Amenities & Facilities

POOL AND GARDENS
In the beautiful, landscaped gardens is a large, raised Roman-style swimming pool, measuring 12 x 6 meters, with panoramic views from the paved sunbathing areas around it. A decked area, with pergola is equipped with comfortable furniture and a mobile fridge/bar and barbeque to provide everything you need for lazing in the Tuscan sun. The covered paved area off the kitchen has the large dining table for al fresco meals.
 
The gardens are newly planted, with ornamental grasses, poppies, tropical plants and herbs in various distinct areas, and are surrounded by the spectacular pine forest. There is also a badminton net and racquets.
 
PARKING
A large, paved area with parking for up to four cars is protected by double gates and railings, and shaded by the trees.
 
HEATING
The house and annexe enjoy full central heating. Stone walls provide natural air conditioning, augmented by extensive insulation to keep the hot air out and the cool air in.
 
INDOOR ACTIVITIES

Satellite television with both english and italian programming, as well as Nintendo and games and table football; a small library of english books for all ages and most tastes, along with some videos, cd's etc are all provided for your enjoyment during your stay..
 
STAFF

My cleaner will come once a week to change linens, etc. The pool is checked and the garden tended weekly.

EXTRA SERVICES

We will try and ensure that your holiday is an exceptional experience. And it is sometimes those little extras that make all the difference. Whether it is a city tour or a birthday celebration we will do our best to accommodate your requests. Some of the most popular are:

A chef for the evening with table service
Au pair
Babysitting
Meal on arrival
Shopping

INTERNET ACCESS

We will provide a wireless broadband usb internet key for your use.  The cost of connection is 3 euros per hour and we will require a deposit of 200 euros which will be returned to you when you return the key less your useage.
Bring your own laptop

TELEPHONE
Cost of outgoing calls will be deducted from your deposit.  Incoming calls are free