Villa with swimming pool in the Chianti Ruffino hills Residenza LA FONTE is composed of 2 buildings: the main villa (9 sleeps), an outbuilding (2+2 sleeps) and a smaller villa (6 sleeps) divided into 2 apartments and reachable in 1 minute by car or 3 minute walk in the grove. Internal description: main villa IL CANTO (9 sleeping accommodations) Ground floor: kitchen (equipped with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, American coffee machine, electric oven) 1 bathroom with shower,1 double bedroom, living room with 3 sofas, satellite TV, dining room, 1st floor: 3 double bedrooms (In one double bedroom is available + 1 extra single bed) Bathroom with bathtub for 2 people dependance of the villa Residenza La Fonte (2+2 sleeps) (ground floor and with access from the private garden of the main villa): living/dining area, a double bedroom, one double sofa bed in the living /dining area and 1 bathroom with shower and fully equipped kitchen (microwave, fridge, electric hob, dishwasher, toaster, filter coffee maker). From this level you go out into the private garden equipped with table and chairs for eating aout in the fresh air. Easy parking in fron of the villa External description. salt water swimming pool (11. 50x5. 50, depth 1. 50) open mid-April - end of September, heated outdoor whirlpool tub (3x3, depth 90 - 4 people or 2 comfortable sunbeds, open mid-April - end September) located in panoramic position, garden area, sun loungers, fenced-in equipped garden, large furnished veranda ideal for outdoor dining, wood-burning oven, barbecue and fountain from which to drink the fresh spring water of the Ortale, outdoor kitchen in the loggia. Available: wi-fi internet, washing machine, dishwasher, iron and ironing board, independent heating, hairdryer, satellite TV, cot available on request. For bookings of a minimum of 1 week: cooking course available on request Check-in: arrival before 20. 00 (preferred time 17. 00-18. 00) Check-out: Check-out must be done before 10:00 Booking conditions: Arrival time: from 15:00 to 19:00 (For arrivals after 20. 00 until 22. 00 we charge 25. 00 euros. For arrivals from 22. 00 to 24. 00 we charge 45. 00 euros) Departure time: before 10:30. Final cleaning to be paid upon arrival € 240. 00 Utilities to be paid upon arrival € 10. 00 per day Tourist tax: € 1,5. /pax/day (max. 7 days, free up to 12 years) If you are a large family or a large group of friends, the ideal place to spend your holidays in full relaxation and comfort is this elegant property with exclusive swimming pool and garden that can accommodate 8+3 people. Villa Residenza la Fonte with a large private garden, is located in the small village of Casale located in the heart of the Tuscan Apennines, immersed in the enchanting Tuscan countryside and surrounded by panoramic views of the Casentinesi Forestry National Park. If you love trekking and relaxation this is the place for you. A few kilometers you can visit the hometown of Giotto and Cimabue, the Etruscan archaeological excavations and Dicomano is only 10 minutes where you can find shops, supermarkets and banks. From the small railway station in Dicomano you can comfortably take a direct train in the center of Florence in just 30 minutes, saving yourself the hauling of city traffic and parking. The Lake of Bilancino, a perfect alternative to the sea with all the imaginable water sports for rent, is only 20 km from the property and the infinite long beaches of the Adriatic coast are 140 km. For trekking lovers and naturalistic excursions there are numerous routes in the woods of the Casentino Forest Park to the tops of Monte Falterona where the Arno river is born or to reach the cascaders of creeping. Services offered by the Villa: Cooking course (included in the rent for 1 week stay) Test yourself with Italian cuisine with this cooking course and learn to prepare a typical Tuscan lunch with culinary professionals. Learn the traditional art of homemade pasta, how to prepare a ragù, a dessert, all accompanied by laughter in company and a good Chianti red wine. You will also receive a booklet of recipes to bring home and practice your skills just learned Bookable services: Trekking Tour (subject to good weather conditions and driving availability) The distinctive feature of the Forese Casentines National Park, where the villa is located, in addition to nature, is spirituality: they call it a sacred park of the forests. The "waterfalls of the Aquacheta" described by Dante in singing XVI of Hell of the Divine Comedy, take their name from Acquacheta, the most important rich in the whipping, which, with a jump of over 70 meters, is an authentic natural natural show Duration: ½ day, 2 hours on foot - 2 hours walking on the return Difficulty: for families necessary excursions shoes Guide on request Check-in: Arrival by 19:00 (Favorite time 17: 00-18: 00) Check-out: Check out must be done by 10: 00/10. 30 Final cleaning Euro 230. 00 Villa and dependence Gas and electricity on consumption Required from the security deposit of the arrival Euro 50. 00 for 1 week. Distances: San Godenzo 4 km (where you can find shops and services) - 10 km manager - golf course: 25 km - Florence 45 km - Siena 115 km - Railway station: Dicomano 14 km - Florence airport 57 km - Pisa airport 135 km - Beaches - Beaches - Beaches Costa Adriatica (Rimini, Cesenatico) 140 km