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Daniela   Casole díElsa, Siena

Sleeps: 4
1 double, 1 twin bedroom, 1 shower room.

Central Heating(extra), TV, washing machine, insect screens, large garden. Swimming pool, barbeque, tennis net, children's toys.

Restaurant/bar less than 1 km, Casole d'Elsa village 2 km, Tennis outside the village, 3 kms Riding 10 mins drive, Colle Val d'Elsa 10 mins, Volterra 20 mins, San Gimignano and Siena 30 mins, Pisa and Florence1 hr

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Selci   Volterra.

Sleeps: 4
1 double, one twin bedroom, 1 shower room

Within the city walls of Volterra. Detached house in large, walled garden, with swimming pool, car parking and panoramic views. Central Heating (extra) and washing machine.

Museums, archeological remains, restaurants and shops within a few minutes' walk San Gimignano 25 mins, Pisa and Florence 45 mins

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La Ragnana   Radicondoli (Siena)

Sleeps: 8
2 double, 2 twin, 2 shower rooms, 1 bathroom

Swimming Pool (12x6m). Dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, sat. TV. Central Heating (extra). Large terraces by pool and barbecue.

Shops, restaurants, bars in village 2kms. by car, 900 metres on foot. Tennis 3 kms. Siena 45 mins, Florence 90 mins, coast 1 hour

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Le Tanelle   Anqua, Radicondoli (Siena)

Sleeps: 8
3 double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with 1 double and 1 single bed. 2 shower rooms, 1 bathroom.

Swimming pool (6x13m). Telephone, TV, CD player. Dishwasher. No central heating, Wood fires (extra). Barbeque, Panoramic views. Cleaning once a week.

Simple shops, restaurants and tennis court at Montecastelli 20 mins. Radicondoli 9 km, Castlenuovo Val di Cecina 9 km. Volterra 40 mins, Siena, Pisa and the coast about 1 hr each. Florence 75 mins.

Important! This house is let from Friday to Friday.

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Villa Corsano   Siena

Sleeps: 20
10 double or twin bedrooms, 9 bath or shower rooms

Swimming Pool (14 X 7) and barbecue area. Extensive furnished gardens and half of inner courtyard. Dishwasher, washing machines, microwave, TV, with satellite and DVD on request, CD, wireless internet connection, fans, hair dryers. Fax machine available. Central Heating (extra) Baby bed and high chair available.
Extra cleaning, catering available. Cooking classes, wine tasting, tours & personal shoppers, transport, bicycle hire, fitness & beauty treatments, concerts, event organizing can be arranged. Excellent venue for courses, wedding receptions, or large family reunions.

Tennis 10 mins away. Bar / restaurant at Ville di Corsano 5 mins, Siena 15 km, Buonconvento 20 mins, Florence an hour

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Pastine di Sotto   Sovicille (Siena)

Sleeps: 12
4 double and 2 twin bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 ensuite), 1 shower room, extra WC, showers and WC in changing rooms.

Solar heated chlorine free swimming pool 14x7 m. Washing machine, dishwasher, CD, Video, Sat. TV/DVD, telephone, hair dryer, fans. Central Heating (extra), solar panels. Baby bed and high chair available. Furnished loggia, table tennis and rackets, small pool table, large garden. Extra cleaning, and cooking available on request.

Simple shop/bar at Santa Colomba 2 km, Siena 15 mins, Florence 1 hr, Seaside 1 hr 20 mins Pisa airport 90 mins.

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La Conserva   Siena

Sleeps: 2-4
1 double bedroom, twin beds, 1 shower room.

Central Heating (extra), fireplace, dishwasher, radio, tape recorder, hair dryer, fan on request. Furnished patio in olive grove. Dinner in Italian home on request.

Car parking in the grounds Shops, restaurant, bus stop 2 km/15 mins walk. Swimming/Tennis in Siena 4 km.

Siena 5 mins Arezzo and Florence 50 mins each.

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Villa Strega   Siena

Sleeps: 10-11
2 twin, 2 double, 1 small double, 1 single, 4 bath / shower-rooms.

Swimming pool (9 X 5m). and furnished terrace. Sat. TV, CD/radio, telephone, wireless internet access. Dishwasher, washing machine, hair dryers. Central Heating (extra). Baby bed and high chair available. Extra cleaning, catering and cookery courses available. Transport and local tours on request.

Railway station, tennis, shops and restaurants within 3 km. Siena centre 2 km, shops less than a km. away, Florence, Arezzo and Perugia each within an hour.

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Todi Castle: Todi Castle - North Wing   Baschi, Todi, (Umbria

Sleeps: 10
Sleeps 10 in North wing + additional 3 in West wing

When taken with the other villas (Ref. nos. 119, 230, 231), the entire estate accommodates 40.

Swimming pool (15x5m.) with barbecue and furnished covered terrace. Central Heating (extra). Dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, telephone, Sat. TV/DVD, CD/radio, computer with internet connection, fans, hair dryers. Baby bed and high chair available. Extensive park, wonderful views. Small dogs and cats permitted.
Italian breakfast included. Daily maid service, cook and other staff available. Cooking classes, concerts and Medieval banquets, tours and transport, babysitting, spa treatments arranged on request.

Not advisable for small children.

Outdoor restaurant on the estate and many others in the vicinity. Basic supplies at Morre and Collelungo, less than 2 kms. Sailing and fishing at Lake Corbara few minutes' drive. Spa 1.5 km. Todi 15 km, Orvieto 35km, Perugia 50 km, Florence and Rome airports 90 mins.

Please note: these properties have a Mid season rate for Easter, Christmas and New Year (weeks 1. 14, 51 & 52)
3 double bedrooms, 2 twin bedrooms, 5 bathrooms.

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Todi Castle: Todi Castle - West Wing   Baschi, Todi, (Umbria

Sleeps: 3
Sleeps 10 in North wing + additional 3 in West wing

When taken with the other villas (Ref. nos. 119, 230, 231), the entire estate accommodates 40.

Swimming pool (15x5m.) with barbecue and furnished covered terrace. Central Heating (extra). Dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, telephone, Sat. TV/DVD, CD/radio, computer with internet connection, fans, hair dryers. Baby bed and high chair available. Extensive park, wonderful views. Small dogs and cats permitted.
Italian breakfast included. Daily maid service, cook and other staff available. Cooking classes, concerts and Medieval banquets, tours and transport, babysitting, spa treatments arranged on request.

Not advisable for small children.

Outdoor restaurant on the estate and many others in the vicinity. Basic supplies at Morre and Collelungo, less than 2 kms. Sailing and fishing at Lake Corbara few minutes' drive. Spa 1.5 km. Todi 15 km, Orvieto 35km, Perugia 50 km, Florence and Rome airports 90 mins.

Please note: these properties have a Mid season rate for Easter, Christmas and New Year (weeks 1. 14, 51 & 52)
(Not available on its own) 1 twin bedroom, 1 single bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchenette.

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Villa Pianesante   Baschi, Todi, (Umbria

Sleeps: 10
3 double, 2 twin bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms.

Swimming Pool (15 X 5m.) with covered furnished patio, barbeque and pizza oven. Central Heating (extra). Dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, telephone, Sat. TV/DVD, CD/radio, computer with WiFi internet connection, fans, hair dryers. Baby bed and high chair available. Vast fenced estate for wonderful walks and spectacular views. Small dogs and cats permitted.

Two hrs. cleaning per week included. Cooking and extra cleaning on request. Cooking classes, concerts and Medieval banquets, tours and transport, babysitting, spa treatments arranged on request.

Less than 1.5 km. from Todi Castle. Outdoor restaurant on the estate and many others in the vicinity. Basic supplies at Morre and Collelungo, less than 2 kms. Sailing and fishing at Lake Corbara few minutes' drive. Spa 1.5 km. Todi 15 km, Orvieto 35km, Perugia 50 km, Florence and Rome airports 90 mins.

With this property the entire Todi Castle Estate accommodates 40.

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Tizzano   Barberino Val d'Elsa, Chianti (Florence)

Sleeps: 16
3 double, 4 twin bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 shower rooms. Separate suite with double bedroom, bath/shower room, extra kitchen and dining facilities.

Laundry, dishwasher, microwave, Sat. TV, CD/radio, telephone, DVD/VCR, wireless internet access, fans in all bedrooms. Baby bed and high chair available. Central heating (extra), ceiling fans. Swimming pool (6x12m), with shower, fridge and barbecue. Large terrace and grounds with panoramic views.
Cleaning (3 hrs) twice per week, more on request. Babysitting, catering, cooking class, wine-tasting, massage, horse riding can be arranged.

Shops and restaurants in Barberino, 1 km. Florence and Siena 30 mins each, San Gimignano 30 kms, Pisa 1 hr. Frequent bus service to Florence. Owner’s own enoteca in village: wine and olive oil tasting.

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Orfeo   San Macario in Monte, Lucca

Sleeps: 10
3 double, 2 twin bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 shower rooms, extra WC

Swimming Pool (12 X 6m.). Central Heating (extra). TV, dishwasher, washing machine, iron, garage. Mosquito nets in bedrooms. Cleaning 6 hrs per week included.

Shops and restaurants 5 mins drive. Lucca 15 mins, Torre del Lago 30 mins, Pisa and Viareggio seaside 30 mins, Florence 40 mins.

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Ginestra   Ancaiano (Siena)

Sleeps: 8-10
2 double 3 twin bedrooms, 6 bath or shower rooms

Dishwasher, washing machine. Telephone, TV, Steinway piano. Central heating (extra), fans in all bedrooms. Cleaning 5 days per week included. Cooking and extra cleaning on request. Swimming Pool (7 X 12 m.), hard tennis Court, table tennis. Owner and staff have access to grounds.

Village with shops and restaurant 4 kms. Siena 15 mins, Florence just over 1 hr.

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Il Piaggione   Monteriggioni, Siena

Sleeps: 10-11
1 twin, 3 double bedrooms, 1 double bedroom suite with extra single bed, 4 Bathrooms, 3 with bath & separate shower. Extra WC.

Dishwasher, laundry room, Sat. TV, CD, barbeque, ping pong table. Telephone, Central heating (extra) Swimming pool, (7 X 14 m.) double garage. Extra cleaning on request. Walks, tours, guides, catering and many extras available.

Shops and restaurants 5 – 10 mins drive, Monteriggioni 10 mins, Siena 20 mins, Florence 45 mins, Colle Val d’ Elsa 8 kms.

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Fonte di Sopra   Belforte, Siena

Sleeps: 11
7 double or single bedrooms all but one with ensuite shower rooms, extra bathroom, two extra beds available for children under 7.

Dishwasher, microwave, laundry room. Central heating included. Cooking and extra cleaning available. Swimming pool (17 X 6m), occasionally shared with owners. Large grounds with flowers, olive and fruit trees, barbeque, pizza oven. Wonderful panoramic views. Excellent walking and cycling country.

500 m. or steep steps from charming, medieval hill village with bar/restaurant/pizzeria, excellent general shop, Post Office, bus stop. Children’s playground. Other restaurants nearby. Tennis courts and other services at Radicondoli 2.5 km walk, 6 km by car. Siena 45 mins. San Gimignano, Massa Marittima and coast 40 mins, Florence 1 1/2 hrs.

No more than 11 adults permitted in this property.

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Podere dell'Amore   Casole d'Elsa (Siena)

Sleeps: 8-10
2 double and 2 twin bedrooms, 2 extra single beds, sofa bed, 1 shower room, 1 bathroom with separate shower, extra wc.

Fenced swimming pool (6 x 16 m.) with gazebo and fridge. Tennis court, ping-pong, barbeque and pizza oven. Dishwasher, washing machine, Piano, 2 sitting rooms. Central heating (extra). Cleaning once a week included. Extra cleaning, cooking and sometimes baby-sitting available (extra). Riding nearby.

Casole d’Elsa, 10 – 15 mins, restaurant 10 mins, Volterra 20 mins, Siena 30 mins, San Gimignano 30 mins, Pisa 50 mins, Florence 1 1/4 hr.

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La Rondine   Casole d'Elsa, Siena

Sleeps: 4
1 double, 1 twin, 1 shower room.

Washing machine, dishwasher, DVD, CD/radio, hair dryer, insect screens. Central heating included. Garden with patio and barbeque. Swimming pool and tennis at a short walk just outside the village. Village with bus service, excellent shops and a museum.

Colle Val d’Elsa 15 mins, Siena, Volterra and San Gimignano 25 mins each, Florence 45 mins

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Campo Rinaldo   Morre, Todi

Sleeps: 8
2 double, 2 twin bedrooms, convertible if necessary. 4 ensuite shower rooms.

Swimming pool (4x16 m), outdoor fireplace, inner courtyard and two furnished patios. Central Heating (extra). Dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, telephone, Sat. TV/DVD, CD/radio, computer with WiFi internet connection, fans, hair dryers. Baby bed and high chair available. Extensive park, wonderful views. Small dogs and cats permitted.

Two hrs. cleaning per week included. Cooking and extra cleaning on request. Cooking classes, concerts and Medieval banquets, tours and transport, babysitting, spa treatments arranged on request.

Less than 1.5 km. from Todi Castle. Outdoor restaurant on the estate and many others in the vicinity. Basic supplies at Morre and Collelungo, less than 2 kms. Sailing and fishing at Lake Corbara few minutes' drive. Spa 1.5 km. Todi 15 km, Orvieto 35km, Perugia 50 km, Florence and Rome airports 90 mins.

With this property, the entire Todi Castle estate accommodates 40.

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Villa Cipresso   Morre, Todi

Sleeps: 10
Main villa: 2 twin, 1 double bedroom, 3 ensuite shower rooms, extra shower room. Guest house: 1 twin, 1 double bedroom, 2 ensuite bath rooms.

Swimming pool (5x12m) with covered furnished patio, barbeque and pizza oven. Central Heating (extra). Dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, telephone, Sat. TV/DVD, CD/radio, computer with WiFi internet connection, fans, hair dryers. Baby bed and high chair available. Vast fenced estate for wonderful walks and spectacular views. Small dogs and cats permitted.

Two hrs. cleaning per week included. Cooking and extra cleaning on request. Cooking classes, concerts and Medieval banquets, tours and transport, babysitting, spa treatments arranged on request.

Less than 1.5 km. from Todi Castle. Outdoor restaurant on the estate and many others in the vicinity. Basic supplies at Morre and Collelungo, less than 2 kms. Sailing and fishing at Lake Corbara few minutes' drive. Spa 1.5 km. Todi 15 km, Orvieto 35km, Perugia 50 km, Florence and Rome airports 90 mins.

With this property the entire Todi Castle Estate accommodates 40.

240

A Chele   San Macario in monte, Lucca

Sleeps: 14
7 double or twin bedrooms,all with ensuite shower rooms, 3 also with bath. 2 WCs.

Swimming pool (12 x6 m.). Washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, sat. TV, DVD, CD. Loggia and patio. Painting and cookery courses available. Central heating (extra)

Shops in San Macario in Monte 2 km., Supermarket 8 km, Lucca 10 km., Versilian coast and Torre del Lago 20 km, Pisa 30 min, Florence 45 min.

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Crespine: Crespine 14   Panzano in Chianti

Sleeps: 14
sleeps up to 14 altogether - can also be rented at a reduced price without the barn.

Swimming pool (12 x 6m), barbeque. Washing machines, dryer, dishwashers, laundry room. Sat. TV, hifi/stereo, iPod reader, telephone, computer, internet access, fireplaces, insect screens. Central heating (extra). Extra cleaning, cooking, massage treatments on request. Pets allowed with advance notice.

Panzano village with all services 2.5 km, Greve 15 mins, Siena 30 mins, Florence 40 mins
sleeps 14 altogether Main house: 1 twin, 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 kitchens, 3 living rooms. Barn: 1 livingroom/double bedroom, 1 shower room, kitchen.

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Crespine: Crespine 12   Panzano in Chianti

Sleeps: 12
sleeps up to 14 altogether - can also be rented at a reduced price without the barn.

Swimming pool (12 x 6m), barbeque. Washing machines, dryer, dishwashers, laundry room. Sat. TV, hifi/stereo, iPod reader, telephone, computer, internet access, fireplaces, insect screens. Central heating (extra). Extra cleaning, cooking, massage treatments on request. Pets allowed with advance notice.

Panzano village with all services 2.5 km, Greve 15 mins, Siena 30 mins, Florence 40 mins
sleeps 12 altogether main house: 1 twin, 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 kitchens, 3 living rooms.

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The Lookout Tower   Castiglione dellla Pescaia, Grosseto

Sleeps: 7-8
1 twin, 2 double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with either adult single or bunk beds for children, all with ensuite shower or bathrooms.

Terrace with panoramic views of the tyrrhenian sea, outdoor jacuzzi. Washing machine, dishwasher,Sat. TV, VCR, CD, internet connection. Central heating (extra). Cooking, babysitting, extra cleaning available on request. Boat rental and booking at beach resort available. Organically-grown olive oil and honey produced on estate.

Beach, swimming pool, tennis court, mountain-bike rental and small grocery 1.5 km. Supermarket, restaurants, sailing in Castiglione 15 min., shops, golf course, horse riding, at Punta Ala 20 min. Siena 1 hr, Pisa, Florence and Rome airport 2 hrs.

237

Casa Luna   Pieve a Presciano, Chianti

Sleeps: 6
3 double bedrooms, 2 of which can be twin, 2 bathrooms with separate showers.

Swimming pool 12 x 6, large furnished terrace. Washing machine, microwave, telephone, Sat. TV, iPod reader. Extra cleaning and cooking available on request.

Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano 5 min. Horse riding and tennis courts nearby. Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min, Florence 45 min.

Owner requires that children must be 8 yrs or older.

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Villa Daino   Casole d'Elsa

Sleeps: 10
2 double, 3 twin/double bedrooms each with built-in closets and en suite bath or shower room. Extra wc. Laundry room on ground floor.

Dishwasher, washing machine, cd, TV, ceiling fans, insect screens, double glazing. Central heating (extra). Extra cleaning, catering, and tours available. Landscaped gardens. Swimming pool (14x5). Romantic walking area.

Tennis and shops at Casole d'Elsa 15 mins, Colle Val d’Elsa 20 mins, Siena 30 mins, Florence 50 mins

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Pipistrelli   Rosia (Siena)

Sleeps: 14
Sleeps 14 (10 in main house and 4 in converted barn) Main house: 2 double and 3 twin bedrooms (1 with handicap access), All with ensuite shower rooms, of which two have bathtubs as well Barn: 1 double and 1 twin bedroom, each with ensuite shower room.

Swimming pool (4.5 x 13 m), barbecue, external pizza oven, landscaped garden with pergolas and terraces.
Washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, microwave, telephone, Sat. TV/DVD, CD/radio/stero, internet access, hair dryers, insect screens. Baby bed, high chair, push chair available. Central heating (extra)
Cleaning 2 hrs. three days per week included, extra cleaning and cooking available on request. Cooking classes for adults and children, bike hire, child care, transport and transfers, guides and concierge services available.

Restaurants, bars, shops, beauty salon and gym at Rosia 10 min. Full treatment spa at Linari 10 min. Horse riding and tennis courts in the vicinity. Siena 20 min., Florence 80 km.

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Il Casale   Pievescola (Siena)

Sleeps: 6-8
1 double, 3 twin/double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 shower rooms

Swimming pool 17 x 6m Dishwasher, washing machine, telephone, internet connection, CD/radio, Sat. TV/DVD, piano. Central heating (extra), fans, barbecue, ping pong. Baby bed and high chair available.

Small village with bar/shop and restaurants 2 kms. Casole d’Elsa 20 mins, Siena 35 mins, San Gimignano 40 mins, Florence 1 hr.

Important! This property is let from Friday to Friday.

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La Casina: La Casina 4   Torre di Sotto, Lucca

Sleeps: 4
Swimming pool (14 x 7) Washing machine, dishwasher. Central Heating (Extra).Sat TV, CD player. Shops, supermarket, bakery, bank 5 minutes drive away. Tennis 10 minutes drive away, 18 hole golf course in Montecatini and Versilia, approx. 35 minutes drive. Riding school at Podere Consari, 15 mins drive. 10 minutes from Lucca, 30 minutes from the beaches of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi, 35 minutes from Pisa airport, 1 hour from Florence. Pool sometimes used by owners.
1 double bedroom, 1 twin/double bedroom, 2 shower rooms.

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La Casina: La Casina 6   Torre di Sotto, Lucca

Sleeps: 6
Swimming pool (14 x 7) Washing machine, dishwasher. Central Heating (Extra).Sat TV, CD player. Shops, supermarket, bakery, bank 5 minutes drive away. Tennis 10 minutes drive away, 18 hole golf course in Montecatini and Versilia, approx. 35 minutes drive. Riding school at Podere Consari, 15 mins drive. 10 minutes from Lucca, 30 minutes from the beaches of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi, 35 minutes from Pisa airport, 1 hour from Florence. Pool sometimes used by owners.
2 double bedrooms, 1 twin/double bedroom, 3 shower rooms, Kitchen plus a small kitchen corner in the apartment for 2.

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Mazzino   Tredozio, Faenza

Sleeps: 6
3 double/twin bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 shower rooms.

Pizza oven, Swimming Pool. Sat TV, CD Player. Dishwasher, washing machine. Central heating (extra).

Tennis court in Tredozio 5 mins, Golf in Forlì 30 mins, beautiful walking and trekking country. Forli airport 45kms, Bologna and Florence just over an hour. Rimini and Riccione coast 40 mins.

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Stretta Carraia   Pitigliano (Grosseto)

Sleeps: 8-10
2 twin, 2 double, bedrooms, 1 double sofa bed 4 ensuite shower or bathrooms.

Swimming pool (6x12m.), washing machine, dishwasher. Central heating (extra). Telephone, TV, VCR, CD, internet connection. Cleaning of kitchen,/bathrooms twice a week included. Cooking, babysitting, and extra cleaning available on request.

Supermarket, shops, restaurants in pitigliano 8 km. Hot springs at Saturnia 20 km , lake Bolsena 30 min drive, Medieval sites Sovana, Sorano 10 km. Etruscan site Vulci And Orvieto both 50 km., Rome airport 120 km.

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Riccio   Pievescola, Casole d'Elsa

Sleeps: 8-9
2 double, 2 twin bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room.

Dishwasher, Washing machine, Sat.TV/DVD, Telephone, Computer with dial-up internet connection, CD/radio, insect screens, hair dryer, fan, central heating (extra). Furnished loggia, large garden with Barbecue and Swimming Pool 9x5m. 2 mountain bikes. Baby bed and high chair available. Catering and cookery courses from English-speaking owners on request.

Bar, small shop, restaurant in Pievescola 4 km, Sovicille all services 10 mins, Siena 25 mins, Florence 1 hr, San Gimignano & Volterra 40 mins each.

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Argento: Casa Argento   S. Anna di Stazzema, Camaiore, Massa Carrara

Sleeps: 4-6
Heated Jacuzzi on large sun terrace with stunning views. Pergola and outside dining area with Barbecue.

Small bar/shop Sant' Anna 1 km away. Camaiore (shops, restaurants) and Pietrasanta (marble sculpture centre) 20 mins, Coast 25 mins, Lucca 50 mins, Pisa (closest airport) 50 mins.

Not suitable for small children
3 double bedrooms, 1 double sofa-bed, 1 king and 2 queen size beds. 1 bathroom with en-suite W.C. and hand-basin, 2 shower-rooms.

2 kitchens, dishwasher, microwave, washing-machine. Open log fireplaces, TV, DVD, CD player.

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Argento: Argentone   S. Anna di Stazzema, Camaiore, Massa Carrara

Sleeps: 2-3
Heated Jacuzzi on large sun terrace with stunning views. Pergola and outside dining area with Barbecue.

Small bar/shop Sant' Anna 1 km away. Camaiore (shops, restaurants) and Pietrasanta (marble sculpture centre) 20 mins, Coast 25 mins, Lucca 50 mins, Pisa (closest airport) 50 mins.

Not suitable for small children
2 double bedrooms, 1 with king-size bed 1 with queen-size bed. 1 bathroom with en-suite W.C. and hand-basin, 1 shower-room.

Kitchen/living area with stove, fridge-freezer, washing-machine. Open log fireplace, TV, DVD, CD player. Covered furnished barbecue area.

274

La Dimora   Barberino Val d’Elsa, Chianti (FI)

Sleeps: 12
3 twin and 3 double bedrooms, 3 shower rooms (2 ensuite), 3 bathrooms with tub and shower (2 ensuite).

Dishwasher, Microwave, Laundry. Telephone, Sat. TV/DVD, CD, Internet access. Central heating (extra). Cleaning (3 hrs) twice a week included. Extra cleaning on request. Cooking, babysitting and more available. Swimming pool (6 x 12m.) with extra children’s pool/Jacuzzi, outdoor shower and barbecue. Large terraces and panoramic views. Spacious garden and children’s play area.

Restaurant in walking distance at Saint Appiano. Shops and restaurants in Barberino 5 minutes, Poggibonsi 10 min., San Gimignano 20 min., Siena and Florence 1/2 hr., Pisa 1 hr. Owner’s own enoteca in village for wine and oil tasting.

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Luna rossa   Castelnuovo Magra

Sleeps: 2-4
1 double bedroom, 1 mezzanine double bedroom, 1 shower room.

Swimming pool (occasionally shared with owners). Pergola and barbecue Dishwasher, Washing machine, Sat. TV, wireless internet on request.

Speedboat trips, fishing trips, sailing lessons available.

Castelnuovo Magra with shops and restaurants within walking distance (15 min). Bocca di Magra and coast - 20 mins. Sarzana 20 mins, Genova and Pisa 1 hour.

282

Nicco   Zanego, Montemarcello

Sleeps: 6
3 doubles all with ensuites, 1 bathroom, 2 shower-rooms, 1 WC upstairs.

Private swimming pool (16x3 m) with stunning views from every room. Dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fireplace. Sat. TV, stereo, wireless broadband throughout. Barbecue. Daily maid service available.

Montemarcello, Fiascherino, Tellaro with shops and restaurants 5 mins. Bocca di Magra and coast - 20 mins. Sarzana 20 mins, Genova and Pisa 1 hour.

284

Sasso   Radda in Chianti

Sleeps: 12-14
2 Queen bedrooms, 2 Double bedrooms, 3 Twin bedrooms. 4 bathrooms, 1 shower room, WC

Large kitchen with fireplace and dishwasher. Washing machine, sat. TV, CD/radio, telephone/fax, hairdryers, fans, iron. Insect screens on some bedroom windows. Billiards table. Baby bed available. Central heating (extra) Private oval swimming pool (14x7m), Barbecue, pizza oven. Panoramic views, large furnished garden areas. Small pets permitted with prior notice.
Extra cleaning and catered dinners available, cooking lessons with market tour and wine-tasting can be arranged.

Restaurant at 2 km, Radda 5 minutes, Castellina, Greve 20 mins Siena and Florence an hour away.

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Casa Rosa   Lucca

Sleeps: 8-10
3 Double bedrooms, 1 Twin bedroom, 1 Bunks room 1 bathroom, 2 shower-rooms

Private enclosed swimming pool (12x6 m) Dishwasher, Washing machine, microwave, Sat. Tv, DVD, broadband internet, iPod base station, fireplace. Central heating. Gym with running machine, cross-trainer, reclining bicycle, barbecue, pool table. Travel cots, baby monitor and highchair, hairdryers and washing/ironing facilities. Large 5 acre garden with children's play area

Lucca 5 minutes, Pisa Airport 25 mins, Beaches at Camaiore 25 mins, Siena, San Gimignano 1hr 30mins.

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Casa Silvia   Loro Ciuffena, Arezzo

Sleeps: 4-5
1 Double bedroom, 1 Twin bedroom, 1 single bedroom 1 Bathroom with separate shower, WC

Central heating and Fireplace. Dishwasher, Washing machine, TV/DVD, CD/radio, telephone available with dial-up Internet access. Insect screens, portable fan, hair dryer. Barbecue and large garden and furnished terraces surrounded by olive groves. Baby bed, high chair, push chair and inflatable children's pool. Pets are welcome.

Loro Ciuffena 10 minutes (shops, restaurants, bars), Public pools 7-12 km. Railway stations 20 minutes with connections to Rome, Milan, Bologna, Florence 45 mins, Arezzo, Siena 60 minutes.

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Le Murella   Zanego, Montemarcello

Sleeps: 6
2 Double bedrooms (1 King size, 1 joined twins) , 1 Twin bedroom 3 shower-rooms

Dishwasher, Washing machine, iron, hairdryer, safe, WIFI internet access, Sat TV, DVD, fireplace. Central heating (50 Euro a week) Barbecue, Large private garden with furnished pergola and patio, surrounded by woodland, with swimming pool (3 x 10 metres). Extra cleaning available.

Montemarcello 5 minutes (shop, restaurant, bar) Tellaro, Lerici 15 minutes, Cinque Terre 30 minutes, Genova, Pisa 1 hr, Florence 1hr 45 mins.

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Poggio Canale   San Casciano, Florence

Sleeps: 6-8
3 double bedrooms, 2 sofa beds, 1 shower room, 1 ensuite bathroom, 1 extra WC & shower

Dishwasher, washing machine, iron, hair dryer, TV for DVD, CD/radio, internet via cell phone. Heating (extra), bedroom fans, fireplace, child’s bicycle. Baby bed, high chair available. Swimming pool 4 x6 m. Furnished terraces, gas barbecue. Panoramic views of countryside and historic estates Extra cleaning and arrival groceries on request.

Horse riding, wine-tasting and restaurants nearby. Bar, restaurant and nearest bus stop 1 km. Shops and restaurants at San Casciano 5 min. Florence 20 min.

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Villa Panorama   San Macario in Monte, Lucca

Sleeps: 10
Swimming pool 7 x 14 meters Maid service 6 times a week Barbecue, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Freezer, Hair dryer Satellite TV, Stereo, Wireless Broadband internet connection Fireplace, Garden, Private parking Outside patio for al-fresco dining

Cook and or extra maid service - 10 Euros per hour Heating extra

Lucca 10 minutes, coast 25 minutes, Pisa 30 minutes, Florence 1 hr.

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Casa Bigliolo   Bigliolo, Aulla

Sleeps: 6
2 doubles, 1 twin, 1 bathroom, 1 shower-room 1 satellite TV receiver (Freesat in the UK) 1 DVD player 1 iPod dock central Heating (extra) Broadband internet at 512 Mb

Set in its own grounds with river. 35 minutes to Lerici and 50 minutes to the Cinque Terre 70 minutes to Lucca, 1 hr to Pisa

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La Mora   Radda in Chianti

Sleeps: 6
1 double, 2 twin bedrooms 1 bathroom, 1 shower room

Swimming pool 6 x12 m. CD, TV with DVD & VCR and tape selection, fireplace, dishwasher, toaster, washing machine, fan, insect screens, hair dryer, iron. Children’s toys, boules pitch, table football. BBQ in outdoor bread oven, furnished gazebo. Panoramic views, spring water pond, Shepherd’s cabin atop hill in olive groves.

Extra bed and baby bed available. Central heating (extra). Extra cleaning available.

Bar, restaurants, shopping, bike rental in Radda 4.5 km., Chianti villages: Vagliagli 7 km, Castellina 14 km, Panzano 19 km, Greve 21 km. Siena 18 km. Florence 50 km, By owner’s request this is a no-smoking house

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La Pievina   Greve, Chianti

Sleeps: 8
4 double, one of which twin on request 3 shower rooms

Swimming pool 7 x 15 m. CD, TV, DVD, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, fireplace, fans, hair dryer, iron. BBQ, furnished terrace, large garden

Baby bed available on request. Central heating (extra). Extra cleaning available, Catering, cooking lesson, arrival groceries on request. Guided winery visits and personal shopping available.

Bar, restaurants, shopping, bike rental in Greve 3 km., Panzano 10 km, San Casciano 15 km Florence 22 km, San Gimignano 30 km, Siena 39 km.

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Villa Gianicolo   Rome

Sleeps: 10-12
4 double and 1 twin bedroom, 3 bathrooms, 2 shower-rooms and 3 W.C. plus an external self-contained double bedroom with a shower-room. Insect screens and air-conditioning throughout. Sat TV, Stereo, iPod docks, Piano, open fireplace. Office with telephone, PC, broadband, printer, fax and copier. Billiards room, TV room and 12 place dining-room Laundry room (washer and dryer) Dishwasher, ice-maker fridge, microwave. Swimming pool and walled garden. Extra cleaning and other services available (cookery courses, yoga lessons, cook, baby-sitting)

Bus stop 8 mins walk, closest tube 1 km (about 20 mins walk), Vatican City 3 kms, Termini (Rome main railway station) 9 kms, Fiumicino airport 25 kms, Ciampino airport 30 kms, Spanish steps 6 kms, Car and driver available.

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La Valleriana   Collicello, Amelia

Sleeps: 8-10
Main house: 1 twin, 3 double bedrooms, sofa bed 1 bathroom, 2 shower rooms Guest cottages (2): each with double bedroom and Ensuite shower room, 1 with kitchenette

Swimming pool 5 x10 m. CD/radio, Sat. TV with DVD, Dishwasher, toaster, microwave, hair dryers. Central heating (extra), fireplaces & wood stove. Insect screens, fans, laundry room. Stone BBQ, furnished terrace and loggia. Separate gym with work-out machines. Mountain bikes, Hot-tub available (extra). Extra bed, cot, high chair available.

Extra cleaning, simple Umbrian cooking available on request. Small dogs permitted.

Bar in Collicello, Shopping, restaurants in Avigliano 7 km, Amelia 12 km Horse stables 3 km, Marmore waterfalls 30 km. Umbrian towns: Todi and Narni 15 min., Spoleto 40 min. Perugia, Orvieto and Rome in 1 hr.