Mooi complex uit 1800, panoramisch gelegen in het Toscaanse heuvellandschap. Op het terrein liggen het huis met een dependance, beiden zorgvuldig gerestaureerd met behoud van de oorspronkelijke architectonische stijl, de mooie terracotta vloeren en de zichtbare houten plafondbalken. In de twee huizen liggen 8 comfortabele appartementen, allen smaakvol ingericht in landelijke typisch Toscaanse stijl.
Afstanden: de dorpjes Montelopio en Fabbrica waarvan de laatste met allerlei winkels 4 km, San Gimignano 30 km, Volterra 25 km, het stadje Pontedera 23 km, Pisa 50 km, Florence en Lucca 75 km, Livorno zee 50 km, Terme di Casciana 25 km, Siena 70 km, de kust met mooie stranden ligt op 45 minuten rijden met de auto.
Ter beschikking van de gasten: mooie tuin met tuinmeubilair, groot zwembad (20 x 8 m – max. diepte 3 m – open van 01/04 tot 31/10), relax-hoek met hydromassage, speeltuigen voor kinderen, tafeltennis, jeu-de-boules, barbecue, fietsverhuur, eigen zitplaats buiten (gazebo) voor elk appartement. De gasten kunnen gebruik maken van een gemeenschappelijke zaal met satelliet TV. Gemeenschappelijke wasruimte met wasmachine en strijkijzer. Overdekte parkeerplaats op het terrein. Alle appartementen hebben horren in de ramen.
Extra faciliteiten: babybedje op aanvraag (gratis beschikbaar) en/of een extra bed tegen € 50,- / per week of € 10,- / per dag (betaling ter plaatse). Hulp in de huishouding op aanvraag € 10,- / per uur (ter plaatse te betalen), taxi-service, massages. Huisdieren zijn toegestaan tegen een toeslag van € 30,- / per week (betaling ter plaatse). Op aanvraag is het mogelijk diners met typische Toscaanse gerechten te organiseren. Tevens is het mogelijk ter plaatse lokale producten aan te schaffen (wijn, olijfolie, honing en heerlijke jam). Op aanvraag reserveringen voor excursies naar de mooie kunststeden, kookcursussen, schildercursussen, excursies, tochten te paard, vliegexcursies enz.
General Property Comments
We had a little difficulty finding the property with the directions, it turned out we came from the opposite direction.
The property was down a gravel road which was very badly maintained however was in a beautiful location with amazing views.
We stayed in Montelopio 3. It had plenty of space for the 5 of us. Initially we were the only visitors, however another family did arrive. The walls of the villa were very thin and so noise was clearly heard from the neighbours.
On the whole the villa was great, the owners were very friendly and accommodating. I would go back and visit again if we were in the same area.
The holiday was excellent. We particularly asked for a wheelchair accessible apartment and our's was up to our requirements. Sadly the beds were too high for my husband to transfer onto but with the help of the manager we were able to use the bedsettee. Other than this the apartments, pool and surrounding area was absolutely wonderful. We had a superb meal at the restaurant down the lane and we enjoyed sightseeing in not only the nearby hilltop villages but also San Gimignarno, Pisa and Florence. One week really wasn't long enough and we all hope to visit our apartment at this lovely complex again but next time for longer! Our thanks to the management for our Italian idyll!
Montelopio is situated between villages, with beautiful views of surrounding Tuscan hills. The property is beautifully kept and since this was the first nice week of warmer weather after heavy rains, trees were sprouting and flowers were blooming! The first few mornings, the temps were cool and the hills covered in fog. I loved the view from our window ~ the sun burning through the fog to reveal cypress & olive trees near by and the hills surrounding! Since this was our first visit to Tuscany, we spent most of our (1 week) time sightseeing in surrounding "tourist hotspots" - Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Arrezzo, Florence, San Gimingnano, Volterra, Livorno, Calci & San Miniato. We enjoyed the drive and scenery no matter which route we took to that day's destination. A few times we took "backroads" from Montelopio, just to see where we would end up, but never got lost as, it seemed, all the winding roads eventually connect somewhere along the way. On this vacation!
, our days were full of walking, looking, & picture taking. Every evening, we enjoyed relaxing dinners (traditional pasta, pizza & wine) at the restaurants in Peccioli; our favorite was Via Nova where, as exhausted tourists, we were welcome and very comfortable coming in later in the evening. Our next vacation to Montelopio WILL BE more relaxing so we can enjoy the sun, pool & views Montelopio has to offer.
Peccioli is a nice village with restraunts that we frequented every evening after a full day of sightseeing & touring in surrounding areas.The agent who greeted us was friendly and helpful answering an questions we had(Sorry, I don't recall her name). The owner, Francesco, also very friendly and HELPFUL!!! Thank you Francesco! =]
