Tuscan Nights is pleased to present this wonderful apartment for holiday rentals to our clients! With two bedrooms, one bath (second bath to be added in 2010), full kitchen, living and dining rooms it offers all the comforts of home while enjoying the fabulous countryside of Chianti! Three terraces present beautiful views of both Montebenichi's charming Piazza Gorizia as well as vistas across the hillsides of Tuscany towards Siena.
Just 20 minutes from Siena and less than an hour south of Florence, Montebenichi is a perfect location for exploring Tuscany and Umbria, and Casa di Gorizia provides a comfortable home base in this very special hamlet. Day trips are possible to so many of the famous sites and small hill towns - wine tasting in Chianti, biking along beautiful country roads, or just exploring the many treasured places of this magical part of Italy.
Browse through the photos of the apartment and the hamlet of Montebenichi to get a better idea of this incredible Italian retreat!
The large terrace in Springtime
The Castelletto Montebenichi is pictured - a lovely small hotel!
Casa di Gorizia offers all the comforts of home while still retaining its 14th century charm and integrity. We strive to create a truly warm and welcoming atmosphere in the midst of this beautiful ancient Italian hamlet.
Amenities in the apartment include:
--Fully-equipped chef's kitchen, including a variety of small appliances
--Travertine countertops and kitchen sink
--Dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, gas range with electric oven
--Wood-burning fireplace for traditional Tuscan in-kitchen grilling
--Basic supplies such as coffee, sugar/sweetener, tea, flour, etc. are always stocked for our guests' convenience
--Radiant heat in all rooms
--Fine bed and bath linens
--Satellite TV with English channels
--DVD player
--iPod-compatible stereo
--Internet access (20 euro/week)
--Four doors out onto the apartment's three terraces
--Dining table and BBQ on large back terrace
--Small dining table on kitchen terrace overlooking Piazza Gorizia
--Ceramic tile and marble bathroom with stall shower
--Automatic watering of flowers on back and side terraces
Tuscan Nights is booking Casa di Gorizia on a weekly basis, Saturday to Saturday, starting May 2010. These rates reflect our 2010 launch of the rental property and are seasonally-based, as is typical for Italian holiday rental properties.
Our objective is to strive to exceed your expectations in terms of the quality and value you experience at Casa di Gorizia and prices may adjust in the future based on market conditions. Multi-week discounts are available - please inquire for details and arrangements.
2010 Mid-Season: May 1st - June 30th and December 15th - December 31st , 875 euro per week
During May and June, you'll find the poppies in full bloom and the days beginning to warm - a lovely time to visit to see the splendor of Tuscany. The last half of December can bring snow to Montebenichi - what a special place to celebrate the holidays!
2010 High Season: July 1st - October 30th, 995 euro per week
This is the active time in Tuscany - the sunflowers are in full show during July, and there is an excitement in the air as the more popular tourist sites are alive with excited visitors. This is Italy on full display! Starting in mid-September, things begin to quiet down from the tourists, but all the little towns and villages have their special 'festiva' so there's still much to do. And, of course, October is grape harvest season, which is something not to be missed!
2010 Low-Season: November 1st - December 15th, 750 euro per week
Enjoy the olive harvest and the settling in of winter in Tuscany! Crowds are low and access is still reasonable to the top tourist attractions in the larger cities! A great bargain time for smart travelers.
NOTES:
All rates include cleaning of the apartment upon departure. Additional housekeeping requested during your stay can be provided for an extra charge.
No Smoking; pets are not allowed; children allowed based upon advance discussions and arrangements.
Casa di Gorizia accommodates a maximum of 4 persons.
Coming to Italy with a larger group? My dear friend Valeria Bottazzi is offering her incredible farm home villa that can sleep up to 11! Just steps away from Piazza Gorizia and all the beauty of Montebenichi, it is a five star property with charm and all expected conveniences. Check it out at http://apps.facebook.com/secondporch/properties/1965.
Alternatively, book space at the incredible Castelletto di Montebenichi, just across the piazza from Casa di Gorizia! Owners Marco and Arnoldo will take wonderful care of you and your guests! Click here to visit the website of this beautiful accommodation! www.castelletto.it
Click here for a map of the Montebenichi area:
50% deposit is required to reserve the apartment, which is 100% refundable within 60 days of arrival. Remaining 50% payment is required 45 days prior to arrival and is non-refundable.
A security deposit of 400 euro is required to be paid at least 45 days prior to arrival. The deposit is refunded upon checkout once the apartment is inspected.
Payment can be arranged as a wire transfer a bank account set up in Italy to accept payments, or by check or Visa/Mastercard. Please be advised there will be a 5% fee on credit card payments, and euro/USD conversion will be quoted prior to processing the credit card payment.
To book, check the calendar and then email Tuscan Nights at tuscannights@aol.com to reserve your stay!
Enjoy the incredible services of one of Tuscany's most noted hot springs spas, Rapolano Terme. Just 15 minutes from Casa di Gorizia, it is a delightful break from sight-seeing. Enjoy!