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Description of holiday villa in San Miniato, Tuscany

The �FARMHOUSE OF STIBBIO� is a villa which was realized from the clever restoration of an ancient building, constructed at the end of the XV century by the Medici family. The building has a great view and it is located in the very centre of the small and beautiful village of Stibbio.

The �MEDICI FARMHOUSE� gives you the possibility to spend an unforgettable holiday in Tuscany. The villa is about 450 m^2, which the guests can completely use. The farm is full of charm and history and it�s furnished with antiques and at the same time it�s equipped of all the modern comforts: internet wireless, hi-fi, sat TV, air conditioning, heating�

If you look out of the windows and from the terrace you can have a stunning view and you can enjoy the great landscape of the forest and the sweet Tuscan hills, cultivated with olive trees. From the garden of the villa you can easily reach, through a short and panoramic path, the nice Voghera valley and the big private garden of 7000 m^2 with the swimming pool. This area is equipped of toilets, dressing room and, outside, of tables, chairs and deckchairs. Passing through the same path you can also reach the horse training and spend some time riding on horseback. You can also hike or rent a bike. If you don�t like to walk you can easily drive to the swimming pool in just two minutes.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, No Pets
General:	Air conditioning, Central heating, Telephone, Internet Access, Bicycles, Hairdryer
Bedrooms:	5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16 5 Double/s with ensuite, 5 Sofabed/s
Bathrooms:	8 Bathroom/s
Lounge:	Seating for 10 people TV, Video, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player Log fire
Dining Area:	Seating for 16 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, BBQ, Private garden, Balcony, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking
Services:	Daily maid, Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning extra, Babysitting Maid service and Babysitting available on request
Meals:	Thanks to our restaurant Pepenero www.pepenerocucina.it we are able to organize breakfast, lunches and dinners upon request in the Fattoria or around the swimming pool.

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
Low Season	-	-
10 January - 11 April 2009	€4,300.00	7 Days
26 September - 19 December 2009	€4,300.00	7 Days
Medium Season	-	-
11 April - 27 June 2009	€5,300.00	7 Days
High season	-	-
27 June - 26 September	€6,400.00	7 Days
19 - 31 December	€6,400.00	7 Days

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Deposit/Booking Notes: During low season it is possible to reserve also for less than one week

Preferred payment - money transfer

7 nights at Fattoria di Stibbio + 1 dinner (or lunch) for the guests of the Fattoria (for a maximum of 10 people, menu to be decided together, excluding wines) at our restaurant Pepenero www.pepenerocucina.it OR visit of a wineproducer (Cosimo Maria Masini), of the cellars and vineyards during harvest, wine and oiltasting and light lunch (for a maximum of 10 people, excluding coach that can be quoted upon request)

Location of holiday rental in San Miniato, Tuscany

Holiday Type:	Rural, Historic/Sightseeing
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking

Location description

The �FARMHOUSE OF STIBBIO� is located in the centre of Tuscany, just 8 Km far from San Miniato, the small and lovely town, famous for its history, for its old architecture, for the white �tartufo� and for the other typical products of this area (wine, olive oil, vegetables�).
In San Miniato there is also a golf club with 9 holes.

The Tuscany region
You are in the heart of Tuscany, just midway between Pisa and Florence, not far from Siena and Lucca and each of this art city is reachable in less than 1 hour. But you can also choose to enjoy the silence and peace of small medieval towns or of the wonderful castle of the Chianti area. Tuscany offers a wide choice of possibilities even if you wish to dedicate yourself just to nature, starting from all possible fitness actvities to the seaside and the mountain. There also many thermal aereas and you can easily decide to spend at least one full day in one of the wonderful wellness centre, which have been realised in these areas.

San Miniato
San Miniato is a little jewel of a city that sits at an historically strategic location atop three small hills where it dominates the lower Arno valley between the valleys of Egola and Elsa.

Visiting the city today, one finds one self within a pleasant, well-preserved medieval precinct, one of the best in Tuscany. Apart from the wonderful, 360 degree views, where Valdarno is displayed in all its multifarious glory, among the many notable man-made sites to see are:
The "Il Frederico" Tower: built by Frederick II in the 13th century, The Cathedral (The facade incorporates a number of majolica bowls.),Diocesan Museum - next to the cathedral, this museum and gallery contains works by Filippo Lippi, Empoli, Neri di Bicci, Fra Barlomeo, Frederico Cardi (known as C�goli) and Verrocchio. Palazzo dei Vicari: built by Ottone I during the XII century. Palazzo Comunale, This 14th century building is still San Miniato's City Hall. Other wonderful jewels are the church and convent of San Franceso and the church of San Dominico.

San Miniato is also a very living town. During summer the itineraries of �La luna � azzurra� present concerts and events almost each night. In September San Miniato becomes the heart fo the area with the long festival dedicated to the delicious truffle which is exported all over the world.
Obviously wine and oil are other important production of the area and you will have the possibility to visit beautiful cellars or to take to winetastings.

Other activities

Cooking lessons, winetasting, massages and very interesting excursions are available and can be tailor made according to your requiements.

Nearest Airport:	Pisa/Galileo	40km
Nearest Railway Station:	San Miniato	7km
Nearest Beach:	Marina Di Pisa	40km

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