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===== Exterior =====Badia a Coltibuono is the first wine resort in Chianti, opening it's doors to travellers and visitors who want to share a truly unique experience. Here it is possible to encounter the magic of a venue, to observe the slow yet intense rhythm of a 1000 year old abbey and farm and to sleep in history. Guests can rest and relax in the magnificent italian style garden or, during the summer months, around the large open-air swimming pool. At 650 metres above sea level summers are temeprate and the villa naturally cool in the evenings. 800 hectares of forests, crisscrossed with walking or mountain biking paths provide for a pristine natural backdrop.Badia a Coltibuono features 5 apartments: Granary; Magnolia; Foresteria; Chiostro and Fattore.Badia a Coltibuono features also 8 double guest bedrooms all with ensuite bathroom: 3 of these are more spacious with views spanning the Valdarno valley, 4 rooms with views over the magnificent renaissance gardens and 1 with views on the countryard. Each room has it's own unique charm, in décor and style reflecting the elegance of the surroundings.At guests' disposal:Swimmingpool 6 x 15 meters, depth 1.20 to 1.80 meter. RestaurantSituated in the original but refurbished stables, and with elegant contemporary flair, the restaurant's atmosphere is warm and welcoming, while the surrounding garden enhances the overall mood with a touch of romance. During the hotter months meals are served outdoors under a bower of climbing roses and wisteria. Here the gourmet can savour the true aroma and flavour of the Chianti region.Guided tours of the abbey.Wine, olive oil, honey tastings.Cooking classes.All rooms feature: Fan, Heating, Mosquito Net, Bath or Shower, Toiletries, Hairdryer, Tea/Coffee Maker with Coffee and a Tea selectionUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyThe room rates are per two persons, per night and include a rich buffet breakfast (which includes home made cakes and "schiacciata" a kind of flat bread with olive oil), use of the pool (May-October) and pool towels, internet point at the honesty bar and wi fi in the common areas, guided tour of the Abbey, 10% discount at our restaurant, 5% discount at the "Bottega" (direct sales of our products). The city tax of 1,50€ per person per night (for the first 7 nights of staying) is NOT included in the rates. The apartment rates include: kitchen, bed and bath linen (weekly rentals: mid week bath linen change), final cleaning, all utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating), use of the pool (May-October) and pool towels, internet point at the honesty bar and wi fi in the common areas, guided tour of the Abbey, the basic ingredients to cook (olive oil, salt , sugar ecc.), 10% discount at our restaurant, 5% discount at the "Bottega di Coltibuono". Breakfast is NOT included,Distances:Gaiole km 7Montevarchi km 20Cavriglia km 10Siena km 50 Firenze km 60- Parking: We do have a free parking on site- Local Transport: The nearest train station is Montevarchi, 18 kms far from here.To reach us from there, you have to use a taxi service.===== Interior =====104 m2The Magnolia apartment on the first floor, richly furnished in "Empire" style furniture, in 2 double rooms, one viewing the XVII century courtyard, one viewing the apartment, and 1 single room viewing the garden.The apartment includes 2 bathrooms one with tub and shower and one with tub, kitchen and bright living room with dining area with central views on the italian style gardens.===== Apartment Policies =====Arrival between 14:00 and 18:00Departure between 08:00 and 10:00Pool open from 1 May to 31 OctoberIncluded in the rental price:Bed Linen and Towels (initial set)Final CleaningElectricityHeatingInternet WifiBabycot (on request)Pets (on request)Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot:Tourist tax (mandatory): 1.50€ per person per dayOn request - Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot:Extra Bed: 50.00€ per dayBreakfast: 6.50€ per child per dayBreakfast: 13.00€ per person per day* Check in: from 14:00h to 18:00h* Check out: from 8:00h to 10:00h* Restrictions* Not accepted: Any kind of pet,Smokers* Security deposit: Not required-It is not required to leave a security deposit.* Extra cost (optional):Breakfast - 13.00 EUR - Per person and nightExtra bed - 50.00 EUR - Per night* Extra cost already included:Cleaning included in the price* Extra cost not included:Tourist tax - 1.50 EUR - Per person and nightID: 683487

===== Exterior =====Badia a Coltibuono is the first wine resort in Chianti