The restoration of an old Tuscan farmhouse: Le Manzinaie, built in 1878, has resulted in 4 charming, self-catering apartments/suites and a nice villa with private garden. They're situated in Tuscany -in the center of Italy, in the community of Montepulciano, in the province of Siena- just halfway between Florence and Rome.

A long, cypress-lined drive leading to the farm sets the tone of its country elegance. The accommodations are completely hand-decorated and are embellished by trompe l'oeil to offer the guest a refined, cosy and exclusive atmosphere.

The holiday farm has 3 apartments (2 people each), 1 apartment (4 people) and 1 villa (4 people), all provided with independent entrances. In all the apartments there are safe, Wireless Internet connection, satellite TV and independent heating. All windows have mosquito screens.

All apartments for 2 people are on ground level. They each have a large bedroom with ceiling fan, a fully-equipped kitchen + dining room with sofa and ceiling fan, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi Hydro massage tub and shower-bath.

The apartment for 4 people, has an independent entrance on ground floor. One bedroom with queen bed and ceiling fan. One bathroom with Jacuzzi Hydro massage tub, separate shower and hair dryer. One other bedroom with queen bed and ceiling fan with its bathroom with shower and hair dryer. The dinning/living room with ceiling fan and sofa, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave oven, American style coffee machine and toaster.

The villa (for 4 people) is on 2 floors equipped with air conditioning. On the ground floor there is a large, fully-equipped kitchen (which includes microwave oven, fridge, American-style coffee machine and toaster). There is one bedroom with queen-bed and a bathroom with a Jacuzzi Hydro massage tub and a hairdryer. On the first floor there is one bedroom with a four-poster bed and a bathroom with Hydro massage shower and hairdryer.

Le Manzinaie also offers a parking area, an open pool equipped with sun beds and sun umbrellas, a large garden, a barbecue and a gazebo.

This is a friendly, small-family vacation rental where we speak Italian, English and French.

We can provide all the guests (upon request) with an itinerary for visit the best villages and towns rich of culture and art: Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, San Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Cortona, Siena, Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Trasimeno Lake, Florence* and Rome* etc.

* To visit Florence or Rome besides by car, is possible reach this towns by train far from us about 19Km.

We can give to the guests also the address for shopping in the outlet of the major fashion houses: Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, etc.

During the holiday from us, we inform that all the guest can take part to some activities like:

Wine tour, Oil tour with tasting and visit to the different cellars and vineyards.

All around there are wonderful hill and medieval villages to explore, in fact Le Manzinaie is a wonderful base for exploring Southern Tuscany and Umbria and their rich cultural heritage.

Within easy reach you will find ancient abbeys, churches and medieval hill towns such as:

- Montepulciano that is a lovely village known as -The pearl of the 16th century- because of its several architectural features dating back to renaissance time, and for its wine -Nobile di Montepulciano- that is famous all over the world,

- Pienza, was the residence of Pope PIO II, is now adopted home of the famous for its Pecorino Cheese,

- Montalcino, famous for Brunello Red Wine,

- Cortona, where is possible to find many precious pieces of antiquarian art and beautiful local craftsmanship, famous also for the books and the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun", and there are free Classical, Jazz and other musical events in the summer as well as a number of pageants dating to Mediaeval times.

- Bagno Vignoni, medieval village, a spa town with a very particular town square, actually a huge bath of hot spring water that arrive at 52 degree Celsius,

- and other town like: Siena, Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Trasimeno Lake, Florence and Rome.

RENTAL TERMS:

** SECURITY DEPOSIT: A deposit of EUR 155. 00 (in cash) is to be left upon arrival. This money will be refunded upon your departure, less a deduction for extra costs (phone, heating) and for making good any loss or damage.

** CANCELLATION: In the unfortunate event of you needing to cancel all or part of your holiday we will have to charge either: (A) deposit only - if cancellation is received more than 30 days before, or (B) deposit + an additional 50% of the balance - if cancellation is receivedfrom 29 to 14 days before, or (C) total rent - if cancellation is received less than 13 days before arrival or in case of NO SHOW (not presentation of the customer).

Check-in: from 4. 00 p. M. To 7. 00 p. M.

Check-out: before 9. 30 a.

• Heat
• Indoor Jacuzzi
• Beach chairs
• Bicycle(s)
• Three or more parking spaces
• Reserved parking

• One level/floor (no stairs)
• Two levels/floors
• Ceiling fan(s)
• Charcoal grill
• Picnic cooler
• Outdoor pool (private)

• Daily maid optional
• Security system
• Resort view
• Great sunrises
• Outstanding sunsets

• Mini refrigerator
• Microwave oven
• Toaster
• Freezer

• Coffeemaker
• Dishes
• Utensils
• Hair dryer

• Iron
• Ironing board
• Clothes washer
• Other (see Description)

• Grownup's books
• Telephone
• Answering machine
• Alarm clock

• Television
• Satellite TV service
• Dial-up Internet access
• Fax machine

• Guide to area restaurants
• Guide to area activities
• Other (see Description)

• Beach chairs
• Swimming
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Jogging trails

• Grocery store
• Restaurant
• Bar or pub
• Gated or restricted access

• Bicycles to loan or rent
• Pond
• Lake
• Other (see Description)

• Antiques
• Art galleries
• Equestrian or horse racing
• Shopping
• Outlet mall
• Sightseeing tours
• Fitness instruction or gym
• Spa
• Library
• ATM or bank
• Post office

• Park
• Miniature golf
• Bowling
• Museum(s)
• Live theater
• Church(es)
• Fishing
• Golf
• Tennis
• Bicycling
• Bird watching

• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Ecotourism
• Gardens
• Walking or bicycling tours
• Historical area
• Wineries
• Monuments
• Nature trails
• Mountain biking
• Other (see Description)

Note: Please take note of these additional fees and taxes:

• Deposit: 30%
• Cleaning fee: Included in rental fee
• Service or gratuity: No
• Local taxes: No

* It is also possible to rent the whole villa for a maximum of 14 people. * From the prices is excluded heating. ** SPECIAL OFFERS and LATE DEALS: * HAVE YOU ALREADY THOUGHT TO YOUR NEXT VACATION? - for clients are booking their holiday for the 2009 year (at least 1 week stay), 1 cooking lesson and 1 family dinner (during the whole period) will be offered by the owners. This offer is valid for reservations made within December 15th, 2008! - for weekly stays, for 1 day, can also be organized a wine tasting visit to one wine cellar in Montepulciano. ASK FOR THE AVAILABILITY! !

• Cash

• Bank wire transfer