Photos and Description of the Certaldo vacation house rental
Cosy cottage "La Ripalta", renovated, surrounded by trees, meadows and fields 6
Cosy cottage "La Ripalta", renovated, surrounded by trees, meadows and fields 6 km from the centre of Barberino Val d´Elsa, 9 km from the centre of Certaldo, 45 km from the centre of Florenz, Siena, in a secluded, quiet, sunny position on top of a hill, in the countryside. For shared use: grounds 13 ha, garden with lawn, lawn sunning area, swimming pool (6 x 12 m, depth 100 - 240 cm, 01.05.-02.10.). Outside shower. Patio, arbour, terrace, garden furniture, barbecue. Private: patio, garden furniture. In the complex: with TV. Central heating. Linen change weekly. 1 km long motor access (via unmade road). Covered parking. Shop 3 km, restaurant 5 km, tennis 9 km, riding stables 8 km. Please note: There are more similar properties for rent in this same residence. Sale of home-produced wine and olive oil. Certaldo, in the centre of the Elsa valley, comprises of a new part situated in the valley and a historical centre situated on the upper levels. Every year, in July there is a multicoloured medieval fair. The village is famous because the well known writer Giovanni Boccaccio, author of "Decamerone" was born there. Historical resort with 15'000 inhabitants, in the centre of the region, on top of a hill, 50 km south-west from Firenze, 50 km north-west from Siena. All shops, restaurants etc. in the resort. Thermal pool at 9 km. Access: Firenze-Siena - (Poggibonsi) - SS. 429. Access by train (Firenze/Pisa) - Empoli - Siena. Railway station in the resort. For arrivals by plane: airport Firenze (FLR) 60 km, Pisa (PSA) 70 km. "No. 2", 2-room apartment 50 m2, on the ground floor, nice and tasteful furnishings: living/dining room with 1 double sofa bed, open fireplace and satellite-TV, exit to the terrace. 1 double bedroom. Open kitchen (4 hotplates, oven). Shower/bidet/WC. Patio. Terrace furniture. View of the garden and the countryside. Heating costs EUR 10/day. Actual prices are billed in euros, the prices displayed are for reference only.