- Check in between 3.30 pm – 8 pm
- Check out before 10 am on the day of departure
- Max 10 persons
- Children welcome
- Pets allowed on request
- No Smoking Villa
- Required security deposit € 700,00 payable onsite in cash or traveler’s check
- Heating to be paid onsite upon consumption
- Final Cleaning € 120,00 to be paid onsite
- Rental car recommended
On Request
- Morning housekeeping service
- Staff to cook and serve lunch/dinner
- Babysitting service
- Laundry (washer and dryer) and ironing facilities
Area Information: The southwestern part of Tuscany is known as the Maremma. The region rolls from the steep slopes of Monte Amiata, an extinct volcano reaching the wooded heights of 1738 m., down to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Maremma marvellous sandy beaches, historic towns and mediaeval villages, all of which are worth a stop. The climate here is very mild; almond trees start blooming in February. Ancient Etruscan settlements and tombs dot the landscape and some of Tuscany’s most intriguing towns adorn the hilltops.
The legend say that an angry Saturn hurled a lightning bolt into the ground here, causing warm, sulphurous waters to gush forth from the crater of a volcano. Better documented are Etruscan tales of the spring, thus dating Saturnia’s origins as far back as at least 2800 years ago. In modern times, a thermal spa harnesses the “miraculous properties” of the 98.6° F degree (37° C) water before it all flows nearly a mile away into a waterfall in the open countryside. Here there is also a magnificent Natural Park that stretches along the Tyrrhenian coast from Principina a Mare to Alberese, and up to Talamone. The Park is characterized by important geographical elements such as the last stretch of the river Ombrone, the orographic system of the mountains of the Uccellina which reaches 417 meters of height in Poggio Lecci, the marsh area of the Trappola, and the coast which is both sandy and characterized by steep cliffs. Scansano town dates back to the Etruscans and the Romans as evidenced by the archeological site in Ghiaccioforte. The town is now famous for the success of Morellino di Scansano, the area’s red wine. Wine cellars and shops in and around Scansano are always open for sampling this lively and vivacious wine with its intense flavor and refined bouquet. The weekends during the annual celebration “Settembre a Scansano Morellino e sapori Doc” offer the chance for guided tastings of traditional local produce and Morellino wine.
Vehicles: Due to the fact that many properties in this area can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways, we advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us at the time of booking if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at a property in this area.
Swimming: If your rental period is outside the period May 15th to September 30dt, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.
Heating: Usage will be metered throughout your stay and you will be charged accordingly. Charges must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked to make a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.
Water and Electricity: Please note that most of the properties in our portfolio are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.
Internet Connection: Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services
Italiano
English
