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Prices include your chosen apartment on an accommodation-only basis, bed linen, towels and all utilities.
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Weekly wine tasting and cellar visit included.
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End of week and final cleaning included.
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Occupancy of accommodation is from 4:00pm (day of arrival) to 10:00am (day of departure).
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Shared adults' pool (7m x 4m, depth 1m50-2m50) and children's pool (3m50 diameter, depth 0m60) available from May to September. Children must be supervised at all times and extra care should be taken around the pool area.
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We can arrange direct flights to Italy from a selection of UK airports, as well as car hire through our partners Avis.
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Cot available on request (55cm x 110cm).
Any other price related conditions
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Available at a supplement (payable locally): buffet breakfasts in main villa, daily bread delivery, home cooked evening meals, freshly prepared pizzas from the poolside snackbar, cookery classes. Please note availability of these services is likely to be in high season only - enquire locally for further details.
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Due to the low beamed ceiling, the single-bedded room in apartment Quaglia is more suitable for a child.
Tenuta di Sticciano (3 bedrooms: sleeps 5 + baby) is located among rolling hills, 4km from the village of Fiano – with 200 inhabitants – 40km SW of Florence, 40km NW of Siena, 30km north of San Gimignano (the famous towers of which are visible from the grounds) and approximately an hour and a half from Castiglioncello and the coast. Michelin map: 50052. VFB is delighted to have featured this fattoria since 2009. Saturday arrival.
The farm boasts an excellent location in the heart of Tuscany, with 360 degree views of unforgettable rolling landscapes crossed by vineyards, olive groves and rows of cypress trees. Three 17th-century rural buildings and a main villa have been restored to offer accommodation that retains much character with a shared pool and children's pool.
Activities: Shared swimming pool available 1 May to 30 September (7m x 4m). Please note the pool depthof 1m50-2m50. 8 steps up to fenced children’s pool 3m50 diameter (depth 0m60) with sun terrace overlooking the children's pool.
Children’s indoor games room with television, VCR, table tennis and table football.
Horse riding and tennis in Certaldo (11km). Golf in Castelfalfi (25km). Mountain bike hire on the spot (10€ per day). Trekking in nearby nature reserve.
Free wine tasting is offered to guests together with a short visit to the ancient cellars and a brief explanation of wine making (once a week). Cooking lessons available at a supplement (for a minimum of two people).
Services: The 17th-century main villa, located in the heart of the Estate, has a relaxation room with television, newspapers and magazines, parlour games, table tennis and a snack bar that serves light lunches and snacks at the edge of the pool at a supplement (open from June to the end of August).
Bread delivery service from June to end of August (supplement).
Fresh pizza served by the pool each Friday evening in high season.
The owners prepare a dinner for guests every Tuesday evening (from mid-June onwards).
Produce from the farm available to purchase
Shops, bar and restaurant in Fiano. Supermarket in Certaldo (11km). Market in Certaldo on Wednesday mornings.
In the area: The beautiful mediaeval town of San Gimignano with ancient fortress, guided wine tours and summer concerts; the elegant cities of Florence and Sienna are both within driving distance for day trips; fabulous walking and trekking in the nearby nature reserve; local Tuscan villages with fine restuarants.
0800 171 2160
0800 171 2160
