Built around a courtyard in the mid-nineteenth century (although it was almost certainly built around a much older house as some of the internal walls are around 2 feet thick!)



 

La Gattaiola provides light and airy accommodation has spectacular views from every window. The property sleeps up to 10 people and has been newly renovated to a high standard with central heating. We have aimed to create a well-equipped apartment providing a ‘home-from-home’ environment consisting of:

¨ 3 spacious bedrooms to sleep 6 (two double bedrooms and one triple-bedded room)

¨ Large sitting-room with enormous picture window affording panoramic views (see below). One of the sofas converts to a double bed if needed

¨ Study with writing desk and a sofa which converts to a single bed if required

¨ Spacious shower room with WC, bidet and walk-in shower

¨ Spacious bathroom with WC, bidet and bathtub with shower attachment

¨ Kitchen and dining area to seat 10 people. Equipped with:

· Candy Dishwasher
· Smeg Washing Machine
· Smeg Fridge/Freezer
· Large 5-ring Professional Cooker/Oven
· Whirlpool Combination Microwave Oven
· Dualit Toaster
· Kenwood Kettle
· Cafetière and Stove-top Coffee Percolator plus Electric Dualit Filter Coffee-Maker
· Tefal Iron
· Ironing Board
· Plenty of quality crockery, cutlery, cookware, etc
· Coolbox and picnic basket with crockery/cutlery for those essential Tuscan picnics!

The property is equipped with smoke alarms and fire extinguishers

The garden and terrace are both south-facing and bask day-long in the Tuscan sun.
 

The English owners live on site in another section of the farmhouse and are on hand to welcome and assist guests if required

There is ADSL Broadband internet connection at the house which may be used by guests on request although a charge may be made for this service and only limited access may be available at certain times as it is located in the owners' accommodation.

La Gattaiola has satellite TV and there is a wide selection of DVDs for guests' use plus a collection of games and puzzles

A ‘lending library’ is located in the owners’ entrance hall and which guests are free to use and to which guests are welcome to make donations of any of their unwanted holiday reading to make room for those extra souvenirs in their suitcases! There is also an extensive collection of literature of suggestions on what to see and do!  

Internet access, telephone and fax are all available at a supplement in the owners' accommodation

The farm house comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 2 double, 1 twin and 1 cots. The property also has 1 single sofa bed located in the In the study, 1 double sofa bed located in the In the living room. This gives room for up to 10 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The farm house has 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The farm house has television dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cds, radio. A computer with Internet connection is also available for your use. If you need to keep in contact there is a telephone for incoming and outgoing calls and a fax machine.

There is room for 10 in the living room and 10 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking farm house

Pets are welcome
Please check with owners - small-medium sized pets but no more than one or two 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The farm house is in a quiet area but you may hear occasional noise. It has a south facing garden, a south facing patio area, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The farm house is right beside walking, cycling, a restaurant.

Close to the farm house you will find swimming, tennis, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the farm house you will find a beach, sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding, skiing/snowboarding, golf, scuba diving.

20 minutes to Pisa, 45 minutes to Florence, 90 minutes San Gimignano, Siena

The farm house is....

20 min from Pisa airport.
45 min from Florence.
180 min from Rome.
180 min from Bologna.

Saturday

Saturday- Only applies in the months of

4 PM

10 AM

Review submitted by non-Villarenters customer: Es un casa preciosa situada en un lugar maravilloso. Los dueños y camareros del Mecenate son muy amables (es recommendable para cena). Gracias per todo.
Jose y amigos, Sagunto, España - October 2006

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Long stay discount!! 10% discount if booking length is more than 1 months.