La Capanna di Franca

La Capanna di Franca is an old barn which, in 2006, thanks to careful restoration work that has enhanced the original architectural style, was transformed into a warm and comfortable country house. Standing in the medieval hamlet of Palazzavelli, a tiny cluster of houses just one kilometre from the centre of Sovicille, but in an independent position, this rustic stone farmhouse is surrounded by a lush garden with a beautiful view from the windows of the first floor over the surrounding countryside against the background of Siena which is just a few kilometres away. Immersed in the natural oasis of the Montagnola Senese which is rich with the evidence of an ancient past marked by the passage of great civilizations, it is the perfect setting for fans of unspoiled nature who can explore it, directly from the property, either walking, mountain biking or horseback riding along the trails in the woods. Its geographical position makes it a perfect departure point for discovering the art masterpieces and the fine food and wine specialities in the most suggestive villages of the area, such as Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino and the picturesque hamlets of Chianti. The highway, a few kilometres away, leads you easily to Cortona, San Gimignano and other important Tuscan art cities such as Florence, Lucca and Pisa.

Key Features

• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• Sleeps 8
• Private pool
• Home gym
• Landscaped garden

Bedrooms

• Bedroom 1 - Double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower
• Bedroom 2 - Double bed, shared bathroom with whirlpool tub
• Bedroom 3 - Double bed and single bed, shared bathroom with whirlpool tub
• Additional bed available: Sofa bed in study

Living area

• Open-plan living area
• Lounge with a large fireplace, comfortable sofas and TV
• Dining area
• Equipped kitchen

Outdoor area

• Private pool
• Sun beds
• Gazebo with table and chairs
• Outdoor shower

General

• Air conditioning (except in a double bedroom equipped with ceiling fan)
• WiFi
• Bedding and towels provided
• Private parking
• Baby cot
• Iron and ironing board
• Washing machine
• Hairdryer
• Safe

Good to know

• Pets: Yes. 30,00 Euros per animal per week to be paid on site
• Pool is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October
• Electricity (100,00 Euros per week. Starting from 2023: 120,00 Euros per week)
• Tourism tax (1,50 Euro per person per day for the first 12 days. Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay)

Price includes

• Fully cleaned property equipped with linens
• Utilities: water - gas for kitchen use

Extras on request

• Extra cleaning (22,00 Euros/hour per cleaner)
• Extra linen (15,00 Euros per person)
• Heating (on consumption up to date market prices)
• Extra cleaning in case of animals (30,00 Euros/week/animal)
• Firewood (20,00 Euros/100KG)

Places of interest

• Airport: Firenze 88 km, Pisa 124 km, Roma 275 km, Milano Malpensa 428 km
• Train station: Siena 16 km
• Shops and services: Sovicille 1 km
• Beaches: Thyrrhenian Sea - Castiglione della Pescaia 92 km
• Attractions within 100 km: Siena 13 km, Radda in Chianti 40 km, Gaiole in Chianti 46 km, Montalcino 50 km, San Gimignano 55 km, San Quirico d'Orcia 56 km, Pienza 64 km, Montepulciano 75 km, Firenze 80 km, Cortona 83 km