Two beautiful Garden Apartments in idyllic resort open year round — Property 81039

Two beautiful Garden Apartments in idyllic resort open year round

Book direct with owner for the perfect all year round holiday or short break-destination. Set in 23 blissful acres, the award winning Colleoli Village Resort offers the luxury, service, and activities to enjoy everything Tuscany has to offer. Amenities include two large pools, one heated, a children's pool, a gourmet restaurant, informal enoteca, and bar, plus the convenience and services of a boutique hotel. Guests may choose Golf, Horse-riding, cycling, walking tours, fishing, wild boar hunting, micro-light flying, Tuscan cookery classes, Italian language lessons, and much much more. And the Colleoli resort is also the perfect location to relax, unwind, and to explore the treasures of Pisa, Florence and Siena, and the hidden delights of medieval towns and villages. The beaches of Tuscany are within an hours drive, and you can enjoy designer shopping at outlet prices.

Details for The Stables in Tuscany, Italy

'The Stables' beautiful garden apartment with views out over rolling Tuscan Hills (views restricted by foligage/trees in summer). This Apartment was restored in 2003 from an original estate outbuilding, and has been fitted out to a high standard and to a modern design. However the apartment retains an authentic Tuscan ambiance, with exposed beams and Terracotta tiles, and with shutters to windows and doors. There is a garden area immediately outside Apt for al fresco life-style. Flat screen TV/DVD/VHS player, Bose 'Wave' stereo, radio, and iPod/mp3 dock and speakers provided. English sat TV channels. Modern well equipped Kitchenette with oven, hob, microwave. Internet/Telephone/Fax access available in Reception (local charge). Wireless reception in Apt to guests with own PC, Modem, and service provider contract. (Wireless reception for mobile phones variable in area, some dead spots). Reception open office hours. A daily maid service is available at a local charge.

Location Colleoli Village Resort Palaia < Pisa area < Tuscany < Italy

Colleoli Village Resort Palaia < Pisa area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Palaia

Availability for The Stables in Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Tuesday, 07 October 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for The Stables in Tuscany, Italy

^*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

• 50% with booking. Balance 6 weeks before arrival date. £200 refundable deposit with final payment.
  Arrival Hampers available: Standard £25. Deluxe £50.
  Although property is self catered for independent living, you may have breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the resort a few yards from your Apartment, either in the enoteca or al fresco on the Courtyard. Resort prices are reasonable, and a lunch with wine can be had for about 10 Euros (£7). If on a tight budget, and you don't want to cook, there is a local bar and restaurant immediately outside the resort. A bottle of red wine (very drinkable) costs just €3, or about £2 !) . There is also a new large restaurant right outside the resort entrance due to open spring 2008.
  A weekly clean and linen change is included in the rates. Additional house-keeping/maid services can be booked locally through the Concierge, for which there will be a locally charge by the service provider of around €10 per hour.
  
• Payment accepted by personal cheque, direct bank deposit, wire, or by Paypal. Cheque preferred.
  Please note that resort amenities and services are outwith the direct control of individual Colleoli property owners, and the provision of any general resort amenity, including hours of operation of the Reception, restaurants, pool opening, may be subject to seasonal change, or to interruption for local operational reasons, e.g unplanned maintenance. The heated pool is currently heated from Easter through to end of October. The central resort plant which services the apartments' central heating system is currently turned on in October, and Central heating will not therefore operate in summer months. Switch off of the heating plant is at the discretion of local management, and may be varied depending on seasonal temperatures.
  
• Payment for local services to local service providers in local currency. Local services are best arranged through the Concierge. Owners have no contractual arrangement with local service providers, and such local arrangements are wholly the responsibility of the Renter.
  Guests should contact Colleoli Management ('Lorenzo') in first instance in case of local need, based in Reception. For any maintenance need please contact Lorenzo. If any item of inventory is found to be missing, not functioning, or damaged please report to Lorenzo at earliest opportunity, from whom a replacement may be available. Owners will authorise local purchase of a replacement item if appropriate.
  Please note the on-site boutique hotel and restaurants are independent commercial enterprises. Any services procured through local hotel or catering staff are likely to be subject to a local charge. Tipping is not expected, but will probably be appreciated by locals.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for The Stables in Tuscany, Italy

Local events and areas of interest

The village of Colleoli is in the County of Palaia, regarded as one of the most beautiful and evocative in Tuscany. It is an area of 74 sq km with 4,500 inhabitants, full of villages of architectural and historical interest including Palaia, Forcoli, Montefoscoli, Partino, Alica, Colleoli, Gello, Montacchita, Montechiari, San Gervasio, Toiano, Usigliano and Villa Saletta. The county lies between the rivers of Chiecina and Roglio. There are six established historic and scenic trails close to the resort, whiich can be enjoyed on foot, on bike or on horseback. The trails, which are signposted and marked, are of differing lengths and difficulties, with something for everyone. Colleoli sits directly on one of the trails, at a height of 160mts, rising to Palaia at 240 metre and descending to Forcoli at 60mts. The territory around the resort is characterised by spectacular cliffs, sloping hills with poplars, vines and olives, and Mediterranean bush rich in fauna and mushrooms.

Horseriding and other Activities

Horseriding, including lessons and pony and trap tours, are available directly adjacent the resort. The riding trails around the resort are superb, and the activity offers great value for money relative to UK prices. Our local English speaking agent, a native of Tuscany, can welcome you at the resort and guide you through all the available tours and excursions, organise airport transfers, car-hire, baby sitting, restaurant bookings, personal shopper etc. Tours to major tourist destinations including Florence and Pisa can be booked either as part of a group, or with your own private Chauffeur and Guide. Cooking classes, pottery classes, Italian language lessons, visits to vineyards and olive farms, wine tasting and culinary tours are all available locally. Cycles may be rented for biking tours.

Walking/biking/riding trails

Walking the trails visitors will pass farm houses, towers, tabernacles, springs and ancient fountains. The area is known for its varied environments including of gemological and botanical. Architectural sites include the ancient watch tower in Villa Saletta, St Martino's Chapel in Palaia, the fortress of Palaia, and the Castle at Forcoli, with history stretching back to the Etruscan period. The area of Palaia was scene of bloody battles in the Middle Ages. Visitors may explore the 'Alta Valdera Park' highlights including the Pre-historic park at Peccioli, the Astronomical Observatory at Libbiano, the Icon Museum within the Pretorio Palace, the farming exhibition at Montefoscoli, the agricultural museum at San Gervasio, and the wine cellars of the area. Geologists from around the world come to study the underground carbon springs ('The Mofette') in Orciatico. Other visitor attractions in the 'Alta Valdera Park' include the Zoological museum in Capannoli and the Archaeological Centre

Golf Information:

Golf is one of Tuscany's hidden secrets with a host of great choices available, and with the climate giving an all year round season. The nearest club to the resort is an 18 hole golf course and is a real gem, a Par 73 of some 6,645m, played mostly on a slight downhill, or on the flat. There are a number of side and frontal water obstacles to challenge the best, but relatively few difficult bunkers. The course was designed in 1991and is situated in a medieval Hamlet, deep in the Tuscan countryside, with stunning views along the Fairways . The facilities are a bit quaint, but the Course is great. Transfers between the Resort and the Club can be arranged; for those with their own transport, it is a delightful 20 minute drive. A super day out is to combine a round of 18 holes at the Club with a visit to the beautiful and historic Medieval town of San Gimignano, some 12 miles from the Club. There are two additional 9 hole Golf Clubs within about a 25 minute drive, and further 18 hole courses around Florence and Pisa, which can be reached within 45 mins. One of the Pisa courses has great views out into the mediterranean. Prices vary but you can generally play 18 holes for less than 50 euros (£30), and there are often special offers to be had. Some courses recommend you hire a buggy, about €40, but normally not required if reasonably fit. All details on available courses are available with a confirmed booking.