Miniato Retreat dates back to the 13th century. This fully air-conditioned luxurious Tuscan villa is located in an ancient hamlet and sits within 12-acres of land among the rolling hills covered with olive trees and vines. To reach the villa, guests will pass a winding country road, lined by majestic cypress trees that leads through a pebbled road and opens to the villa’s entrance where guests will find the most spectacular breathtaking 360 degrees panoramic views of the countryside. Miniato Retreat is a very large property that is over 5,600 Square feet. The entire property can accommodate 18 guests with 9 bedrooms. In two of the bedrooms, it is possible to add a single bed for a child under 12 year old. Guests will find so many interesting things to do in the area and so many activities at the property itself. You just might not ever leave! Rentals are Saturday to Saturday during high season. Outside of high season it is possible to rent the property for a minimum of 4 nights. Please inquire for pricing. The two-story private property has been completely restored to a luxurious 9-bedroom villa offering modern comfort while retaining its original features and traditional design. The interior spaces have been tastefully decorated with unique furniture and modern touches down to the finest of details. The ground floor has a spacious open living room with direct access to two charming outdoor sitting terraces, a dining room and a fully equipped state of the art kitchen, opening to a lovely terrace perfect for alfresco dining. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with large showers and can comfortably accommodate 19 people. Two of these bedrooms are also suitable for guests with disability. There is also the Villa Guest house which is for an additional 2 guests. This allows for 21 guests total at the property. For smaller groups, the Guest House is closed. VILLA BEDROOM & BATHROOMS DETAILS: • Bedroom 1 Master bedroom with queen-size bed, A/C and en-suite bathroom with shower. Opens onto a private outdoor terrace (suitable also for disabled guests) • Bedroom 2 Double bedroom with queen-size bed, A/C and en-suite bathroom with shower. Opens onto a private outdoor terrace (suitable also for disabled guests) • Bedroom 3 Exterior double bedroom a few steps from the villa with queen-size bed, A/C and en-suite bathroom with shower Ground Floor First Floor • Bedroom 4 Master bedroom with queen-size bed, sitting area with desk, A/C, satellite TV and en-suite bathroom with shower • Bedroom 5 Master bedroom with queen-size bed, sitting area, A/C, satellite TV and en-suite bathroom with shower and natural daylight *Can add extra bed in the separate room/sitting area, to sleep a third person. • Bedroom 6 Double bedroom with queen-size bed, A/C and en-suite bathroom with shower • Bedroom 7 Double bedroom with queen-size bed, A/C and en-suite bathroom with shower • Bedroom 8 Double bedroom with queen-size bed, A/C and en-suite bathroom with shower • Bedroom 9 Double bedroom with queen-size bed, A/C and en-suite bathroom with shower 2 additional beds for children under 12 years old are available The property is surrounded by a garden where it is possible to make delightful walks as there are various paths that snake their way across the idyllic surroundings through the olive trees. Relax your senses in the amazing private infinity swimming pool with hydro-massage and enjoy an aperitif under the Roman style pergola or one of the four more beautiful gazebos. Two of the gazebos are perfect for alfresco dining and the other two are ideal for relaxing and enjoying the stunning views of the peaceful countryside accompanied by a glass of wine. During your stay at this exclusive holiday retreat you can also experience cooking lessons, wine tasting and a number of exclusive Tuscan experiences. Nearby the villa (approximately 3 kms away) there are two lakes immersed by nature, where guests can practice many activities including: sport fishing, trekking and mountain biking. In addition to the two lakes, the multi-functional area includes an equipped playground area for children, a cycle path, pedestrian paths in the woods, a solarium, a football field (soccer) a picnic area and a barbecue. In addition to visiting villages and art cities, guests can enjoy wine and good food as there are a number of restaurants, trattorias and wine bars nearby. Furthermore the villa is an excellent departure point for visiting many important Tuscan cities of art: Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano, Volterra, Vinci, Certaldo and other places of tourist interest are indeed within short driving distance like San Miniato renowned for the truffles, Lajatico where every summer Bocelli has his “Teatro del Silenzio” international concerts. RATES INCLUDE A/C, water, gas for cooking, parking, Wi-Fi. Electricity up to 500 Kwh and VAT Linen, bath towels and swimming pool towels are provided for the total number of guests indicated for the rental. Daily light cleaning of the bedrooms (Sunday off) with midweek change of linen and bath towels. Exclusive use of the pool (Pool is open from 01st May to 30th Sept 2024 - may vary depending on weather condition). Gardener and pool maintenance. City tax: There is no city tax at this time, but can change at any time without notice based on the Municipality NOT INCLUDED/EXTRA UPON REQUEST Food and beverage. Cook and waiter service available upon request. Breakfast. Final cleaning € 600 (Mandatory to be paid upon check-in directly to the villa). First grocery upon arrival at the villa. Extra housekeeping, laundry and iron service. Babysitting. Pool towels change. Event fee. Pet fee. Additional linen, bath towels villa change Euro 500 each time (non commissionable). All what is not specifically included in the inclusions.