CASALE FIENILE 8

Toscana - Pisa - LAJATICO

Description:

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE (CIR CODE: 050016AAT0001). Casale Fienile arose from the recent renovation of an old ruin, once used as a barn; it is a typical Tuscan country house, completely stone-clad with a cosy, rustic interior and large, luminous bedrooms, each with private bathroom. It is surrounded by a lovely garden with a porch for outdoor dining and a terrace-solarium in the pool area that offers guests enticing landscapes: from every angle you have a panorama that extends from the garden to the horizon, across the undulating waves of the Pisan hills that form the backdrop to the majestic Rocca di Pietra Cassia, to the prestigious Teatro del Silenzio, just two kilometres from the property, and to the borgo of Lajatico with its thousand-year old Torre Civica. We are in the midst of some of the most interesting country of Tuscany, characterized by a vibrant nature that will captivate travellers eager to explore both unspoilt natural landscapes and places rich in art and tradition, traces of ancient history with a timeless fascination. Thanks to its excellent location and excellent road network you can make day trips to the art cities of Pisa, Florence, Volterra, Lucca and Siena, to the beautiful Etruscan Coast and to Versilia. The house is located inside exclusive "La Mandriola", an organic farm estate of 400 hectares cultivated in a strictly biological way with a biodynamic approach and therefore without the use of chemical products such as herbicides, desiccants or pesticideson located outskirts of the delightful borgo of Lajatico and just a few kilometres from the well-known Etruscan town of Volterra. On the farm guests have the opportunity of practising various sports and of sampling top quality food and wine. Very close to the house golfers can practice on the four-tiered driving range, hiking enthusiasts and bikers can travel the numerous nature trails along the dirt roads of the property, flanked by vineyards and olive groves that stretch up to a large wooded spot with three birdwatching stations. At the wine cellars and restaurant, just a few steps away from the house, guests can sample the farm products: an excellent Chianti from the Pisan hills, delicious extra virgin olive oil and the typical dishes of Tuscan cuisine, prepared according to tradition and using the genuine ingredients that the area offers. The property borders, on one side, with Casale Teatro and, at the back, with the owners' villa, from which it is separated, so as to guarantee privacy, by a hedge screen.

CASALE FIENILE HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

The house has two floors covering a total area of about 170 sq m. The ground floor entrance opens into a large living area with two fireplaces, consisting of a lounge area with satellite TV and a dining area, connected on one side with the kitchen and on the other with a laundry room. Completing this floor are two double bedrooms (one with divisible bed) with ensuite bathroom with shower. A stone staircase leads up to the first floor with two more twin bedrooms (with joinable beds), both with private bathroom, one with tub and one with shower.

Park:

The park belonging to the villa covers about 1000 sq m (delimited by a hedge screen separating it from the adjacent house), and is surrounded by a picturesque country landscape with olive trees, cypresses and pines along the paths and in the manicured lawn areas. In front of the main entrance are two porches equipped with tables and chairs for relaxing and for alfresco dining. A parking area near the house is reached along the driveway leading from the entrance gate (shared with Casale Teatro). Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

Open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October, the sun-drenched pool, facing south and bounded by a screen of hedges that do not impede the view of the beautiful countryside around it, is set on private terracing in front of the house which is about 30 m away and is reached via a short flight of steps. The rectangular pool, with Roman steps for access to the water, measures 4x8 m with a constant depth of 1.10 m. It is lined in clear PVC with a stone-paved border. It has chlorine purification. Surrounding it, in the lawn area, is a gazebo and a stone structure with barbecue, ideal for poolside meals, while next to it is a raised structure with synthetic turf, used for sunbathing: the best spot to enjoy the picturesque landscape that stretches out on all sides of the property whilst soaking up the sun.

Pets: On request
Handicap: Uncertified structure
Fenced-in property: No
Amenities and Features
  • air conditioning in the bedrooms
  • satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • stereo with CD player
  • Wi-Fi internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • microwave
  • kettle
  • american coffee machine
  • moka coffee machine
  • toaster
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • iron and ironing board
  • washing machine
  • hair dryer
  • mosquito screens in the bedrooms
  • stone barbecue in pool area
  • socket adapter
  • golf driving range
  • golf clubs
  • golf balls rental (€ 2.00)
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Location and distances


The property is located about three kilometres from the old borgo of Lajatico which, naturally bordered by the stream Sterza and the rivers Era and Ragone, dominates from the top of the hill on which it stands, the area in which the Val d'Era and the Val di Cecina join together, creating a natural landscape of great beauty. The territory is mostly covered by woods and pine forests, most of which are viable, ideal for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Not to be missed are the many beautiful walking routes through some of the most exciting landscapes in the vicinity of the house; among these we mention the Percorso del Silenzio (Path of Silence) which, passing by the Teatro del Silenzio (Theatre of Silence), joins up with that of the Quercia al Santo (Saint's Oak), numbered among the most beautiful avenues of cypress trees in the territory. In Lajatico (with bank, post office and shops) and in all its territory you can admire much historical and artistic evidence, all perfectly preserved, like the Civic Tower, with the clock and the same bell that has continued to sound the passage of time in the town since 1279, or the Praetorian Palace and the Church of San Leonardo which date back to the thirteenth century. The Rocca di Pietra Cassia (bordering on the property on one of the further sides), located on a hillside at 530 m above sea level and dating back to medieval times, is one of the most important architectural monuments, impressive in all its grandeur. Thanks to its strategic central location, the area is easily accessible from the airports in the region (Pisa is 45 km away and the airport of Florence is about 83 km away) and from the main road and motorway connections. The nearest railway station is in Pontedera (30 km away), on the Pisa-Florence line. There are many tourist and seaside resorts just a short distance away, such as Volterra, Pisa, Florence, Lucca, and the little towns in the northern part of the Province of Siena (San Gimignano, Greve and Radda in Chianti). A 200 m walk along the dirt road inside the property will take you to the entrance of the agritourism centre in which the structure stands, an incredible reference point for taking advantage of the many benefits of the place and a chance to spend your time well. The food and wine, strictly organic, such as honey, oil, and wine (Chianti of the Pisan hills) take the pride of place of what is produced on the farm and can be tasted on the spot. Inside a structure obtained from the renovation of a 15th century farm, originally attached to the prestigious Fattoria dei Principi Corsini of Florence, is the seat of the reception and the bar-restaurant, where guests can have breakfast, buy fresh bread (by reservation) or sample the culinary specialities made from typical local products. At the reception you can find out about where to go and about which folk festivals and artistic events will be happening during your stay. Among other things, we mention the possibility of booking a tour with an experienced, multi-lingual guide to the town of Volterra, accompanied by a wine tasting and sampling of typical local products (most of which are produced on the farm) set up in an exclusive context, an elegant room in one of the apartments of Palazzo Maffei, an historic 15th century building which stands right in the town centre. Besides the use of the golf driving range inside the property, experienced golfers can also book (taking advantage of a 10% reduction on the green fee) themselves into the prestigious 27-hole golf course of Castelfalfi, less than half an hour away.

Airport: Pisa 45, Firenze 83km, Roma Fiumicino 326km, Milano Malpensa 382km
Train station: Pontedera 30km
Highways: Coming either from North and South: A1 exit Firenze Scandicci and freeway S.G.C. Firenze - Pisa - Livorno exit Pontedera 27,5km; coming from Pisa: freeway S.G.C. Firenze - Pisa – Livorno exit Ponsacco 27km
Shops and services: Lajatico 3km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea - Castiglioncello 43km; Marina di Cecina 48km
Parking: 10 uncovered parking places inside the property
Access roads: 600m of unpaved road
Attractions within 100 km: Teatro del Silenzio 2km, Volterra 17km, San Gimignano 30km, Pisa 49km, Lucca 57km, Montecatini Terme 63km, Greve in Chianti 67km, Radda in Chianti 72km, Firenze 83km, Viareggio 83km, Forte dei Marmi 89km
Altitude: 127 slm

Reviews

9.3 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

10
Overall rating
9.1
General cleanliness
9.6
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
8.5
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Anonimo
8/6/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
A wonderful property in a beautiful setting
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
About right
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent, friendly
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Professional company gave confidence in the booking and management of the holiday
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Nothing
by Robert te Focht
Netherlands 7/4/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Absolutely
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Very good
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
We have no idea
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Service was good. People were interested and very kind to us
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
We found Emma Villas on the internet and we saw very interesting houses for vacation in our favorite holiday country Italy
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
On this moment no suggestions
by Anonimo
6/1/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes - it’s was beautiful
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
8/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Very good
by lisa leoni
Italy 9/12/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Si..molto bella e molto riservata
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Ottimo
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Nulla era tutto perfetto
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Ottimo
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Ho visto la pubblicità quest'anno ..ho visitato il sito e mi è piaciuto molto
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
No
by Anonimo
9/6/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
fine
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Would be useful to have a desk and something more ergonomic to sit on for some working.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
by Knut Gatzschmann
Norway 7/30/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Ok
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Good
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Friends’ recommandations
by Anonimo
7/10/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
match
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
8/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
good
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
art of properties
by Anonimo
6/8/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
The views, the layout, the pool - everything was absolutely amazing. The hosts were the sweetest and most helpful you can imagine. We had the most perfect week and I would not hesitate to visit this place again. We were six grownups (all women) and it was great with the four bathrooms.
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
You got what you paid for. So worth the money.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The fact that it was a big organization with loots to choose from.
by Laura Guagno
Italy 8/23/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Si, casa molto bella in un contesto naturale "agreste" estremamente affascinante - panorami spettacolari a 360° -
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Buon rapporto qualità prezzo.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
ottimo ! il proprietario Sig. Giancarlo insieme al giovane nipote Giovanni persone veramente molto gentili e sempre disponibili.
by Anonimo
7/29/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
si
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
buono
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
no
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
buono
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
no
by Mariusz PAWLAK
Poland 7/27/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
was above my expectations
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
fair
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
none, everything was perfect
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
high grade
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
quality of the villa and its location

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
4/5/2024 - 1/4/2025 5 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 1/5/2025 5 Nights Only Sat
1/5/2025 - 1/3/2026 7 Nights Only Sat

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The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • Electricity (€ 21,45 per day).
  • Tourism tax (€ 1,00 per person per day for the first 5 days. Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay).
  • Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00 per week or part of a week per animal).
  • Security Deposit € 300.00 for extra services that can be purchased at tenuta “La Mandriola” (bar, restaurant, golf clubs and balls rental) to be paid cash or by credit card at check-in. At the end of the stay the amount will be returned if not used.

On Request:

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With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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STAY CANCELLATION GUARANTEE DUE TO LOCKDOWN - by Emma Villas (Included in the price) The final price of the reservation includes also the special coverage, guaranteed by Emma Villas, in the event that you are forced to cancel your stay in the 30 days prior to the scheduled check-in date, due to the occurrence of at least one of the following Covid-19 epidemic containment measures officially imposed by the competent authorities:
  • national lockdown in Italy;
  • local lockdown in Italy regarding the area in which the booked villa is located ("red" area or impossible to reach due to official restrictions on free circulation);
  • national lockdown in your country of residence;
  • Italian local lockdown in the Client's Municipality or area of residence..

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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COVID-19 EXTRA POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) 40€ each reservation To protect against any risks caused by the Covid-19 emergency, you can purchase the Covid-19 Extra Policy which protects you in the event that you or one of your travel companions are forced to extend your stay or are unable to complete it. In the event of consequences related to the pandemic that occur during your stay, if you sign up to this policy, you can request the following services:
  • Return home;
  • Advance for expenses for basic necessities;
  • Guarantee for extra medical expenses;
  • Extended stay guarantee;
  • Hospitalisation allowance;
  • Travel fee reimbursement.

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And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


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