Vacation Rental with Cooking lessons in Pistoia

Pistoia - RIF. S176

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pistoia  

This lovely villa for rent in Italy is located just outside the medieval town of Pistoia (2km),, on a hilltop with a breathtaking view over the plain as far as Florence, where, on a clear day, one can also see the Cathedral. The holiday accommodation is surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and oak woods and has recently been restored maintaining its original characteristics such as the wooden beam ceilings, the vaulted ceilings, the terracotta tile flooring and the parquet flooring. This spacious 18th century villa is on 3 floors and can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people. On the ground floor there is the entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, a study and a large dining/living room both with access to a terrace with a panoramic view, a cellar/utility room and a built-in closet. On the first floor there are 2 twin bedrooms, 1 double bedroom, 1 large bathroom fitted with shower and also a toilet. On the second floor there is a twin bedroom, 1 double bedroom and 2 bathrooms with shower. The larger bathroom and the 2 bedrooms flaunt wonderful wall paintings that simultaneously trick and delight the eye. Antique furnishings, drawings and paintings, mostly family heirlooms, are strewn around the house. Windows with mosquito screens. shaded by laurel shrubs offering shelter from the sun, which includes a swimming pool (10x5mt, open May-Sept) and a barbecue. The owners, both wine and olive oil producers, live in the country house near the villa and are available for inform 
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Monsummano Terme - RIF. S387

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pistoia  

This stunning 18th-century villa with an exclusive pool is located near the popular spa resort of Monsummano Terme, surrounded by the luxuriant countryside of the Valdinievole.
A typical Tuscan stone house, the villa is set within a large garden with an infinity pool with hydromassage (12x6 m, depth 1,40 m, open from mid-April to mid-October). The pool and property enjoy breathtaking views over the surrounding hills covered with olive groves and woodland and are situated in an ideal position for all those seeking peace and quiet. Underneath the swimming pool is a changing room with a shower and a two-piece bathroom. The garden also features a furnished gazebo, perfect for al-fresco dining, a barbecue and a children’s play area with a swing and slide.
Elegantly furnished with period furniture, the villa, 500 sq m, can accommodate up to 19 guests and is on two levels, plus an intermediate floor.
The ground floor consists of a lounge with a double-sided fireplace which leads into another lounge with a dining area and 16-seat table; a main kitchen, fully-equipped (side-by-side fridge with ice-maker, oven, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker, American coffee machine, moka pot, toaster, blender, fruit juicer, sterilizer for baby bottles, water purifier and sterilizer for potable water: plain, cold and sparkling) with 8-seat table, fireplace and antique bread oven; another dining room for 8 people; a third lounge with a double sofa bed, a beautiful antique fireplace a 
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Monsummano Terme - RIF. S388

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pistoia  

This charming stone villa with swimming pool is located on the fertile hills of the Valdinievole at just 2 km from the popular spa resort of Monsummano Terme.
Originally an 18th-century farmhouse made with local stone, today the villa is set within a large garden full of luxuriant plants and precious Tuscan terracotta vases. An infinity pool (16x8 m, depth from 1.35 to 2.50 m, open from mid-April to mid-October) with very large Jacuzzi area for 8 people is situated in a scenic spot enjoying generous views over the surrounding countryside. Under the pool, which is fitted with night lighting and an acoustic pool alarm system for the security of our smaller guests, there is a large changing room with 2 showers and a two piece bathroom. There is also a gym room equipped with treadmill with digital display, multifunctional Technogym bench, stationary bicycle and also a football table. The garden also features various furnished areas, perfect for al-fresco dining, amongst which are a relaxing stone amphitheatre, a barbecue and a children’s corner with a swing and slide. Definitely an ideal position for all those seeking peace and quiet.
On two floors, the villa, 350 sq m, can accommodate up to 11 guests. It is elegantly furnished with extraordinary antique pieces collected with taste through the years, and with wooden beam ceilings and beautiful antique terracotta tile flooring lovingly restored by the owners.
On the ground floor there is a large living-dining room (80 sq m)  
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Serravalle Pistoiese - RIF. S290

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pistoia  

This large 19th-century villa is located near Serravalle (3 km), a small medieval village between Florence and Pisa. The village is situated on the top of a hill, and has 2 towers with a stunning view (one towards Florence and the other towards Pisa); thanks to its two towers the settlement had a strategic position during the Middle Ages.
Located in a quiet position, in the middle of a large park with century-old trees, the villa, 600 sqm, with private swimming pool (12 x 6 m, depth 90-140 cm, open June-Sept, with shower), is vast and has over 20 rooms. The large gardens and outdoor spaces are ideal for a relaxing holiday, and for a walk in the nature; you can also relax at the gazebo overlooking the olive groves, enjoying a good glass of wine, while preparing your barbecue. Owners are available if you want to visit the wine cellar of the estate and taste the excellent wine or olive oil produced here. On request you can also have a cook, pre-arrival grocery service, housemaid, private driver.
Distances: nearest shops, restaurants and train station 1 km; Lucca 37 km, Firenze 41 km, Pisa 51 km, sea or beach 60 km, Montecatini Thermal Baths 10 km.
The villa is on 3 floors, furnished with original pieces and taste, and can host up to 19 people (7 bedrooms + sofa beds). At guest’s disposal internet Wi-Fi, Sat-TV.
Ground floor: beautiful entrance hall with old stone staircase, separate toilet. On the right side there is the TV hall and a double bedroom with a bathroom/shower 
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Serravalle Pistoiese - RIF. S291

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pistoia  

This holiday farmhouse is part of a wine estate, located between Florence and Lucca, at 1 km from the village of Masotti and is surrounded by a luxuriant countryside with vineyards and olive groves. The owners’ family farmhouse and a small farmer’s house have recently been renovated and converted into apartments for holiday rentals. They consist in 4 flats in the main house plus a romantic cottage in a detached building. At guests disposal a swimming pool (12x6 m, open Jun-Sept), washing machine, internet Wi-Fi connection and barbecue for al fresco dining. The estate’s owners organize wine and olive oil tastings for those interested.
The nearest shops, restaurants and train station are in the village at 1 km.
Lucca is at 37 km, Florence 41 km, Pisa 51 km, the Versilia coast at 60 km, while the relaxing spa town of Montecatini is a just 10 km. An ideal position for those wishing to spend a quiet vacation in the countryside and for those who have cultural and art interests.
CIN IT047020B5ZPQBC8FE 
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