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Description of holiday apartment in San Vincenti, Tuscany

This single apartment, perfect for two, with large 15 meter infinity edged pool nestles on a secluded hillside, off the beaten track, in the famous Chianti wine region; its spectacular views look out over a hidden valley to the typical Tuscan hilltop village of Monte Benichi. The 'Cucule apartment' is perfectly situated for idyllic solitude, as well as exploring the wealth of Tuscan cultural centres within easy reach.

The apartment was our home before restoration of the rest of the house was completed in 2003 and is located on the ground floor west wing of 'Casa Cucule'.

The private and self-contained (60sq meter) 1 bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor of the left hand side of the house. It can sleep 2-4 people and includes; a spacious double bedroom with ensuite shower room. A large comfortable living space made up of a sitting area with sofa bed, a dining area, and a fully equipped "cooks" kitchen area allow for plenty of space to lounge, cook a wonderful meal with local ingredients, or just relax and enjoy the peace.

Ample private terrace to the front and side of the apartment is comfortably furnished and is perfect for leisurely "al fresco" meals, napping on a sun lounger soaking up the Tuscan sunshine, enjoying the surrounding aromatic garden: or, simply gazing at the stunning views by day or the starlit sky by night.

The nearest village to shop is Ambra (15 mins drive), here you will find a bank with cash machine, a petrol station, 2 cafes, a good restaurant, a couple of grocery stores, butcher, and market on Tuesdays. There are small supermarkets and banks in Bucine and Levane a further 10 and 20 mins away respectively.

We also provide a GENEROUS ‘WELCOME PACK’ of groceries to make an evening meal and breakfast, and the kitchen and bathroom are well stocked with all basic essentials

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	Not suitable for children, Smoking Allowed, Pets Considered
General:	Central heating, Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Hairdryer
Bedrooms:	1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 1 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Sofabed/s
Bathrooms:	1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s, 1 Bidet/s
Lounge:	Seating for 4 people Video, CD Player, Radio, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music
Dining Area:	Seating for 4 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Fridge, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron Separate laundry with washing machine and drier are shared with the owners
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, BBQ, Shared garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade, Outside shower
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking, Secure parking, Garage

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
3 January - 28 February 2009	€680.00	7 Days
28 Febrary - 28 March 2009	€780.00	7 Days
28 March - 2 May 2009	€880.00	7 Days
2 May - 30 May 2009	€980.00	7 Days
30 May - 27 June 2009	€1,150.00	7 Days
27 June - 29 August 2009	€1,200.00	7 Days
29 August - 3 October 2009	€1,150.00	7 Days
3 - 31 October 2009	€980.00	7 Days
31 October - 19 December 2009	€780.00	7 Days
19 December 2009 - 2 January 2010	€980.00	7 Days

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Deposit/Booking Notes: Payment of 30% deposit secures booking. The balance is to be paid on arrival. 100% payment on booking if 6 weeks or less before rental starts. On payment of the deposit directions on how to get to the property will besent to you. Returnable security deposit - 200 euros to be paid on arrival to be reimbursed on inspection of the property on departure.

Location of holiday rental in San Vincenti, Tuscany

Holiday Type:	Rural, Historic/Sightseeing
Local Activities:	Walking, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market

Location description

In the heart of Tuscany’s famous Chianti wine region and nestling just below the tiny hamlet of San Vincenti, Casa Cucule lies in an unblemished rural area blessed with idyllic romantic tranquillity. Within easy reach, however, are towns with such evocative names as Siena, Florence, Arezzo, Cortona and San Gimignano as well as hill top villages and tucked away hamlets. These offer a wealth of incomparable Etruscan, Medieval and Renaissance art, architecture and cultural history. Enjoy as well, the more day to day pleasures of soaking up the Italian way of life by dining in local hostelries, shopping at one of the many local markets for fresh produce or for Italian fashion at designer outlets.

Other activities

Polo - at the Villa a Sesta polo club nearby

Local events

The Palio in Siena - more than just a medieval horse race it encompasses the passion and culture of a region.

Tourist attractions

* exploring the Chianti villages and hill top towns,
* Castles and gardens; many and varied in type and atmosphere
* wine tasing at any of the many vineyards dotted around the area
* art and architecture in the wealth of historic cities - there are too many to list but here is just one example to wet the appetite - Piero della Francesca frescos in Arezzo, Mercatale and San Sepolcro.

Nearest Airport:	Florence Pisa Rome	80km 130km 250km
Nearest Railway Station:	Montevarchi	35km
Nearest Ferry Port:	Livorno	120km
Nearest Bus Station:	Siena	35km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	L'Orcaia	3.2km

Directions

How to get here by air: there are direct flights to:
- *Florence - from London Gatwick (with Meridiana Airlines) ; Frankfurt, Munich & Paris
The apartment is roughly a 1h:15mins drive away
- *Pisa - with BA from Gatwick, Ryan Air from London Stanstead, Fly Thompson from Coventry + Bournemouth & Easy Jet from Bristol
The apartment is a leisurely 1h:45mins drive away
-* Perugia - with Ryan air from London Stanstead
The apartment is an easy 1h:10mins drive away
-* Rome - with Ryan Air and many other international airlines
The apartment is a scenic 2h:30mins drive away

Getting here by car: I am happy to advise on the best routes to Cucule from other parts of Europe.

Once you are in Tuscany : A car is an essential here, as there is no public transport close by, and especially for making the most of what this fantastic area has to offer. There are also good train links from the nearest big town, Montevarchi, to the cities of Florence, Rome and Arezzo and Pisa.

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