Villa Solata
Location address: Solata - Arezzo

2012 Prices
from 1365 to 2129 GBP
4 to 6 people
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private Pool

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Villa Solata sits on the border of Chianti and Valdarno, both regions are famed for their beautiful countryside and great wines. It is an ideal base for exploring the region with Arezzo and Cortona 40 minutes away and even Florence and Siena can easily be reached within 60 to 90 minutes.



The large swimming pool is located at the rear of the property and is reached via stone steps at the side of the house. The relaxing pool area has loungers, chairs and a covered area providing some shade. From here there are great views over the Tuscan countryside and the extensive private grounds.



Formerly home to a Bishop and Solata's 'casa podronale' the villa has been fully restored, retaining many of the original features. Surrounded by acres of private garden including an orchard and an olive grove – this really is a very special place to stay.





Entrance to the villa is through a grand doorway into the hall which has patterned tiled flooring and a marble staircase on the right hand side. To the left is the downstairs bathroom with full sized bath and handheld shower.





Straight ahead and to the left doors lead into the spacious L shaped lounge/diner. This is a bright room with beautiful tiled floors, sofas, digital TV and two sets of double doors leading on to the large terrace.






The terrace has dining table and chairs and great views of the garden and countryside.




The dining room is located at the other end of the room and is adjacent to the kitchen. Here another set of double doors lead out onto the smaller terrace at the rear of the property. This is also furnished with table and chairs.






The large fully furnished kitchen has a built in oven, separate gas hobs, double sink, dishwasher and a fridge/freezer. There is also a large walk in larder.




The marble staircase leads up to the first floor landing, which has tiled flooring. At the top of the stairs double doors open onto a ‘juliet’ balcony above the front entrance. The bedroom at the front right hand side of the villa has wooden floors and an antique brass double bed.





The second bathroom with shower, is situated between the two bedrooms on the right of the property. The bedroom at the rear of the villa on the right has wooden floors, an ironwork double bed, painted wardrobe and its own 'juliet' balcony.





In between the two rear bedrooms is a further lounge space, in which to relax, with chairs and a huge open fireplace and a bookcase with a selection of books.





The fourth bedroom at the front left hand side of the property has a wooden double sleigh bed with matching wardrobe. All bedrooms have two windows each, and all have views of the countryside, gardens or both.





Great location for exploring the Tuscany region.
Local towns with markets nearby.



Salt water swimming pool.

Internet available in the villa for free. Please bring your own laptop.




Traveller reviews for
Villa Solata


Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Das Haus hoch oben auf dem Berg, der Ausblick -vor allen Dingen morgens, wenn der Nebel aus den Tälern hochzog-, die absolute Erholung, die Ausflüge nach Florenz, ...
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Liebevolle Einrichtung, man merkte sofort, dass in dem Haus "gelebt" ...




Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Der Blick vom Domizil aus, der Gesamteindruck der Unterbringung, das Anwesen an sich. Sicherlich die Weinverkostungen im Chianti Gebiet und die Ausflüge nach Siena und in die Abbazione del Monastery (?).
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Toller Ausblick, tolle Villa, gut ausgestattet, die Verwalter ...





Pool Info




The large swimming pool is situated down some steps to one side at the rear of the house. It is fully furnished with sunloungers, chairs, and has a covered area providing some shade.
The area surrounding the pool is fenced and gated.





The pool measures 10 metres by 7 metres. The shallowest end is 1.20m increasing to 2.30m at its deepest. This is a salt water pool and does not use any chemicals or chlorine.
The pool is open from mid May to mid September.



Nearest town

The nearest town is Ambra which is 6km away. This has 2 greengroceries, a butcher, a newsagent, a pharmacy, out let shoes shops and a market on Tuesdays. Bucine is 7km away and this has a bank, pharmacy, butcher, bakery, newsagents, coop supermarket and a market on Wednesdays.




Traveller reviews for
Villa Solata


Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Das Haus hoch oben auf dem Berg, der Ausblick -vor allen Dingen morgens, wenn der Nebel aus den Tälern hochzog-, die absolute Erholung, die Ausflüge nach Florenz, ...
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Liebevolle Einrichtung, man merkte sofort, dass in dem Haus "gelebt" ...




Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Der Blick vom Domizil aus, der Gesamteindruck der Unterbringung, das Anwesen an sich. Sicherlich die Weinverkostungen im Chianti Gebiet und die Ausflüge nach Siena und in die Abbazione del Monastery (?).
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Toller Ausblick, tolle Villa, gut ausgestattet, die Verwalter ...




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2012 availability
February
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1365 GBP
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1365 GBP
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1547 GBP
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1770 GBP
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July
2129 GBP
2129 GBP
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1770 GBP
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1547 GBP
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1547 GBP
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1365 GBP
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1365 GBP
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1365 GBP
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1365 GBP
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1365 GBP
15. - 22.
1547 GBP
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1547 GBP
 
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Important booking info
  • Price: per accommodation per week
  • Arrival/Departure day: Saturday
  • Terms and conditions: please read the booking contract
  • Weekly linen and bathroom towels: included
  • Central heating: by consumption
  • Mandatory final clean: included
  • Baby cot: 1 available on request, no extra cost
  • High chair: 1 available on request, no extra cost

Client comments

Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Das Haus hoch oben auf dem Berg, der Ausblick -vor allen Dingen morgens, wenn der Nebel aus den Tälern hochzog-, die absolute Erholung, die Ausflüge nach Florenz, ...
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Liebevolle Einrichtung, man merkte sofort, dass in dem Haus "gelebt" wird. Wir haben uns sofort wohlgefühlt.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Na ja, wenn man es als unangenehm bezeichnen will, dass man mit dem Wagen nicht auf das Grundstück fahren konnte, weil er dann aufsetzte. Nein, unangenehme Überraschungen hat es nicht gegeben.
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Ich würde jederzeit wieder über To Tuscany ein Haus buchen, beim nächsten Mal würde ich nur darauf achten, dass man den nächstgelegenen Ort auch zu Fuß erreichen kann.
Sabine Becker
Germany
Mai 2010


Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Der Blick vom Domizil aus, der Gesamteindruck der Unterbringung, das Anwesen an sich. Sicherlich die Weinverkostungen im Chianti Gebiet und die Ausflüge nach Siena und in die Abbazione del Monastery (?).
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Toller Ausblick, tolle Villa, gut ausgestattet, die Verwalter haben die Reinigung des Pools zweimal getätigt - von daher sehr zufrieden. Es sollte jedoch, wie in einigen Kundenbewertungen beschrieben, deutlicher auf die serpentinenreiche, steile Anfahrt hingewiesen werden, die bei vollbepackten Auto auf der Hinfahrt zuerst ein Schock, später dann aber kein Problem mehr darstellte.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Zuerst die steile Anfahrt, später aber leicht zu händeln.
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Vielen Dank, wir werden sicherlich wieder in die Toskana fahren und dann wieder ein Angebot der Internetseite heraussuchen.
Andreas Brandt
Germany
Juni 2009


Overall impression: Villa Solata is delightful. Everything was beyond our expectations.  The kind of home that one would enjoy owning in Tuscany.
Highlights: Although we able to travel the wine road, sampled and purchased from small and large vintnors, visit Siena, Montepulcino, Pienza, and a number of other hill towns... the highlight, frankly, was our seat atop the mountain at Solata.  We canceled some of our tour plans to sit by the pool and enjoy maybe a few too many of the local wines.  The kitchen was great, we had access to great food and we feasted under the stars most evenings.
Unpleasant surprises: As I said, the road......that being said, the location and the view made the destination worth the drive.
Ripley (US) 


Overall impression: excellent
Highlights: stunning views, great place, good company, excellent food
Unpleasant surprises: biting bugs (especially after swimming or running), but not much you can do about that. There was also a bit of a mix up over the deposit and payment, but we ended up sorting that out with the neighbours over a glass of wine or two. Oh aye, it rained a bit, but again c'est la vie..
Mike (Norway)



FAQ

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions 

At what time should we arrive and depart?
Arrival time 16.00 if you arrive after 19.00 please telephone
Departure time 10.00 am
Can you help with travel arrangements?
For help on travel arrangements by car, by plane or by train select Reach Tuscany from the home page.
Are the prices per person or per villa?
The prices displayed are per villa.
Are linen and towels provided or do I need to bring my own?
Yes linen and towels are provided and are included in the price displayed, bring your own pool towel.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is by consumption when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
The pool is 10x7 metres. The shallowest end is 1.20m increasing to 2.30m at its deepest. This is a salt water pool and does not use any chemicals or chlorine. The pool is open from mid May to mid September.
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
There is no phone, we recommend you hire a mobile phone with your car, many car hire companies now offer this service. There is no internet connection available in the villa but Ambra, 6kms away, there is an Internet point in the bar of the main square of Ambra.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes within 6km in Ambra and 7km away in Bucine.
How far are the airports?
Florence 1 hour, Pisa 2 hours, Bologna 2 hours, Rome 3 hours.
When do I get road directions?
Directions are provided with your final confirmation, after full payment is received.
Where do I find the directions?
The directions can be found as a link on your final confirmation email. They can also be accessed by logging into your booking details using your useremail and password.
If necessary, how do we contact To Tuscany once in Italy?
As all the villas are privately owned and managed we have no on-site representative however we can be contacted at any time during your stay in Italy. You can call +39 339 5351017 or +39 334 3981530.


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US Toll Free 888-768-4401
 
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In House Details
  • The size of the villa is 200 sqm
  • bedrooms 4
  • bathrooms 2
In House: Facilities
  • 2 baby cots
  • CD player
  • DVD player (Euro)
  • Barbecue
  • TV
  • Decorative fireplace
  • Fire place (open)
  • Video player
  • 2 furnished terraces
  • Pets welcome
  • Washing Machine Inhouse
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove top expresso machine
  • Hairdryer
  • Furnished pergola
  • Fans
  • Internet Inhouse
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
  • Pool chlorine free - The pool is 10x7 metres. The shallowest end is 1.20m increasing to 2.30m at its deepest. This is a salt water pool and does not use any chemicals or chlorine. The pool is open from mid May to mid September. - The pool is 10x7 metres. The shallowest end is 1.20m increasing to 2.30m at its deepest. This is a salt water pool and does not use any chemicals or chlorine. The pool is open from mid May to mid September.
  • Private Chef - available on request
  • Taxi - available on request
  • Local tourist guide - There is a small travel agency in Ambra, they organize tours in Tuscany
  • Distances - Siena 36km, Arezzo 36km, Florence 66km, Greve in Chianti 50km, Castellina in Chianti 63km, San Gimignano 85km, Pisa 150km, Rome 240km.
  • Approach road - 3.5km of windy country unpaved road
read what clients and the press say about us
client comment
Joelle
(UK)
I went on holiday with my family and we range from 60 years to 2 years so finding a villa to suit all our needs was proving to be quite tricky. When I found your website I just felt a sense of relief

client comment
Suzette Pennington
(US)
I can't be more pleased with the service To-Tuscany provided. Dick Calabro was especially helpful answering all of my pre-trip questions in a most helpful and timely fashion.

press comment
Tim Jepson
Daily Telegraph
I like To Tuscany, partly because it has a tremendous range of villas, and partly because (unlike many companies) it has an excellent website that provides what you really want when choosing a villa.

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Frannk Gardner
BBC - Security Correspondent
Our accommodation, which cost less than £800 for the week, is in a converted stone farmhouse next to a 12th Century Franciscan chapel. There is a pergola shaded by vines round the back here we quickly settle into a rhythm of eating long pasta suppers while the shadows lengthen.


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