Beautiful villa,Volterra area,San Gimignano,Pisa

In a corner of Tuscany, unspoiled by crowds of tourists, near the medieval village of Montelopio Villa Lestra it is located. Located near Pisa, Siena, Florence, San Gimignano and Volterra. The Etruscans, the Lombards, the Templars and the noble families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany have left their mark their passage attracted by this "prosperous hill." Villa Lestra is a typical Tuscan farmhouse of 1800 carefully restored by the owners. The space Villa Lestra is a traditional 1800 Tuscan farmhouse converted with great attention to detail by the proprietors, the Ruatti family. The original features such as the terra cotta flooring, chestnut wooden beams and stone walls enhance the modern restoration to provide a comfortable environment. The Villa comprised of two floors measures 300 sq.m and hosts up to 11 persons. On the ground floor there is: A fully equipped built- in kitchen with a full range of modern appliances and utility cupboard, a furnished living room with a large table, sofas, armchairs and satellite TV, a spacious lounge enhanced by an original rustic fireplace surrounded by sofas, armchairs and satellite TV; a bathroom equipped for the disabled; a double bedroom (or twin beds) with satellite TV and en suite bathroom with shower. A stone and wrought iron staircase leads to the first floor and the bedrooms: 2 doubles (or twin beds) (which can be transformed into triples ), 1 double bedroom ( a single bed can be added in this room) each with an en suite bathroom with shower, an open fireplace, satellite TV and a built- in cupboard. A spiral staircase leads to the “dovecote”, a tower which looms from the centre of the roof converted into a comfortable lounge offering a 360° panoramic view of the hilly landscape. The kitchen and living room on the ground floor open out to a porch sheltered by a wrought iron pergola where you can enjoy your meals or simply relax on comfortable sofas. The Villa has under-floor central heating and air conditioning throughout which can be adjusted as required in every room plus a central sound system with concealed speakers in every room, alarm, safe and telephone. The grounds provide ample leisure facilities: there is a small rustic style hut open on 3 sides equipped for preparing meals and a barbecue or simply to relax, a 15m x 5m swimming pool with a depth from 40cm to 150 cm. with Roman spa steps leading into the pool and a hydro-massage zone: just push the button to release the water jets for a soothing lower back and neck massage. Three sides of the pool are decorated with flowers and the fourth with a small waterfall where the water is only 40 cm in depth and therefore ideal for children; a solarium with sun beds, chairs and small tables for those who prefer to bask in the sunshine; a wrought iron sheltered gazebo with sofas and armchairs for those who prefer the shade. The Villa is surrounded by a spacious 5.000 m garden, landscaped with traditional Tuscan flora, enclosed by an electric fence and Mediterranean shrub hedges to ensure total privacy and a sheltered carpark. The price is all inclusive: water, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels, kitchen towels, swimming pool (with a relaxation area with whirlpool), private barbecue and final cleaning + visit to a winery with wine tasting FREE! Extras: Air-conditioning according to consumption: 0.45 Euro per Kw Heating: Euro 4,50 per cubic meter, GPL. Extra linen: Euro 12,00 per person, Pets: Euro 50,00 for the entire stay. Guest access The villa is for the exclusive use of guests staying! Other things to note Although the Villa is situated in the open countryside there is a restaurant nearby ( just 500 m ) which you could walk to and savour traditional Tuscan cuisine. More restaurants, a few shops, cafés, a bank, a post office, a chemist and a doctor are a few km away and at Peccioli there is a supermarket and interesting shops Services: Dishwasher, washing machine, iron, hairdryer, satellite TV, DVD player, air conditioning and central heating ( not included in price ),broadband internet access, barbecue. Swimming pool ( with hydro-massage relaxing zone ), children’s pool and a solarium with sun beds, tables and chairs. Gazebo with tables, chairs, sofas and armchairs, Games and children’s playground ( swings, table tennis etc. etc.) Sale of local products ( olive oil, wine, honey etc.) Traditional Tuscan evening meal ( on request ) Sale of fresh products: bread, pizza, pizza bread, cakes, croissant etc. (every morning) Food and wine tours (on request) Sport and leisure ( in the area ) horse riding excursions, walking trails, golf, tennis, football, spa (on request). Art and Italian language courses (on request ) Cooking courses (on request) Guided visits of the most beautiful historical towns ( on request ) A hill 150 meters above sea level, surrounded by cypress trees, vineyards woods, olive groves and wheat fields, Tennis 7 km, golf 12 km, horse riding 4 km, restaurant 500 meters, shops 2 km, spa 15 km, museums 7 km, observatory 4 km . Doctor 3 km, Clinic 8 km, Pharmacy 3 km, Bank 3 km, post office 3 km, Carabinieri 7 Km, Church 2 km. How to get to Montelopio di Peccioli: From Roma. Autostrada A1 to Firenze, exit at Scandicci, take the Superstrada Fi-Pi-Li direction Pisa , exit at Pontedera, follow signs to Volterra then Peccioli, continue to Fabbrica then Montelopio follow the signs to Villa Lestra. From Genova. Autostrada A12 to Livorno, exit at Pisa centro, take the Superstrada FI-PI-LI direction Firenze, exit at the 2nd Pontedera exit, follow signs to Volterra, then Peccioli, continue to Fabbrica then Montelopio follow the signs to Villa Lestra. From Milano. Autostrada A1 to Firenze exit at Scandicci, take the Superstrada Fi-Pi-Li direction Pisa, exit at Pontedera, follow signs to Volterra, then Peccioli , continue to Fabbrica then Montelopio , follow the signs to Villa Lestra. Facilities included: heating, water, gas, wifi, electricity, kitchen, bed and bath linen, final cleaning, iron, ironing board, hairdryer, TV, DVD, BBQ, gazebo, children’s playground with swing, table tennis, etc. Swimming pool ( with hydro-massage relaxing zone ), children’s pool and a solarium with sun beds, tables and chairs. Gazebo with tables, chairs, sofas and armchairs, A free visit to a classical Tuscan Wine cellar with a free wine tasting! Free guided walking tour of Peccioli and Chianni villages from May to September! - Air-co free of charge - A cleaning service for the outdoor spaces (garden, pool, etc..) twice a week - At Guests arrival a Home Delivery Service consisiting in a complete Tuscan light welcome snack based on several drinks, platter of mixed cold cuts and cheese and other typical Tuscan fresh products. Facilities at a charge: Sale of local products ( olive oil, wine, honey etc.) Traditional Tuscan evening meal. Sale of fresh products: bread, pizza, pizza bread, cakes, croissant etc. (every morning) Food and wine tours, Sport and leisure ( in the area ) horse riding excursions, walking trails, golf, tennis, football, spa. Art and Italian language courses. Cooking courses. Guided visits of the most beautiful historical towns. Pets allowed € 50,00 for week. Breakfast: Euro 15/person (national)- Euro 20/person (international) Mountain bikes (upon payment). Registration Details IT050025B5N7EMWHB6