AQUADIVINA 16

Toscana - Pisa - PALAIA

Description:

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE (CIR CODE: 050019AAT0044). Aquadivina, an oasis of peace and design of the highest level. This splendid villa is located in the province of Pisa, in the midst of the Tuscan countryside, in a short distance from the town of Palaia, one of the places richest in history in the whole Valdera, in scenery of rare beauty. The villa is located in an historic estate of about thirty hectares, where it enjoys exceptional privacy and seclusion. This magnificent 15th century home, with its typical stone structure surrounded by fragrant wisteria, welcomes you into its spacious, elegant rooms, full of exquisite details and refined furnishings, with the original floors and a black marble fireplace. The exterior of the villa extends in a triumph of vegetation with centuries-old olive trees and cypresses, herbs and flowers, including buddleia, also called summer lilac or butterfly bush with colours ranging from orange to purple and which in a strictly biological environment, as is indeed the whole estate, finds its natural habitat. To indulge their contact with nature in the garden around the house and their life in the open air, guests have at their disposable a panoramic swimming pool where they can relax completely, surrounded by green vegetation.

AQUADIVINA HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

The villa has two floors plus an attic. The main entrance leads directly into a small living room with fireplace (ornamental) and armchairs. To the right of the entrance, beyond the living room, is a large reception room with a double sofa area, bar corner and TV with direct access to the external through the two french doors. To the left of the glass entrance door is the dining room with adjacent guest bathroom, the professional kitchen with external access and a pantry. From the kitchen, going down some steps, you can reach a double room with ensuite bathroom with shower and, continuing down the corridor, you reach the laundry. Opposite the main entrance, eight stairs lead up to the mezzanine floor from where two flights of nine stairs lead up to the first floor with, on the right, a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower and a family suite composed of living area, double bedroom, bathroom with shower and wardrobe while on the left you can reach two double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with shower. A further flight of stairs leads up to the attic with an open-plan area containing a double bedroom, an antebathroom with tub and shower and a bathroom. From the spacious living room on the ground floor you can reach a games room with fireplace (ornamental), table football and a poker table, with access to the external through french door, a double bedroom with bathroom with a relax area with Jacuzzi, where you have direct access to the garden. Using a staircase, you go up to the first floor reaching a big suite composed of study, double bedroom and bathroom with shower. The wooden stairs lead to the family suite too.

Park:

The well-maintained park surrounding the villa covers about 3500 sq m, half of it lawn in front of the villa, planted with centuries-old cypresses and olive trees, and terracotta pots with large lemon trees around the main entrance. Outside the large kitchen is the dining area set up inside an iron lemon house, where there is also a comfortable lounge. A further external dining area is set up in a tiled side area of ​​the house, where there is also the barbecue. In a panoramic position over the hills, surrounded by tall cypress trees, is an outdoor relaxation area where a small gazebo equipped with a table and chairs is located, that enjoys the silence and privacy of this location, with a picture-postcard view of one of the most beloved areas of the region, and, surrounded by vegetation. A gravel driveway leads from the entrance gate to the parking area up to the entrance of the property. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The oval-shaped pool, available from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday of October, lies in the centre of the park, about 30 m from the house and reached down 8 steps. Measuring 12 x 7 m (and depth 1,40-2,20 m), it is lined in grey PVC, has salt purification, internal lighting, a whirlpool area and can be heated. Access to the water is via Roman steps. The border is paved in grey travertine and the surrounding lawn solarium area is well equipped with sunbeds, deckchairs and umbrellas, and the shower.

Pets: Yes. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of a week.
Handicap: Not certified structure
Fenced-in property: Yes
Amenities and Features
  • air conditioning in the bedrooms and in the living room
  • Smart TV
  • bluetooth cable radio
  • Wi-Fi Internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • microwave oven
  • kettle
  • American coffee machine
  • machine for Espresso coffee
  • Moka coffee machine
  • hand blander
  • American-style fridge
  • ice maker
  • juicer
  • toaster
  • fryer
  • fixed barbecue
  • mosquito nets in the bedrooms
  • whirlpool area inside the pool
  • iron and ironing board ironing board
  • washer and dryer
  • hairdryer
  • baby cot
  • high chair
TO DO

Location and distances


The municipal territory of Palaia in the Valdera extends over one of the highest ridges that divide this valley from the Valdarno. History, art and uncontaminated panoramas meet and blend harmoniously in Palaia and throughout the area, rich in small, old borghi in the heart of Tuscany, magical and authentic places, old churches, castles, towers, villas and museums, long nature trails in a perfect equilibrium between man and nature. The Valdera is also a place of great flavours and with a great culinary tradition: from the world-known truffle to cured meats, wine and extra virgin olive oil.

Airport: Pisa 42 km, Florence 59 km, Bologna 148 km, Roma Fiumicino 362 km, Milano Malpensa 379 km
Train station: Pontedera train station 22 km
Highways: Freeway Firenze - Pisa - Livorno exit Montopoli Valdarno 11 Km
Shops and services: Palaia 5 Km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea - Livorno 50 Km
Parking: inside the property
Access roads: 2 km of uphill and narrow road, unpaved in some points and some hairpin bends
Attractions within 100 km: Volterra 40 Km, San Gimignano 45 Km, Pisa 47 km, Lucca 52 Km, Firenze 65 Km, Viareggio 74 Km, Siena 85 km, Forte dei Marmi 86 Km
Altitude: 346 slm

Reviews

9.9 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

10
Overall rating
9.7
General cleanliness
10
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
10
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Wolfgang Jüterbock
Germany 9/17/2020
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
by Klaudiusz Ciepliński
Poland 7/27/2020
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
nothing
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
nothing
by Georg Schreyer
Germany 6/30/2020
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Yes

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
2/28/2024 - 6/29/2024 3 Nights Everyday
6/29/2024 - 8/31/2024 5 Nights Everyday
8/31/2024 - 1/4/2025 3 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 6/28/2025 3 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
8/30/2025 - 1/3/2026 3 Nights Everyday

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The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • Heating (€ 100,00 per day). N.B. These costs, not included in the price list, will be calculated at the reservation time and due at the balance payment.
  • Mandatory extra cleaning in the presence of animal € 50,00 per animal per week or part of a week.
  • Tourism tax (from 01/04 to 31/10 € 1,00 per person per night for the first 5 nights. Please note that children under 10 years old will not pay).

On Request:

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With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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STAY CANCELLATION GUARANTEE DUE TO LOCKDOWN - by Emma Villas (Included in the price) The final price of the reservation includes also the special coverage, guaranteed by Emma Villas, in the event that you are forced to cancel your stay in the 30 days prior to the scheduled check-in date, due to the occurrence of at least one of the following Covid-19 epidemic containment measures officially imposed by the competent authorities:
  • national lockdown in Italy;
  • local lockdown in Italy regarding the area in which the booked villa is located ("red" area or impossible to reach due to official restrictions on free circulation);
  • national lockdown in your country of residence;
  • Italian local lockdown in the Client's Municipality or area of residence..

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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COVID-19 EXTRA POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) 40€ each reservation To protect against any risks caused by the Covid-19 emergency, you can purchase the Covid-19 Extra Policy which protects you in the event that you or one of your travel companions are forced to extend your stay or are unable to complete it. In the event of consequences related to the pandemic that occur during your stay, if you sign up to this policy, you can request the following services:
  • Return home;
  • Advance for expenses for basic necessities;
  • Guarantee for extra medical expenses;
  • Extended stay guarantee;
  • Hospitalisation allowance;
  • Travel fee reimbursement.

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And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


Live your holiday in tranquillity and safety, thanks to our project "Safety Reception" (click here to download)