Mimosa at La Macchia, Peccioli - Pisa

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. 

Mimosa is a wonderful, ground floor Tuscan villa in the main building of La Macchia. Outside it has a wooden deck shaded by an iron pergola. Here there is a table with chairs to dine al fresco while admiring the excellent views of the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

A large arched glass door leads into the open plan lounge and diner with kitchenette. The bright room has the characteristic villa ceiling of terracotta tiles and wooden beams. It is modestly furnished with a simple double sofa against the far wall.

While in the centre of the room is a wooden table with four modern chairs. The  fully equipped kitchenette completes the furnishings. The kitchen facilities include electric hobs, an oven and a little fridge with internal freezer compartment. 

The two bedrooms and bathroom with shower are off a tiny hall to the back of living room. The bedrooms are identically furnished with an iron bed and a wardrobe. In the larger of the two there is also a chest of drawers. The rooms each have double glass doors providing access to the garden.

The double bedrooms cannot be made into twins.
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.