Notes from the host
Villa Angelica Near Teatro del Silenzio
The hamlet of Fabbrica was built in Medieval times by the noble families of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. It sits on top of a hill, 150mt. above sea level, overlooking a magnificient scenery of vineyards, olive trees and gentle hills surrounding the town of Volterra.
This hamlet, although many centuries have gone by, has not suffered from changes spoiling its characteristic flavour, keeping as true and typical as the people of Tuscany can witness.
The hamlet spreads over the highest spot called La Torre, where was the stronghold and other, gentler and less steep hills, the dwellings were built and amongst these we find Villa Angelica.
This is an elegant liberty stile villa built around 1800, carefully restored approximately 10 years ago, maintaining its typical architecture.
Some of the original furniture and furnishing, careful taste in every detail, give it an elegant feel, enriched by precious decorations, paintings and original arched ceilings bring us back in time and give us a taste of the place as it was.
Villa Angelica can accommodate up to 13 people. ( 10+3 )
The house is 400 square meters spread on two floors.
Ground floor : Built in kitchen, fully equipped with oven, dishwasher, etc, ; store room; living room with stone fireplace, sofa, armchairs, sat TV; large frescoed withdrawing room; dining room with a large crystal table, a double/twin room, library; shower room.
The first floor is reached via a stone and wrought iron staircase.
First floor : Corridor leading to two double bedrooms ( the master bedroom has a four poster bed); another corridor leads to two twin/double bedrooms ( in three of these rooms it is possible to ad a single bed for children); 1 bathroom with tub; 1 shower room.
Outdoors : Near the kitchen and living room, reached via 2 arched French windows is the garden with a stone floored loggia with table, chairs for al fresco dining, or relax on comfortable sofas, shaded by a hundred years old wisteria and admire the spectacular views of vineyards, olive trees, hills all the way to the marvellous city of Volterra.
From a tiled staircase reach the lower garden with two imposing lime trees, behind which, protected by a tufa wall, providing absolute privacy, on a dominant location is the swimming pool overlooking a stunning panorama. dimension: 12x4 mt, depth 1.30mt ( suitable for children) with Jacuzzi relax points, sun beds, umbrellas, etc. provided.
Internal Services:
Water, gas, electricity, bed linen, bath, kitchen and final cleaning; Dishwasher, washing machine, iron, hair dryer, TVS, radio, DVD, Heating (on consumption € 3,50 per cubic meter), internet access, barbecue, swimming pool ( relaxation area with jacuzzi) for children and solarium with sun beds, tables and chairs, gazebo (with tables, chairs, sofas and armchairs), games and entertainment for children (swing, table tennis, etc.), sale of typical products (oil, wine, honey, etc.), typical Tuscan dinner (on request), wine tours (on request). Art and Italian language courses (on request). cooking classes (on request) or breakfast served in the villa at very reasonable prices! Guided tours of the most beautiful cities of Tuscany (on request). Pets welcome (€ 50 per stay)
In addition on every booking we make the following 2 free offers:
1) This service is part of the offer (free of charge!) I do for all bookings from May to October:
Special offer included for bookings made between May and October : FREE guided walk Peccioli and Chianni, characteristic medieval villages in Tuscany. A walk to travel back in time!
2) Visit to a wine cellar with wine tasting for FREE!
Texts of pay services :
MAKE YOUR STAY AN UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY
You can make your stay at Villa Angelica even more enjoyable by experiencing some very exclusive food tours in the area around as well as in-home chef services or private cooking classes.
It is a great way to meet locals, learn about the wine & food culture of Tuscany and get home with unique memories of your holidays.
Villa Angelica cooperates with a local Destination Management Company that is able to provide any of such services.
Here below you see some examples of what we offer.
Please note that we can personalize any activity or tour according to your interests and needs.
In the nearby village of Peccioli (5 kms away) the municipality offers also a free guided tour of the town on the day of the street market, Moreover :
PRIVATE CHEESE & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL TOUR NEAR VOLTERRA
With visit of a dairy and an oil mill, lunch with cheese based products and guided sampling of extra virgin olive oil
PRIVATE PASTA FACTORY, SALAMI SHOP & CASTLE TOUR IN LARI
With visit of artisanal pasta maker in a medieval village just opposite a panoramic castle and lunch based on salamis at a butcher's
PRIVATE TRUFFLE HUNTING & LOCAL WINERY TOUR
With a walk in the woods with a truffle hunter and dog, lunch based on truffle products and wine sampling during a guided visit to a winery
PIZZA MAKING EXPERIENCE AT THE PIZZAIOLO'S
With preparation of dough and any ingredients and focus on wood oven baking
IN-HOME TUSCAN COOKERY CLASS
With preparation of a full meal based on local seasonal ingredients through the unique guidance of a grandma
IN-HOME CHEF SERVICE
A local chef available at your villa for your delicious meals accompanied by local wines
Every Wednesday evening we organize a ( Pizza Party ) for guests.
Outdoor activities and Sports
Horse riding around the hills
Golf vacation in Tuscany
Trekking through fields, vineyards, olive groves woods
Biking in freedom
Full adrenaline quadding
Helibiking down the Tuscan mountains and other extreme sports
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Culture, traditions, history
The castle of the Vicars and the pasta factory in Lari
The museum of Leonardo da Vinci
The museum of the mines in Montecatini Val di Cecina
Vicopisano and the ceramic workshop
Peccioli and the Etruscan museum
Bird watching in the marsh of Fucecchio
The Vespa moped and the Piaggio museum
The museum of ceramics in Montelupo Fiorentino
The Etruscan Volterra and the alabaster workshop
San Rossore natural park on board a coach
The Carthusian monastery in Calci.
Italiano Outdoor activities and Sports
Horse riding around the hills
Golf vacation in Tuscany
Trekking through fields, vineyards, olive groves woods
Biking in freedom
Full adrenaline quadding
Helibiking down the Tuscan mountains and other extreme sports
Sport
Hot air balloon rides.
Helicopter tour with visits to wineries and tasting wines (Sassicaia) to (Bolgheri).
Helicopter tour with a visit to the quarries of Michelangelo and lunch (column) and tasting of typical fat.
Sailing trips.
Guided tours, visits to outlets (Prada, Gucci etc.), Visits to wineries, Own production of products, bus service to and from the airport, rental car with driver, Mountain Bike, Private Transfer to and from the Airport, Transfer private and the Railway Station, private Transfer to and from the Bus Station, private Transfer to and from the City, Wireless Internet, dogs welcome.
Villa Angelica is situated where the provinces of Pisa, Siena and Florence, is within easy distance from San Gimignano and Volterra, and from art and history
these cities have expressed.
The location of the villa is extremely favorable for anyone who wants to reach the most important cultural centers and art of Tuscany :
Volterra km. 20
San Gimignano km. 29
San Miniato km. 29
Certaldo km. 35
Livorno km. 45
Pisa km. 48
Win km. 48
Lucca km. 49
Viareggio 65
Pistoia km. 65
Siena km. 68
Firenze km. 73
Carrara km. 93
Montalcino km. 106
Pienza km. 119
Arezzo km. 120
Grosseto km. 120
Montepulciano km. 125
Sea km. 48
Terme (Casciana Terme) km. 25
Train Station (Pontedera) km. 20
Expressway (Pontedera) km. 20
Motorway (Altopascio) km. 46
Pisa airport (Galileo Galilei) km. 45
Florence airport (Amerigo Vespucci) km. 73.
How to get to Villa Angelica:
From Rome. Highway A1 Firenze, exit Scandicci, take Freeway Fi-Pi-Li, exit Pontedera, towards Volterra, signs for Peccioli, continue to Fabbrica, then follow the signs for Villa Angelica Via Vittorio Veneto n ° 25.
From Genoa. A12 motorway towards Livorno, exit Pisa center, Pisa freeway direction Florence, exit Pontedera, direction Volterra, Indicators for Peccioli, continue to Fabbrica, then follow the signs for Villa Angelica Via Vittorio Veneto n ° 25.
From Milan. A1 highway to Florence exit Firenze Scandicci, Fi-Pi-Li Pontedera exit, direction Volterra, Indicators for Peccioli, continue to Fabbrica, then follow the signs for Villa Angelica Via Vittorio Veneto n ° 25.
Satellite coordinates : Latitude 43.506674 Longitude 10.757225
List prices are already discounted by 10% and 25% !! The discount is valid for all weekly bookings.
The price includes everything: water, gas, air condition, electricity, bed linen and towels, kitchen linens, swimming pool (with hydromassage relaxation area), barbecue, final cleaning + a good set bottles of Chianti wine of our production! + Visit to a classic wine cellar with free wine tasting!
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Hosted by Francesco Ruatti