Notes from the host
Pergine Valdarno (123987001)
IL PIGIONALE is a beautiful centuries' old building that will enchant you with its local traditional features: the original authentic fireplace, used for cooking, or the original staircase... you will be captured by the fusion of antique and modern style and mostly you will fall in love with the atmosphere of this small Tuscan village. Non touristic route, Pergine Valdarno, will show you the normal everyday life of the locals going to get an espresso in the morning or buying their fresh bread. everyone will make you feel welcome and if you're lucky enough to spend some days here, you will finally feel part of it.
We suggest having a car as the best way to visit the area!
The terrace, where one can enjoy a glass of wine, is open directly on the small square of the village and has garden furniture. The square is a pedestrian only area, making it particularly quiet and clean. Necessities such as a grocery, bakery, restaurant, bank, post office, pharmacy and police are all within short walking distance.
Pergine Valdarno is a very typical small village in Tuscany, surrounded by olive trees.
In the middle of Tuscany between Florence, Arezzo and Siena.
There’s a FREE Guide book that can give our guests some information about the "what to do" in the area. The main golf courses are about 29 km away. No skiing in this area. Tennis court is located at 6 km.
There are several free parking spaces in close proximity to the house.
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Il Pigionale used to be the hostel of this medieval village! A stone tower over two levels with a narrow terrace to lead you to the entrance.
A grapevine grows from a tiny hole in the stone to give you shade while sitting and looking at people passing by on the main square, why not, with a glass of wine in your hand?
By the entrance the dining room with a wooden round table, a cupboard and a fireplace for a very well equipped kitchen. To the left of the entrance the living room with sofa and a screen with streaming TV. There is also a bathroom built in the staircase of the house!
Opposite the main entrance an old stone staircase takes you to the second floor with two separate rooms, a double bedroom and a bedroom with 2 single beds.
Even if the house is always very cool even in the hottest summer days, both rooms are air conditioned. A bathroom with shower, sink and toilet serves the second floor. WiFi available.
A large laundry room, in the basement of the house, with washing and dryer machine (and washing soap), iron and iron board with hanging wracks.
The living room is large and bright. A comfortable sofa with two armchairs make a cozy corner to watch TV with Netflix and Amazon Video.
A big wardrobe decorates the room and a very unique gaming table to sit and play or use your computer!
The kitchen is well equipped with microwave, stoves, oven, coffee machine, toaster, dishwasher and of course utensils. We provide basics such as coffee powder, sugar, salt, locally made olive oil, vinegar and little snacks. Also dish soap and dishwasher tabs are part of the kitchen equipment.
Both bathrooms have sink, shower and toilet. You will find a courtesy set with shampoo, bath shower gel and hand soap made in Tuscany with Extra virgin Olive oil. Towels, carpet and hairdryer also available.
The following might be to be paid extra: Extra Bed, Final Cleaning for pets, Heating, Refundable Security Deposit by credit card, Tourist tax, Wood.
