Nestled in San Casciano In Val di Pesa, this lovely cottage for $153 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. "Il Visciolo" was a typical Tuscan barn. We converted it to a modern home in 2006 respecting the rural tradition of the Florentine province, preserving the exterior aspect and recycling the original materials whenever possible. At a glance: single-family home; private terrace with a view on Tuscan countryside; garden; two car parking space inside the property; walk to supermarket, shops and restaurants; bus to Florence takes 30 minutes; free Wi-Fi (fast Internet 30 Mbps). # EVERYTHING AT WALKING DISTANCE Our converted barn is located few steps away from the centre of San Casciano in Val di Pesa, a village set in the Chianti area of Tuscany. The village of San Casciano in Val di Pesa has got many shops, bars, some good restaurants and pizzerias. All of them can be reached on foot, as our holiday home is at just 350 metres from the village centre. A big COOP supermarket is 7 minutes walk from the house. # EXPLORING TUSCANY Florence centre can be reached in 30 minutes by public coach service, departures are at 650 metres from the property. Our holiday house is much appreciated by those who want to visit Florence without a car or to explore Tuscany. A dual carriageway leading to Florence and Siena is 3.5Km away. For guests with one or two cars, we have a private parking inside the property. The central railway station of Florence SMN can be reached by public transport in approximately 35 minutes. # THE HOUSE Two bedrooms with air conditioning. The main bedroom has got a double bed (160 x 195 cm), wardrobe, drawer. The secondary bedroom has got two desks and a wardrobe, with two twin beds (can be joined on request) on a mezzanine under the roof. Two bathrooms, an equipped kitchen, a living room. Bedding and linen are included. There is a heating system on both floors. A fast Internet connection (30 Mbps VDSL with Wi-Fi b/g/n router) at your exclusive use, all the house and part of the garden are covered by Wi-Fi (you can turn it off any time). The TV set is connected to the Internet and has got Chromecast so you can connect it to your smartphone or tablet. Also available Free-To-Air Satellite TV (mostly German channels). The house is not suitable for children between one-and-half and six years old. # OUTSIDE: TERRACE and GARDEN The terrace in front of the house has got a great view over the countryside, it's at your exclusive use. You can have meals outside as it's equipped with table and chairs under a gazebo (uncovered during Winter). A stone barbecue is available (wood is not provided). A garden with olive trees and fruit trees surrounds the house (shared with us owners). On the back there is our farmhouse and other buildings of the village. The property is part of the village of San Casciano, it is not isolated in the countryside. # A RELAXING TUSCAN EXPERIENCE Unlike other places in the province of Florence, San Casciano is not a small town crowded with tourists. You will find a lively and typical environment of the Tuscan countryside. Although the village suffered great devastation during the Second World War, some historical parts of medieval origin were saved. By staying at Il Visciolo, you can relax watching great sunsets, go shopping on foot, eat good food in one of the various restaurants frequented by locals, visit Florence comfortably by suburban bus. Taking the car, if you have one, only to reach other Chianti villages and cities in Tuscany. # ABOUT US We (wife and husband) live in a farmhouse few metres away and we can help you in case of need, although we can't give any professional service as ours is a simple self catering accommodation. I am a retired teacher of English and French. We've been renting Il Visciolo to foreign tourists since 2008. # ANY QUESTION? For more information about Il Visciolo please contact us and we will send you the address of our web site, or simply look for "Holiday House Il Visciolo". We always reply promptly. We speak Italian, English and French.