Cerreto

Limited Time Promotion:

• Regularly listed rates are reduced by 15% Applicable on travel from now until October 31, 2010

Guests will appreciate the attention to detail in the restoration and the decor. The bathrooms feature cotto floors; grés tiled walls; Windows and interior shutters are fully soundproofed with double glazed glass. Luxury lamps (wrought iron, glass, terracotta) and light fittings throughout. The old original Tuscan ‘cotto’ and the aged parquet flooring combined with elegant upholstery give a special charm to the villa. Satellite TV, Stereo, DVD, Lap top rentals available (with high speed wireless card), cell phone provided for guest use, WiFi internet access, washer and dryer

Bedroom / Bathroom Description

Ground Floor

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Queen bedroom with large private bathroom with shower.
• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom with large private bathroom with shower.
• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.
• All bedrooms have direct access through French doors to the pool/garden area.

Poolside Granary

• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Large queen bedroom with open fireplace, small en-suite bathroom with shower.
• Large, entrance French door with access to private terrace and pool area.

First Floor
Three wings feature 2 bedrooms per wing, each with private, separate access to the pool/garden area by 20 stone steps.

Northeast Wing:
• Bedroom 5: Sleeps 2, Queen bedroom with large en-suite bathroom with shower.
• Bedroom 6: Sleeps 2, Queen with private entrance and private bathroom with shower.

Central Wing (Master Suite):
• Bedroom 7: Sleeps 2, Queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.
• Bedroom 8: Sleeps 2, Spacious Twin bedroom with private entrance with private bathroom with shower.
• Large lounge with open fireplace and dining area with kitchen corner.

South Wing (Pool-Facing Suite):
• Bedroom 9: Sleeps 2, Queen/Twin bedroom with private bathroom with shower.
• Bedroom 10: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom with private bathroom with tub with handheld shower.
• Lounge with dining area and kitchen corner, small sitting/reading room (with sofa bed).

Features & Amenities Spacious double dining area has large main table (seats 26) and 2 smaller dining tables for breakfast or children’s meals. Large lounge area with fireplace, sitting/reading room with open fireplace, large fully equipped country kitchen. All rooms have access garden/lawn area.

• All bedrooms have A/C
• Large outside BBQ
• Satellite TV
• VCR
• Wi-Fi access included
• Fireplace
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• Luxury bathroom accessories provided
• Dishwasher
• Mircowave
• Large American Refrigerator and Coffee maker
• Heavy old wood windows and interior shutters (fully soundproofed)
• Antique effect glass
• Good orthopedic mattresses
• Washer/dryer

Outdoor Features A vast, tastefully decorated loggia with cushioned teak furniture and terracotta flooring for relaxing and outside dining; steps lead down to pool solarium and flat lawn area. A private, panoramic pool (7.5 x 15 m). The villa is surrounded by lawns, olive groves, rose and lavender gardens, and flowered terraces. The pool, loggia and garden are all lit up at night.

• A vast, tastefully decorated loggia with cushioned teak furniture and terracotta flooring for relaxing and outside dining
• Pool solarium
• Private panoramic pool (7.5 x 15 m)
• Villa is surrounded by lawns, olive groves, rose and lavender gardens and flowered terraces
• Pool, loggia and gardens are all lit up at night

Staff & Services

• 2 mid-weekly cleaning with bath linen change
• Extra housekeeping service: ~€18 plus 20% VAT per hour per maid
• Cook, on request, for min. of 10 pax: ~€44 plus 20% VAT per person per meal (wine and drinks not included)
• Welcome buffet dinner for min. of 10 pax: ~€45 plus 20% VAT per person, per meal (wine and drinks not included)
• Sunday morning kitchen cleaning service: ~€50 plus 20% VAT
• Breakfast ~€18 plus 20% VAT per person, per day (min. 10 pax)
• Grocery stocking ~€50, plus cost of food payable cash only
• Laundry and ironing charges extra ~€18 plus 20% VAT per hour
• Extra linen change ~€10 plus 20% VAT per person, per day
• Weekly gardener and daily pool maintenance included
• High chair /fold-away child's cot ( up to 2.5 years) available.

Villa Policies

• Pets on request only
• Non-Smoking Villa
• Electricity, heating, A/C, water and final cleaning included
• Laptop available for rental on request with high-speed wireless card (approx. ~€100 per week, ~€250 security deposit + cost of data calls)
• Telephone charges extra
• Security deposit of €1000 is required upon arrival to the villa
• All services not included in rates are to be paid locally.
• Villa may not be rented without staff and service
• Check-in: Between 5pm – 8pm
• Check-out: Before 10am

Getting There Transfers are available/Rental car recommended

• Nearest Major Airport – Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) – approx. 40 miles

• Gambassi Terme – 4 miles
• Castelfiorento – 7 miles
• Certaldo – 11 miles
• San Gimignano – 12 miles
• Siena – 40 miles
• Pisa – 40 miles
• Florence – 48 miles
• Rome – 189 miles
• Approx. 20 mins. away from 18-hole international golf course at Castelfalfi
• Horseback riding and Tennis approx. 10 mins. away
• Closest shops and restaurants approx. 3.5 miles

Additional Information What to do in the Montaione region of Tuscany?
San Gimignano
Atop one of the hills that dominate the Elsa Valley is the ancient medieval city of San Gimignano, which still preserves its roots and boasts beautiful works of art. Highlights which must be seen are the Collegiate Church and Museo Civico. The Collegiate Church, one of the most famous in the world, contains frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli and Ghirlandaio, while the Museo Civico has a renowned collection of apothecary jars from the Spezieria di Santa Fina. Besides its famous Vernaccia wine, San Gimignano's many shops offer the products of typical Tuscan artisans, marked by the skill and tradition handed down from father to son. Here you can enjoy everything from boar sausages to cheeses, from terracotta to hand-made pottery to leather goods. Volterra
The magical and mysterious city of Volterra has its roots in three thousand years of history. In this unique, artistic city, you can find evidence and traces of every historical period. Besides being a city of museums, Volterra is rich in natural beauty. There are organized excursions on foot, on horseback or by bicycle along sign-posted itineraries. Volterra is also famous for the regional gastronomical specialties and for the warm hospitality offered to visitors. During the summer, there are many cultural events like the annual festival Volterra Teatro, classical and contemporary music concerts, exhibitions and folklore events that enable visitors to enjoy a rich and varied holiday.