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Casa Carmina
 

Accommodation Details:
  Sleeps: Maximum 12 Double rooms 3
  Single room 1 Twin room 1
  Extra beds 1 Double sofa beds 1
  WC only 1 Total bathrooms 3
  Bathrooms with Tub & shower 2 Bathrooms with Tub 0

Last Minute Deal available from July 30th & 31st, Aug 20th to 31st, Sep1 & 2, Sept 10th to 16th, Sept 29th & 30th, 2001. Hurry up and book this property on a first-come first-serve basis.

Authentic and awesome, Casa Carmina is a lovely farmhouse that overlooks the Arno Valley. Restored to perfection to bring back its delicate grace, the vacation farmhouse is a great place as a starting point to discover the real Tuscan way of life and to explore the amazing wonders of Florence and her colorful countryside.

Structured with the essence of comfort and style, Casa Carmina can accommodate 8-12 people. The entrance opens out with a small sitting room decorated elegantly with a pull-out bed.Casa Carmina The farmhouse interiors evolve with a tastefully decorated large open living-dining room with high ceilings and a fireplace. There are also two double bedrooms with a elegant décor and a full bathroom with modern amenities. The stairs lead up to a single walk-through bedroom, a full bathroom, a separate twin room (with ensuite WC) and a third, very large well decorated double bedroom with an additional single bed. There is a fully equipped appealing Tuscan country style kitchen. The farmhouse has retained its original wooden beams, terracotta floors and a beautiful fireplace. It is beautifully furnished with typical Tuscan furnishing of fine quality. The pool area has lounges, a pergola and chairs for relaxing.

Casa Carmina has well manicured refreshing gardens and a loggia and is surrounded by views of the spectacular hills and the lovely countryside. The holiday farmhouse has typical Tuscan furnishing of fine quality, a fully fenced garden and pool area where guests can relax and have a cool swim. The holiday farmhouse also offers the opportunity to enjoy al fresco dining with the spectacular scenery of a private forest surrounded by olive groves, lush vineyards and stately cypress trees.

Casa Carmina is situated in a convenient location and is also accessible to public transport and all shops being just 12 minutes from the center of Florence.

The lovely Casa Carmina is very close to the local restaurants which are known to be the best in Italy. Guests staying at the holiday farmhouse can enjoy memorable dining experiences at these places. Besides tasting the traditional cuisine of Tuscany, guests can explore the private forest or discover the local attractions. It is wonderful to stroll down in the early morning sunlight and buy your fresh bread or the hot morning cappuccino and feel like a local. The farmhouse lends its warm ambience to your holiday where you can just sit back at the farmhouse and sip a glass of our wine and absorb the breathtaking countryside view.

The owners who live close by would be glad to help you with reservations and offer suggestions, saving your valuable vacation time.

 


Property Type

Villa           Town    Lastra A Signa           Region Tuscany                 Area   Florence

General Features

Balcony, Close to Public Transport, Deckchair, Fireplace, Garage, Garden, Heating, Lake prox, Parking, Town prox, View

Accessories

Alarm Clock Radio, Barbecue, CD, Cot, Dishwasher, DVD, Flyscreens, Freezer, Hair dryer, Highchair, Internet connection only, Microwave, Satellite, Stereo, Telephone, TV, VCR, Washing machine

Services

Babysitter, Cook, Cot, Fax, Laundry, Linen, Maid service, Restaurant nearby, Sauna

Activities

Library, Outdoor pool, Wine tasting nearby

Nearest Airport

Florence Vespucci - 8 Km

Weekly Rental Tariff (Rates in Euros)

  Low 2011 Mid 2011 High 2011
  01/01-23/04/11 23/04-04/06/11 04/06-24/09/11
  29/10-24/12/11 24/09-29/10/11 24/12-07/01/12
       
  2700 Euro
2970 Euro
3175 Euro

Additional Charges

Security deposit: 500 Euro ; Final Cleaning fee: 100euro (8pers), 120euro (8-10 pers) ; Heating on Consumption ; Cellphone Hire: 15 Euro ; Hire of internet connection on request + deposit (prebook) ; Carseat infant to 4 yrs : 10 Euro/week. ; Baby Bed and High chair would be 50 euro per week ; Mid week change of Linen and Towels : ; 14 euro for sheets per double bed ; 7 euro for sheets per single bed ; 5 euro per set of towel. ; for extra pers in added single 50 euro per week ; Maid Service: 15 Euro per person per hour (Usually there will be 1 maid).

Comments

Cooking classes Additional maid service available on request. Golf, cycling, walking, jet ski, sports complex, trekking, swimming, flora & fauna Baby cot available.

Tourist sights and/or activities in the area : Take walks in the forest and along the cobble stone roads on the hill where there is nothing to disturb the gentle slopping landscape other than a farmhouse or monastery, or discover the many local attractions such as horse riding, trekking, antique markets, Caruso’s villa and gardens, local medieval villages and Etruscan ruins. Trains, buses and all shops within walking distance and close to all major highways. 20mins to Montecatini; 40 mins to Pisa / Lucca / Siena/Monteriggione/ Bologna; 60 mins to Forte Dei Marmi/ Volterra / San Gimignano/ Arezzo The perfect vacation for the traveler who wishes to enjoy the country, explore Tuscany and marvel in the many wonders of the breathtaking city of Florence


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