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Tuscany Travel Base in Chianti, 1 Bedroom – Home 2480277 Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 4 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Tuscany Travel Base in Chianti, 1 Bedroom – Home 2480277

  • Apartment
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet Friendly

Description from owner

Description

In the beautiful Chianti region 18 kilometers from the center of Florence, Raffiacane is a traditional farmhouse standing at one end of 6 hectares of olive grove and vineyard on a hill overlooking the Pesa river, a tributary of the Arno. The abandoned farm and buildings were restored in the 1970’s.

Recently, one section of the farmhouse has been remodeled as a year round vacation apartment. With a private entrance and patio, 50 square meters (530 square feet) are divided into a large bedroom, a bathroom and a fully equipped live-in kitchen.

Florence is roughly halfway between Rome and Milan, about 3 hours from either city, on the A-1 (E-80) motorway. Raffiacane is convenient for any number of daytrips around Tuscany. Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, and Arezzo are all close. The sea is an hour away to the west, the mountains an hour to the north. Nearby are a riding stable, public swimming pool and tennis courts. But then, one can always just relax with a book or go walking through the fields and woods in the gentle hills of Tuscany. Your hosts, Letizia, Linda and Paul are artists and will be glad to show you around their studios and you might like to try your hand on the potters wheel or modeling sculpture in clay. But then again, you can always just relax with a book or go walking through the fields and woods in the gentle hills of Tuscany.

Your hosts are native English speakers and Paul is a licensed tourist guide for Florence and the surrounding area and will be glad to answer your questions or be your guide in and around Florence.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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About the owner

Paul Massimo P.
Calendar last updated:
21 Apr 2020
Years listed:
11
Based in:
United States
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Very Good
5 reviews

Excellent
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“Simple lodgings in great location”

Reviewed 15 Oct 2015

We enjoyed our stay at Paul and Linda's lovely hideaway just above Cerbaia, in Tuscany. The location was outstanding, as it gave us easy access to Florence and Siena, as well as the option to par… More

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Response from the owner We're glad you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for your suggestions. The electrical blackout was due to a problem on the grid and we are very sorry there wasn't a torch, but the last guests must have taken it away with them by mistake, and candles have caused problems in the past. We weren't aware of the blackout unitil morning and the first thing we thought of was the difficulty you must have had leaving the apartment in the dark. We are very sorry for the inconvenience, but are happy you recommended to other travellers nonetheless.

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“En pleine campagne toscane”

Reviewed 5 Apr 2015

Nous sommes parti 3 semaines en Toscane en Juillet 2014. Nous avions réservé une semaine dans cette maison. Le cadre est très dépaysant, nous sommes de la région par… More

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Response from the owner We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us, but I wanted to address the two problems you mentioned. You say that the access road was difficult, but the unpaved part of the road is only 100 meters long and is flat, so I'm thinking that perhaps you remembered a different place where you stayed on the same trip. Also I'm sorry you were dissappointed by the lack of a washing machine. Our listing does not say there is a washing machine in the apartment, but rather that you are welcome to use our machine if you need to. We had problems with the wifi connection last year when you stayed with us, and we later discovered tha the cute squirrels had chewed the cable. The problem has been resolved. Thank you for your detailed review. I'm sorry my French isn't good enough to reply to you in your language. I will use google ranslate and hope for the best. Kind regards, Paul and Linda Nous sommes heureux que vous avez apprécié votre séjour avec nous , mais je voulais traiter les deux problèmes que vous avez mentionnés . Vous dites que la route d'accès était difficile , mais la partie non goudronnée de la route est à seulement 100 mètres de long et est plat , donc je pense que peut-être vous rappeler un autre endroit où vous êtes resté sur le même voyage . Aussi je suis désolé que vous étiez déçus par le manque d'une machine à laver . Notre liste ne est pas dit il ya une machine à laver dans l'appartement , mais plutôt que vous êtes invités à utiliser notre machine si vous en avez besoin. Nous avons eu des problèmes avec la connexion wifi année dernière lorsque vous resté avec nous, et nous avons découvert plus tard tha les écureuils mignons avaient mâché le câble . Le problème a été résolu . Merci de votre examen détaillé . Je suis désolé mon français ne est pas assez bon pour vous répondre dans votre langue . Je vais utiliser google translate et espérer pour le mieux . Cordialement , Paul et Linda

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“Rustic and beautiful Tuscan farmhouse, in the midst of olive groves.”

Reviewed 17 Dec 2014

Our hosts, Paul and Linda, were excellent, and my family had a most enjoyable stay in this well-located base for exploring beautiful Tuscany.

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“Tuscany farmhouse for those who like quiet country stays”

Reviewed 27 Jul 2014

Raffiacane is the perfect location if you want to experience much of Tuscany because many of the major cities are within 30 minutes to an hour from this location. Mastering the roadways was our bigges… More

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“Tuscan serenity”

Reviewed 20 Jun 2012

This really is the perfect place for a nice quiet stay in beautiful Tuscany. The estate is quiet, calm and bucolic with all the charms of Italian country living. The décor is lovely and simple … More

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