PODERE CALCHETO 10

Toscana - Pisa - MONTECATINI VAL DI CECINA

Description:

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE. When you enter Tenuta Macajo, an old farm in the Val di Cecina, you leave your everyday life behind; frenzy, responsibility and daily worries will seem to fall away as you drive along the road that leads into the original borgata and it will seem as though time has stood still; here you can admire the well preserved rural homes, the petrol pump, the little consecrated church and the manor house which is today, after elegant renovation, a hotel with seventeen rooms and a high-class restaurant. Another kilometre through open countryside, ploughed fields and green rolling hills will bring you to Podere Calcheto. The house is surrounded by a gravel yard and a green lawn on which majestic cypresses, elegant olives, oleanders, wild flowers and various species of Mediterranean plants grow. A pool with gazebo and a stone portico with large wooden tables and a barbecue will let you enjoy life to the full in total relaxation, privacy and liberty in this true Tuscan country home. Indoors, the clean lines, terracotta floors and finishing touches in wood are typical of the houses and area that is Calcheto. Spacious bedrooms with that simple comfortable elegance that fits the context; two sitting rooms and two kitchens in which you can enjoy a shared holiday but also have your own private space.

PODERE CALCHETO 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:

Podere Calcheto is a single building consisting of two separate units with an independent, external access. Each unit has two floors connected by both internal and external stairs. UNIT 1: The ground floor in the left wing is composed by a dining room, kitchenette and pantry. From the dining room, a flight of stairs leads up to the first floor, where you come to a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower which leads on to the sitting room with fireplace and satellite TV and to other two double bedrooms, one with divisible beds, with two adjacent bathrooms, one with shower and one with tub. UNIT 2: The ground floor in the right wing is composed by a dining room and kitchenette. From the dining room, a flight of stairs leads up to the first floor. On the first floor, there are a living room with fireplace and satellite TV, two double bedrooms with divisible beds and two adjacent bathrooms, one with shower (without windows), and another with tub and a dressing room. On the ground floor, with separate entrance and between the main entrances of the two units, is the laundry room.

Park:

From the entrance gate to the property, a gravel track surrounding Podere Calcheto leads to the parking area and into the splendid 2000 sq m park which is partly manicured lawn with tall shady trees - cypresses, olives and oaks - surrounding the house and the covered outdoor dining area, located a few steps away, equipped with stone barbecue, tables and benches, perfect for dining and chatting. 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:

The rectangular pool is on the right of the entrance gate, 10 m from the house; it measures 12 x 6 m with the depth ranging from 0,90 to 2,06 m. and has internal lighting. The sunbathing area around the pool is equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas, a gazebo and a cold-water shower. The pool area is illuminated by two lampposts. The pool is open from the last Saturday of April until the first Saturday in October.

Pets: Yes. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week.
Fenced-in property: Yes, cross wooden fence
Amenities and Features
  • Air conditioning in bedrooms
  • Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi internet connection throughout the house and
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • American coffee machine
  • Moka
  • Mixer
  • Juicer
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Washing Machine
  • Hair Dryer
  • Stone Barbecue
TO DO

Location and distances


Tenuta Macajo is set in the little district of Casino di Terra, a crossroads in the centre of the Val di Cecina, the perfect starting point for exploring this whole area; it has few services for daily needs but Ponteginori is just a 10 minute drive away and has everything you might need, from post office to bank, from chemist to supermarket and various shops; for shopping, Cecina, a larger town with a wider choice of services and events, is just 20 minutes away. The territory of the Val di Cecina offers natural and historical-cultural scenarios of great importance, walks through the woods and the countryside and exploration of beautiful little villages of timeless charm like Guardistallo, Miemo, Querceto, Casaglia and La Sassa with their great traditions, including food and wine; Montecatini Val di Cecina and its Museo delle Miniere (Museum of Mines) bears witness to the richness of resources that the subsoil has offered since ancient times such as copper, rock salt, alabaster and sulphurous fluids which are the indisputable protagonists; the majestic and imposing town of Volterra with its fortress, Roman theatre and the unique scenery of the crags, from Etruscan times to the Middle Ages with the mystery of the Knights Templar that envelops these lands, passing through San Gimignano and Montalcino to Siena, just to mention a few. The sea is just 20 minutes away; from the beaches of Marina di Cecina and its pinewood you can go on to explore the entire Costa degli Etruschi (Etruscan Coast).

Airport: Pisa 80 km, Florence 140 km, Rome 290 km
Train station: Casino di Terra 7 km, Saline di Volterra Station 20 km, Cecina 25 km
Highways: A12 30 km
Shops and services: Casino di Terra 6 km, Ponteginori 10 km, Cecina 25 km
Beaches: Cecina 25 km
Parking: Inside the property: up to 7 outdoor spaces
Access roads: 6 km unpaved road in perfect condition
Attractions within 100 km: Ponteginori 10 km, Cecina 25 km, Volterra 22 km, San Gimignano 46 km, Pisa 80 km, Siena 77 km, Gaiole in Chianti 90km
Altitude: 278 slm

Reviews

10.0 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

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

Reviews

by Michael Hudson
United Kingdom 9/4/2019
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Good
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The pool was stunning, and the surrounding area and views fantastic!
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Good

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 does not include:

  • Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00 per animal per week or part of week)
  • Tourism tax (€ 1,50 per person per night for the first 7 nights. Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay).

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