Villa rental in Altopascio, Italy - La Corte 2 - Property 87582

About the Experience
Plan to spend lots of time at this lovely Tuscany country accommodation, where you'll be able to experience an elegant slice of true Italian life. You'll have your own well decorated apartment in this farmhouse accommodation in Tuscany, and access to the grounds, which includes a wooded hiking area, a tennis court, and a picturesque swimming pool. This self catering Tuscany holiday house is also within walking distance of Orentano, and within day trip distance of Florence and the coast.

Location
This apartment is located in the countryside, within walking distance of the small Tuscan village of Orentano, perhaps known best for its traditional shows, organized throughout the year. The most significant of these occurs in February: the children's carnival, a kind of festival/parade with floats designed to delight and inspire the imaginations of little ones. In July there is a pizza and beer festival featuring traditional Tuscan dishes, and in August comes the cake festival, celebrated with the creation and display of one elaborate, gargantuan cake! You can always find a restaurant, a pizzeria, and various small shops in town. The surrounding area also produces two famous DOC wines: Montecarlo and Chianti. The nearby medieval hamlet of Altopascio is also well worth a visit, as it has a long and interesting history dating back to the 12th century. Altopascio also offers a Thursday market, a bakery, supermarket, and an internet point. But if you have a taste for more urban delights, this Tuscany apartment also has easy access to the Autostrada, so you'll have no problem taking day trips to various Tuscan highlights, including Lucca, Pisa, and Florence.
Florence: 59 km
Pisa: 45 km
Versilia (beaches): 42 km
Lucca: 15 km
Montecatini Terme (golf course): 14 km
Altopascio (A11 motorway): 3 km
Orentano: 200 meters

Exterior Description
This villa apartment is situated in an ancient complex dating back to the 18th century located in the countryside near the village of Orentano. Up until the first half of '50s, the property was used as a farmhouse, and then the owners began a tasteful restoration with special attention to its original architectural characteristics. Surrounding the complex, the property extends outwards and includes a wooded area ideal for taking hikes, a lawn with a tennis court, and a swimming pool (12m x 6m) with a jacuzzi. There is also a tennis court with rackets and balls available. The complex, which is attached to another house on one side, has been divided vertically into 3 apartments, each with a private equipped outdoor area including a barbecue, either behind or on the side of the accommodation.

Interior Description
(142 m2) Ground Floor: This apartment is decorated with very comfortable Tuscan-style furnishings. Inside you will find a living room that includes a fireplace, a double divan bed (suitable for sleeping one), satellite TV, and a VCR. The kitchen/dining room is fully equipped with an oven, dishwasher, and washing machine. There is also a WC with a sink and toilet.
First Floor: Upstairs you will find three bedrooms. The first and second rooms each have a 160 cm queen-size beds, while the third room has two single beds. There are two bathrooms, one with a sink, toilet, and shower; the other has a sink, toilet and bathtub with handheld showerhead.

Features
Available Amenities: Shared swimming pool (open May-Sept), shared tennis court, fireplace (wood provided), satellite TV, VCR, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, baby bed, high chair, private outdoor area, barbecue, security alarm system.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
# Chef Service: Typical dinner about 35 Euros/person including wine (all meals available upon request)

# Extra cleaning service: 15 Euros/hour

# Extra baby bed: 50 Euros/week

# Extra high chair: 25 Euros/week

# Heating: According to consumption

Nearby Attractions: Orentano, Altopascio, wine tasting, hill towns, hiking, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the coastal towns of Versilia.
Please Note: There is no telephone at this property. Bringing a cell phone is advised.