Fattoria Capponi - Valentino  

Description from the manager

Conveniently located between Florence and Pisa, a Tuscany villa rental provides a great location for taking daytrips throughout one of Italy's most beautiful regions. Our villas in Tuscany offer comfortable furnishings, easy accessibility, great attention to detail, and many convenient services. This lovely estate has eight unique rentals to choose from. This holiday vacation rental is perfect for couples, families, or large groups looking for separate accommodations in the same building. In addition, they offer not only easy access to the main sights of Tuscany, but also lots of trails for mountain biking or hiking, as well as wine tasting a...nd oil tasting on the premises.

Surrounded by vineyards, this ancient estate offers guests tranquility and magnificent views. The Fattoria is a working farm that produces internationally renowned wine. It was originally owned by the Capponi family, one of the most illustrious of the ancient Florentine families. The design of the main villa has been traced back to Bartolomeo Ammannati [1511-1592], a famous sculptor and architect of Florence. The estate has three farmhouses, two of which have recently been converted into a total of seven independent apartments. The first farmhouse is divided into four apartments: Krizia, Versace, Missoni, and Max Mara. The second farmhouse is divided into three apartments: Valentino, Armani, and Prada. The third farmhouse is Gucci; it is available for rent as one unit. In total, the three farmhouses can accommodate up to 51 people. The first and second farmhouses each have a separate pool, and each apartment has its own private outdoor area equipped with table and chairs. The pool area is equipped with deckchairs, umbrellas, and lounges.

[170 m2] The apartment has been tastefully remodeled, and it features authentic materials such as old terracotta tiles and wooden beams in the ceilings.

Ground floor [accessed by six steps]: There is a small sitting room, a closet, a large sitting room with a fireplace and access to the garden, and a dining room with a kitchen corner [electric range with oven and small fireplace for cooking] and access to the garden.

First floor: There is a bedroom with two twin beds, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, a bedroom with two twin beds and an en suite bathroom [with shower], a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom [with shower], and another double bedroom with an en suite bathroom [with shower]. There are two doors that connect Valentino to Armani; renting the two apartments together conveniently creates a large apartment for 14 people.

The property is located in Montopoli in Val d'Arno, a hamlet in the Pisa area of Tuscany. The nearest small village is Capanne, which offers some small grocers, a pharmacy, restaurants, a post office, and a gas station. The nearest large town is Pontedera, which offers supermarkets, shops, gas stations, pharmacies, a hospital, post offices, restaurants, cafés, and movie theatres. In addition, the Versilian coast is less than an hour's drive away.

Florence: 50 km

San Gimignano: 46 km

Lucca: 35 km

Volterra: 48 km

Pisa: 35 km

Pontedera: 10 km

Capanne: 3 km

Available Amenities: Shared swimming pool [7.5m x 15m; open from the first Saturday of May until the last Saturday of October], fax line, HSDL Internet connection, telephone [only local calls are included in the price], satellite TV, dishwasher, air conditioning, central heating, barbecue, hairdryer, stereo, CD player, iron and ironing board, electric stove, oven, toaster, American-style coffee pot, electric tea kettle, private parking, shared washing machine and dryer [see below: ‘Please Note']. For stays of over one week, bed linens are changed and light housekeeping is provided on Friday.

Extra Services:

* There is an extra charge for long distance calls.

* To access the internet, guests pay an initial $15 and receive an access code that is valid for the duration of their stay; internet usage is then recorded by a meter, and guests pay the accumulated usage charge at the end of their stay.

* Cook service [€30/hour + the cost of food and beverages], grocery shopping service, babysitter, wine tasting opportunities [minimum of six people; €15/person], day trips to local health spas, bike tours and walking tours [with an English-speaking guide], and maid service [€20/hour] are all available upon request.

* A baby bed and high chair are available upon request.

* Pool towels are available on request for 9 euros per towel per week.

* It is also possible to rent bikes on the property.

Please Note: At this time, only Il Monsonaccio has a washing machine and dryer; therefore, those renting the apartments Krizia, Versace, Missoni, or Max Mara must drive 600 meters to the laundry room at Il Monsonaccio.

Minimum Stay: 7

Check-In: 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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What Past Guests Are Saying

Overall Rating

• Phil
  

  Phil's review of Fattoria Capponi - Valentino

  Left on 06/25/2012 for a stay in June 2012
  
  

  Beautiful setting, nice roomy bedrooms.
  
  The view.
  
  The beach at Viareggio and the walled city of Lucca within an hour's drive.

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• Jan
  

  Jan's review of Fattoria Capponi - Valentino

  Left on 07/23/2011 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  A very relaxing location in a beautifully equipped property.
  
  The location and setting were ideal. We were able to have easy access to the freeway and shopping, and yet appreciated the rural area and enjoyed walking on the estate.
  
  We loved to walk and explore the estate and the little villages nearby. We were also able to take advantage of the east and reasonable train access to Florence from the nearby station San Romano.

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• Margo
  

  Margo's review of Fattoria Capponi - Valentino

  Left on 08/31/2007 for a stay in August 2007
  
  

  Overall it was a great week! The weather was perfect and we were able to absolutely relax! Our side trips were very easy and we were able to get back in time for a swim.
  
  The pool area was very clean and very well kept. Sunset from the pool area was spectacular. Plus all the tree-lined roads leading up to our villa added to the charm. Bedrooms were spacious and bathrooms were well kept, air-conditioning was a nice perk.
  
  There were lots of extra charges: Internet service, pool towels were 9 Euros per person, wine tasting and tour, which we didn't do, at 17 Euros per person. Also, we only had one change of towels during our stay, contrary to the daily change as listed. Also no DVD player as listed. We also had a problem with ants on our patio - but they took care of that after we mentioned it to them.
  
  Very accessible to many areas. We did Pisa and Lucca in one day, also did the Cinque Terre area in a day. Supermarkets and a nice restaurant were all near by. The estate was big enough to go on nice long runs in private, secure area.

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• Pam
  

  Pam's review of Fattoria Capponi - Valentino

  Left on 06/30/2007 for a stay in June 2007
  
  

  We loved it, and would go back any time. It was a little remote, but we would have driven a lot anyway.
  
  The house we stayed in was perfect for our family. Very clean, inviting and very livable. The patios and pool areas were so peaceful.
  
  There was wine tasting at the property from their own cellar, but only if there were 8 people. We had 6 in our party and no one else was staying at their property, so we never were able to taste.
  
  It was beautiful and very private.

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• Denise
  

  Denise's review of Fattoria Capponi - Valentino

  Left on 07/31/2006 for a stay in July 2006
  
  

  It was so much more than any of us had expected!
  
  The view was beautiful. The property was absolutely breathtaking. The bedrooms, bathrooms were so comfortable and nicely done. The property was very upscale and exclusive.
  
  The distance from towns we wanted to visit. Other than Pisa and Lucca, we were more interested in seeing sites south of Florence. It took us up to two hours each way to get to places. Also, I would have preferred to have been right in a town. We needed to drive to get to the nearest town. However, the beauty of the property made up for this.
  
  The beauty of the landscape. It was like nothing I had seen. When you looked out, it was as if you were staring at a painting.

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• Debbie
  

  Debbie's review of Fattoria Capponi - Valentino

  Left on 06/30/2006 for a stay in June 2006
  
  

  I would go again and will recommend to others. Thanks for a great vacation.
  
  Lots of space for 8 adults. Peace and quiet.
  
  Kitchen was a little difficult to use with dishes in a different room. Washer-dryer was SLOW.
  
  Location was great between Pisa, Firenze and Lucca. We visited all... some twice.

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• Louis A.
  

  Louis A.'s review of Fattoria Capponi - Valentino

  Left on 05/31/2006 for a stay in May 2006
  
  

  Layout of the property, views and the peace and tranquility. Convenient to the many places that we visited during our stay.
  
  Very little, Could have used some instructions on the items in the house, eg security system, use of the dish TV system.
  
  Location. As stated above it was very convenient to the major highway that served as a start to visit the Tuscany area.

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• Bradley A.
  

  Bradley A.'s review of Fattoria Capponi - Valentino

  Left on 08/31/2002 for a stay in August 2002
  
  

  Exceeded our expectations in almost every regard: surroundings, proximity to historical cities, furnishings, size, and external finish were first rate
  
  Secluded location yet featured a pool, great views, open spaces, and only a 5 minute drive to the Autostrada.
  
  Several small things having to do with electrical and electronics issues. For example, Internet access should be made available via reception (OK to charge and make it on a reservations-only basis at certain times of the day). The batteries in the AC remote control units appeared to need changing. A simple one page set of instructions for using the two TV remotes would have been good, and either a VCR or DVD player would have been ideal. The windows in the first bedroom (Mimosa) on the 2nd floor and kitchen door (leading to garden)leaked badly when there was a rainstorm in the night. The floor was totally wet and we had to do some mopping. Around the pool, the wooden deck is splintering and our sons got several slivers in their feet.
  
  Aside from the four dwellings in our immediate area, no other buildings were visible from our villa. The rolling fields gave the impression of deep countryside even though we were just minutes away from primary and secondary roads.

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• Elise
  

  Elise's review of Fattoria Capponi - Valentino

  Left on 06/30/2002 for a stay in June 2002
  
  

  We had the best time in the world at this villa.
  
  We could not have been in a more beautiful spot. The villa had the best of everything. All the furnishings and services were top of the line. The manager, couldn't have been nicer. She made us feel very special. The view was spectacular. The vineyards and poplar trees were spectacular. Everything was spotless. They took great pride in running the vineyard. We were even given special buzzers to open gates. I would recommend this property to everyone who is looking for an experience in Tuscany.

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