Situated on the top of a small hill, 155metres above sea level and overlooking the magnificent scenery which surrounds the city of Volterra, the villa was built in the nearby town of Fabbrica by one of the noble families of the grand Duchy of Tuscany.
Sleeps 13 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 Living space 350m²
Volterra is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards and has not lost the the authentic aura typical of the whole of Tuscany. The village developed around the original tower and sronghold and one of the villas in the area is Villa Il Borgo. It dates back to the 18 hundreds and is in the elegant Liberty style of the period. It was restructed many years ago , maintaining the original architectural characteristics. Furnished with extremely good taste with antique period furniture and ornaments, the villa has a particular elegance, enriched by precious decorations, paintings and the original vaulted ceilings . A large lodge has a dining table and chairs for “al fresco” dining, and divans under a pergola with a hundred year old wisteria. From here you can admire the vineyards and olive groves as far as the city of Volterra. By means of another stone staircase we go down to the garden, protected by an ancient wall for privacy, to the panoramic swimming pool (12×4 metres by 1.30 deep).It has a hydromassage area, divans and umbrellas.
The shops of Fabbrica are within walking distance. Included in the rental price »Internet wifi »Bed linen »Bath towels »Pool towels »Cleaning of the swimming pool and garden maintenance twice a week »Welcome buffet At Guests arrival a Home Delivery Service consisiting in a complete Tuscan light welcome snack based on several drinks, platter of mixed cold cuts and cheese and other typical Tuscan fresh products »Final cleaning »Wine tasting A free visit to a classical Tuscan Wine cellar with a free wine tasting! »Tours Free guided walking tour of Peccioli and Chianni villages from May to September! »Personally selected »Finest homes, quality guaranteed »24/7 guest support
Accommodations
The villa s 350 square metres are disposed on two floors. On the ground floor is an extremely well-equipped kitchen with a small larder, a dining room with an elegant wood fireplace in lava stone, divans and armchairs and Sat. TV. There is also another large salon with frescoed ceilings, divans and armchairs, a dining room with a large, crystal dining table and original bookcases, a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. By means of a stone staircase we arrive on the top floor where a corridor leads to two double bedrooms (one of which has a canopied bed) and continuing along another corridor we reach another two bedrooms. In three bedrooms another single bed can be added-There are two bathrooms and one has a comfortable bath. Coming back down to the ground floor, next to the kitchen and living room, we pass through two arched doorways and enter the garden, which has a stone floor and was originally the cloister. The villa can hold up to 13 guests (10 +3). Ground Floor kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher) with access on to the outside, on to a nice furnished panoramic terrace, living-room (satellite TV, DVD) with fireplace, large frescoed dining-room, twin-bedded room (which can be turned into double bedroom upon request), bathroom with shower.
First Floor
Double bedroom, double bedroom with baldaquin bed, 2 twin-bedded rooms (which can be turned into double bedrooms upon request), bathroom with shower, bathroom with shower and bathtub.
The following might be to be paid extra: Bed linen (weekly changed), Extra Cleaning, Late Arrival, Pets, Refundable Security Deposit by credit card, Tourist tax, Utilities.
