Photos and Description of this Certaldo holiday house
The country estate Il Vallone with 16 ha of vineyards, olive groves and fields i
The country estate Il Vallone with 16 ha of vineyards, olive groves and fields is located in a quiet position 2 km away from the medieval castle complex Certaldo Alto cosy farm-house, renovated, surrounded by meadows and fields 3 km from the centre of Certaldo, 42 km from the centre of Firenze, 48 km from the centre of Siena, in a secluded, quiet, sunny, elevated position on a slope, in the countryside. For shared use: natural state grounds 16 ha. Private: swimming pool (10 x 5 m, depth 140 cm, 01.05.-02.10.). Terrace, garden furniture, barbecue. In the house: central heating, washing machine. Parking in the grounds. Shop 3 km, restaurant 3 km, bus stop 2 km, railway station " Certaldo" 4 km, tennis 5 km, riding stables 4 km, golf course 25 km. Mountain bikes available for excursions. Certaldo, in the centre of the Elsa valley, comprises of a new part situated in the valley and a historical centre situated on the upper levels. Every year, in July there is a multicoloured medieval fair. The village is famous because the well known writer Giovanni Boccaccio, author of "Decamerone" was born there. Historical resort with 15'000 inhabitants, in the centre of the region, on top of a hill, 50 km south-west from Firenze, 50 km north-west from Siena. All shops, restaurants etc. in the resort. Thermal pool at 9 km. Access: Firenze-Siena - (Poggibonsi) - SS. 429. Access by train (Firenze/Pisa) - Empoli - Siena. Railway station in the resort. For arrivals by plane: airport Firenze (FLR) 60 km, Pisa (PSA) 70 km. 4-room house 110 m2 on 2 levels, on the ground floor, nice, rustic and tasteful furnishings: large living/dining room with open fireplace, satellite-TV, CD-player and DVD, exit to the terrace. 1 large double bedroom. Kitchenette (4 hotplates, oven, dishwasher, micro wave). Bath/shower/WC. On the lower ground floor: open living room with 1 double sofa bed and satellite-TV, exit to the garden. 1 room with 2 beds. Shower/bidet/WC. Large terrace. Terrace furniture, barbecue, deck chairs. Nice view of the countryside. Firewood available (free). Actual prices are billed in euros, the prices displayed are for reference only.
