Conveniently located 2 km (1 mi) from Botinaccio, Italy in the tourist area "Florence And Surroundings" and only 27 km (17 mi) from Florence. Vacation rental Cottage Botinaccio is a nice stone building (100 sq m) that includes WiFi internet, private pool and air conditioning. The property can sleep up to six people comfortably in two bedrooms with two bathrooms.
Your Experience
Upon arrival you’ll find a nice clean well-maintained property with views of the hills perfect for a relaxing vacation in Tuscany. For your pleasure you will find a private pool where you can relax while enjoying a nice cold beverage after a busy day of shopping. Outdoors you will also find a barbecue grill and patio. If you enjoy cooking for family and friends there is a well-equipped kitchen including coffee machine, microwave, toaster and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to six people. If you prefer to dine 'al fresco', there is a fully furnished veranda where you can enjoy the weather while dining outdoors.
Visit the Area
Most people enjoy visiting close-by cities and towns while on holiday, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Florence 27 km (17 mi), San Gimignano 36 km (22 mi), Greve In Chianti 38 km (24 mi), Pisa 58 km (36 mi) and Lucca 62 km (39 mi).
Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 27 km (17 mi), Viareggio 87 km (54 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 99 km (61 mi), Rome 308 km (192 mi), Milan 316 km (196 mi) and Naples 499 km (310 mi).
Additional Information
Check-In Time: 15:00 - 19:00
Check-Out Time: 09:00 - 10:00
Pool Open: 1 May - 30 September (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking)
Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Firenze Peretola (flr) 29 km (18 mi), Pisa (psa) 60 km (37 mi), Bologna (blq) 121 km (75 mi), Genova (goa) 230 km (143 mi) and Venezia (vce) 274 km (170 mi).
Additional Services
Cooking Lessons - Discover from a local chef the techniques vital to master Tuscan cuisine. The owner can schedule to have a chef come to the property for a cooking lesson for any number of people in your group. It's a fun way to spend time with friends and family while learning the secrets required to prepare mouth-watering Tuscan meals when you return home. For more details and the additional cost, please contact us.
Professional Chef - Are you looking for a real treat during your vacation? Why not book a professional chef to prepare and serve you a mouth-watering meal using local produce? The chef will schedule the meal based on your preferences and dietary requirements. The chef will offer advice for the various courses and the wine. Ask for more details and the supplemental costs.
Tours - The owner can arrange custom tours for your group. To learn about the tours available, speak to the owner when you arrive or inquire prior to booking. The cost will vary depending in the specific tour and number of people.
Pre-Stocked Fridge - If you'd like to have the fridge and pantry stocked before you check-in that is possible at Cottage Botinaccio. Ask for more details, including the additional cost and how to organize this service.
The Cooking Lesson includes shopping, preparing the dishes together with the guests, service and tidying up final, a bottle of Chianti for tasting for every 4 participants. Included in the lunch or dinner will also be served a traditional Tuscan side dish, such as Panzanella or Pappa al Pomodoro or a rich salad.
The menus adapt to the season and the dietary needs of the guests and are constructed so that guests can work at their best.
Lessons usually start around 10.00 or 17.00 and last about two hours plus time for lunch or dinner. The times are however flexible to be agreed with the guests.
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
The main entrance to the unit is on floor 1.
Main Floor
Including: kitchen, bedroom + ensuite bathroom.
Kitchen: well equipped kitchen, dining table (people: 6), dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, stove top, oven, toaster, iron, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, washing machine, WIFI internet, mosquito net, highchair, portable fan, exit to the garden.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom: double bed (length: 1.9m, width: 1.6m), WIFI internet, air conditioning, safe, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.
Floor 1
Including: loft.
Loft: open, sofa bed double (length: 1.9m, width: 1.6m), vcr / dvd, fireplace, WIFI internet, sofa (people: 6), stereo hifi, satellite tv, working desk, smoke detector, co2 detector.
Lower Floor 1
Including: bedroom, bathroom.
Bedroom: double bed (length: 1.9m, width: 1.6m), baby crib, WIFI internet, air conditioning, exit to the garden.
Bathroom: basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer, WIFI internet.
Additional Areas
Including: garden, parking space.
Garden (1000 m2): swimming pool (private, length: 10.5m, width: 7.5m, depth: 1.4m, max. depth: 1.4m, min. depth: 1.2m, outdoor), WIFI internet, barbecue, al fresco dining, dining table (people: 10), gazebo, garden furniture, four sunbeds.
Parking space: inside the property, gate, two car spaces.
The following might be to be paid extra: Air conditioning, Baby-sitting, Bed Linen and Towels (additional set), Bike, Cook, Cooking lessons, Extra Cleaning, Heating, Late Arrival, Late Arrival (after 23:00), Maid service, Mid Week Cleaning, Pet, Pre-arrival grocery service, Refundable Security Deposit (cash), Tourist tax, Welcome Dinner, Wine Tasting.
