Location Villa Simonetta:
You can reach Monsummano Alto very easily from Monsummano Terme, driving on an uphill road of about 2 kilometers, which for the most part is hidden from the surrounding landscape, given the large amount of trees and vegetation that follow the path, which winds up on West side of the hill. Once you have almost reached the top, at the gates of the village, where the old pentagonal watchtower stands, you are rewarded with a breathtaking landscape on the Valdinievole and on six of the ten provinces of Tuscany.
Immediately after going past the tower you are in the perimeter of the old fortified walls. On the right a beautiful lookout is the ideal observation point. The landscape and the life of the cities are just below us, but their noise does not come up here, like in an old silent film, giving us an atmosphere of almost total relaxation.
From there the road becomes a stone path, exactly as it was in the thirteenth century, and – with a last straight uphill stretch – it takes us up to Piazza Castello, the small village square (where you can park the car) and where the Church of San Niccolao, in Roman-Gothic style, is located. On the right of the church you can find the ancient “Foresteria”, now converted into the “La Foresteria” Restaurant .
On the right side of the church there is also a stone arch, which invites you to walk through – on foot – to go to the Eastern part of the village. Beyond the arch you will find the entrance to La Foresteria Restaurant, and 50 meters straight ahead, Villa. Further on, the path begins to descend, until you reach the opposite side of the ancient village, of which some parts of the walls remain and the well known Arco, the so-called “La Porticciola”.
Outstanding View on the panorama
Awaken your senses in a unique place which you would not expect: have a look at the landscape that, overhanging under your eyes, sweeps far away to the mountains beyond which is the sea. Get ready for something different: your holiday at Villa is about to begin.
Exclusive hospitality for 10+4 persons
– 4 double rooms with bathroom for a total of 8 guests
– a small suite consisting of a double room plus a small bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom for a total of 4 guests
– a double sofa bed on the ground floor for 2 guests
COMFORTS
All windows have mosquito screens, Iron and ironing table, Microwave oven, Toaster, Single heating and air conditioning in all the rooms
Hairdryers in all bathrooms, 1 coffee machine with pods and a “moka” coffeepot, Fruit juicer, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Electrical oven
Courtesy line in each bathroom, Clothes dryer, Induction hob, 1 fridge + 1 fridge with freezer
OUTSIDE FEATURES
Panoramic pool, Jacuzzi (for 6), Barbecue, “Al fresco” dining
SAFETY
Fire extinguisher and fire blanket, Smoke detector on each floor, Carbon monoxide detector in the kitchen, First aid kit
UTILITIES
Wi-Fi connection up to 10MB in download, 32″ LCD TV in each room
SPECIAL FEATURES
“Al fresco” dining, Restaurant 50 meters from the villa, reported by Michelin guide
ACCESSIBILITY
Public parking in the small square 50 meters from the villa, Public transport (buses and taxis) are down in Monsummano (3 km) and the train station is in Montecatini (8 km), No traffic noise
Small dogs allowed
Extras:
City Tax at arrival: Il costo è di € 0,75 per person for the first 7 days. Children under 12 don’t pay it.
Air conditioning Based on electricity consumption
Heating GPL based on consumption (€1 per liter)
Air conditioning and heating consumption depends on various elements:
1) outside temperature
2) the temperature you set inside
3) doors or windows opened when you are not in the villa
Swimming pool Opening 12 April, closing 11 October
Swimming pool heating In some periods the pool water can be warmed on request. Ask for costs and details.
Maid service € 12 per hour
Extra linen change € 10 each person
Hire car with driver Cost on request according to time and destination
Driver with guest’s car Cost on request according to time and destination
Baby sitter € 12 per hour
Shopping delivered Price to be agreed
Air dresser, beautitian or masseuse at home Price to be agreed
The following can be organized on request:
Guided visits to museums or art cities
Painting courses (on canvas or porcelain)
Courses in Italian cooking (especially Tuscan)
Airport transfer to and from Villa available (see details)
All the above extras are to be requested on booking and paid to the owner in advance.
Restaurant meals On request meals can be ordered from the “La foresteria” restaurant.
Home made cakes for breakfast can be ordered from the restaurant.
Distance:
Lucca: 34 kms
Pisa: 50 kms
Florence: 54 kms
Viareggio: 56 kms
Forte dei Marmi: 66 kms
Chianti: 80 kms
Siena: 120 kms
Cinque Terre: 143 kms
