Villa Marae in Tuscany - up to 14 people - Private pool, Tennis court 130 Acres

Villa Marae in Tuscany. Originally an authentic Tuscan farmhouse set within 120 acres of lush Tuscan valley and sprawling panoramic views with sunrises and sunsets to rival any in the world. The villa sits on it’s own acre of land within the confines of the 120 acres (no other properties). Total isolation if required at the villa with shopping brought to gate. Cleaners have temperature taken before arrival and wear masks and gloves at all times. We also ask that no guests are present during cleaning hours in the same rooms as being cleaned. We work around guests. If you prefer not to leave the villa, but would still like a touch of Tuscany. We can bring Tuscany to you! Private chefs cooking traditional Tuscan cuisine, wine tastings provided by local vineyards, outdoor cooking courses. We can even organise Heli-tours departing from the villa. All the peace of mind of an isolated villa with the added bonus of experiencing Tuscany. Offering ideal accommodation for families with children or groups of adult friends wishing to spend a relaxing and comfortable holiday in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. The property is well appointed and has all the modern amenities: netflix, docking station, air conditioning, WIFI Internet connection and the property is within comfortable reach of Pisa, Florence, Siena, Volterra and beaches. Our beautifully renovated villa provides luxury accommodation for up to 14 guests. == Administration Fee == Unfortunately, VRBO has added an 8% commission to all of our bookings through them. This is listed as the Administration Fee in the fees list. We have decided to make a stand against the fixed pricing industry of travel agents. We now have one price available to all and the commission of each website will be added to it. It is the fairest way for all. More information and photos etc are available on our website. === ROOM CONFIGURATION === There are six bedrooms and 7 bathrooms in the villa. The amount of rooms used depends on the group size 6 or 7 people = 3 bedrooms 8 or 9 people = 4 bedrooms 10 or 11 people = 5 bedrooms 12-14 people = 6 bedrooms (including the junior suite with private lounge area) If you would like a different configuration ie 5 bedrooms for 5 people - please book 10 persons. OR just message me and we can make the changes for you. If you would like clarification on any of the configurations please do message me. PLEASE NOTE. The number of bedrooms or people booking - ONLY affects the bedrooms. The rest of the villa, pool, grounds is yours to use as a private villa. The villa is located at the end of a long private affording isolation and privacy. ========= Outdoor Areas ========= Villa Marae is nestled within 120 acres of private estate encompassing olive groves, native woodland, children’s play areas, picnic spots, swimming pool, barbecue areas, pergolas and many alfresco dining spots all with stunning vistas and the perfect locations for the true Tuscan experience. Immediately around the main house is patio-ed with dining and reading locations to allow for groups or solitude. The villa is nestled in Tuscan Landscapes, the outdoor areas are designed to allow you to appreciate them in full. ======== The Main House ========= The ground floor has one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a terrace. There is a well-equipped modern kitchen and two separate spacious sitting rooms. The dining room seats 14 at an oval wooden table. There are flat screen TVs, a multi-region DVD player, CD player with a connection for an iPod and Netflix on both TV’s The second floor has four bedrooms, two with showers and two with large baths and separate showers. The third floor has a bedroom with its own terrace with breath-taking views, and a private bathroom on the floor below. ------------ Bedrooms used in bookings ------------ Our villa is able to utilise bedrooms in different areas and is priced accordingly. Depending on the amount of people booking, you may use the following number of bedrooms. The master suite is only included in 12-14 person bookings. 6 people = 3 bedrooms, 7-8 people = 4 bedrooms,9-10 people = 5 bedrooms, 11-14 people = 6 bedrooms ------------ The Kitchen ------------ The kitchen is beautifully finished with Tuscan travertine tile floors, carved marble sink and custom-built painted wood cabinets finished to accentuate the natural colouring of the stone floors and arch. All modern amenities are in the kitchen including large American style fridge freezers and large 6 burner gas hob. (see below for full list). Everything you need for a home away from home is included. ------------ Communal area’s (indoor) ------------ -- There are two main communal areas in the Villa. The lounge: The sitting room has warm yellow coloured walls with patio doors and terracotta floor. It is comfortably furnished in traditional style with large sofas in black and terracotta velvet, and a marble coffee table. -- Drawing room/Dining Room: these two rooms are approximately 50 sq. metres in total. The floors are terracotta tiles with a decorative border. The drawing room has two large, comfortable black and beige striped velvet sofas some matching easy chairs and a fitted cabinet which houses a top of the range entertainment system. The dining room has an oval wooden dining table which extends to seat 14 Adults. ======== Location ========= Villa Marae is nestled in the Tuscan countryside central to almost everywhere Toscana. While the villa is often used as a retreat for families and groups (let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to lay by the pool drinking prosecco all day), it is also well placed as a base for day excursions or seeing everything that Tuscany has to offer. Pisa: 22 miles (30 mins – easy drive) Volterra: 22 miles (35 mins – easy drive) Siena: 55miles (1.5 hours – easy drive) Florence: 40 miles (1 hour – easy drive) Lucca: 24 miles (45 mins – country drive) Peccioli:5 miles (10 mins) Montepulciano: 90 miles (1 hour 50mins – motorways ) Livorno: 25 miles (35 mins – easy drive) Viareggio: 38 Miles (50 mins – easy drive) Cinque Terre: 70 miles (1 hour 20 mins – motorways) Arezzo: 85 miles (1.5 hours – easy drive) Cecina: 35 miles (45 mins – easy drive) These are the major cities. Locally with 10-15 mins are: Palaia, Cappanoli, Casciana terme, Forcoli, Ponsacco, Pontederra, Cascina and many more. ALL with their own character, heritage, charm and well worth the visit. Restaurants, gyms, coffee bars, horse-riding all local. ------------ Airports ------------ Pisa is 22 miles away and (after navigating the one-way system of the airport) about 35 mins door to door. Firenze (Florene) – is 40 miles and about an hour. Very easy direct drive. ======== To do Locally ========= There is a wealth of things to do locally. Horse-riding, cycling (up to 800km circuits), mountain biking, wine tastings, restaurants, olive oil tour, dinosaur park, coffee shops, the BEST gelato store in Italia and plenty of places to walk. A plethora of activities and everything Toscana you can imagine or want. ======== Available at the Villa (extra fee may be required) ========= Cooking Courses Painting Courses Wine Tastings (by local vineyards and Chianti/Montepulciano Region Pre-stocking (food stuffs, local wine etc) Bike hire (road bikes/mountain bikes/Electric Bikes) ======== Staffing at the Villa ========= The property benefits from an onsite property manager and caretaker either being a staff member or owner. They live in a separate building beside the Villa and will not disturb in anyway with privacy fencing erected for guests. They are fluent in English and Italian - Cleaners are included 3 times per week (for 3 hours) (including checkout day). If required or requested, cleaners can come daily for an extra fee. An extra fee may be charged for bookings requiring extra cleaning. - Private chefs are available if booked two weeks in advance of arrival for nightly or weekly as required. Chef is traditional Tuscan cooking and all shopping is included. - Shopping is available at €40/hour (1 hour minimum). For produce, specialists’ wines or other items not available locally, a travel fee may be applied. - Grounds staff are onsite or working in the olive grove away from the main villa. - If required, the cottage may also be added to the booking for additional 2 people. Please email me before booking. It is fully self contained and perfect for elderly parents or nannies, staff etc. == For the Mums on Holiday == Mothers need vacations too!!! So Ask me about chefs, shopping services, breakfasts, extra cleaning and laundry service while you are staying. Make it a holiday for everyone. :) Email or message me for any details. ======== Amenities of the Villa ========= WIFI through house, patio and pool area. Sports equipment (incl sports balls, pool inflatables, table tennis equipment, etc.) Gas Barbecue. 2 large WIFI TVs with Netflix, DVD Player, Movie store (family, sci-fi, dramas etc) CD/Audio player. Washing machine. Iron and Ironing Board. Coffee maker and all modern Kitchen appliances. Ceiling fans all rooms, Five air-conditioned bedrooms. ---- Additional costs ---- Power/Gas over standard for the time of year (confirmed at time of booking). Heating and Air conditioning (if use is over standard for time of year). --- Villa Policies --- No Pets of any kind Non-Smoking