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 There are maps,brochures and travel books available in the reception room for guests to plan their daily excursions. We do our best to help with advice on places to visit ,train timetables,scenic routes to take and parking advise. We also recommend local places to eat and book tables.There is a nice little trattoria nearby that is very popular with local Italian families and serves typical l dishes in simple surroundings. |
 Huge choice of starters and delicious Pasta's.(particually good is the "Gnocchi alla Valdostana" cheese from the Alps). A nice family atmosphere, very reasonable and busy in the summer. There is a kitchen leading off from the breakfast room where guests are welcome to leave food and drink in the fridge, make themselves a cup of tea or use the microwave. Guests are welcome to eat on the terrace or breakfast room if they wish. Plates, glasses and cutlery are provided. Smoking only in garden. |
| Property Facilities Summary: |  ADSL Connection | Fridge | | Hairdryer | Internet Wireless | | Ironing Equipment | Kettle | | Microwave | Olive Oil Tasting | | Parking | Safe | | Shaver Points | Shuttle To / From Bus Station | | Shuttle To / From Rail Station | Wine Tasting | | |
 There is a private swimming pool 5 minutes away by car. Also in the local village there is a tennis and golf club. In front of the station (4km) there is an Internet cafe and in the centre of Empoli a laudrette (both open until very late). During the month of July the shops in Empoli are open two evenings a week until midnight. There is a wonderful atmosphere with music and performance art. here is an endless list of things to see and places to visit, from the Art Cities such as Florence to the July Jazz festival in Pistoia (one hour away).
Here are just a few:
Local towns and cities to visit:
FLORENCE - 30Km - :Florence is a 25 min drive but it is better to leave your car at Empoli station and get the train to avoid parking problems .The train ride goes along the river Arno and there are some beautiful views of little hilltop towns.The train goes right into Florence centre and takes 25mins. From the station it is a five minute walk to the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.
VINCI - 15 Km - :Only fifteen minutes by car, is the beautiful little town of Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci, the famous genius. The Vinci museum displays innumerable working examples of his inventions. Good fun for families.
SAN GIMIGNANO - 38 Km - :A lovely drive across a breath taking landscape. Famous for its medieval towers and frescos in the church depicting Dante's Inferno. Fantastic panoramic views and famous for a white wine called Vernaccia! Market Day: Wednesday morning
SIENA - 62 Km - :An unforgettable city with its magnificent square Piazza del Campo where the Palio bare back horse race is run in July and August. Each of the churches contain art treasures and the architecture is breathtaking. Florence's biggest enemy in medieval times. Market Day: Wednesday Mornings at La Lizza. |
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