Villa Gerundina

Conveniently located in Tavarnelle Val Di Pesa, Italy in the tourist area "San Gimignano And Surroundings" and only 17 km (11 mi) from Greve In Chianti. Villa Gerundina is a lovely stone building (400 sq m) with hot tub, air conditioning and private pool. The property can sleep up to 12 people comfortably in six bedrooms with five bathrooms. If playing a round of golf is important while on vacation, you are in luck because there is a course nearby.

Your Experience
Upon arrival at Villa Gerundina you’ll find a lovely clean well-maintained property with views of the hills and the mountains ideal for a splendid holiday in Tuscany. Regardless of how you spend your days - shopping, sightseeing, visiting museums or just driving in the countryside, when you arrive home you can unwind with your family and friends at the pool for a perfect ending to another day in Tuscany. For your pleasure, on the grounds there is a hot tub, playground, patio and barbecue grill. Sharing a meal with friends and family is a big part of the Tuscan culture. Take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen to prepare meals using local produce while on your vacation. The kitchen includes coffee machine, microwave, toaster, stove and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to 12 people. Dine 'al fresco' like a real Tuscan, the fully furnished veranda is the perfect setting to enjoy food, family and the beautiful Tuscan weather.

What's Nearby?
Most people enjoy visiting close-by cities and towns while on vacation, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Greve In Chianti 17 km (11 mi), San Gimignano 29 km (18 mi), Florence 32 km (20 mi), Siena 49 km (31 mi) and Pisa 85 km (53 mi).

Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 32 km (20 mi), Viareggio 126 km (78 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 133 km (83 mi), Rome 284 km (176 mi), Venice 283 km (176 mi) and Milan 324 km (201 mi).

Additional Information
Check-In Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Check-Out Time: 07:00 - 10:00
Pool Open: 15 March - 15 October (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking)
Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Firenze Peretola (flr) 45 km (28 mi), Pisa (psa) 87 km (54 mi), Bologna (blq) 131 km (82 mi), Genova (goa) 266 km (165 mi) and Venezia (vce) 285 km (177 mi).

Additional Services
Cooking Lessons - If you're interested in discovering more about Tuscan cooking, ask about the cooking lessons that can be arranged at the property. It's a pleasant way to spend time with friends and family while discovering the techniques vital to master Tuscan cuisine. For more details and the supplemental cost, please contact us.
Professional Chef - Are you looking for a real treat during your holiday? Why not book a professional chef to prepare and serve you a sumptuous meal using local produce? The chef will arrange the meal based on your preferences and dietary needs. The chef will offer advice for the various courses and the wine. Inquire for more details and the additional costs.
Tours - The owner can schedule custom tours for your group. To learn about the tours available, speak to the owner upon arrival or inquire prior to booking. The cost will vary depending in the exact tour and number of people.
Maid Service - Upgrade your holiday with maid service. This service can be organized by the owner. Ask for more details about the additional cost.
Pre-Stocked Fridge - Take advantage of the pre-stocking service to save time and start your holiday hassle-free after a long trip. Ask for more details, including the additional cost and how to arrange this service.
Baby Sitting - If you're traveling with children and would like an evening alone, a babysitter can be organized. Speak to the owner directly about this service after arriving.

Outdoor

A stay in this Villa is your chance to live out your own "under the sun of Tuscany".
What you will see on your arrival it's the beautiful driveway, surrounded by cypress trees, as well as the magnificent gardens with oak trees, rainbow colors flowers, and lemon Plants in our Typical ancient terracotta Vases.

Services

FEATURES AND AMENITIES
fully equipped kitchen
television
wi-fi
spa-Turkish bath
pool table
sauna
barbecue
jetted tub

STAFF & SERVICES
mid-week complete towels change
villa pre-stocking on request and on payment
activities and excursions on request/on payment
chef service /cooking class On request/on paymenyt
Therapist for massages on request/on payment
extra housekeeping

Attractions

Florence is just 35 min from the Villa and can be easily reached by car or scheduled bus service. Our staff will be happy to recommend itineraries to follow or book your Walking Tour of the city of Dante Alighieri, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. With three (3) days advance notice we can reserve your admission tickets to the city’s most important museums so that you can enjoy them without long waits outside.

Siena is a place of great historic and artistic interest barely 45 min from the villa Sites to see include the Cathedral and Piazza del Campo where the famous Palio horse race is run twice a year: on July 2nd (Palio di Provenzano) and August 16th (Palio dell’Assunta) ten of the city’s districts participate in the horse race to win the symbolic cloth; each district is assigned one of the ten, fit horses that are selected to compete. The assignments are made on June 29th and August 13th for the July and August Palio, respectively. This ritual is known as the Tratta and it marks the beginning of 4 days of festivities.
To reach Siena, take the Firenze-Siena Superstrada, towards Siena and exit at Siena Nord.

A 35 min drive will take you to San Gimignano, a farming town in the province of Siena famous for its medieval towers and the Vernaccia wine. Vernaccia di San Gimignano is one of the finest white wines anywhere and is only made in a small area of Tuscany between Siena, Pisa, and Florence. It is known worldwide and was the first Italian wine to obtain DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata – Certified Controlled Origin) designation in 1966. The famous Torture Museum is located within the city's medieval walls. Visit also the Torture Museum within medieval city walls.

Pisa (70 min) certainly needs no introduction. The Leaning Tower, built of pure white marble between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries is certainly one of the world’s most famous monuments that must be seen. The tower is located next to the Cathedral in Piazza dei Miracoli.

Swimming Pool

The Villa masterpiece is the swimming pool and the heated jacuzzi. Walk down the stone steps from the main Villa to the pool area with a fragrant landscape garden that offers the perfect place to relax and cool down on a Tuscan Summer's day.
By the pool area our guests can also enjoy the barbecue for their "al fresco dinners".

Parking

Covered parking is located at the end of the pathway flanked by cypress trees, just in front of the entrance of the Villa.
up to 6 parking spaces.

Local Transport

36 min drive to Peretola airport.
70 min drive to Pisa International Airport.

Local Bus service to the main towns close to the Villa (Firenze, Siena, San Casciano, Empoli...)
Private drivers are at your disposal to satisfy all your needs providing cars from 3 to 6 seats and minibuses up to 8 seats. (availability on request).

Interior Description

Ground Floor
Including: kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 generic rooms, service room.

Kitchen (17 m2): well equipped kitchen, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove top, oven, toaster, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Living room (44 m2): sofa (people: 5), four armchairs, fireplace, WIFI internet, air conditioning, exit to the garden.
Dining room (40 m2): dining table (people: 12), two armchairs, air conditioning, WIFI internet, fireplace, smoke detector, co2 detector, exit to the garden, exit to the veranda.
Generic room 1 (28 m2): WIFI internet, air conditioning, child ok, pool table, three chairs, exit to the garden, heating.
Generic room 2 (18 m2): WIFI internet, air conditioning, satellite tv, child ok, two armchairs, sofa (people: 4), heating.
Service room (10 m2): basin, iron, washing machine, dryer.

Floor 1
Including: 3 bedrooms + ensuite bathroom, generic room.

Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 1 (55 m2): king size bed (length: 2m, width: 1.8m), WIFI internet, air conditioning, mosquito net, armchair, fireplace, whirlpool bathtub, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 2 (36 m2): double bed (length: 1.9m, width: 1.7m), WIFI internet, air conditioning, mosquito net, sofa (people: 2), working desk, whirlpool bathtub, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 3 (24 m2): two single beds (length: 1.9m, width: 0.85m), WIFI internet, air conditioning, mosquito net, working desk, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.
Generic room (39 m2): WIFI internet, air conditioning, child ok, two armchairs, two sofas (people: 4), working desk, heating, smoke detector, co2 detector.

Floor 2
Including: bedroom + ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom (20 m2): double bed (length: 1.9m, width: 1.7m), WIFI internet, air conditioning, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.

Annex / Dependance
Including: kitchen + living room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, gym, spa.

Kitchen + living room (22 m2): well equipped kitchen, dining table (people: 6), dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove top, oven, toaster, iron, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, sofa (people: 3), fireplace, WIFI internet, air conditioning, satellite tv, smoke detector, co2 detector, exit to the garden.
Bedroom 1 (18 m2): two single beds (length: 1.9m, width: 0.85m), WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Bedroom 2 (16 m2): double bed (length: 1.9m, width: 1.7m), WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Bathroom (5 m2): basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Gym (12 m2): exercise equipment, WIFI internet, air conditioning, stereo hifi.
SPA (12 m2): indoor hot tub (length: 2m, width: 2m), shower, sauna, air conditioning, WIFI internet, stereo hifi, steam room.

Additional Areas
Including: veranda, garden, parking space.

Veranda (10 m2): al fresco dining, dining table (people: 12), WIFI internet, barbecue.
Garden (10000 m2): swimming pool (private, length: 18m, width: 6m, max. depth: 2m, min. depth: 1m, outdoor, fenced), outdoor hot tub (length: 2m, width: 2m), shower, WIFI internet, barbecue, al fresco dining, dining table (people: 12), gazebo, garden furniture, eight sunbeds, enclosed property, children's playground (fenced).
Parking space (30 m2): inside the property, gate (width: 3m), four car spaces.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms of Villa Podere La Fornace are all decorated in equally charming fashion and have beautiful views of the landscape.

Main House
4 bedrooms, 3 on the first floor and 1 on the 2nd floor:

Bedroom 1: Double size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Walk-in Closet

Bedroom 2: Double size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Walk-in Closet

Bedroom 3: Double size bed, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Walk-in Closet

Bedroom 4: 2 Twin size beds, Ensuite bathroom with shower/bathtub combo, Walk-in Closet (It can became a double in case of request)

Guest House

Bedroom 5: Double size bed, Shared access to bathroom with bedroom 6 with stand-alone shower

Bedroom 6: 2 Twin size beds, Shared access to bathroom with bedroom 5 with stand-alone shower

Bathrooms

A toilet is located next to the dining room, on the ground floor.
The other bathrooms of the main Villa are ensuite bathroom with bath, showers an all the amenities you need (phon, towels, toilet service,...).

Kitchen

From the Veranda you can access to the main Kitchen and Dining Room with fireplace.
The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, ice-maker, central big tableware....
As the entire floor, the furniture are completely made of fine wood, in the colors of black and white which offers to the ambient a pleasant and harmonious contrast.

Sitting Room

The Villa open in a spacious and bright Veranda with Focus fireplace, old stone floors and comfortable sofa where enjoy a glass of local Wine.

On the same level, from the Veranda you can access to the Biliardo Room with a Corner bar, and to the main Kitchen and Dining Room with fireplace and Tv private Room.

fro here, through the stone stairs, The Villa First Floor open into a second spacious living area with a typical tuscan old fireplace and with big and comfortable sofas.

• Garden
• Historical Stone Building
• Internet Wifi
• Reception
• Children Playground
• Golf course
• Alarm
• Enclosed Property
• Next Year Available
• Sport & Wellness
• Breakfast
• Private Swimmingpool
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Jacuzzi Bathtub
• Sauna
• Air Conditioning
• Barbecue
• Mosquitonet
• Recommended for children
• Terrace
• Patio
• Veranda
• Balcony
• Satellite Tv
• Television
• Kitchen
• Well-equipped Kitchen
• Coffee Machine
• Dishwasher
• Washing Machine
• Toaster
• Microwave
• Fireplace
• Shower
• Bath Tub
• Hairdryer
• Dryer
• Iron
• No Smoking
• Independent Unit
• Garden
• Long Term Rental

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