Independent villa for rent in Tuscany, built in the second half of the 18th century situated in the center of a property of over 18 acres of woods and olive groves on the green hills lining the valley called Valdinievole just a short distance from Montecatini and Monsummano Terme. The owners have carried out a rigorous and accurate renovation using only materials (such as stone) from the surrounding area and period while ensuring a structure which respects the norms of bio-architecture. Spectacular 360 views from the garden over the surrounding hills. Very peaceful position: the road in front of the house is used by only a few residents. At guests disposal private swimming pool (16x8)(17/04-09/10) with spill-over edge, counter-current swimming, hydromassage area for 8 people, changing room, WC and shower, situated on a natural terrace a few meters below the level of the villa equipped with tables, chaise-longues and chairs. Furniture with antique ornaments, paintings, period doors and prints, Persian carpets. On the other hand, the house has every possible modern comfort. Complimentary welcome basket (homemade pasta sources, pasta, salad, bread and parmisan cheese with Chianti wine, toasted bread, croissants, marmalade, cereals, honey, butter, fruit juice, coffee, milk, tea, sugar and water), 2 hours cleaning/once a week (Wednesday). Service to be requested at the moment of booking and to be paid on the spot: maid service (12 Euro/hour), cooking at the villa, extra linen change (130 Euro), hire car with driver (30/40 Euro/ hour), driver with guest's car (20 Euro/hour), baby-sitter (10 Euro/ora), shopping delivered (price to be agreed), hair dresser, beautician or masseuse at home, Body guard (price to be agreed). On request possibility of catering for up to 50/60 guests with or without entertainment (specialized in Tuscan and Italian cooking), guided visits to museums or art cities, painting courses (on canvas or porcelain), courses in Italian cooking (especially Tuscan). Independent heating and air-conditioning in all the rooms. Baby bed, high chair, 3 mountain bikes are available. The house is equipped with an alarm system. Internet connection. Parking inside the garden and is for up to 5 cars. VILLA RONCOVISI is situated in the same the property (approx. 30 m away), but in an entirely independent position. The 2 villas can be rented together for a total of 21-29 sleeping spaces PLEASE NOTE: For a stay of 3 until 6 nights add 25% to the booking price. Arrivals must take place between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.Accomodation Gr. Fl.: entrance, central sitting room (satellite TV, Dvd player) with double sofa bed, large lounge/dining room (80m2) with big 16thC Lombard fireplace in stone and double doors leading into the garden, kitchen (antique style stove with 6 flames, 2 ovens, side-by-side fridge with icemaker, toaster, dish washer, microwave, coffee machine, professional fan) with an antique fireplace in cotto and stone (pietra serena), dining table for 8 people and access to a veranda equipped for eating "al fresco", 1 double bedroom with a 17thC fireplace and access to an equipped veranda, 1 bathroom with a Jacuzzi shower. Laundry room (washing machine, 2 irons and ironing tables). 1st Fl.: 1 double bedroom with two windows and 1 bathroom with a Turkish bath with Jacuzzi shower, 1 double bedroom with 1 bathroom with multifunctional Jacuzzi tub and shower with chromo and ozono therapy. This bedroom shares the bathroom with a twin bedded room. All windows have mosquito screens. All beds have patented Waterlily matteresses to ensure maximum comfort. Hairdryers in all bathrooms. The lighting of each bedroom is equipped with an automatic bio-switch for disconnecting the electricity, eliminating the electric tension when all the lights are off, thus permitting freedom from magnetic fields when you are asleep.Distances 4 km Monsummano Terme (any kind of shops, Spa), 6 km Montecatini Terme (Spa, golf course), 38 km Lucca, 55 km Florence, 60 km Versilia. Further information - Domestic help - Babysitter on request and to be paid on the spot - Cook on request and to be paid on the spot - Weekly linen change unless otherwise stated in the above description - Cook on request and to be paid on the spot - Domestic help on request and to be paid on the spot