This rate includes:
-Utilities: Electricity, water, gas for cooking purposes
- weekly linen, initial and final cleaning
- Zer0Dep Guarantee = You do not pay the security deposit on balance or on arrival and you have EuropAssistance coverage in case of accidental damage to the property during your stay (up to the maximum of € 1,500.00 and with the limitations provided).
- EuropAssistance insurance to cover penalties in the event of cancellation of the stay = In addition to objectively documentable and unpredictable health or work reasons at the time of booking, you can cancel and be reimbursed in case of reasons related to: Covid-19 infections, epidemics and pandemics that directly affect you, your travel companion or family member; terrorist attack that hit the place of stay.
- Stay cancellation guarantee for Lockdown = In the event that you have to cancel your stay due to lockdowns issued by governments in the 30 days prior to check-in due to the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic: national lockdown Italy; local lockdown in Italy concerning the area in which the booked villa is located ("red" area or impossible to reach due to official restrictions on free circulation); national lockdown of your country of residence; local lockdown in Italy in the Municipality or in the area of residence.
The price does not include:
extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00 per week/animal)
tourism tax (where applicable)
Immersed in the green hills of the Valdarno Aretino, Podere Giardino is a pleasant and quiet country residence, ideal for a holiday inspired by slow peaceful rhythms dedicated to nature and sport. The recent renovation, carried out by the current owners according to the dictates of local tradition and with respect for the landscape and environmental characteristics, has produced a welcoming retreat for nature lovers in its purest and simplest essence. The property, ideal for large groups and for celebrating events, consists of the main building and two annexes which fulfill the need for common areas, but also for independence and privacy, in the surrounding garden with many common areas and two pergolas equipped with dining area and outdoor kitchen. The park, covering about two hectares of land, is organised with countless recreational activities, including a tennis court, beach volleyball court and a five-a-side football field, as well as two equipped swimming pools. We are in the heart of one of the most evocative and seductive landscapes of the valley, characterised by the presence of the so-called balze, rocky erosions formed following the drying up of a large lake that covered the Arno valley. From the Setteponti road, an ancient route linking Arezzo and Vallombrosa, along which the property is located, are numerous CAI trails that allow you to explore, on foot or by mountain bike, the entire area,dotted with many rural structures and Romanesque country churches, where a rich past of history and art resurfaces, among which the famous basilica of Gropina stands out, dominating the village of Loro Ciuffenna, ranked among the most beautiful borghi in Italy. Podere Giardino is an excellent starting point for reaching briefly the main cities of Tuscany, such as Siena, Florence and Arezzo, or for making short trips to visit the typical villages of the surroundings.
Interior:
The complex of Podere Giardino consists of a main building and two annexes. MAIN BUILDING. A few metres from the pedestrian gate, is the entrance to the ground floor consisting of a large open-plan area with double kitchen, dining room with large table and satellite TV, and a kitchenette, with a fireplace with glass closure suitable for indoor grilling and, finally, a large peninsula. A French window leads directly out onto the large outdoor portico equipped with dining area. The floor is completed by two double bedrooms served by two bathrooms with shower, one of which is ensuite. The stairs located in the entrance hall (bordered by a gate at the top) lead to the upper floor with a large sitting room with TV and windows overlooking the pool, communicating with the kitchen equipped with fireplace and terrace overlooking the pool. The sleeping area on this floor consists of three double bedrooms and three bathrooms with shower, two of which are ensuite. ANNEX 1. On just one floor, it consists of an open-plan area with double bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom with shower. ANNEX 2. A few metres from the main building, it is on two floors and consists of two apartments. Apartment 1: is on the ground floor with a kitchenette, a sitting room with fireplace and a double bedroom served by a bathroom with shower. Apartment 2: on two floors. On the ground floor is a sitting room with fireplace and kitchenette with dining area and, on the upper floor, a large double bedroom and two additional single beds, with ensuite bathroom with shower. Air conditioning in the bedrooms and in the sitting rooms.
Park:
The fenced garden extends across two hectares of hilly terrain on two levels. The lower terrace houses the pool area, accessed via two flights of steps. The landscaped grounds include lawns, olive trees and flowering shrubs. Facilities include a tennis court, five-a-side football pitch, beach volleyball court, table tennis, padel court, two pergolas with dining areas, a large brick oven, barbecue, and Carrara marble worktops. Each accommodation unit has a dedicated garden area. The covered parking area lies 700 m past the entrance gate and few meters from the buildings.
Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.
Swimming Pool:
The swimming pool, open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October, lies on the lower terrace of the property, with a particularly charming view over the surrounding hilly landscapes. It is reached from the houses along a path of about 30 metres. The rectangular pool, lined in PVC and equipped with submerged steps for access to the water, measures 8 x 20 m with the depth varying from 1.10 to 2.5 m. The swimming pool has chlorine purification and can also be used at night thanks to lighting both inside and outside the pool; it is also equipped with counter-current swimming and manually operated geysers, and is heated with solar panels. Sunbeds, shaded by a gazebo and umbrellas, are distributed on the surrounding travertine and natural wood solarium. Next to it is a second round pool, lined in mosaic, perfect for children due to its minimum depth, and equipped with hydromassage. Near the solarium is a further gazebo equipped with tables, chairs and a ping-pong table. A hot and cold-water shower is also available. The entire outer perimeter of the area is fenced to guarantee safety.
Tennis-court:
The private and fenced tennis court, covered in synthetic grass and equipped with lighting, covers an area of about 400 sq m and is located about 60 m from the house, in an area adjacent to the parking area and swimming pool. Four rackets are available to guests.
Pets: Yes. € 50,00 per animal per week.
On request:
extra cleaning (€ 22,00/hour/cleaner)
extra linen (€ 15,00/person)
heating (€60.00 per day)
firewood (€ 15,00/100 kg)
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed
Arrival between 20:00 and 00:00 is subject to 80 late arrival fee.
