Le Rondini is a very special property located in the area of Montopoli Val D'arno. It has been recently restored to a very high standard, preserving the original country style with beamed ceilings and original cotto floors. It is furnished with some antiques and with all modern facilities such as air conditioning in all bedrooms, a well -equipped kitchen, stereo system, fax machine, ISDN line and satellite TV. A particular feature of this property is the spectacular swimming pool. As at La Capinera, Le Rondini is a good base to explore Tuscany, being conveniently located only 10 kilometers from the highway connecting Pisa to Florence.
Bedroom / Bathroom Description GROUND FLOOR Bedroom 1
1 Twin bed, En-suite bathroom with shower FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 2
2 Twin beds Bedroom 3
2 Twin beds Bedroom 4
1 Double bed, En-suite bathroom with shower Bedroom 5
1 Double bed, En-suite bathroom with shower
Features & Amenities
Satellite TV
VCR
Stereo
CD player
Internet access
Fax machine
Built-in BBQ
Bicycles
Washing machine
Fireplace
Telephone
Kitchen
Kettle
Coffee machine (filter + mocha)
Toaster
Juice maker
Dishwasher
Baby equipment available upon request
Outdoor Features
Al fresco dining
Swimming pool
10 x 5 m; 1.4 m deep
Unheated
Pool is NOT fenced
Access to pool – Steps
Distance from Pool to House – 20 m
Lounge chairs
Sun chairs
Pool towels
Staff & Services Included
Maid service is included 3 hours a day, 3 days a week At Extra Cost (advance notice required)
Villa pre-stocking
Car rental
Airport transfers
Air conditioning
Internet access
Heating
Villa Policies
Dogs allowed
Non-smoking villa
Required security deposit of 500 € is payable onsite in cash or traveler’s check
Swimming pool is not open all year (see “Additional Information”)
Getting There
Rental car recommended (see Vehicle-related note in “Additional Information”)
Transport available
Location:
3 KM to Montopoli (nearest village with shops, post office, bank and restaurant)
5 KM to Tennis
11 KM to nearest highway exit
30 KM to Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA)
38 KM to Florence
40 KM to Castelfalfi Golf Course
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note that there are resident cats in the neighborhood. Vehicles Due to the fact that many properties in this area can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways, we advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with your Villa Specialist at the time of booking if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at a property in this area. Swimming If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk. Heating Usage will be metered throughout your stay and you will be charged accordingly. Charges must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked to make a supplementary deposit for heating expenses. Water and Electricity Please note that most of the properties in our portfolio are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off. Internet Connection Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.
