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Prices include your chosen apartment on an accommodation-only basis, bed linen, towels and all utilities.
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End of week and final cleaning included.
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Occupancy from 3:00pm – 7:00pm (on day of arrival) until 10:00am (day of departure).
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We can arrange direct flights to Italy from a selection of UK airports, as well as car hire through our partners Avis.
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Shared pool (12m x 6m, depth 0m90 - 1m40) available mid April to mid October. Children must be supervised at all times and extra care should be taken around the pool area.
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Cot available on request.
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Clients should not use the oven and the air-conditioning at the same time as this causes the electricity switch to trip.
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As with many Italian properties, double beds often comprise of twin beds made up as a double bed (1m60).
Any other price related conditions
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A cleaning and breakage deposit of 150€, payable by card, will be requested on arrival at the property. This will be returned in full if there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order.
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Air-conditioning is not included (approx 8€ per day).
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Charge for laundry facilities (approx 6€ per use).
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Charge for use of telephone.
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Clients taking pets will incur a supplementary cleaning charge of 50€, payable direct to the owners on arrival.
Acquaviva Poggio Olivo (2 bedrooms: sleeps 4 + baby) is set in vineyards and olive groves with breathtaking views over rolling Tuscan hills, 2km from the village of Acquaviva, 3000 inhabitants - 5km from the famous walled town of Montepulciano, 18km from Cortona, 50km SE of Siena (Tuscany) and 65km W of Perugia (Umbria) 170km SE of Pisa. Michelin map: 53045. VFB is delighted to have featured this fattoria since 2009. Saturday arrival.
Acquaviva Poggio Olivo is in a fabulous location, set in vineyards, olive groves, old oaks and cypress trees. There are spectacular panoramic views over the gentle rolling Tuscan hills and the hilltop towns of Cortona and Montepulciano in the distance. The farm produces the 'Vino Nobile di Montepulciano', one of the five DOCG red wines of Italy, as well as honey, olive oil and grappa. Eight apartments have been created from an ancient farm building to complement their Tuscan surroundings. The first-floor apartments have an independent entrance, while french doors lead out onto an independent panoramic terrace with breathtaking views.The interiors are comfortable and stylish with good-quality furniture and optional air-conditioning. Both bedrooms boast en-suite shower rooms; the second, mezzanine bedroom is up a flight of stairs.
Activities: Swimming pool available (12m x 6m, depth 0m90-1m40) from 15 April to 15 October, shared between 8 apartments. Large shared gazebo with table and chairs to offer shade, deck chairs, sun loungers and umbrellas around the pool. Shared outdoor shower and two barbecues. Mountain bikes available on site. 9-hole golf course in Bettole (15km). Tennis (2km). Horse riding (10km). The reception at the sister site, Borgo delle More, will book these activities for guests and provide directions. Wine tour, visit to wine cellar with guide and transport included in rental. Signposted panoramic treks through 27km of the countryside
Services: Some basic essentials plus honey, wines, oils and grappas from the estate are available to purchase at the reception of the sister accommodation Borgo delle More (2km away). Shops, supermarket, bars and family-run restaurants and pizzerias in Acquaviva. Market on Thursdays in Montepulciano.
In the area: This is a lovely place for a relaxing country holiday within easy reach of many of the jewels of Tuscany, such as Florence, Siena and San Gimignano. Day trips are also possible to Lake Trasimeno and Perugia in Umbria.