The Price includes:
- Utilities: water - gas for kitchen use and water - electricity
- 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).
The price does not include:
- Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50.00 per animal per week)
- tourism tax (where applicable)
Podere Pratovecchio is a Leopoldine Tuscan farmhouse located outside the borgo of Montefollonico, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside south of Siena, between the Val di Chiana and the Val d’Orcia. The imposing structure of this farmhouse, whose original layout dates back to the end of the 19th century, has preserved in its restructuring the architecture and a few details of the typical rural buildings of the past, such as the antique fireplaces, the vaulted brick ceilings that characterise the large living room, the built-in kitchen with large barbecue. The house is perfect for welcoming large groups, thanks to the comfort of spacious air-conditioned bedrooms with private bathroom and to the common areas both indoors and outdoors, with a portico and a shady pergola surrounded by roses and hydrangeas and the swimming pool offering a panorama which extends from the Val di Chiana to Lake Trasimeno. The house is located in the centre of a farm estate and is surrounded by olive trees, fruit trees and officinal herbs. Easy to reach, thanks to the proximity of the Autostrada del Sole (15 km away) and fast main roads, Podere Pratovecchio is perfectly located with all the main centres of interest close at hand. Renowned restaurants, wine bars and shops for basic necessities are located in the historic town centre of Montefollonico, about 2 km from the property.
The Emma Villas' Concierge Team can be reached for any emergencies, or further information you may require during your stay. All useful telephone numbers will be sent together with your booking documents.
Interior:
With an area of approximately 600 sq m, the house has two floors plus a turret. The paved courtyard in front of the house leads to the main entrance and then into a large living room with reading corners, sofa, satellite TV and fireplace (ornamental fireplace). From here you can access the billiard room and the open-plan kitchen and dining area, connected to the pergola through a French window. The floor is completed by a guest bathroom and laundry room (accessible from the outside). An internal stone staircase leads up to the sitting room on the first floor, which then leads to four double bedrooms (one with divisible bed) and two twin bedrooms (with joinable beds). Going up into the turret is a bedroom with two joinable beds. From the sitting room, a French window gives access to a landing (also accessible from an external staircase from the ground floor), with entrance to a small apartment, consisting of a double bedroom and a living area with kitchenette. All the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with shower. Air conditioning only in the bedrooms.
Park:
The house is part of a farm estate of about 6 hectares, composed of agricultural land for the production of fruit for preserves and 500 olive trees that surround the house and produce a prestigious extra virgin olive oil. The park, for the exclusive use of guests, is formed by a beautiful large garden with areas of lawn and dotted with olive trees, officinal herbs, bushes of lavender, elderberry, rosemary and roses. Potted hydrangeas frame the house and pergola covered by Virginia creeper at the kitchen exit, while a few steps from the pool is a portico destined for relaxing moments with a sofa, armchairs and a table with benches. The property has a covered parking area located at the end of the driveway to the property, at the rear of the house. Please note: there are two cats living in the park, who sometimes roam around the green spaces.
Swimming Pool:
Open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October, the swimming pool is located at the back of the house, which is about 25 m away and can be reached across the level garden. It enjoys a wonderful view over the Valdichiana and is exposed to the sun all day. The rectangular pool, measuring 12 x 6 m with a constant depth of 140 cm, is lined in PVC and has chlorine purification, internal spotlights and submerged steps for access to the water. The terracotta-paved sunbathing area around the pool and in the large surrounding lawn is equipped with sunbeds shaded by umbrellas and a pergola covered by white roses. The pool is equipped with a cold-water shower.
Pets: Yes. € 50,00 per animal per week to be paid on site.
Extra On Request:
Extra cleaning (€ 22,00/hour/cleaner),
extra linen change (€ 15,00 per person),
heating (€ 150,00 per day),
firewood (€ 20,00/100 kg)
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed
Arrival between 20:00 and 00:00 is subject to 80 late arrival fee.
