Apartment with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Garden, Swimming Pool
Self catering ground floor Tuscan Apartment with private Garden, stunning views, superb amenities, easy access, idyllic location. Concierge, maid, pools and restaurants in renovated 15th century hilltop Estate.
Tuscany is about much more than sightseeing and great food and wine. Local activities include golf, tennis,horseriding, tennis, walking tours, cycle tours, cooking classes, flying club, wine tours. Hunting wild boar and fishing are popular locally and can be arranged.
The Colleoli Village resort really is the ideal base to explore Tuscany. It is easy to access from the Airport and well served by road, rail and local transport services. Both Pisa and Florence can be reached by either road or rail within an hour, and it is even possible to do day trips by train to as far away as Rome and Venice.
Couples and families will love the Al Fresco lifestyle dining on the private garden just two steps outside "The Stables" Apartment, while tucked away in a quiet corner of the resort with stunning views across the hills to the Apennine mountains beyond. The Apartment is an original estate building and was lovingly restored in 2004 to retain authentic features including high ceilings, exposed beams, terracotta tiling, and shuttered windows. The Apartment is spacious with modern fittings including a new Kitchenette, with a particularly large bathroom which has been designed for wheelchair users.
At the Resort guests may choose to simply relax and unwind by one of the resort’s beautiful pools, or to take advantage of the many activities available from the Resort. You may enjoy golf, horse-riding, cycling, walking tours, fishing, wild boar hunting, micro-light flying, Tuscan cookery classes, art classes, Italian language lessons, and much much more. And guests will savour outstanding wines and authentic Tuscan dishes at a range of superb restaurants, both on the resort and within a short stroll down one of the walking trails that run nearby.
The resort itself is converted from the historic 11th century ancestral home of the Agostini family and the Resort buildings remain protected. In the main Restaurant and Music Room there are original frescoes, and artwork going back to the 15th Century. Set in 23 blissful acres of gardens, the luxuriously appointed, spacious and authentic Tuscan Garden Apartment affords panoramic views across rolling Tuscan hills. The Apartment provides the perfect ambience and sense of place for those who want to experience the real Tuscany.
Facilities for this holiday apartment in Pisa, Tuscany
2 Double Bedrooms. Double bedroom plus double sofa bed in lounge diner plus
foldaway bed for 5th guest
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Bathroom is wet floor design for wheelchairs. Is located between bedroom and lounge diner.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge. Kitchen is new.
General:
Central Heating, Maid Service, Air Conditioning, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided. Weekly housekeeping included. Daily maid service an extra charge.
Dining:
Seating for 5. There is separate chairs and table for al fresco dining in the garden
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Jazz nights at Resort. Clubs and "action" a 15 minute drive to town.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Dine al fresco in your private garden two steps outside Apt. BBQ is "george foreman" style.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Wheelchair Access, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
Apartment is suitable for wheelchairs but resort itself much less so. But wheelchair visitors do come.
Local activities in and around Pisa, Tuscany
The village of Colleoli is in the County of Palaia, regarded as one of the most beautiful and evocative in Tuscany. It is an area of 74 sq km with 4,500 inhabitants, full of villages of architectural and historical interest including Palaia, Forcoli, Montefoscoli, Partino, Alica, Colleoli, Gello, Montacchita, Montechiari, San Gervasio, Toiano, Usigliano and Villa Saletta. The county lies between the rivers of Chiecina and Roglio. There are six established historic and scenic trails close to the resort, whiich can be enjoyed on foot, on bike or on horseback. The trails, which are signposted and marked, are of differing lenghs and difficulties, with something for everyone. Colleoli sits directly on one of the trails, at a height of 160mts, rising to Palaia at 240 mts and descending to Forcoli at 60mts. The territory around the resort is characterised by spectacular cliffs, sloping hills with poplars, vines and olives, and Mediterranean bush rich in fauna and mushrooms.
Pisa Airport
Details of airlines, flights & car hire avaialble at Pisa Airport, only 30mins
Castelfalfi Golf Club is 20mins drive from the resort. A stunning 18 hole course, built into the contours of the tuscan countryside. Very welcoming to visitors.
From Pisa airport towards Firenze, take 2nd Pontedera exit, follow signs to La Rotta, then Palaia. circa 30 mins drive.
Rental rates for this apartment
Price Per Week
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1 Sep - 31 Mar 2009
£550.00
€605.00
$825.00
1 Apr - 4 Jul 2009
£700.00
€770.00
$1050.00
5 Jul - 5 Sep 2009
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
6 Sep - 30 Sep 2009
£750.00
€825.00
$1125.00
1 Oct - 30 Mar 2010
£600.00
€660.00
$900.00
Rental Notes: Change over day flexible. There is an English speaking Representative on site who can arrange Tours and Excursions, either in Groups or by private chauffeur. To avoid disappointment it is advised to contact Representative 2 weeks before arrival for special tickets etc.
A hamper can be pre-booked at a charge. A weekly housekeeping and linen change is included in the price. Daily housekeeping can be arranged at a charge.
Guestbook
" "Stunning resort full of charm with friendly and helpful staff. Difficult to choose between all the activities available locally or to spend time sighseeing. Florence alone needs at least 3 days"
" A super vacation. One week definitely not long" - Robert Maxwell
""The restaurant choices are superb and the value for money is amazing".
" A great week. Golf Monday, horse riding Tuesday, Florence Wednesday, Wine Tour Thursday, beach Friday, Pisa saturday."
"Local representative was great ." - George and Carol
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