La Novellina
La Novellina
Fiano – Certaldo (Florence)From €6500 per week
Fiano – Certaldo (Florence)
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- From €6500 per week
In Fiano, Chianti
Sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Features include a pool, WIFI, staff and outstanding views. walk to a village
La Novellina is an independent villa with a private garden and swimming pool.
Elegantly furnished La Novellina has a large garden with a pool and provides every possible modern convenience.
The owner lives in a separate villa on the same estate, totally private and independent from the main villa and guests. He speaks English and is very helpful.
La Novellina is a wonderfully renovated farmhouse which central structure is a tower of the 11th century. The villa is located just between Florence and Siena overlooking the tuscan hills. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees in a landscape modeled by centuries of farmers’ patient toil. The views encompass the Castle of Santa Maria Novella and stretch as far as the towers of San Gimignano across the rolling countryside.
The house is set on three floors and sleeps up to ten people. It is spacious (3,250 sf) with five air conditioned bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. There is an elegant sitting room with a fireplace, two small halls and a big eat-in kitchen with a wood burning oven. It is furnished with original antiques. Two loggias, garden with lawn furniture, BBQ and a round swimming pool. Dishwasher washing machine, clothes dryer, large refrigerator with freezer and ice maker, Air Conditioning in the bedrooms, HI-FI, Satellite TV. Mosquito Screens. Telephone only for local calls, Internet Connection, Mobile cell phone for long distance calls
The keyholder is fluent in English and will greet you when you arrive. She is also a great cook and offers cooking classes and cook service. Upon request, she can offer a personalized concierge service to book tours, tickets, restaurant reservations, and help with your daily planning.
Ground floor (sleeps 2)
- Small entrance hall•Large eat-in kitchen built on two levels, with a huge wood-burning pizza oven, stone sink, modern sink, dishwasher, clothes washer & dryer
- Double (king) bedroom, en-suite bathroom with tub (three steps up from the main level)
- Both the kitchen and the ground floor bedroom can be accessed from the exterior of the villa (avoiding the steps for guests with walking problems), but please be aware that there are a few
steps here and there throughout the ground floor. - Small bathroom near the kitchen, accessed from outdoor loggia
Second floor (sleeps 6)
- Central hallway
- Large living and dining room with fireplace and covered balcony
- Double (king) bedroom, en-suite bathroom (shower & tub)
- Bedroom with twin beds (cannot be joined as they are located on opposite walls, with a door between them)
- Double bedroom
- Bathroom with shower
Third floor (sleeps 2)
Double queen bedroom that can be twins, en-suite bathroom with shower. Access to this bedroom has a lower-than-usual ceiling, so watch your head going up the stairs.
Grounds
Outside is the loggia for dining al fresco, a swimming pool (11 meters x 5 meters), and a bathroom with shower entranced from outside the kitchen — especially useful during the pool season.
Amenities: air-conditioned bedrooms, window screens, washer & dryer, Wifi internet access, large refrigerator with icemaker, gas BBQ, satellite TV, telephone for local calls, comfortable extra bed on request.
The owner lives in a separate villa on the same estate, totally private and independent from the main villa and guests. He speaks English and is very helpful.
Testamonial 2015 (K. Hancock)
“We had a wonderfully , warm greeting with Susanne and Monica when we finally arrived on the Saturday afternoon . La Novellina was absolutely fantastic and surpassed all expectations . Of course the icing on the cake was Monica and all the family fell in love with her . Her cheerful morning greetings and wonderful surprises for breakfast each morning were a highlight . Monica also prepared 3 evening meals , one in the dining room , which were all wonderful .
We thought the villa and facilities were really great and the children loved the pool as the weather was perfect . We also bumped into and had a few conversations with Nick who was very helpful – I am sure he comes from a very nice family . Helen in fact also had a chat to Luisa on the Monica’s phone just as we were leaving and expressed our thoughts about our time at La Novellina .
We have many fond memories to recount and are so glad we chose La Novellina ! Many thanks for all your help Jane and very best wishes – will be in touch again when planning our next trip to Italy – our favourite European country !
Amenities
Air Conditioning
Parking
Swimming Pool
Terrace / Alfresco Dining
Walk To Village
Wifi
Extra Optional Services
Airport Transfer
Cooking class
Driver
Hot Air Ballooning
Private Chef
Wine Tour
Pricing and Availability
Mar 30, 2024 – Apr 27, 2024 – 7560 Euros per week
Apr 27, 2024 – Sep 28, 2024 – 8120 Euros per week
Sep 28, 2024 – Oct 26, 2024 – 7560 Euros per week
Oct 26, 2024 – Dec 21, 2024 – 6720 Euros
Dec 21, 2024 – Dec 27, 2024 – 8120 Euros
Pricing Notes
NOTES 2024
Bookings for groups with more than 3 children are subject to the owner’s approval; he will review the composition of the group before
confirming the booking.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Bed Linen and Towels (initial set) and Pool towels
Mid-week towels change on Wednesday
Cleaning for rentals exceeding 1 week: 4 hrs. on Sat
Bed linen and towels change on Sat for rentals exceeding 1 week
Water, Internet Wi-Fi, Air conditioning (on request)
Parking, Washing Machine, Dryer
MANDATORY AMOUNTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE AND TO BE PAID AT ARRIVAL:
Service package: 300.00€ PER WEEK (includes 2 hrs. of daily cleaning, garden maintenance, pool cleaning, electricity, and water)
Final cleaning: 300.00€ PER STAY
Tourist tax
Refundable Security Deposit in cash: 1500.00€
SERVICES ON REQUEST and PAYABLE ON SITE:
Bed Linen and Towels (additional set): prices to be arranged with the owner
Extra Bed (on request) and owner approval: 500.00€ per child/person per week
Additional Services: Personalized concierge service, Breakfast, Welcome Dinner, Cooking class, Cook Service, Wine Tasting, Oil
tasting, Rental Car delivered at the villa, Cheese tasting, Bike rental, Driver service, Airport/Train Station Pickup, Pre-Arrival grocery
service.
Maid service: price to be quoted
Heating (on request): according to consumption
Early Departure (on request): 70.00€
Late Arrival (on request): 70.00€
Arrival between 16:30 and 19:00
Departure between 08:00 and 10:00
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