Unit Description: (80 m2) In the main house on the farm.1st fl.: (accessed from a stone stairway): dining room with fireplace and kitchen corner, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower. 2nd fl.: living room with fireplace (TV) and windows with access to the terrace for outdoor dining, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with bath. Internet access.LOCATION: 2,5 km San Baronto (grocery shop, coffee bar), 7 km from the Golf Club of Montecatini Terme, 15 km from the spas of Montecatini, 30 km from the city of Lucca and 55 km from the towers of San Gimignano and from Florence, 80 km from Siena. Overall Property Description: Ancient farm estate in the hills that rise above the city of Vinci (7 km, birth place of Leonardo da Vinci) and the Arno Valley. On clear days the vast panorama reaches as far as the harbour of Livorno and the islands. The property is immersed in the green landscape, in an area of 65 hectares of olive groves and woods, far from the noise of traffic and in the heart of Tuscany. 10 farmhouses are situated round the manor villa and have a private equipped outdoor area as well as the remaining area that is shared. There is a large swimming pool (approx. 200 m away; mandatory use of swimming cap) with two areas, a small one (7x4, 0.50 m deep) and the other (20x10, 1.40-2 m deep) with salt water has a waterfall toward the valley with a splendid panoramic effect, to be shared among the guests of the farm. For the exclusive use of the guests: wine cellar, bar, tavern and large rooms for meetings. The farm estate, upon booking, with its natural products, prepares typical Tuscan dishes that can be tasted over candlelight under the portico. Car park. Possibility of trekking, bicycle outings and horse back riding. It is possible to purchase organic products from the farm (Chianti wine, olive oil, honey, vegetables, officinal plants, eggs and poultry). In September, on request, it is possible to take lessons on preparing sauces, marmalades and pies taken by specialists. Laundry room with shared washing machine. Parking. Baby-beds available (Euro 30/week/each).
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