Vellano holiday apartment: Lucca near Pescia

Summary of Apartment 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4

Vellano apartment rental - Apartment terrace is perfect for al fresco dining
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Description Apartment,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Facilities rural, village, garden, terrace, pets considered, TV
Rates per property
Set rates in Euros
€700 - €1,200/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£631 - £1,081/week 
Manny Lewis
+0044 (0)7775625092
Speaks: English, French, German, Italian
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of this Vellano holiday apartment House and apartment overlooking hilltop picturesque villages set in olive groves

Ideal for families & friends sharing a holiday with independent house and apartment, lovely terraces, stunning views, walking distance to Vellano village with restaurants and shops. The villa is located in the golden triangle between Pisa, Lucca and Florence, all within one hours drive. Activities at the villa include a fantastic italian cookery class and oil and watercolour painting tuition. A fabulous above ground pool is set in the olive grove with breathtaking views across the valley. All rooms feature traditional Tuscan chestnut wood beams, & original stone walls.All are beautifully furnished with high quality pieces and some antiques. The house is on the upper floor and sleeps up to 6 with two twin bedrooms, one double bedroom, kitchen, lounge, bathroom. The apartment is on the ground floor, sleeping 4 (2 twin beds and 1 double). Both properties have wonderful views across the valley to the medieval villages known as the dieci castella. It is a truly magnificent setting.

Details for Apartment 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom

The apartment is entered from a broad garden terrace at ground level. Facing west this terrace affords outstanding views of the hilltop villages, valleys and mountain ranges stretching to the Apennines . On entry, there is a spacious open plan living area for relaxing, cooking, dining, where restoration has exposed original stone walls, beams and ceiling tiles. The remaining rooms comprise a bathroom and two bedrooms, one of which is particularly charming with full-length doors opening directly on to the terrace. And, unusually for an old Tuscan country house, it is all on one level with easy access and would be suitable for people with mobility problems. For the creative, tutoring in all the art of painting for all abilities is also available at the Villa individually or in groups, provided by Lorenza who owns an art studio in Montecatini.
Vellano apartment rental - upper house - beautifully furnished

upper house - beautifully furnished
Vellano apartment rental - Upper House fine dining

Upper House fine dining
Vellano apartment rental - upper house - superb master bedroom

upper house - superb master bedroom
Vellano apartment rental - apartment - stylish living & dining

apartment - stylish living & dining
Vellano apartment rental - Surrounded by chestnut trees and olive groves

Surrounded by chestnut trees and olive groves
Vellano apartment rental - magnficent location for a cooling swim

magnficent location for a cooling swim
Vellano apartment rental - soak in the sun or relax in the shade

soak in the sun or relax in the shade
Vellano apartment rental - Views to ancient villages

Views to ancient villages
Vellano apartment rental - upper house patio

upper house patio
Vellano apartment rental - al fresco dining - apartment

al fresco dining - apartment
Vellano apartment rental - apartment and patio

apartment and patio
Vellano apartment rental - apartment - elegant masterbedroom

apartment - elegant masterbedroom

Location: Vellano in Italy

Nearest Airport: Pisa at 45 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Livorno at 65 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Pescia at 8 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: A11 - chiesina uzzanese at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 50.0 Kilometres
Car: recommended
The village of VELLANO is a kilometre by winding asphalted road and 15 minutes on foot up the hillside paths. VELLANO is also a well-known panoramic viewing point for the whole of the ‘Svizzera Pesciatina'. Pescia, the nearest town is only 12 minutes drive away and is a charming 13th century market town and internationally famous for its flower market. Elegant boutiques and restaurants, exotic thermal spas and treatments, comprehensive sporting facilities and sophisticated night-life can be found in Montecatini, a further ten minutes drive towards Pistoia and Florence. In the other direction, the irresistible walled city of Lucca and the nearest coastal resort of Viareggio are both under an our away. The magnificence of Florence and Sienna are easily reached as well.

Availability for this holiday apartment rental in Vellano, Italy

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Rental Rates for this holiday apartment in Vellano, Italy

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
autumn 01 October 2009 - 31 December 2009 €800 - - 1 Week
spring 02 January 2010 - 14 May 2010 €700 - - 1 Week
summer 15 May 2010 - 24 September 2010 €1,200 - - 1 Week
winter 25 September 2010 - 01 January 2011 €800 - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (Euros), 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.

Additional information about rental rates

  • A 30% deposit is payable on confirmation of booking.
    The balance is due 6 weeks before the commencement of your stay. In the case of bookings made less than 6 weeks before commencement of your stay the full amount is payable with the booking.
    On arrival we shall require a breakage deposit of €200, cash only please, which will be returned to you, in full, subject to deductions for breakages or exceptional cleaning, on the day you depart.
    To enable us to clean between lettings your arrival time should not be before 4:00 pm and your departure should be no later than 10:00 am. If you plan to arrive after 10:00 pm please let us know.
    Rates cover bed linen, towels and tea towels (which are replaced weekly), electricity, gas for cooking and hot water and final reasonable cleaning. A discount is available for renting the whole property (house & apartment).
  • Central heating is not included in the price and is normally only needed between October and March. If central heating is required it will be charged extra at cost according to the gas consumed.
    Our house is let to you in good faith; we have done everything to ensure that you have a happy and safe holiday here but we cannot accept liability for loss or damage to guests' property or for any personal injury sustained on the premises.
    If you cancel more than 6 weeks before the commencement of your planned stay we'll try to relet and, if successful, refund you refund you 50% of your deposit.
    If you cancel less than 6 weeks before the commencement of your planned stay then we retain the right to the full cost of the agreed letting whether you have paid the balance due or not.
  • For our part, if something were to happen to the house before tenancy starts which makes occupancy impossible, although we cannot be held responsible for any loss you might incur, we guarantee to refund immediately all money you may have paid to us.

    For these reasons we strongly recommend that you take out holiday insurance.

Accommodation and facilities for Apartment in Vellano, Italy

Property Type:
  • apartment (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • sunbed
Kitchen:
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • dish washer
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 4 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Shower Enclosure, Bidet
  • Tiled and spacious with natural light. bath is small to aid conservation.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
  • All beds and bedding are new (spring 08 ). Cot can be provided.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • TV
  • CD
Outside:
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 6 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • wheelchair accessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • ski
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • churches
  • forests

Further details for this holiday apartment rental in Vellano, Italy

Assistance: We have a local English speaking property manager who will help you settle in. To enable us to clean between lettings your arrival time should not be before 4:00 pm and your departure should be no later than 10:00 am. If you plan to arrive after 10:00 pm please let us know. A welcome pack is provided. Tutoring in all the art of painting is available at the Villa individually or in groups, provided by Lorenza who owns an art studio in Montecatini and has a fabulous ability to develop skills from the beginner to the experienced. Please ask for booking arrangements.

About us: Manny & Shirley would be pleased to welcome you to Villa Nova Alta. We live with our two young daughters in Shenfield in South East England. Two years ago, whilst on holiday, we fell in love and bought this beautiful 17th century villa which sits on a traditional Tuscan hillside with panoramic views. We have already made good friends and found many enjoyable local restaurants and bars. Villa Nova is a real adventure for us and we look forward to our first olive harvest and producing wine from the small vineyard.

Website: More details can be viewed from our website.

Other Activities: Italian cookery masterclass by Antonio, a top Montacatini chef . Painting - Lorenza, a Montacatini studio artist will tutor you in the art.

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

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