Casa Spino Region: Florence Sleeps: 8-12 Overview Located just 14km from Florence among unspoilt hills of the Valdarno Valley, this villa in Tuscany is ideal for those looking to enjoy more space and privacy while on holiday together. The restored, traditional country home is separated into two wings and a Casetta - each containing two bedrooms and bathrooms, their own living and dining spaces, and a kitchen. The East Wing is open and inviting, with a sitting room and dining for six. Of the two bedrooms, one provides a charming view of the old mill tower. The South Wing overlooks the picturesque Valdarno Valley and includes a cozy library and an impressive kitchen featuring an original bread oven. Both bedrooms boast views of either the courtyard or Valdarno Mountains. In the courtyard facing the olive grove, the Casetta will delight with its sunny terrace, original Florentine features, and fireplace. The two bedrooms are warmly welcoming, including a double room with terrace access. With this unique layout, each person can spread out to do his or her own thing, then meet for alfresco dinners or dips in the pool. There s something for everyone in Florence, and the famous city is easy to access with the bus connection nearby. Facilities Private Pool Ideal for Teens Internet Air-Con BBQ Cot(s) Walking/Hiking Paths Page 1
Interior & Grounds East Wing - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Living and dining rooms - Kitchen with direct access to the farm South Wing - 2 Bedrooms - Sofa bed available - 2 Bathrooms - Living and dining rooms - Kitchen Casetta - 2 Bedroom, one with a terrace - 2 Bathroom - Living room with fireplace - Kitchen with direct access to the garden Outside Grounds - Court yard - Swimming Pool, Dimensions: 12x6 metres Depth: 1.20-2.80 metres - Garden surrounded by an olive grove - Barbecue Page 2
Catering & Services This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please contact Oliver s VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference. - Welcome basket with everything you need for your first breakfast. As well as wine, olive oil of the region, and cheese. - Greeted on arrival and helped to settle into the property. - Catering: A cook is available for 150 + IVA 21% (plus the costs of the shopping) per evening if they need help one evening. The cook comes at 5 p.m to prepare dinner and serves the dinner until time for the dessert. - Children beds are available. Services upon request at extra cost: - If required, we can organize a car with a chauffeur to meet you at the airport or at the railway station of Florence. - For an hour more cleaning: 23 euro per hour. - For extra changing towels or bedsheets (in the villas the changing is done on Saturday only) - Single bed change: 5.60 euro. - Double bed change: 10.00 euro. - Pool towel: 2.05 euro. - Bathroom towels - small towel (bidet) 0.52 euro; medium (face) 0.64 euro and shower 1.35 euro. Tours We can organize for you a private guide who will accompany you in the streets of Florence. You will find here some different tour proposals but the guide is very happy to tailor it to your needs. Tour 1 : A classical tour suggested for first time visitors with the main monuments. 3 hours private and personalized walking tour. The religious heart, the Duomo, the Baptistery, Giotto's bell tower and Brunelleschi's Dome. The medieval quarters with the house-towers. The polical heart with the cityhall palazzo vecchio, signoria Square and the famous old bridge. Tour 2: 2 hour private walking tour - The tour starts from the 'Duomo' area, the religious heart of the city, through the tiny and narrow streets of the medieval quarters. It shows the highlights of Florence, the Signoria Square, the old bridge, St. Croce till the 'Oltrarno' where artesans still work keeping ancient traditions alive. Tour 3: Page 3
Full day - 6 hours The tour starts with a visit to one of the most important museums with the original Michelangelo's masterpiece the David statue. The guide will take care of the reservation in order to skip the huge waiting lines. After that, there is a walking tour in the religious heart of the city with the baptistery, the cathedral (DUOMO), Giotto's bell tower and Brunelleschi's Dome. After a break for lunch, visit the political heart of the city: Signoria square, old bridge and the inside of the most beautiful church of Florence Santa Croce with Giotto's XIV century frescos and Michelangelo's, Galileo's, Machiavelli's tombs. Tour 4: 3 hour evening or daily tour for curious children. Summer is very hot in Florence, so enjoy the breeze of the evening with an accurate tour of the secrets and legends in this ancient town. The Roman town, the towers, the hidden narrow streets are highlights, especially for children that get bored of seeing monuments or for adults that want to see something different and new. This is a unique experience where you will see Florence from an unexpected point of view. The last stop is for the best gelato in Florence Costs: 50 euro per hour. Everyday costs for food services - 7 days -BREAKFAST: Euro 15 per person per day. Cost per person for the whole week: 7x Euro 15= Euro 105 -LUNCH/DINNER: (N.B. during the week guests can select some fish menu as well as some vegetarian/meat menu) MEAT/VEGETARIAN CHOICE: includes a starter, a first course, a main course and a dessert (red wine and coffee included) - Up to 11 people: 1 chef is required: Euro 30 per person per service (lunch or dinner) 30= Euro 210 - From 12 people on: 1 chef and 1 waiter are required: Euro 40 per person per service (lunch or dinner) 40= Euro 280 FISH CHOICE: includes a starter (with meat and fish selection), a first course, a main course and a dessert (white wine and coffee included) - Up to 11 people: 1 chef is required: Euro 40 per person per service (lunch or dinner) 40= Euro 280 - From 12 people on: 1 chef and 1 waiter are required: Euro 50 per person per service (lunch or dinner) Page 4
50= Euro 350 VEGAN CHOICE: includes a starter, a first course, a main course and a dessert (red/white wine and coffee included) - Up to 11 people: 1 ASSO VEGAN CHEF is required: Euro 50 per person per service (lunch or dinner) 50= Euro 350 - From 12 people on: 1 ASSO VEGAN CHEF and 1 waiter are required: Euro 60 per person per service (lunch or dinner) 60= Euro 420 Page 5
Location & Local Information On the Val d Arno hills, only 14 km from Florence in the direction of Arezzo, is the charming Casa Spino in an untouched corner of Tuscany. It is on border of San Donato in Collina. There is a regular bus connection to the old town of Florence. The villa rests in the centre of a network of well-connected art and cultural sites. It is surrounded by olive plantations, vineyards and forests and is an ideal place for a restful and cultural holiday. Page 6
Terms & Conditions - Security deposit: 500. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. - Arrival time: 17.00 - Departure time: 10.00 - Energy costs included?: Heating and air conditioning included in rental rates. - End of stay cleaning included?: 160 per week + 40.00 extra per week and bedroom. - Other Ts and Cs: The swimming pool is open from the 1st April - 30th October. The pool has a fence for child safety. - Insurance: It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. Swimming Pool: Chloro Pool Cool air produced by geothermal energy: The villa is cooled to a 22 degrees (this is not air conditioning) Child Safe Pool? The pool has a movable fence made of spiano Allergies: Please info the owner if you have any allergies at the time of booking and they will then prepare for your arrival. Daily Cleaning: Priority is given to the Kitchen and any spare time is spent cleaning the bedrooms. If you wish extra cleaning hours at an additional cost are available. Pool dimentions: Length of 12 m and a width of 6 m. Its depth is 1.20 m to 2.80 m Page 7