Girasoli at La Macchia, Peccioli - Pisa and Valdera

La Macchia is an estate of 8 villas located in two buildings all within easy reach of Pisa, Volterra and Florence. The hill top position provides all the villas fantastic 360 degree views of the countryside covered with fields, forests, vineyards and olive groves. 

The sparkling pool is located to one side of the houses in the perfectly maintained garden. It is surrounded by sun beds and umbrellas which look out towards the rolling Tuscan hills that are beyond the estate.

The six rental villas are located in two buildings. The owners stay part of the year on the estate and have a dog with them.
There is a resident family and caretaker in a villa which is in a detached building a short distance away from the rental apartments. 

Girasoli is a ground floor Tuscan villa located in the main building of La Macchia. A few steps away from the entrance there is a wooden paved deck shaded by a pergola and surrounded by plants for some privacy. Here is an iron table with four chairs to dine al fresco while admiring the view seen through the bushes to one side.

Inside the villa is an open plan room with a sofa against one wall and a wooden dining table with modern chairs in the centre of the room. The ceiling has the tradition Tuscan villa characteristics of wooden beams and terracotta tiles while the floor is paved in terracotta. 

Along a wall to one side is the kitchenette. It is well equipped and includes electric hobs, oven and a fridge with an internal freezer. The room is bright due to the two double, glass doors that lead out into the gardens of the property.

To one side is a small hall off which is a bathroom with shower with no shower tray. At the end is a spacious, double bedroom furnished with a simple iron bed, wardrobe and a chest of drawers. Double, glass doors lead out to the garden.

This villa is suitable for guests with limited mobility.
The owners produce thier own wine and oil which is available for guests to purchase. There is also a vegetable garden which guests may use.

Barbecue: communal

The pool is located in an area with full sun a short distance away from the villas. It is a beautiful infinity pool with metal steps to enter. From the pool and area around it there are stunning views down the valley and of the hills Beyond. Running the length of the main swimming pool is a narrow, shallow pool measuring 15 metres in length and 0.40 metres deep, which is perfect for young children to splash around in.

All around the pool, facing the views are umbrellas with sun beds making it the perfect location to relax and admire the Tuscan countryside. Around the pool is a wooden deck which has a few  low, yet comfortable sofas. The crystal water is chlorine cleansed. The pool is 5x15 metres and 1-1.6 metres deep. It is open from April through October, weather permitting. Apart from the guests of the six  villas occasionally the owners will use the pool.