Villa Melone - Traditional Tuscan farmhouse, within walking distance of restaurant
& private pool, located in the countryside around Pisa
Traditional Tuscany farmhouse that is part of an important Tuscan farm, once owned by the family of Duca Alessandro De Medici to whom we owe the origins of the beautiful villa in the middle of the estate. Then having been sold through the centuries, it was purchased in 1634 by the family of the present-day owners. The farm is large animal reserve (no hunting), therefore it is quite normal to see deer and other fauna grazing in fields.
This house has undergone only essential restoration work and is ideal for families or groups of friends who look for a basic holiday home but in a fascinating location. The house is surrounded by a pretty, fenced-in lawn with garden furniture and where you can let your children freely run and play, and where you will also find a swimming pool of exclusive use (7m x 14m).
A romantic and characteristic country restaurant that is property of the farm, offers lunch at special prices and is only 200m away. In addition, personalized cooking lessons can be organized, as well as tasting of local wine and food products and during the right time of year, tasting of and hunting for truffle mushrooms. Very simply furnished property. Central heating. Parking inside the property.
Swimming pool open 01/06 to 30/09
Accommodation - size 200sqm - sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
Basement floor - (Going down 3 stairs): living room, 1 double bedroom with antique oven for baking bread, 1 bathroom with shower, bath and double washbasin), laundry room (washing machine).
1st floor - dining room/kitchen with antique stone sink, 1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedded rooms, 1 bathroom with shower.
Location/distances
2km Ponsacco (all kinds of shops), 28km Pisa, 37km Livorno (ferries to the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago), 38km Volterra, 57km Lucca, 62km the beaches of the Versilia and Florence.
Rental rates
| Start Date | End Date | Weekly Rate (£) | Minimum Stay | Arrival Day | Departure Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2019 | 12 Apr 2019 | 1,820 | 4+ nights | Flexible | Flexible |
| 13 Apr 2019 | 26 Apr 2019 | 2,425 | 4+ nights | Flexible | Flexible |
| 27 Apr 2019 | 31 May 2019 | 1,820 | 4+ nights | Flexible | Flexible |
| 01 Jun 2019 | 27 Sep 2019 | 2,425 | 7+ nights | Saturday | Saturday |
| 28 Sep 2019 | 13 Dec 2019 | 1,820 | 4+ nights | Flexible | Flexible |
| 14 Dec 2019 | 03 Jan 2020 | 2,425 | 4+ nights | Flexible | Flexible |
Rental & booking information
Price includes - water, final cleaning, electricity, linen with weekly change
Additional charges payable at the property
| Compulsory charges | Cost |
|---|---|
| Refundable security deposit | €300.00 |
| Possible tourist tax to be paid locally (price depending on each municipality) | €2.00 |
| Gas charged upon consumption |
| Optional extras | Cost |
|---|---|
| Internet connection: price per week | €50.00 |
| Heating (if required) charged upon consumption | |
| Domestic helper - price per hour | €15.00 |
| Cook | on request |
Amenities
| Holiday type |
Countryside |
|
| Facilities |
Fridge & freezer Oven Washing machine Barbeque |
Cooking utensils Hob Dishwasher |
| Amenities |
Internet |
Parking/garage |
| Walking distance to |
Walking to bars or restaurants Walking to village/town |
Walking to shops |
| Suitability |
Children |
Family |
| Highly recommended |
Highly recommended |
