Oleandro 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. 

Oleandro is a first floor villa situated in the main building of La Macchia. A few steps away from the bottom of the external stairs to the entrance, is an iron pergola shading a wooden deck which is furnished with a table and chairs to dine al fresco.

Inside the villa is a bright, open plan living space. To one side is a Juliette balcony from which there are incredible views over the gardens, pool area and onto the Tuscan countryside beyond the estate boundaries. Next to this is a double sofa.
 

In the centre of the room is a wooden table with four modern chairs. Along the back wall is a kitchenette which is suitably equipped and includes an oven, electric hobs and a fridge with internal freezer compartment.

A little hall provides access to the two bedrooms. To the right is a double room with an en-suite bathroom with shower. It is a modest room with an iron bed, a triple door wardrobe and a chest of drawers. Double, glass doors open onto a Juliette balcony from which there are the same fantastic views as the living room.

The second bathroom with shower is off the hall, while the second bedroom is to the left from the hall. This double bedroom is simply furnished with a triple door wardrobe and matching chest of drawers. The room also has double, glass doors onto a Juliette balcony from which there are pretty views.

2 double bedrooms, 1 with an en-suite bathroom. The bedrooms cannot be made into twins.
The terrace is between the buildings of La Macchia, however to one side the views can be admired.
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.