This rate includes:
-Utilities: Electricity, water, gas for cooking purposes, heating, weekly linen, initial and final cleaning and pool and park maintenance, wi-fi connection, daily rearrangement of common areas (lounge, shared bathroom, pool bathrooms, poolside area), breakfast chef (excluding items to be paid for separately), Laundry service (excluding ironing), on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- weekly linen, initial and final cleaning
- Zer0Dep Guarantee = You do not pay the security deposit on balance or on arrival and you have EuropAssistance coverage in case of accidental damage to the property during your stay (up to the maximum of € 1,500.00 and with the limitations provided).
- EuropAssistance insurance to cover penalties in the event of cancellation of the stay = In addition to objectively documentable and unpredictable health or work reasons at the time of booking, you can cancel and be reimbursed in case of reasons related to: Covid-19 infections, epidemics and pandemics that directly affect you, your travel companion or family member; terrorist attack that hit the place of stay.
- Stay cancellation guarantee for Lockdown = In the event that you have to cancel your stay due to lockdowns issued by governments in the 30 days prior to check-in due to the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic: national lockdown Italy; local lockdown in Italy concerning the area in which the booked villa is located ("red" area or impossible to reach due to official restrictions on free circulation); national lockdown of your country of residence; local lockdown in Italy in the Municipality or in the area of residence.
The price does not include:
extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 80,00 per week/animal)
tourism tax (where applicable)
electricity for electric vehicle charging (consumption)
La Calcinaia is an authentic sanctuary of art, beauty and refinement in the heart of Tuscany. This sumptuous residence, entirely rebuilt in full respect of its original form, embodies the quintessence of the timeless charm of local tradition, exquisitely combined with modern comforts and a commitment to sustainability that has inspired its renovation. La Calcinaia is made up of the main building, a barn and an annex located near the swimming pool, with attention paid to the smallest detail in all the areas, from the prestigious travertine floors to the modern-style furniture and the state-of-the-art accessories to guarantee full and easy enjoyment of both the interior and exterior spaces that communicate with each other thanks to the many French windows. In the annex adjacent to the pool area is a gym and an area for practicing yoga as well as a massage room. Furthermore, upon request, it is possible to access a professional well-equipped kitchen for the exclusive use of a chef. Surrounded by a large, well-kept garden within a vast farm estate, with a rich assortment of plants that extends over the verdant hills framing it, and embellished by the beautiful panoramic swimming pool, the property enjoys a privileged position for exploring an area rich in food and wine proposals and in artistic and naturalistic itineraries, such as that of Chianti which winds along the wine route and which, passing through the splendid borghi of Gaiole, Radda, Panzano, and Greve, leads to Florence, but also for discovering the charm of the borghi of Montalcino or Pienza, immersed in the fantastic setting of the Val d'Orcia, and also Montepulciano and San Gimignano. To further enrich your experience in this property, ideal for events and celebrations, there is a chef for the preparation of breakfast (shopping is excluded) and a housekeeper for the daily cleaning of the common areas: the living room, guest bathrooms and the annex in the pool area. NB. Within the property, 10 minutes away by car, lives the caretaker who operates with extreme discretion, taking care of the ordinary maintenance of the fields of the estate.
Interior:
The complex consists of two residential structures, the farmhouse and the barn, plus the annex in the pool area, about 40 m away. FARMHOUSE: on two floors connected by an internal staircase. The entrance on the ground floor leads to a double guest bathroom with double basin in the anteroom, a large living area with TV and ornamental fireplace and an open-plan area with dining room and kitchen. The floor is completed by two double bedrooms with divisible bed and private bathroom with shower. The numerous French windows on the ground floor facilitate access to the outside. The first floor, consisting of the sleeping area with three double bedrooms with divisible bed and ensuite bathroom with shower, a double bedroom with private bathroom with large shower and tub and a twin bedroom (with joinable beds) with private bathroom with shower; the loggia completes the first floor. Halfway up the flight of stairs is a French window that faces outwards on a second staircase. BARN: on two floors, connected by both internal and external stairs, with a kitchenette on the ground floor and a double bedroom with divisible bed and private bathroom with shower on the first floor. ANNEX: on just one floor, it is composed of two guest bathrooms, fitness area and yoga area, massage room, women's changing room with shower and bathroom and men's changing room with shower and bathroom. On request, and only for exclusive use of the chef, a staff changing room with bathroom and the professional kitchen. Air conditioning in the bedrooms in the living areas.
Park:
Eight hectares of fenced land delimit the spaces of this young farm estate, where expanses of olive trees for the production of extra virgin olive oil alternate. All around the farmhouse is a splendid lawned park, with bushes of aromatic plants and roses as well as a vegetable garden whose products can be consumed by guests. Multiple paths allow you to appreciate every corner of the property while the outdoor areas offer guests wonderful moments for relaxation and fun, with the complicity of fascinating panoramic views that can be seen from every side of the park. The two pergolas, in a panoramic position, allow you to enjoy the furnished shaded areas. The first pergola is adjacent to the house and is perfect for convivial breakfasts and lunches. The pergola adjacent to the pool annex is suitable for enjoying aperitifs by the pool. The automatic access gate is located at the end of the private dirt road of approximately 3 km within the property. The large parking area is located on the internal drive, a few steps from the main entrance reachable up a flight of steps or from a gravel path. A charging column for electric cars is available in the parking area. A garage 100 m away is available only to the caretaker for the maintenance of the areas surrounding the villa.Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.
Swimming Pool:
About 40 m from the property, along the garden paths, is the beautiful sunbathing area surrounding the pool: a natural scenic terrace, surrounded by the olive trees of the property , which stretches as far as the eye can see to the green Tuscan hills. In the centre is the wonderful swimming pool lined in PVC with a tile-covered edge and a border entirely covered with slabs of travertine. The pool, measuring 7 x 12 m with the depth varying from 0.50 to 1.40 m, has submerged steps for access to the water. The pool can be heated by solar panels and is equipped with a cover. Always exposed to the sun during the day, it is illuminated by internal spotlights at night and is equipped with a hot and cold-water shower. The cosy, modern seating in the lounge area is protected by a shade sail, rendering the area elegant and modern. The pool house is equipped with automatically opening awnings that provide shade and cool for relaxing in the open air. Furthermore, the annex includes a fitness and yoga room with a panoramic view of the pool that will remain available from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.
Pets: Yes (€ 80,00 per animal per week). Acceptance of animals to the facility must be previously authorized by the owner upon communication of the number of animals, size and breed.
On request:
extra cleaning (€ 22,00/hour/cleaner)
extra linen (€ 15,00/person)
firewood (€ 15,00/100 kg)
heating for swimming pool water upon minimum 4 days' notice (€400.00 for bookings from 4 nights up to 7 nights; beyond 7 nights €57.00 per night)
professional kitchen, mandatory pairing with the chef (€1.500.00 per day, excluding food).
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed
Arrival between 20:00 and 00:00 is subject to 80 late arrival fee.
