Villa Orchidea is a splendid luxury holiday villa for rent, also ideal for organizing weddings, receptions and important events to ensure an exclusive experience to guests. The villa dates back to the 17th century and is owned by the Posarelli family. The property is divided into two units rented together: the main villa and a small annex for two people. In total, Villa Orchidea can sleep up to 15 people in interiors furnished with taste and equipped with every comfort. Outside, a large well-kept garden offers a splendid swimming pool and a barbecue area equipped for outdoor dining. Villa Orchidea is surrounded by the Chianti countryside and is an excellent starting point for visiting the villages of the area, such as Certaldo, San Gimignano and Volterra, as well as the renowned cities of Siena and Florence. At guests disposal: large, fenced and furnished garden (5.500 m2), private swimming pool (12,5 x 6,5 m maximum depth 2,5 m), shaded furnished porch with an outdoor kitchen and barbecue area: the ideal place where guests can enjoy an al-fresco dinner. Table tennis. Parking within the grounds. On the premises there is a charming private chapel. Distances: Sciano with food shop and pizzeria approx. 5,5 km, Barberino Val Delsa with all kinds of shops and tennis court 6 km, Certaldo approx. 6 km, San Gimignano with its beautiful towers dating back to the medieval period approx. 30 km, Florence about 40 km. Siena and Volterra are in a 45-minute drive.400 m2. Ground floor: large living-room with dining area and access on to the outside, charming dining-room with beautiful fireplace, large and well-stocked kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher), living-room with small library and billiards table, double bedroom (air conditioning), sitting-room with fireplace, bathroom with shower. 1st floor: air-conditioned double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, large living-room with fireplace (not working), bedroom with French bed, 3 double bedrooms with air conditioning and ensuite bathroom with shower, twin-bedded room (air conditioning) with ensuite bathroom with shower. Outbuilding Ground floor: suite with double bed (air-conditioning) and ensuite bathroom with shower. Arrival between 17:00 and 20:00 Departure between 08:00 and 10:00 Pool open from 1 March to 1 November Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot: Final Cleaning (mandatory): 350.00 Extra Bed (on request): 100.00 per person per week Refundable security deposit in cash (mandatory): 1000.00 Heating: 5.00 per cubic meter Babycot (on request): 50.00 Late Arrival: 25.00 Tourist tax (mandatory): 1.00 per person per day Included in the rental price: Bed Linen and Towels (initial set) Internet Wifi Air conditioning High chair (on request)