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Superb a/c villa on hill between Florence & Pisa with amazing views & facilities
- Villa7750 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 20
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 7
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 4–7 nights
Special memories guaranteed. Sleeps 16 + 4, minutes from Lucca
Bedrooms
Sitting room of master suite
Bedroom 3
Cottage twin bedroom
Bedroom 1: Master Suite with sitting room
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 5
Cottage double bedroom
Study spare room
Bedroom 4
Cottage sitting room
Bedroom 2: Downstairs suite
The master suite includes, bedroom (with TV), bathroom, dressing room, sitting room (with 42' TV and fireplace.) The 3 high sided children's cots/cribs can go anywhere. Two new chaise long provide extra bedding for children. The downstairs suite is a good choice for less mobile guests. It has its own study which can be used as a spare room with two single mattresses folding out of the sofa. (Cots are available on request). All bedrooms have air-conditioning (which should be turned off during the day to avoid exceeding the electricity allowance.) There are screens on all bedroom windows, double glazing and shutters. The cottage is fully equipped with kitchen and reception room (Including 42' TV) and shared bathroom, two full sized bedrooms (1 twin, 1 double). The reception area has a double sofa bed suitable for children.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Accessible
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 7, Half Baths: 1
- Ensuite bathroom 4toilet, shower, bidet
- Ensuite Bathroom 3toilet, shower, bidet
- Ensuite Bathroom 5toilet, combination tub/shower, bidet
- Downstairs suitetoilet, shower, bidet
- Master suite bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower, bidet
- Ensuite Bathroom 6toilet, combination tub/shower, bidet
- Cottage Bathroomtoilet, shower, bidetShared by the two cottage bedrooms
- Guest WCtoiletAdjacent to the laundry
Safety features
- Safe
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisherOn outside wall of cottage, facing the pool
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RuralHill views all around with Lucca in the distance
General
- Telephone
- Air ConditioningNew insect screens have been installed so sleeping with the windows open is no problem.
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- ParkingThere's plenty of parking space in the drive and easy access to the villa without any steps.
- InternetFree wifi
- Towels Provided
- Safe
- Wireless InternetTwo networks (for back up)
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher1 in main villa and 1 in cottage
- Refrigerator(2) US sized in main villa and 1 in cottage
- Stove1 in main villa and 1 in cottage
- Oven1 in main villa and 1 in cottage
- Microwave1 in main villa and 1 in cottage
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster1 in main villa and 1 in cottage
- Ice Maker
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen(2) Villa: 400 sq feet/ 40 sqm, fully equipped kitchen with full sized bar and easy access to outside BBQ. Suitable for casual eating, as well as cooking lessons. Cottage: fully equipped kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 16 people
- Dining Room
- Child's Highchair
- DiningFor larger groups there is ample room in the dining room to add a spare table and chairs. Outside there is space for 20 under the BBQ area.
Entertainment
- Television3
- Satellite / CableSky Q system allows several different channels to be watched at the same time. The package includes Entertainment, News, Children's and some Sports channels, viewable in English
- Stereo
- Books
- Game Room
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- Toys
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThe lawn is soft underfoot and kept in excellent condition by the gardener. In front of the house there is a five a side soccer pitch. There is a volleyball/badminton court adjacent to the pool.
- Beach Chairs
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / PatioThe BBQ is the outdoor dining area opposite the kitchen door. Spectacular evening views while eating.
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleThere is a downstairs suite, which is ideal for the less mobile. It comes with bedroom, bathroom and adjoining sitting room which opens out onto the lawn. There are no steps throughout the ground floor and entering the house from the parking area only has a small lintel.
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolThe pool area has gazebo with chairs for shade, loungers and parasols and a volley ball court
Onsite Services
- Private Chef
- Housekeeper Included
Notes
- The unique thing about Buralla is its combination of 360 degree Tuscan views outside, with the space and comfort inside you normally only find in more northern countries. Especially the kitchen, which is a wonderful gathering point. It also has huge garden with space both for quiet zones and the more athletic such as the volleyball court. Something all ages enjoy is the bocce court (Italian bowls) which is wonderful to play at sunset.
Breakfast
- Booking Possible
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings at this property are non-refundable.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Child safe, and lots of space and sportsChild safe, and lots of space and sports
No pets
Parties/events allowed - Upon request. Upon request.
No smoking - Please use the ashtrays provided and smoke outsidePlease use the ashtrays provided and smoke outside
Max guests: 20 (sleeps up to 16 adults) - 16 Adults plus 4 in spare beds16 Adults plus 4 in spare beds
Minimum age of primary renter: 30
- Re-cycling. The commune will not take bags away with mixed material. Please avoid a surcharge by recycling carefully.
Map
Owner
Simon Sudbury and Claudia Crescenzi
- Languages:
- english, french, italian
About Simon Sudbury and Claudia Crescenzi
That little photo is me playing olive harvest supervisor during the All Saints school holiday at the beginning of November. We issue buckets, nets and ladders to the kids - who spend many happy hours up the olive trees - while we concentrate on the important things: taking in the views, lazy lunching, nattering away, poking the coals on the BBQ, strolling to a local vineyard. Very restorative.
Simon Sudbury and Claudia Crescenzi purchased this Villa in 2003
Why Simon Sudbury and Claudia Crescenzi chose Sant'Andrea
We saw a ruin on a hill while looking for a holiday home away from London's bustle. It was much too big for us, but the views led us to take the plunge, and after 10 years of renting, we are happy to have had so many happy visitors saying they would have done the same!
What makes this Villa unique
Friends and family groups and reunions. The setting is exceptional but what sets Buralla apart is being able to comfortably cater for every generation's needs and for no-one to feel hard done by. For example the downstairs suite, and level floors and accesses are great for the less mobile; on the other hand, there's a playroom next to the huge kitchen so parents can keep an eye on little ones if necessary while entertaining around the bar.