Villa Donato is set in the hills just 15 km from Florence, in a delightful and peaceful context with a magnificent 360-degree view of the Tuscan countryside with its olive groves, vines and rows of cypress trees. It has been recently and carefully renovated, conserving the original features, in perfect harmony with the furnishings which consist of elegant period pieces of excellent quality. At the same time, it offers all modern comforts and is very well-equipped, with air conditioning in all the bedrooms, broadband internet connections, satellite TV, dishwasher and laundry with washing machine. The villa is surrounded by a well-tended Italian garden, while in front of the main entrance is a large patio paved in stone with a characteristic alcove furnished for reading and relaxation. Opening at the rear is the large panoramic garden, with private swimming pool and sun terrace and leisure areas comprising table-tennis facilities and barbecue. The kitchen area and the garden both give access to the terrace furnished for dining in the open air
About 2 km away is a small village with food shops, while 10 km away is the town of Rignano where guests can find all necessary services. The property is located to the south of Florence, about 20 minutes away by car, in a natural landscape of outstanding beauty, where in the past various aristocratic families chose to build their country residences, which are still preserved intact, and where the culture of Tuscan food and wine has always been glorified.
Accommodation (760 sq meters)- Sleeps 16 - 8 bedrooms:
GROUND FLOOR: two sitting rooms with sofas, fireplace, stereo system, broadband internet connections; games room with satellite TV, DVD player, library; 1 twin bedroom with bathroom with shower.
FIRST FLOOR: 1 suite with double bedroom and small bedroom with two single beds plus bathroom with shower; 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower; 1 twin bedroom with bathroom with bathtub; 1 double bedroom with bathroom with bathtub.
THIRD FLOOR: (tower) reading room.
LOWER FLOOR: large dining room; 1 bathroom with WC and washbasin only; large kitchen with office and pantry (equipped with oven, dishwasher, ice maker, large fridge with freezer, American-style coffee machine, kettle, toaster) with access to spacious panoramic terrace equipped for dining in the open air.
ANNEX: (linked by outdoor patio at the front) fully equipped kitchen, sitting room, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower.
Accommodation (700 sq meters)- Sleeps 12 - 6 bedrooms
The whole villa excluding the annexe.
** This is a private, independent villa, but prices and surface area change according to the number of people.
Other services included in the price: Twice weekly bath linen change.
Paid on site in cash: Obligatory cleaning during the week: 4 hours a day, 3 days per week for a total of 150 EUROS per week. Dinner preparation, €25 per hour
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 9, 2010
Final cleaning: Included
Security deposit: 800 EUROS - paid to the owner
Heating: Charged according to usage
Electricity: Included
Air conditioning: Charged according to usage
2010 Weekly Prices for 16 guests
2 Jan - 1 May
25 Sep - 1 Jan
| 1 May - 3 Jul
28 Aug - 25 Sep
| 3 Jul - 28 Aug
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US$ 5870
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US$ 7685
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US$ 8965
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Plus US$ 35 booking fee
2010 Weekly Prices for 12 guests
2 Jan - 1 May
25 Sep - 1 Jan
| 1 May - 3 Jul
28 Aug - 25 Sep
| 3 Jul - 28 Aug
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US$ 4910
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US$ 6405
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US$ 7475
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Plus US$ 35 booking fee
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