LE BALZE - IL TULIPANO

The 'Balze' landscape of rare beauty. The Agriturismo Le Balze is situated in the lower folds of the high Pratomagno mountains in the upper Arno Valley, 2Km from the village of Castelfranco di Sopra. Surrounded by beautiful countryside characterized by the presence of the 'balze', centuries-old erosion examples that in the years formed towers and rocky blades that arise majestically in the valley.The apartments, the pool and the outdoor areas. Three apartments have been made out of old agricultural buildings. Comfortably furnished they keep their old character by the use of traditional wood, terracotta and stone materials. On one side the apartments look out to a wooden porch where each has its own table and chairs and a large garden area equipped with barbecue and table tennis. On the other side is a 6 x 12 m swimming pool (depth 1,40 m - open from 10 May to 15 September) completely fenced. At disposal a communal laundry.The farm, its products and the small restaurant. At Agriturismo Le Balze it is possible to taste and buy typical local products such as extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, game, fruit, wine etc... On the ground-floor of the owners' house there is a small restaurant ( up to 25 sits) which is open both to guests of the Agriturismo and other local clients and where you could taste delicious typical local dishes. Ground floor apartment with sitting/dining room with kitchenette, double bedroom with added single bed and with en-suite bathroom with shower. EQUIPMENT: - Refrigerator, moka pot, drip coffee maker, microwave, kettle, toaster. - Wi-Fi, mosquito nets on all windows, fan, hairdryer. - Ping-pong table, barbecue, children's toys, laundry room with washing machine, iron, and ironing board. INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE: Shared pool is open from 10/05 to 15/09. Swimming towels available on request. Bed linen and bathroom towels (Initial set). Swimming pool and garden maintenance. One baby bed (for children up to 3 years) on request at time of booking. NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE: Breakage deposit Euro 150 per apartment (payable in cash on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay). During their stay, should travellers cause any damage to the property, they will be liable for the associated costs. Obligatory final cleaning: Tulipano Euro 50, Orchidea Euro 60 and Rosa Euro 70. Heating Euro 7 per m3 per apartment (if used). Pets are welcome on payment of Euro 5 each per day. It is not possible to recharge electric cars at the house, but it is necessary to go to charging stations located a few kilometres away.