Charming villa Casolare set in private, enclosed grounds with pool and daily housekeeping

A charming retreat tucked into the woods, villa Casolare is the perfect spot for a family vacation or romantic getaway. With its fairy-tale exterior and rural location, the three-bedroom house feels like a secret hideaway, yet is still close enough to the cities of Tuscany, like Pisa, Florence, Siena and Lucca, for day trips. Just through the propertys gated entrance, youll find broad lawns, groves of shade trees and well-tended flower beds. A terrace off the dining room offers a table and chairs for al fresco dining, and a charcoal barbecue lets you cook outside, too. Terraced landscaping leads to the pool, which has its own sunny terrace. Even though Casolare looks like it came out of a storybook, the villa is air-conditioned and equipped with Wi-Fi, and an iPod and computer are available upon request. Inside, the villa is elegant and modern, with warm, neutral walls and trim, traditional-style furnishings gathered around a fireplace and classic patterned drapes in the living room. The dining room has the same balance of stateliness and comfort, with a long table that seats eight, floral-upholstered chairs and a Murano-style chandelier for sparkle. In the kitchen, youll find a large range, modern appliances like a juicer and food processor, and sleek pale-wood cabinets and stone countertops. Each of Casolares three bedrooms has a queen bed, en-suite bathroom and air conditioning. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, and one bedroom on the third floor. (The living areas, along with the homes main entrance, are on the second floor.) The bedrooms are decorated with more restful neutral tones, set off by antique chests, four-poster beds and even painted closet doors in one of the rooms. Thanks to the villas location on a larger estate once owned by the bankers to the Medicis, theres plenty to explore nearby on foot. Its only a 5-minute drive to town, where theres a restaurant, grocery store and seasonal truffle tastings and sales. A clinic and tennis court are 10 minutes away by car, and a hospital and train station are 15 minutes away. Play a round at the golf course, 20 minutes away, or spend a day at the beach, 45 minutes away. When its time to leave, the airport is a 35-minute drive. Copyright Luxury Retreats. All rights reserved. BEDROOM BATHROOM Bedroom 1 Queen size bed, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower, Air conditioning, TV Bedroom 2 Queen size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Air conditioning, TV Bedroom 3Queen size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Air conditioning, TV FEATURES AMENITIES Air conditioning (May to end of September) Heating system (October to end of April) Fireplace Satellite TV (limited channels) DVD player iPod dock iPod (upon request) Wi-Fi access Laptop (upon request) Telephone Baby equipment (upon request) Toiletries Hair dryer Washer/Dryer Iron/Ironing board Kitchen: Microwave Toaster Juicer Coffee maker Food processor Tabletop grill Dishwasher OUTDOOR FEATURES Swimming pool (12m x 7m) Outdoor furniture Alfresco dining Charcoal BBQ Parking Electric gate STAFF SERVICES Included: Weekday housekeeping (1 hour/day except Sundays and Holidays) Weekday Manager Pool cleaning and maintenance (2 times/week) Initial supplies: Fruit juice Coffee Milk Tea Bread Butter Estate wine Detergents At Extra Cost advance notice may be required: Villa pre-stocking Activities and excursions Excessive phone charges Pool heating VILLA POLICIES Maximum 6 guests Children welcome Non-smoking villa Pets not permitted Pool close between mid-October until mid-April Security deposit of 500to be paid onsite in cash Local tourist tax of5 per person aged 10 or over required upon check-in LOCATION 15 minute walk to church 5 minute drive to: Restaurant Town Grocery store Truffle tasting/sale 10 minute drive to clinic and Tennis court 15 minute drive to hospital and train station 20 minute drive to golf course 35 minute drive to airport 45 minute drive to beach 150 minute drive to ski slope *ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Villa Saletta estate, once owned by the Riccardi family (bankers to the Medici), covers approximately 1,760 acres. In total, there are more than 20 old farmhouses on the estate, mostly dating back to the 1800s. Each one has its own story to tell, being unique and individual in size and location. Three of these farmhouses have been restored so far. Every restored villa has its own private grounds with electric gates, outdoor swimming pool, barbecue and comfortable shaded seating areas. Please note estate roads are not suitable for vehicles with poor ground clearance Advertised rates may vary according to the season and duration of stay