Arcata 2
Tuscan apartment with a shared pool : Badia Agnano between Arezzo and Siena
Nice little touches
- While guests share the large gardens, every apartment has its own dining patio.
- The owner lives on the premises and is very helpful in organizing excursions and extras.
Good to know
- Though indoor WiFi is better by windows, outside it even reaches the pool area.
- While the main entrance is from the front patio, there is an additional stairs to the back garden from the bedroom.
Arcata is a ground floor apartment in a large farmhouse that offers a couple or small family a great place to holiday in Tuscany. Once a farmhouse that fed the monks in nearby St. Mary's Abbey in Badia Agnano, today it has been converted into a generous apartment that allows guests to stretch limbs and step away from the stresses of modern life.
This apartment sleeps 2 but, by using the double sofa-bed, will accommodate 4, please ask if you'd wish to use the sofa bed.
This apartment, like the other two on the estate, has an individual outdoor eating area and easy access to the spacious pool area whose sun loungers, umbrellas, tables and night lighting make it a popular spot day and night. The surrounding hectares, once cultivated in grain, are now planted with olive and walnut trees, some strung with hammocks to make the most of a shaded afternoon snooze. The owner, who lives with her family on the top floor of the farmhouse, is an excellent resource. And at this property there are many 'extra' possibilities - horse stables you can walk to, cooking lessons and meals done by a lovely Italian, tours and transport to corners you've yet to discover, outlet shopping, and bike rentals for those who would tour Tuscany in a slower lane.
Accommodation
Entrance to this apartment is through the arched entryway directly into a generous sitting room with sofa, armchairs, a wood stove and an extra double sofa bed.
Up a couple of steps to the right is a double bedroom with wrought iron bedstead, desk, wardrobe and ensuite shower room and an independent access to the side garden down a short jasmine-covered staircase.
Also off the sitting room is access to a 2nd shower room and a large eat-in kitchen with view to the pool.
Features
Villa Details
- Swimming Pool
- Wifi
- Free Parking
- Pets Welcome
- Barbecue
- Central Heating
- Shared Swimming Pool
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Double Bedroom
- 1 Ensuite Bathroom With Shower
- 1 Additional Bathroom With Shower
- 1 Hair Dryer
- Insect Screen On1 Bedroom Window
Kitchen equipment
- Full Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Italian Coffee Maker
- Kettle
- Microwave Available On Request
Amenities
- Satellite Tv
- Dvd Player
- Cd Player/Radio
- Woodstove
- 1 Double Sofa Bed On Premises And 1 Single Bed Available On Request
- Portable Fan Available On Request
- Baby Bed And High Chair Available On Request
- Washing Machine In The Shared Laundry Room
- Iron And Ironing Board In The Shared Laundry Room
What's included
- Final Cleaning Included
- Pool Towels Provided
Extras
- Arrival Groceries Available On Request
- Catering Available On Request
- Cooking Lessons Available On Request
- Extra Cleaning Available On Request
- Transport And Tours Can Be Organized
- Heating: Extra On Consumption
Outdoors
- Large Salt-Water Swimming Pool (Shared)- Dim: 7X15 M, Depth: 1.20-2.20 M, With Diving Board
- Furnished Private Patio And Shared Gardens
- Shared Webber Bbq Available
- Ping Pong Table In The Garden
- Hammocks Strung In The Garden
Nearby Activities
- Tennis Court In Nearby Bucine 7 Km
- Horse Stables In Walking Distance
- Bike Rentals Can Be Arranged
- Read more about the area around Arcata
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FAQ about Arcata
1. What is the approach road like?
- The last section of the road is a well-maintained gravel track that gets slightly steep just before the turn off to the house.
Where is Arcata ?
Getting here
- Florence airport 1 hr
- Pisa airport 1 hr 45 mins
- Rome Fiumicino airport 3 hrs
- Fast train from Montevarchi 16 km. with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan
Around Arcata
Once the territory of powerful feudal lords, the fertile valley of the Ambra River lies central to the Florence, Siena and Arezzo triangle; not surprisingly, throughout the Middle Ages it was land to be fought over and frequently traded hands - until the formidable Medici family did away with its influence and relegated it to the role of Florentine breadbasket.
For this the modern tourist can be thankful; the protected land and buildings seen today are not that removed from the Tuscan countryside seen in ancient frescos. There are many good restaurants and lively festivals in the charming towns and villages nearby, and with the famous tips of the triangle - Siena, Arezzo, Florence - all within easy driving distance, Arcata is easily one of the most comfortable and well placed holiday spots you could find.
Nearby Activities
- Restaurants, bars and shops in Badia Agnano 1.5 km and Pieva a Presciano 3 km.
- Supermarkets in Ambra and Bucine 7 km
- Arezzo 25 km, and Siena 35 km
- Florence 60 km.
Arcata
Sleeps: 2
From € 156 to 215 per day
From € 1089 to € 1287 per week
Approximately
$1176 to $1390 in USD
Calendar for Arcata
How to book
Is Arcata perfect for you?
For availability and pricing see the calendar above. To book online simply click on your desired arrival date, then on the departure date. The calendar will grey out dates for stay lengths that are not accepted - most villas book Sat to Sat but many also allow shorter stays or odd dates.
If you have any questions or would like help choosing, we visit our properties regularly and can help you choose and book the best villa for your holidays.
We can hold dates for you for 48 hours while you make sure everything lines up, then you simply pay the deposit (30% of total) to secure your booking. The balance will then be due 10 weeks before you travel. You can also add "XCover" to your booking for a full refund if you can't travel.
For more details see our Booking Conditions and XCover. You can add XCover to your booking at any time until you have paid your balance, simply ask your agent.
Worth knowing
Many local administrations now charge a “Tourist Tax” for people staying in rented accommodation and these vary from town to town. The charges are generally per person per night with a maximum number of nights, usually around 5 but sometimes 7, beyond which they will not charge. The charges range between 50 cents to 5 euro. Children are sometimes included, sometimes not and these charges should be collected by the property owners.
Not sure?
It can often be faster to contact us to ask for advice - we visit all the houses so can give you first hand advice based on your wishlist. Once you find a villa you like we can hold dates for you for up to 48 hours while you check flights or make sure everybody is on board.
Any more questions?
Please ring us with any queries - there are a lot of answers in our FAQ page too. If you want to keep searching, have a look at our suggestions below!
Booking Notes
- Heating costs to be paid directly to the owner
