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Villa Doralicia B
Villa Doralicia B is a characteristic and welcoming two-story historical villa surrounded by the greenery. It sleeps 12 people. From Villa Doralicia B you will enjoy a broad view of the Tuscan countryside and of the hills. Villa Doralicia B is 350 square meters (3770 square feet). It features a shared swimming pool, a shared garden, a reserved outdoor area and WI-FI Internet access.
You will be roughly 5 km (3.1 miles) from Bucine, 1 km (roughly 1100 yards) from restaurants and from shops. You will find the bus stop at 800 meters (2600 feet). You will reach Villa Doralicia B from the parking area along a short walkway that cuts through the garden.
To stay at Villa Doralicia B you will need a car. You will be able to park it on the premises, inside the entrance gate. Please note that access to Villa Doralicia B is along an 800-meter (half-a-mile) unpaved road.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: linens; towels.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:final cleaning EUR 500.00;electricity according to consumption EUR 0.45/kWh.Available for a fee, if desired:telephone according to use;heating (when needed);pets EUR 40.00. Tourist tax, paid locally: EUR 1.50 per person per night for the first 4 nights. Guests aged under 12 are exempt. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 400 (it is returned to you at check-out).
Villa Doralicia B is one of the holiday homes available in a small complex (you can find these holiday homes on this website). Please find a general description of the complex below, and please scroll further down for a description of Villa Doralicia B.
The complex consists on two old medieval houses built on pre-existing Roman ruins. It is located in the Ambra Valley, that is situated in the middle of the triangle between Florence, Siena and Arezzo. The valley is rich in woods, chestnut woods, pastures, olive groves and vineyards.
Both villas are built in typical Tuscan country house style. Both are situated on the top of a hill, surrounded by green fields and peaceful countryside. Elegant decorations and antiques enrich of charm and history the two buildings, where you will find the comforts of classic furniture with the conveniences of modern appliances.
The two properties share a swimming pool and a large garden full of trees and flowers.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is 10 meters (33 feet) large by 20 meters (65 feet) long, from 1.20 meter (4 feet) to 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) deep. The area is equipped with tables, chairs, sun umbrellas, sun loungers and an external shower. From the swimming pool you will enjoy a gorgeous view of the Chianti hills and of the surrounding countryside. You will share the pool with the other guests staying at the complex. The swimming pool is open from the beginning of May until the end of September.
Garden
The garden is 4000 square meters (43000 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by trees. It is equipped with tables, chairs, sun umbrellas and a swing. Here you will also find a brickwork barbecue. From the garden you will enjoy a fascinating view of the Chianti hills and of the surrounding countryside. You will share the garden with the other guests staying at the complex.
Ground FloorLiving Room 1
The ceiling of the first living room is high and vaulted. The furnishings are warm and welcoming, and include some antique pieces. The furnishings include a long sofa and two armchairs. There is an age-old and impressive fireplace made of stone. Here you will find a pool table. The dining table can accommodate 12 guests. In this room you will find a satellite television (local channels). From the living room you will be able to enter the garden with a view of the hills through two French doors.
Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped with a eight-burner gas cooker and a four-burner electric cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, an Italian-style coffee-maker, an American-style coffee-maker (bring your filters!) and other small appliances. The dining table can accommodate ten guests. From the kitchen a French door will take you to the garden with a view of the hills.
Laundry room
In the laundry room you will find a washing machine at your disposal. First FloorLiving Room 2
The furnishings of the second living room include a divan that unfolds into a double bed. The room has three arched windows with a view of the garden and of the hills.
Bedroom 1 with en-suite bathroom
You will be able to enter the first bedroom from the corridor. It has two twin beds (80 cm/32 inches), that can be pushed together into a matrimonial bed if requested (please contact our staff in advance to make arrangements). The room has two windows with a view of the garden and of the hills. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a fully enclosed shower.
Bedroom 2
You will be able to enter the second bedroom from the corridor. It has two twin beds (80 cm/32 inches), that can be pushed together into a matrimonial bed if requested (please contact our staff in advance to make arrangements). The room has two windows with a view of the garden and of the hills.
Bedroom 3
You will be able to enter the third bedroom from the corridor. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/62 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The room has two windows with a view of the garden and of the hills.
Bedroom 4 with en-suite bathroom
You will be able to enter the fourth bedroom from the corridor. It has two twin beds (80 cm/32 inches), that can be pushed together into a matrimonial bed if requested (please contact our staff in advance to make arrangements). The room has a window with a view of the garden and of the hills. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a fully enclosed shower.
Bedroom 5 with en-suite bathroom
You will be able to enter the fifth bedroom from the corridor. It has two twin beds (80 cm/32 inches), that can be pushed together into a matrimonial bed if requested (please contact our staff in advance to make arrangements). The room has two windows with a view of the garden and of the hills. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a fully enclosed shower.
Bathroom
The bathroom is spacious and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a fully enclosed shower and a bathtub with shower wand. You will be able to enter the bathroom from the corridor.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: linens; towels.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:final cleaning EUR 500.00;electricity according to consumption EUR 0.45/kWh.Available for a fee, if desired:telephone according to use;heating (when needed);pets EUR 40.00. Tourist tax, paid locally: EUR 1.50 per person per night for the first 4 nights. Guests aged under 12 are exempt. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 400 (it is returned to you at check-out).
