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Other features include:

tennis court

table tennis

fitness room with sauna

breakfast and dinner available in the on-site restaurant

internet access

washing machine (communal)

cooking lessons available for guests (€50.00 per person)

immaculate gardens

Tuscan cookery course available

Villa San Iacopo map

Location: Montaione near Castelfiorentino, Pisa 50kms, San Gimignano 40kms, Siena 60kms, Florence 50kms

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Villa Rubbiano | Castelfiorentino

No. of Apartments: 11

Sleeping: 2–8

Swimming pools: 3 (plus tennis court)

Restaurant: 1

Location: Montaione, Castelfiorentino

Arrival day: Saturday (others in low season)

Price: from £770.00 per week (see prices)

Situated in the hills between Castelfiorentino and the lovely town of Montaione, these apartments have proved ever popular with guests, many returning year after year. The extensive grounds include 3 swimming pools, one of which is for children, tennis court and a wine tasting cellar. Nearby is a host of good places to eat, and many of Tuscany’s treasures are within easy reach.

There is a manned reception which is more than happy to help with all your needs and provide information regarding the local area and even sells wine and olive oil made on the estate. During July and August lunchtime poolside salads and snacks are available.

The gardens are immaculate and one can walk the grounds taking in the wonderful views. The heart of the property is the small dining room for guests where dinner can be pre-booked. Once a week a communal meal is prepared to which everyone is invited, staff included. The cost of a meal is €22.00 per person and delicious Rubbiano wine is sold at €3.00 a bottle – meals are based on local produce and cooking lessons can be organised for guests at a cost of €50.00 per person. Breakfast can be pre-ordered and is served on the terrace overlooking the pool.

For the more energetic there is a fitness room and sauna as well as tennis court and table tennis. However, we are sure the views and calm atmosphere of Villa Rubbiano will encourage you to simply sit back and relax.

All the apartments are equipped with the following items:
Dishwasher, Sat TV, Oven, Fridge freezer, private garden space equipped with barbeque/garden furniture and pool towels are provided along with all linen.

1 bedroom

La Loggia
An independent apartment with a lovely patio.  Living room with open fireplace, galley kitchen with dining table, double bedroom and bathroom with shower.

2 bedrooms

Bargello
This apartment is on two floors. The ground floor is made up of a living room with open fireplace, dining room and kitchen. There is also a bathroom with shower. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one with twin double and the other a double. The second bathroom with shower is also on the first floor. In front of the apartment there is a private garden area.

Signoria
Independent apartment with living room, dining room and kitchen. One double bedroom and one twin/double bedroom, two bathrooms with showers. Private garden.

Bigallo
There is a living room with open fireplace, dining room and kitchen. One double bedroom and one twin/double bedroom. Two bathrooms with showers and outdoor garden.

Brunelleschi
There is a living room with open fireplace, dining room and kitchen. One double bedroom and one twin/double bedroom. Two bathrooms with showers and outdoor garden.

Strozzi
There is a living room with open fireplace, dining room and kitchen. One double bedroom and one twin/double bedroom. Two bathrooms with showers. There are two terraces with views over the pool and surrounding countryside

3 bedrooms

Vasari
This independent apartment has a living room, kitchen and dining room, two twin/double bedrooms and one double bedroom. Three bathrooms with showers. Vasari is completed by a private garden.

Pitti
This charming apartment is on three floors. Ground floor – living room, dining room and kitchen. Small utility room. First floor – one double bedroom, one twin/double and a bathroom with bath tub. Second floor – one double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. In front of Pitti there is a private garden.

Uffizi
On two floors. Ground floor: living room, dining room and kitchen. First floor: two double bedrooms and one twin/double, also two bathrooms, one with bath tub and one with shower

4 Bedrooms

Accademia
Located in the main villa this large apartment is suitable for large parties. On the ground floor there is the living room, dining room and kitchen. There is one double bedroom with en suite bathroom. On the first floor there are two further twin/double bedrooms and one double bedroom, also two bathrooms with showers.

Medici
Independent villa for 8 people. Living room with fireplace, galley kitchen with dining area. There are 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with shower. Private garden with barbecue.

Staying at Villa Rubbiano enables one to relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery whilst at the same time taking in the cultural wonders of Tuscany.  At the end of a hard sightseeing day the immaculate grounds, pool and BBQs provide a great welcome home.

The gardens and grounds are immaculate and one can walk the grounds taking in the wonderful views. The heart of the property is the small restaurant for guests – cooking is based on local produce and there are also cooking lessons organised for guests. Breakfast can be ordered and is served on the terrace over looking the pool. For the more energetic there is a fitness room and sauna as well as tennis court and table tennis. However we are sure the views and calm atmosphere of Villa Rubbiano will encourage you to simply sit back and relax.   


Rental Prices

 

Low season
6 Jan–22 May,
25 Sept–18 Dec

Mid season
22 May–26 June,
28 Aug–25 Sept,
18 Dec–9 Jan '11

High season
26 June–28 Aug

 

sleep

1 wk

2 wks

1 wk

2 wks

1 wk

2 wks

Uffizi

6

1285

2550

1640

3250

1995

3950

Accademia

8

1285
2550
1620
3200
1900
3760

Medici

8

1240
2460
1570
3100
1900
3760

Pitti

6

1100
2180
1490
2940
1675
3310

Bargello

4

930
1840
1080
2120
1320
2600

Signoria

4

930
1840
1030
2020
1265
2490

Vasari

6

1050
2080
1190
2340
1410
2780

Bigallo

4

890
1760
980
1920
1210
2380

Brunelleschi

4

930
1840
1030
2020
1235
2430

Strozzi

4

930
1840
1030
2020
1265
2490

Loggia

2

770
1519
865
1689
1045
2050

Arrival day: Saturday (others in low season)
Security deposit: none
Reference number: TUS362

 

Low season
6 Jan–22 May,
25 Sept–18 Dec

Mid season
22 May–26 June,
28 Aug–25 Sept,
18 Dec–9 Jan '11

High season
26 June–28 Aug

 

sleep

1 wk

2 wks

1 wk

2 wks

1 wk

2 wks

Uffizi

6

1350

2680

1720

3410

2100

4160

Accademia

8

1350
2680
1700
3360
2000
3960

Medici

8

1300
2580
1650
3260
2000
3960

Pitti

6

1160
2300
1560
3080
1760
3480

Bargello

4

980
1940
1130
2220
1380
2720

Signoria

4

980
1940
1080
2120
1330
2620

Vasari

6

1100
2180
1250
2460
1480
2920

Bigallo

4

940
1860
1030
2020
1270
2500

Brunelleschi

4

980
1940
1080
2120
1300
2560

Strozzi

4

980
1940
1080
2120
1330
2620

Loggia

2

810
1600
910
1780
1100
2160

Arrival day: Saturday (others in low season)
Security deposit: none
Reference number: TUS362