Casa Tara

The many panoramic terraces, the 14x7 swimming pool with exceptional views and the private tennis court are only some of the features that have made Casa Tara a memorable retreat where to vacation close to the town of Montespertoli. The property is surrounded by a well groomed, fenced garden which is a beloved children's play area. The British owners recently restored this large and spacious house with great care and have appointed the interiors to a very high standard. The main kitchen is appreciated by guests fond of cooking for its variety of equipment. The convenient location of this farmhouse, only 10 KM away from the charming village of Montespertoli and only 35 minutes away from Florence and Siena make Casa Tara appealing to those wishing to explore Tuscany during their stay.

MAIN HOUSE

First Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Master queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bath and shower)
• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bath and separate shower)
• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• Bedroom 5: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• Bedroom 6: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom, more suitable for children
• 2 Bathrooms, one with shower one with tub.

GUEST HOUSE

Ground Floor:

• 1 Bathroom with shower

First Floor:

• Bedroom 7: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
• Bedroom 8: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• 1 Bathroom with shower

Features & Amenities

• Sky Digital TV
• VCR
• DVD player
• Stereo / CD player
• Tennis
• Built-in BBQ
• Washer / Dryer
• 3 - 4 Fireplaces
• Telephone

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool (14 x 7 m) – unheated
  • Pool depth – 1.50 m
  • NOT fenced
  • Access to pool – Ladder
  • Distance from Pool to House – 5 m
  • 8 x Loungers
  • Pool towels – Yes
  • 3 Umbrellas

Staff & Services

• Maid service is included 3 hours a day, 3 days a week plus 8 hours a day once a week (total of 17 hours)

Villa Policies

• No Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• A refundable security deposit of €1000 will be required in cash or traveler’s checks upon arrival at the villa
• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES - Clients must arrive between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and leave before 10 a.m. on the day of departure.
• SWIMMING POOLS - Swimming pools are not open all year. If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.
• HEATING - Heating is available at an additional charge. Usage will be metered throughout your stay and you will be charged accordingly. Charges must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.
• WATER AND ELECTRICITY - Please note that most of the properties that we offer are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.
• INTERNET CONNECTION - Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.

Getting There LOW SLUNG CARS - VANS - MINIBUSES - Most of our houses are located in the countryside. Some of them can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways. We therefore advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us, at the time of booking, if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at one of our properties.

• Nearest Major Airport – Florence Peretola (FLR)

Location:

• Montespertoli (nearest village with shops/post office) – 7 KM
• Florence – 25 KM
• Siena – 55 KM
• Pisa - 65 KM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Kitchen Appliances

• Kettle
• Mixer
• Coffee machine (filter + mocha + espresso)
• Immersion Blender
• Toaster
• Dishwasher

Miscellaneous

• 2 Baby cots
• Baby cot linen - Yes
• 2 High chairs
• 15 x Fans
• Free firewood