Villa Cecilia is an old farmhouse dating back to before 1800. You will find it perched on a hill in the heart of the Valdichiana, about 4 km from Castiglion Fiorentino, a characteristic village where you will find shops, restaurants, supermarkets and all necessities.
The farmhouse has been recently and carefully restored under the careful guidance of the owners, who strongly wished to maintain its ancient origins and characteristics. The original terracotta tiled floors, the high ceilings with wooden beams, all coordinated with quality furnishings, with fine antiques, are a perfect match for the characteristics of the villa. You will feel a sense of warmth at the villa, you will feel welcomed and pampered, perfectly in harmony with your surroundings.
The history of the farmhouse is also fascinating. In ancient times, the Valdichiana was a swamp and before the land reclamation took place, its waters lapped the land of the property and just a few steps from the house there was a small harbour for boats that connected by water to the surrounding villages.
Today the villa is part of a farm that includes vineyards, cereal crops, farmyard animals and beautiful horses. About 1 km away, at the owners' residence, you will be able to enjoy the organic produce from their vegetable garden free of charge. Their paddocks, should you travel with your horses, will be at your disposal (service available for a fee).
Around the villa, you will enjoy a large, completely fenced green space perfect for your morning or evening walks even with your four-legged friends. Inside the park there is also a woodland path (approx. 500 m) where you can relax, walk and organise cool snacks.
For your days at home, there is a beautiful infinity swimming pool (size 6x12 m, depth 1.35 m - open from 01 May to 30 September), with a Roman staircase, a beautiful porch well equipped with outdoor furniture, where you can enjoy a book or an aperitif in company, the barbecue for your cookouts and also games for your children.
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
GROUND FLOOR: sitting room with large fireplace, double sofa bed and piano, small bathroom with washbasin and toilette, going up a step access to the living-dining room, connecting arch in brick to the kitchen, facing the porch equipped with table and chairs.
FIRST FLOOR: with access both through internal wooden staircase or external stone staircase with typical loggia, wide sitting-living room with double sofa bed, double bedroom, twin bedroom, wide bathroom with crystal shower.
EQUIPMENT:
- Refrigerator with freezer, oven, dishwasher, moka coffee maker, filter coffee maker, espresso, microwave, toaster, kettle
- Washing machine, mosquito nets, iron and ironing board, high chair, fans (2), hair dryer
- Piano, TV, Wi-Fi Internet access, children's games
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Private pool open from 01/05 to 30/09.
Wi-Fi Internet access.
Bed linen and bathroom towels (initial set).
Wood for fireplace.
Swimming pool and garden maintenance.
One baby bed and High chair (for children up to 3 years) on request at time of booking.
Pets allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Breakage deposit Euro 250 (payable in cash on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay). During their stay, should travellers cause any damage to the property, they will be liable for the associated costs.
Obligatory final cleaning Euro 140.
Air conditioning in the bedrooms and living room on the first floor Euro 1 per kWh (if used).
Heating Euro 6 per m3 (if used).
Swimming towels available on request on payment of Euro 3 each.
Tourist Tax Euro 2 per person per day, applied for the first 7 days only, children up to 14 years do not pay.
It is not possible to recharge electric cars at the house, but it is necessary to go to charging stations located a few kilometres away.
The following might be to be paid extra: Air conditioning, Final Cleaning, Heating, Refundable Security Deposit (cash).