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Casa Giovanna

Charming Tuscan farmhouse - family and group friendly

5 minutes away from Palaia

Overview

This authentic tuscan farmhouse known as Casa Giovanna was built in 1882 and is situated along a leafy lane close to the hilltop town of Palaia which is just under a 5-minute drive away.

FAMILY FRIENDLY AND IDEAL FOR GROUPS OF FRIENDS

This is the perfect choice for a family or group of friends with 4 bathrooms and 3 bathrooms. Two of the bedroom’s interconnect making this a great family suite for those with children.

– Bedroom 1 – ground floor – sleeps 2 (double) – en-suite bathroom
– Bedroom 2 – first floor – sleeps 2 (double)
– Bedroom 3 – first floor – sleeps 2 (twin) – interconnects with bedroom 4
– Bedroom 4 – first floor – sleeps 2-3 (single beds) – interconnects with bedroom 3
– 2 x bathrooms – first floor

Property Highlights

Located on an organic olive farm
Just a 10 minute walk from the village and all its amenities
Refreshment Welcome Pack on arrival includes a small bottle of the farm’s award winning olive oil and IGT Sangiovese red wine
Dog friendly
English speaking property owners and staff on site
Concierge service
Pre Arrival Information Welcome Pack designed to help you plan and enhance your stay
Assistance with booking memorable experiences and tours

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Description

RUSTIC SIMPLICITY WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES
Casa Giovanna is furnished with a mix of traditional Tuscan furniture and antique pieces. The interiors are perfect for family living, with a big Tuscan table in the kitchen as well as a second table placed on the patio for dining al fresco! Original features include antique terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and 2 open fireplaces.

PRIVATE AND TRANQUIL
If you’re looking for complete privacy and a tranquil location, Casa Giovanna is the right choice for you.

LOVELY VIEWS WITH OLIVE TREES AND PRIVATE POOL
The outside space is stunning surrounded by Cypress and olive trees as well as bushes of brightly coloured Oleander. From the upstairs bedrooms, there are beautiful views over the valley and hills.

There is plenty of places for children to play in the nature, hidden shaded corners for those who like to chill and sun traps for those who want to soak up the sun.

The private pool is a welcomed new addition to the house this year (2017) and measure 7 x 5 meters.

PLENTY OF PRIVATE PARKING SPACE AND EASY ACCESS
There is plenty of parking space right next to the house. Access is down a leafy lane part of which is surfaced and is easy to navigate

GENUINE FARM PRODUCE AVAILABLE FROM THE OWNER
The owners produce red wine, extra virgin olive oil, oney and salame, all of which are available to buy directly from the owner.

CLOSE TO AUTHENIC HILL TOP VILLAGE
The charming village of Palaia with its Medieval heart and beautiful panoramic views is just under a mile/1.5 kilometers away and for those who like to walk it is reachable from the house. However, we do recommend using a car if visiting in the evenings due to the dimly lit country lanes.

The village of Palaia has everything you need to enjoy your stay in rural Tuscany, a couple of bars, a handful of restaurants, grocery stores, bakers etc.…The nearby larger town of Pontedera is just under a 30-minute drive away where you can stock up on the way at a bigger supermarket

ENGLISH SPEAKING OWNERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS
The property management is hosted by Marie and Lorenzo of Authentic Tuscany who live in Tuscany not far from Palaia. Giovanna the property owner will meet and welcome you to the property on your arrival. Giovanna lives locally and is a mind of information, she also speaks very good English.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Guests are asked to arrive from 4.00pm and ideally by 7.00pm.

Guests must notify us as soon as possible as to their estimated time of arrival and flight details if applicable. Whenever possible we offer flexibility to all our guests and in some cases, it may be possible to arrive/depart outside the scheduled times shown above however there will additional charges for late departures.

DEPARTURE
Guests must vacate the property by 10.00am

NOTES ON PAYMENTS
– Security deposit
– A 400 euro refundable security deposit is required on arrival
– Pets on request
– 30 euro per per per stay

Rates

RATES (€)	Per Night	Per Week

High	235	1,352
Peak		1,855

High : Jun 1 – Jul 3 * Aug 31 – Sep 30 *** 5 nights minimum stay
Peak: Jul 4 – Sep 1*** 7 nights minimum stay, changeover day Saturday

Rate for 6 guests* additional guests €10 per person per night
Rate includes: bed linen and towels, final cleaning, A bottle of wine produced by the farm
Minimum stay * 5 nights or 7 nights

Final cleaning €60

*Please contact us for booking*

Authentic Tuscany