All of the villa except the COTTAGE and the area called Casetta on the left of the villa entrance (living-room/kitchen and 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom).
Accommodation (280 sq meters)- Sleeps 12 - 6 bedrooms:
All of the villa except the COTTAGE and the area called Casetta on the left of the entrance (living-room/kitchen and 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom) and 2 bedrooms.
** This is a private, independent villa, but prices and surface area change according to the number of people.
Other services included in the price: Cleaning during the week 4 hours, 1 time per week for a total of 4 hours per week. (on Wednesday cleaning of the bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens). Use of the health centre (from 9-18 except Sundays). 1 towel for the pool per week/person.
Paid on site in cash: Heating and telephone (with meter), internet use with wireless broadband, wood for fireplaces, extra cleaning hours (Euro 16 per hour), extra bed- and bath-linen changes (Euro 10 per person for sheets and towels, Euro 6 per person for just sheets or just towels). Breakfast service, lunches and dinners: breakfast Euro 10 per person, snacks (2 courses) Euro 15 per person, lunches Euro 25 per person (excluding wine), half-board (breakfast and dinner) Euro 28 per person excluding wine, full board Euro 50 per person (excluding wine), dinner with typical tuscan menu Euro 35 per person (excluding wine). Cooking courses (min. 5 people/max. 15 people): Euro 60 per person.
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 1, 2010 to Oct 2, 2010
Additional beds cost (4 available): 100 EUROS per week, to be paid on the premises.
Final cleaning: Included
Security deposit: 1000 EUROS - paid to the owner
Heating: Charged according to usage
Electricity: Included
Air conditioning: Charged according to usage
Private parking: Private parking for 9 cars
2010 Weekly Prices for 22 guests
9 Jan - 3 Apr
10 Apr - 1 May
9 Oct - 25 Dec
| 3 Apr - 10 Apr
1 May - 26 Jun
28 Aug - 9 Oct
25 Dec - 8 Jan
| 26 Jun - 28 Aug
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US$ 11440
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US$ 15660
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US$ 19305
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Plus US$ 35 booking fee
2010 Weekly Prices for 18 guests
9 Jan - 3 Apr
10 Apr - 1 May
9 Oct - 25 Dec
| 3 Apr - 10 Apr
1 May - 26 Jun
28 Aug - 9 Oct
25 Dec - 8 Jan
| 26 Jun - 28 Aug
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US$ 10440
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US$ 14515
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US$ 18305
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Plus US$ 35 booking fee
2010 Weekly Prices for 16 guests
9 Jan - 3 Apr
10 Apr - 1 May
9 Oct - 25 Dec
| 3 Apr - 10 Apr
1 May - 26 Jun
28 Aug - 9 Oct
25 Dec - 8 Jan
| 26 Jun - 28 Aug
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US$ 9295
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US$ 13405
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US$ 17160
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Plus US$ 35 booking fee
2010 Weekly Prices for 12 guests
9 Jan - 3 Apr
10 Apr - 1 May
9 Oct - 25 Dec
| 3 Apr - 10 Apr
1 May - 26 Jun
28 Aug - 9 Oct
25 Dec - 8 Jan
| 26 Jun - 28 Aug
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US$ 7865
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US$ 12155
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US$ 14300
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Plus US$ 35 booking fee
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