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Accommodation Details:
  Sleeps: Maximum 5 Double rooms 2
  Single sofa beds 1 Bathrooms with Tub & shower 1
  Total bathrooms 2 Bathroom with shower 1

Evolving over deep green woods, the lovely Villa Celeste is structured on a fabulous estate in Tuscany, Florence. Overlooking the picturesque scenery of vineyards and olive groves of the typical Tuscan countryside, the villa is spacious and airy measuring 180m2 besides being large enough to easily accommodate 5 people. Furnished with style, the Villa Celeste still retains its gorgeous antiques with original frescoes on the ceilings. As a delightful addition, the villa opens out onto a stunning frescoed loggia that overlooks a spectacular Renaissance style Italian garden. With easy access to transport, the Villa Celeste is an 8-minute walk to the train station and just 15 minutes from Florence city center that can be reached by both car and train. Treasuring the privacy of its guests, the villa is both private and quiet. With the essence of luxury, the villa offers exciting outdoor dining and is very close to the local shops, outdoor fresh produce markets and is ideally situated to enjoy romantic walks. The magnificent estate produces its own fresh and nourishing extra virgin olive oil and amazing wine that can be tasted at the cooking classes held in the estate’s ancient gallery kitchen or can be purchased from the owners.

The Villa Celeste is just the place for a romantic adventure from where you can discover Florence and explore the original Tuscan colorful countryside. The villa is part of a gracious castle that has played host to guests such as Napoleon Bonaparte and King Charles VIII of France. With awesome architecture and design, the castle has a refreshing shared swimming pool that can be used on its grounds.

Restored to its original glory 5 years ago, the Villa Celeste gives you the royal vacation experience with amenities fit for a king. The living room is plush and luxurious with 2 sets of double doors that open out onto a sunny loggia and the typical Italian style gardens with lemon trees, hedges and a fountain. Airy and bright, the villa is tranquil with a private air. The Villa with foundations dating back to the 1200s is designed with 10m high ceilings, breathtaking frescoes, gold gilded mirrors and terracotta floors.

Bringing back the luxury and splendor of a royal past, the villa has splendid rooms. The main bedroom is luxurious and opens onto the front terrace with great views of the hills and Florence. The second bedroom is comfortable with a queen-sized bed and a single bed. There is a full bathroom with modern amenities that has a tub, shower, toilet and a hand basin. There is a second en-suite bathroom off the second bedroom with a toilet and a hand basin. The main bathroom can be accessed from the living room or the main bedroom. The villa has a kitchen has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace with a dining table that can seat 6 people.

With many restaurants near the Villa Celeste, the real cuisine of Italy can be enjoyed at leisure. Situated in a beautiful locale, the villa opens out a kaleidoscope of activities that include memorable dining experiences and the joys of discovery. You can explore the private green forest or if you are an outdoor person, you can enjoy trekking, antique markets, horse riding, Etruscan ruins, exploring medieval villages, the awe-inspiring Caruso’s villa and gardens. If you want to absorb the authentic Tuscan lifestyle, then you can just stroll down and pick up fresh steaming hot bread from the ancient kitchens of Tuscany or the proverbial delicious cappuccino. The villa apartment pampers you with its comforts that make you want to relax in its ambience and sip a glass of wine and breathe in the pure air of the breathtaking countryside.

Trains, buses and all shops are walking distance from the villa apartment and close to all major highways. It takes just 20 minutes to reach Montecatini, 40 minutes to Pisa / Lucca / Siena/ Bologna, 60 minutes to Forte Dei Marmi/ Volterra/ San Gimignano/ Arezzo.


Property Type

Villa                   Town                 Lastra A Signa                 Region Tuscany                 Area                  Florence

General Features

Close to Public Transport, Fireplace, Garden, Heating, Parking, Pets allowed, Town prox, View

Accessories

Cot, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Safety Deposit Box, Satellite, Telephone, TV, Washing machine

Services

Cot, Linen, Maid service

Activities

Bicycles, Horse riding, Outdoor pool

Nearest Airport

Vespucci florence - 8 Km

Weekly Rental Tariff (Rates in Euros)

  Low 2010 Mid 2010 High 2010
  02/01-03/04/10 03/04-10/04/10  
  10/04-01/05/10 01/05-05/06/10 05/06-26/09/10
  30/10-24/12/10 26/09-30/10/10 24/12-02/01/11
  1296 Euro
270 Euro (daily)
1400 Euro
295 Euro (daily)
1620 Euro
325 Euro (daily)

Additional Charges

Final Cleaning fee of 75 Euro paid on arrival ; Refundable damage deposit 400 Euro payable on arrival.(fully refundable) ; Heat 50euro/day ; Telephone hire 15 Euro ; 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. ; Extra Maid Service: 15 Euro per person per hour (Usually there will be 1 maid)

Comments

Additional maid service available on request Pets permitted outdoors in allocated areas. Baby cot available.(Only one), High Chair: One Golf, cycling, walking, horse riding, jet ski, sports complex, trekking, swimming, flora & fauna Hair-dryer available on request Can be rented only a Saturday - Saturday basis.

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