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Villa La Dogana – Home 905899 Castle

  • 10 bedrooms
  • 26 sleeps
  • 6 nights min stay

Villa La Dogana – Home 905899

  • Castle
  • 10 bedrooms
  • sleeps 26
  • 6 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Villa La Dogana, the ancient castle (about 650 sq. m) was lovingly renovated to maintain its original features. The large and somewhat severe cut of the villa-castle hides within its interiors the elegant yet warm and welcoming atmosphere of a countryside home. Your family or group of friends can enjoy the privacy of the whole villa to yourselves, with the swimming pool tucked behind the villa, gardens and comfort of private parking.

The villa is surrounded by a large garden. The large and beautiful swimming pool with a nearby changing room and shower offers the perfect setting for enjoying the Tuscan sun while a pergola offers a shaded area for relaxing and dining outdoors in the spring and summer as you enjoy a magnificent sunset with a glass of wine in hand.

10 bedrooms:

Ground floor: 1 bedroom; 1st floor: 1 double bedroom (king-size), 3 twin bedrooms (standard beds); 2nd floor: 1 double bedroom (king-size), 2 large twin bedrooms (beds large 150cm) 1 twin bedroom (standard beds); tower: playing-room with double sofa bed.

9 Bathrooms:

There is one toilet in the basement and 8 bathrooms distributed on the other floors. They all have a bath provided of a shower.

Modern kitchen (two ovens, two dishwashers, one fridge, one freezer), table for 6-8 and large fireplace.

Living Rooms:

Villa La Dogana has at the ground floor a big entrance/living room with fireplace, next door a large living-room with another fireplace and a little sitting-room with new satellite and digital television.

Large dining room at the basement (18-20 people)

Swimming Pool:

Magnificent and fully eqipped swimming-pool (8x17meters), with its 10 beds, armchairs, table under a pergola, shower and changing rooms

Garden:

Large lawns equipped with bersot and dining table for 24 people, playing section for football and volley-ball.

Parking.

Large parking space

Restaurant

Nearby Agritouristic restaurant with Tuscan specialities

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Crib
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 3: King bed
    Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 5: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 6: 2 Full beds
    Bedroom 7: 2 Full beds
    Bedroom 8: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 9: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 0: 2 Twin beds
    Beds in other rooms: Queen Bed
  • 2 Full baths, 6 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Solarium or roof terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

I would say that it is essential to arrive at Customs with his car as it is located 10 Km away from any public transport.

Interaction with guest

Typically I will myself to welcome the guests, otherwise a person I trust will be waiting to show you the villa.

Policies

Check in time: 17:00, Check out time: 09:00
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).

Damage deposit: ($1,937.33) €1,800.00
Smoking
Yes, smoking allowed

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.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

In the garden there is ample space for children, with specific areas for flight and soccer ball) Pets are not allowed in the rooms and in any case the owner is always responsible for their actions, as well as for any damage or need for extra cleaning the villa and garden. Special attention to hunting dogs, being the villa in a hunting reserve and near a farm. And 'only it allowed to smoke in public areas.

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About the owner

Donata M.
Response rate:
50%
Calendar last updated:
16 Jan 2024
Years listed:
10
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Italian

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Reviews

Excellent
6 reviews

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“Even better than thaught!”

Reviewed 21 Aug 2017

We arrived and everything was perfectly arranged for us: the villa, the swimming pool and even the people welcoming us are so kind. We are three families with a bunch of more or less grown up childr… More

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Response from the owner Jemes, Jane, Emma, John and all of you, I hope you had a nice journey back. I loved meeting you and really appreciated the dinner with your charming group. We laughed so much that evening! Hope to see you soon here or at you place! All the best

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“Beste Bedingungen für einen erholsamen Urlaub”

Reviewed 25 Jun 2016

Im Mai hatten wir das Glück, einige Tage in der Villa La Dogana anlässlich einer Familienfeier mit großer Familie und Freunden zu verbringen. Alles, was wir vorfanden, war noch sch&ou… More

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“Relaxing and tranquil”

Reviewed 26 Jul 2015

I knew when I visited Villa La Dogana at the start of the year that it would be good, and it didn't let me down. We had a great family holiday. The large pool is a real asset, especially when you… More

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“Relax and Charme”

Reviewed 11 Dec 2013

Great place La Dogana! We were there in 20 spending a really nice and relaxing week. Not that easy to find but worth the 40 minutes drive from Florence. Rocca and Marisa are very helpfull. Very nice s… More

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“Perfect vacation for a big group or family”

Reviewed 8 Nov 2013

If you both love the charm of the Italien countryside and "coolness" in the mountains, combined with a short distant to big citys like Florence and Bologne - this is your dream. The house (Castle) is perfect for the big Family, and there are lots of Space outside - for volley, football or maybe a swim in the pool :) very nice place!

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“Tuscany at its best!”

Reviewed 4 Nov 2013

Last month my family and friends had an amazing time in Villa La Dogana, we experienced the authentic Tuscan life in an incredible atmosphere. The Villa is absolutely perfect, it has everything you ne… More

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Response from the owner Thank YOU so much. It was a real pleasure having you all in Villa La Dogana, such a nice group. I am very happy you like our family villa and appreciate all what we do to put guests at ease, trying to keep up with the high standard of the villa.

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Why can't I call Donata (the owner) before booking?

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Donata (the owner) a message.

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