Tim Jepson
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La Balla at Vecchio Fienile
Location address: Sant' Appiano - Barberino - Florence
2012 Prices per villa
from 510 to 1075 Euro
from 510 to 1075 Euro
4 people
2 bedrooms
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shared Pool
Shared Pool
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La Balla at Vecchio Fienile
Location address: Sant' Appiano - Barberino - Florence
There is a furnished terrace at the front door of this beautiful cottage. From here you have excellent views of the countryside which surrounds you.
You enter the house into a large lounge which has glazed terracotta floors. In this room there is also a dining area. The ceilings are terracotta tiles set off with wooden beams. To the left of this room there is the fully fitted kitchen.
On the left of the lounge there is a hall which leads to a double bedroom and bathroom with shower. Like the rest of the house this room has glazed terracotta floors and a wooden beams on the ceiling. There is a high window which lets in plenty of light.
Through the first bedroom there is a short corridor off which there is a bathroom with shower. At the end of the corridor there is another room which is made up as double sofabed. From this bedroom there is access to a second terrace which has good views and plenty of sun. The terrace leads into the private garden of the house.
Situated at the edge of the hamlet there are good views from the terraces and private garden.
Traveller reviews for
Vecchio Fienile
denis
kraainem,
23.08.2010
23.08.2010
"La Balla
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? L'excellente situation.
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? parfaite correspondance avec l'intitulé.
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? non
Avez vous d'autres ... "
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? L'excellente situation.
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? parfaite correspondance avec l'intitulé.
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? non
Avez vous d'autres ... "
frederic
saint-mandé,
09.08.2010
09.08.2010
"La Balla
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? le logement, les espaces verts, une piscine très grande avec une vue splendide sur les collines.
Quelle est votre impression générale ... "
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? le logement, les espaces verts, une piscine très grande avec une vue splendide sur les collines.
Quelle est votre impression générale ... "
La Balla at Vecchio Fienile
Location address: Sant' Appiano - Barberino - Florence
Vecchio Fienile
The Vecchio Fienile is a collection of 5 houses that is located on the gentle slopes of the Chianti hills near the typical Tuscan hamlet of S. Appiano, which lies between Siena and Florence. This tranquil location has superb views of the surrounding countryside and is just 4km from the highway.
The Vecchio Fienile is a collection of 5 houses that is located on the gentle slopes of the Chianti hills near the typical Tuscan hamlet of S. Appiano, which lies between Siena and Florence. This tranquil location has superb views of the surrounding countryside and is just 4km from the highway.
There is a large pool that lies in the gardens behind the building where in its raised position the pool enjoys the warmth of the sun the whole day. In its location slightly higher than the houses of the hamlet, the pool has complete privacy from windows of the houses although it is only 20 meters away. At one end of the pool there is a hydro massage.
In this characteristic hamlet there is ample covered parking and large communal gardens, although each house has its own private garden. The hamlet is ideally located with good access to many restaurants and shops in the area and to the main routes to historic towns.
There are open views around the Vecchio Fienile in this quiet and peaceful position.
Note that it is possible to arrive on any day from October 2011 to may 2012 inclusive at this property with minimum 4 nights stay.
Note that it is possible to arrive on any day from October 2011 to may 2012 inclusive at this property with minimum 4 nights stay.
Pool Info
The pool is situated behind the houses and has an excellent view of the surrounding countryside. It is ideal for relaxing and soaking up the warm Tuscan sun while enjoying a cool glass of wine.
At one end of the pool there is a hydromassage which can sooth all your stress away while you admire the superb view and landscape that surrounds you.
The pool is 7 x 14 meters and open from the first weekend of May to the last weekend of October. Pool towels are provided.
Nearest town
Sant'Appiano is a small picturesque hamlet which is 2km from Vecchio Fienile, in this hamlet there is a good restaurant and a small children's playground. Vecchio Fienile clients have special prices at the restaurant Antica Osteria di Vico, which is near Poggibonsi.
Poggibonsi is the nearest town which is about 5km away, here there are many shops and other amenities.
Poggibonsi is the nearest town which is about 5km away, here there are many shops and other amenities.
Traveller reviews for
Vecchio Fienile
denis
kraainem,
23.08.2010
23.08.2010
"La Balla
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? L'excellente situation.
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? parfaite correspondance avec l'intitulé.
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? non
Avez vous d'autres ... "
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? L'excellente situation.
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? parfaite correspondance avec l'intitulé.
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? non
Avez vous d'autres ... "
frederic
saint-mandé,
09.08.2010
09.08.2010
"La Balla
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? le logement, les espaces verts, une piscine très grande avec une vue splendide sur les collines.
Quelle est votre impression générale ... "
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? le logement, les espaces verts, une piscine très grande avec une vue splendide sur les collines.
Quelle est votre impression générale ... "
La Balla at Vecchio Fienile
Location address: Sant' Appiano - Barberino - Florence
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Important booking info
- Price: per accommodation per week
- Arrival/Departure day: Saturday
- Terms and conditions: please read the booking contract
- Weekly linen and bathroom towels: included
- Central heating: Included
- Mandatory final clean: included
- Tourist tax: 1,50 Euro per person, per night some exemptions apply
- Baby cot: 1 available on request, no extra cost
- High chair: 1 available on request, no extra cost
La Balla at Vecchio Fienile
Location address: Sant' Appiano - Barberino - Florence
The guest reviews published below represent the personal opinions of To Tuscany customers who completed a questionnaire after their stay at the villa or apartment. These opinions do not necessarily represent the view of To Tuscany
denis
Review date: 23.08.2010
Stay: July 2010
La Balla
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? L'excellente situation.
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? parfaite correspondance avec l'intitulé.
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? non
Avez vous d'autres commentaires? Service sur place impécable, sympathique, rapide et discret
denis lacombe
Belgium
Juillet 2010
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? L'excellente situation.
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? parfaite correspondance avec l'intitulé.
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? non
Avez vous d'autres commentaires? Service sur place impécable, sympathique, rapide et discret
denis lacombe
Belgium
Juillet 2010
frederic
Review date: 09.08.2010
Stay: July 2010
La Balla
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? le logement, les espaces verts, une piscine très grande avec une vue splendide sur les collines.
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? nous étions très satisfaits.
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? non
Avez vous d'autres commentaires? je suis propriétaire d'un salon de coiffure à saint-mandé, je vous recommande à tous mes clients, ma femme et moi sommes enchantés par nos vacances en toscane, certe la région est magnifique mais l'un ne va pas sans l'autre pour apprécier pleinement les vacances et ce fut un bonheur d'etre à la Balla à Sant'appiano.
frederic desaint
France
Juillet 2010
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? le logement, les espaces verts, une piscine très grande avec une vue splendide sur les collines.
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? nous étions très satisfaits.
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? non
Avez vous d'autres commentaires? je suis propriétaire d'un salon de coiffure à saint-mandé, je vous recommande à tous mes clients, ma femme et moi sommes enchantés par nos vacances en toscane, certe la région est magnifique mais l'un ne va pas sans l'autre pour apprécier pleinement les vacances et ce fut un bonheur d'etre à la Balla à Sant'appiano.
frederic desaint
France
Juillet 2010
Thomas
Review date: 28.06.2010
Stay: June 2010
La Balla
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Ganz klar: Unsere zwei Besuche in Volterra. Aber auch die sehr netten und ruhigen Abende auf der Terrasse mit italienischem Abendessen, Brunello und Sonnenuntergang.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut, gute Ausstattung, exzellente Lage, sehr gepflegt (Vermieter war täglich vor Ort und hat sich zurückhaltend um alles gekümmert), maximaler Erholungseffekt.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Keine außer vieler Ameisen.
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Traumurlaub! :-)
Thomas Fritzmann
Germany
Juni 2010
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Ganz klar: Unsere zwei Besuche in Volterra. Aber auch die sehr netten und ruhigen Abende auf der Terrasse mit italienischem Abendessen, Brunello und Sonnenuntergang.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut, gute Ausstattung, exzellente Lage, sehr gepflegt (Vermieter war täglich vor Ort und hat sich zurückhaltend um alles gekümmert), maximaler Erholungseffekt.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Keine außer vieler Ameisen.
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Traumurlaub! :-)
Thomas Fritzmann
Germany
Juni 2010
Christopher
Review date: 15.09.2009
Stay: August 2009
La Balla
What were the highlights of your holiday? Visiting Florence and running in the country side around the accommodation.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? This was fine
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The wasps spoilt the holiday interfering with every meal
Do you have any other comments? No
Christopher Donnison
United Kingdom
August 2009
What were the highlights of your holiday? Visiting Florence and running in the country side around the accommodation.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? This was fine
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The wasps spoilt the holiday interfering with every meal
Do you have any other comments? No
Christopher Donnison
United Kingdom
August 2009
Bracciante
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement?
Superbe: Calme, tranquillité et villa très agréable.
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances?
Le site est très beau. Superbe piscine avec vue sur les collines toscanes. Bon emplacement pour rayonner dans la région .De plus, le propriétaire était très agréable et discret, juste ce qu'il faut!nous avons apprécie son attention pour notre arrivée : une bonne bouteille de Chianti! Au niveau du logement : très bon équipement , tout était fourni.
Stephanie N
GUJAN-MESTRAS - France
Sept 2011
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement?
Superbe: Calme, tranquillité et villa très agréable.
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances?
Le site est très beau. Superbe piscine avec vue sur les collines toscanes. Bon emplacement pour rayonner dans la région .De plus, le propriétaire était très agréable et discret, juste ce qu'il faut!nous avons apprécie son attention pour notre arrivée : une bonne bouteille de Chianti! Au niveau du logement : très bon équipement , tout était fourni.
Stephanie N
GUJAN-MESTRAS - France
Sept 2011
Overall impression: Wow better than the pictures
Highlights: Having meals with my family (all 20) in the main communal area and the kids loved having night swims before bedtime and the location was perfect near Sienna and Florence.
Unpleasant surprises: the mossies I got bitten every night but it doesn't effect all persons some didn't get bitten at all take mossie spray.
Annette (UK)
Highlights: Having meals with my family (all 20) in the main communal area and the kids loved having night swims before bedtime and the location was perfect near Sienna and Florence.
Unpleasant surprises: the mossies I got bitten every night but it doesn't effect all persons some didn't get bitten at all take mossie spray.
Annette (UK)
Overall impression: Fantastic! it was important for us that in the house there were two different bedrooms with their own enters. Also two bathrooms was really good.
Highlights: Lying by the pool, barbequeing, having dinner outside....all the things!
Unpleasant surprises: Nothing
Elina (Accommodation: La Balla)
Highlights: Lying by the pool, barbequeing, having dinner outside....all the things!
Unpleasant surprises: Nothing
Elina (Accommodation: La Balla)
Thank you. We are very pleased with the service in To-Tuscany. The websites is very honest to the places and give you a Good indication about the locations. This time it was a very elegant place, just enough for the two of us. The owner spoke exellent english and was very helpfull. The pool and surroundings was perfect and the huge garden in exellent shape. All in all it was more than you can expect and for a fair price.
We feel now that we know our way around and we dont use so much time not finding our way. We managed to visit two wine festivals (Greve and Panzano) We went to Montalcino and bought a couple of Brunellos and one day we visited Isole e Olena for tasting. Perfect.
We are now looking into another place to hire for next year (If the websites is as correct as before we think about Fieline de Villole)But mind you, we could easily og back to Pietra or Molino the Rogante
Jon (Accommodation: Pietra)
We feel now that we know our way around and we dont use so much time not finding our way. We managed to visit two wine festivals (Greve and Panzano) We went to Montalcino and bought a couple of Brunellos and one day we visited Isole e Olena for tasting. Perfect.
We are now looking into another place to hire for next year (If the websites is as correct as before we think about Fieline de Villole)But mind you, we could easily og back to Pietra or Molino the Rogante
Jon (Accommodation: Pietra)
overall impression: Very good. It exceeded what i’d seen online. It was spacious, clean, comfortable, quiet, everything we wanted. However, i wouldn’t have wanted to have slept in the windowless small second bedroom if there had been three of us. It was a perfect size for the two of us, and we could use the second bedroom as a store room.
highlights: Whilst we were staying at the Villa: we enjoyed our proximity to Siena and San G, as well as Florence. We found you could access the cities/towns so easily, but also the beautiful chianti countryside, either towards radda, or more locally. We loved the pool and its quiet location, and sitting watching the sunset outside the villa - wonderfully relaxing. Having had a week touring round in hotels, we found the villa the perfect antidote, it exceeded my (high) expectations, and we had a wonderful week. Thanks again.
unpleasant surprises: None... we just struggle with Italian opening times, no matter what we do, we always seemed to arrive at places when they were shut! Part of the charm of the holiday/italy though!
Alison (Accommodation: Fieno)
highlights: Whilst we were staying at the Villa: we enjoyed our proximity to Siena and San G, as well as Florence. We found you could access the cities/towns so easily, but also the beautiful chianti countryside, either towards radda, or more locally. We loved the pool and its quiet location, and sitting watching the sunset outside the villa - wonderfully relaxing. Having had a week touring round in hotels, we found the villa the perfect antidote, it exceeded my (high) expectations, and we had a wonderful week. Thanks again.
unpleasant surprises: None... we just struggle with Italian opening times, no matter what we do, we always seemed to arrive at places when they were shut! Part of the charm of the holiday/italy though!
Alison (Accommodation: Fieno)
Excellent, very clean and the modern utilities made the holiday very relaxing.
The attention to detail in the construction of the apartment, and the excellent guide produced by Sean (invaluable for restaurants). The picturesque yet tranquil surrounding countryside needs no words.(excellent)
Thanks again for such a wonderful break, we really did get to see and experience the real Italy.
Gary Ellis (accommodation: Paglia)
The attention to detail in the construction of the apartment, and the excellent guide produced by Sean (invaluable for restaurants). The picturesque yet tranquil surrounding countryside needs no words.(excellent)
Thanks again for such a wonderful break, we really did get to see and experience the real Italy.
Gary Ellis (accommodation: Paglia)
Fabulous location, beautiful villa, wonderful escape from it all. Exactly what we had hoped for but didn't believe we would get due to lateness of booking.
Peace and quiet. It was truly away from it all - if we had stayed in the villa and its surrounding area we would barely have seen another English person, which was perfect. At the same time the villa was excellently located for exploring some of the must-see parts of the region - Florence, Siena and San Giminagno all within 15 minutes drive.
The local village, Sant Appiano, was beautiful, producing a delicious Chianti and serving wonderful local cuisine at Il Pipolino.
Paul Hickey
(La Balla)
Peace and quiet. It was truly away from it all - if we had stayed in the villa and its surrounding area we would barely have seen another English person, which was perfect. At the same time the villa was excellently located for exploring some of the must-see parts of the region - Florence, Siena and San Giminagno all within 15 minutes drive.
The local village, Sant Appiano, was beautiful, producing a delicious Chianti and serving wonderful local cuisine at Il Pipolino.
Paul Hickey
(La Balla)
La Balla at Vecchio Fienile
Location address: Sant' Appiano - Barberino - Florence
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
At what time should we arrive and depart?
Arrival time 16.00 if you arrive after 19.00 please telephone
Departure time 10.00 am
Can you help with travel arrangements?
For help on travel arrangements by car, by plane or by train select Reach Tuscany from the home page.
Are the prices per person or per villa?
The prices displayed are per villa.
Are linen and towels provided or do I need to bring my own?
Yes linen and towels are provided and included in the price displayed. Pool towels are provided.
Is the central heating included in the price?
Yes, the central heating is included in the price.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, it is 7 x 14 meters. It is open from the first weekend of May to the last weekend of October. Pool towels are provided.
How are the beds made up?
There are 5 double bedrooms, 3 twin rooms and 1 room with bunk beds
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
There is no phone, we recommend you hire a mobile phone with your car, many car hire companies now offer this service. There is internet connection available in the villa, the cost is included in the price. Bring your own laptop.
Are there local grocery stores?
4km away in Poggibonsi there are many shops and restaurants
How far are the airports?
Florence 40 minutes, Pisa 1 hours, Bologna 2 hours, Rome 2 ½ hours.
When do I get road directions?
Directions are provided with your final confirmation, after full payment is received.
Where do I find the directions?
The directions can be found as a link on your final confirmation email. They can also be accessed by logging into your booking details using your useremail and password.
In House Details
- The size of the apartment is 50 sqm
- bedrooms 2
- bathrooms 2
- Sofabed double
In House: Facilities
- Furnished terrace
- Shared laundry facilities
- TV Sat
- Private garden
- Fully equipped kitchen
- DVD player (Euro)
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
- Toaster
- American coffee machine
- Hairdryer
- Electric fans
- Microwave oven
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
- Swimming pool - 7 x 14 mtrs and 1.2 to 1.4 mtrs deep, with hydromassage open from the first weekend of May to the last weekend of October.
- Washing Machine Onsite - shared laundry and dryer facilities
- House Maid - on request
- Barbecue Onsite - a communal BBQ available on site
- Local Leisure - Hotair ballooning with panoramic flights over the Chianti. For further info Click here
- Internet WI-FI Onsite - available in the villa for free. Please bring your own laptop.
- Distances - Siena 19mi, San Gimignano 7mi, Florence 29mi, Pisa 51mi, Rome 158mi
- Approach road - all tar road - 500 mtrs good unpaved road
read what clients and the press say about us
client comment
Günther
Beilstein, Germany
09.05.2012
09.05.2012
"Wir waren alle Zuhause. Ich meine das sagt alles! "
client comment
GREGORY
HAUCOURT, France
09.05.2012
09.05.2012
"Son côté complètement isolé du reste du monde. Son charme. "
press comment
I like To Tuscany, partly because it has a tremendous range of villas, and partly because (unlike many companies) it has an excellent website that provides what you really want when choosing a villa.
press comment
Frank Gardner
BBC - Security Correspondent
BBC - Security Correspondent
Our accommodation, which cost less than £800 for the week, is in a converted stone farmhouse next to a 12th Century Franciscan chapel. There is a pergola shaded by vines round the back here we quickly settle into a rhythm of eating long pasta suppers while the shadows lengthen.
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