Studios, 2 or 4 bedrooms, sleeps 2-9 people
Conveniently positioned between Florence and Sienna, the Residence Poggio del Golf provides an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding Chianti region. Situated opposite the prestigious Golf Club Ugolino, the resort offers apartments ranging from studios to 4 bedrooms and visitors have access to the swimming pool (soft gym and water gym available), barbecue, games area, mountain bike hire, bowls and table tennis (all subject to a 20 euro deposit). Snacks and drinks may be purchased from the bar, and visitors also benefit from discounted green fees on week-days at Ugolino Golf Course. Also available on site is free internet access, washing machine, heating and private parking. The sunny apartments all have terraces with panoramic views, for al fresco dining, and are fully equipped with gas cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, safe, satellite TV (CNN, EUROSPORT, ZDF), telephone point, hair dryer and coffee maker. There are 3 different types of apartment, providing flexible accommodation for couples and families alike. STUDIO - sleeps up to 3 people (approx. 40m2) Ground or first floor, living/sleeping area with either double or twin beds. An extra bed is available for a third person at no extra charge. Kitchen nook and bathroom with WC and either bath plus shower attachment or shower cabinet. 2 BEDROOMS (TRILO) - sleeps up to 5 people (approx. 60m2) Ground or first floor, living/dining area, kitchen nook, double or twin room, (extra bed available for third person at no extra charge), bathroom with WC and either bath plus shower attachment or shower cabinet. 4 BEDROOM SUPERIOR (quadri) - sleeps 8 adults + 1 child (approx. 120m2) 2 double and 2 twin bedrooms, plus extra bed at no extra charge. This apartment is particularly suitable for two families holidaying together, having 2 kitchenettes and 2 bathrooms with WC and either bath plus shower attachment or shower cabinet. Although perhaps best known for its wines, the Chianti region is also rich in picturesque hilltop villages, ancient churches, abbeys, castles, farmhouses and villas. Bordered on the east by the Chianti mountains and to the west by the Elsa river, the landscape of Chianti is characterised by gently rolling hills, covered in vines and olive trees, and of course the ever-present cypress trees, alternating with verdant valleys, this area really does have something for everybody. The Residence is ideally positioned to explore the main towns of the Chianti region, such as Greve-in-Chianti, with an attractive arcaded piazza and the church of St. Croce, Radda-in-Chianti, perched on a hilltop with steep, winding streets, encircled by the old medieval road within the walls of the town; Castellina-in-Chianti also enjoys an elevated position with panoramic views and its 15th century medieval walls and fortifications bear witness to the fierce battles between Florence and Sienna which took place in the town in bygone times. Impruneta-in-Chianti, a market town about half an hour south of Florence, where you can visit the Church of Santa Maria and the ancient terra-cotta pottery kilns; Strada-in-Chianti, where the main attractions are the Church of San Cristoforo and the ancient Castle of Vicchiomaggio and Gaiole, a very important wine centre, with many classic Chianti wine producers in the surrounding area. Florence - Known as the cradle of the Renaissance and one of the greatest cities in the world, Florence provides a feast of history, art and architecture, and you will be spoilt for choice, with the Uffizi Gallery, the Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio, to name but a few. The Residence is just 12km from the heart of the city. Sienna - this historic city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for, amongst other things, Il Palio, the spectacular traditional medieval horse race run around the Piazza del Campo twice each year. The city has many wonderful buildings, including the Medicean fortress and also numerous churches, notably the Duomo, one of the greatest examples of Italian Romanesque architecture, art galleries housing masterpieces of the Siena School. Please note that the pool will be open from 1 May - 30 September. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ PRICES 2010 - prices shown are per week Dates STUDIO 2 bedrooms (TRILO) 3 bedrooms (QUADRI) 1 January - 28 May 410 € 575 € 1095 € 29 May - 25 June 480 € 700 € 1340 € 26 June - 9 July 610 € 925 € 1760 € 10 July - 20 August 645 € 1045 € 1975 € 21 August - 27 August 610 € 925 € 1760 € 28 August - 24 September 480 € 700 € 1340 € 25 September - 11 December 410 € 575 € 1095 € Security/breakage deposit 150 € per week payable locally Bookings and further information: e-mail: booking@directtuscany.com. For your convenience, payments for this property can be made in sterling via directTuscany ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Property Location Pool ............................. Restaurants ................. Shops .......................... Main Town .................. Airport ......................... Port .............................. Linen ........................... Arrival day ...................   Yes Snacks onsite or 4km 4km or Impruneta, 7km 12km, Florence Florence 31km (45m) or Pisa 93km Livorno 102km (1h30) Included SATURDAYS / Flexible excluding 26/6-28/8 | Villas | Apartments | Hotels | Flights | Car Hire |