Vittoria

Limited Time Promotion:

• Regularly listed rates are reduced by 5%

  Applicable on all available dates in 2010

Each promotion is only applicable to new reservations made after the start of the promotion and cannot be combined with any other promotion. Please contact us for more terms and conditions. Note that promotions listed on this site remain at the discretion of the applicable property owner and may be changed or discontinued at any time.

Inside, you’ll be enveloped by warm, relaxing tones and surrounded by antique lighting fixtures, terra-cotta floors, and Tuscan wood beam ceilings. Each of the four bedrooms has an individual color scheme and romantic bed draped with curtains and covers and a private bathroom. There is a well-equipped kitchen with a traditional Tuscan wood-burning stove and two sitting areas—one with sofas, one with plasma TV and a small kitchenette.

The English-speaking owners reside in this 17th-century villa’s other wing (with its own separate entrance) and remain on site. Relax and dine al fresco in Vittoria’s private loggia and then cool off in the large outdoor pool (shared with the guests of La Florenza). A quaint “equipped” town is less than a mile away and horseback riding, golfing, and fishing are all within easy reach. The train is only a 5-minute drive away . Guests can also reach Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Cinque Terre and Venice from this train station

First Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Queen bedroom with private bathroom with shower
• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Queen bedroom with private bathroom with shower
• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom with bathroom and shower
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Queen bedroom with small en-suite bathroom with shower

Features & Amenities

• All bedrooms have A/C, Satellite TV and Wireless internet
• Plasma TV
• Laptop
• Oven
• Washer / Dryer (in bathroom of twin bedroom)
• Cell phone is provided for client (call charges extra)
• Well-equipped kitchen

Outdoor Features

• Large swimming pool (6 x 12 m) is shared with guests of nearby La Florenza
• Outdoor dining loggia and 3 outdoor tables for dining al fresco

Staff & Services

• Housekeeping service: ~€12 per hour
• Laundry and ironing charges: ~€12 per hour
• Linen change extra: ~€6 per set

Villa Policies

• Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• Electricity, gas, A/C, water, and final cleaning included
• Heating not included
• Telephone charges extra (~€0,21 per unit—we recommend pre-paid telephone cards)
• Security deposit of €500 is required to be held by Luxury Retreats
• All services not included in rates are to be paid locally
• Check-in: After: 4pm
• Check-out: Before 9:30am

Getting There Transfers are available/Rental car recommended

• Nearest Major Airport – Florence Peretola (FLR) – approx. 11 miles

Location:

• Florence – 10 miles
• Siena – 45 miles
• Pisa –46 miles
• Lucca – 47 miles
• Siena – 50 miles
• Montalcino – 76 miles
• Maremma Coast– 117 miles

Additional Information SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The nearest “equipped” town is located under a mile away and the center of Florence is less than 10 miles from the villa, easily accessible via train or bus (both a 5-minute drive away). A restaurant is within walking distance. The English-speaking owners reside in the villa’s other wing, accessed via separate entrance, and are available to the guests. Eighteen-hole golf courses, horseback riding, and fishing are nearby and can be arranged for guest use.

What to do in the Florence region of Tuscany:
Surrounded by hills, Florence rises on the banks of the Arno River. One of the greatest art centers of Italy, Florence is home to the Accademia, where you can view Michelangelo's "David", as well as the Uffizi gallery, arguably the most important art gallery in the world. Tour the cathedral with its pink, white and green marble façade and marvel at its remarkable Duomo by Brunelleschi and the gold Paradise door of the Baptistry. Continue to the Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence since the 1300s, then stroll the charming shops of Ponte Vecchio. Florence offers some of Italy's best shopping—textiles, leather goods, fashion, jewelry and ceramics are all specialties. There is nothing like enjoying a morning coffee and truffle panini at the celebrated Procacci bar before setting out for a serious morning of shopping in Via Tournabuoni. Scour the Gucci, Armani and Yves Saint Laurent outlets on the outskirts of the city. For those wishing to explore some of Tuscany's other treasures, Florence is an ideal base of operations. Tuscany stretches along the western coast of Italy from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea—one of the best ways to see the region is by automobile. The small fortress cities are within easy driving distance of one another, and each offers its own special appeal, from San Gimignano to Pienza. Other cities to include in your excursion are Arezzo, with its grand plaza and Roman amphitheater, Lucca, with its olive groves and impressive Renaissance walls, and seaside resorts like Viareggio, Elba, and Forte de Marmi. Siena and Pisa, both also important art cities, are also not to be missed. Siena is a beautifully preserved medieval city, constructed of checkerboard brick, and crowned by its Duomo. It was the seat of the Ghibellines who often crossed swords with the Florentine Guelfs during the 13th century. Other highlights of Siena include the beautiful Piazza del Campo, and the tower rising from the Palazzo Pubblico. A day trip to the lovely ancient city of Pisa is also a must, where you can see the famous leaning tower, and much more.