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Ref: 22
Lucca
3
5
3
This beautifully restored former barn called Panorama was originally a small "metato" used by the local farmers as storage and then stables. The house has been renovated and enlarged by the current owners and has a breathtaking view over the surroundings of Lucca and the Valdinievole. The house is built in stone from the outside, and inside it reflects the typical Tuscan house with the ceilings of small beams and tiles in "terra cotto" and the staircase in stone.   Casa Panorama measures approximately 140 square meters and is internally divided over two floors. Panorama is located on one of the most famous hills of Lucca, both for the quality of the air and the view. The pool is located on a panoramic terrace where you can enjoy an unforgettable view. Please note that Villa Panorama is only 500 meters from Villa Altavista and can be an ideal solution for two families.   INTERIOR: The house is spread over two floors. The ground floor opens onto a living room with sofas (including one sofa bed) and TV, a bathroom with shower and a kitchen. Via an internal stone staircase of 16 steps there is access to the sleeping area which consists of three bedrooms of which two are doubles and one single (with the possibility of an extra single bed) all with en-suite shower room. The air conditioning is located on the landing of the first floor.     OUTSIDE: Panorama's garden covers an area of ​​3000 square meters, most of it as a lawn enriched with flowers and ornamental plants. From the kitchen you enter the veranda with a large table, ideal for outdoor dining. It is possible to use the barbecue. The impressive views that people can enjoy from the garden are endless. The swimming pool, open from the last Saturday of May to the first Saturday of October, has a rectangular shape and measures 11 x 4.5 meters with a fixed depth of 1.40 metres. The entrance to the pool is via a 6-step Roman staircase. There is also a children's pool measuring 3 x 3 meters with a fixed depth of 45 cm. It has salt purification. The pool is on a higher level about 40 meters from the house and is reached by a natural staircase of about 50 steps. The solarium area is paved and has many varieties of plants and flowers and is equipped with sunbeds, deck chairs and umbrellas. There is also a sun shower and gazebo, ideal for sipping a glass of wine while reading a book. Under the pool is a changing room with bathroom.   division Ground floor: Entrance, living room with sofa bed, bathroom, kitchen;   First floor: three bedrooms: two with a double bed and one with a single bed. All bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom.     Design WIFI, A/C on the first floor landing, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, oven, stove, fridge, toaster.     Exterior Private swimming pool, children's pool, parking, barbecue, sun loungers, dining table + chairs     Location San Gennaro - Lucca - Tuscany - Italy     Distances - Airports: Pisa 58 km, Florence 64 km, Bologna 146, Rome 372 km - Access road: access road - last 200 meters good dirt road, 2 km uphill road with curves - Shops: Collodi 7 km, Lappato 7.5 km, Gragnano 9 km - Restaurants: 1.7 km - Train stations: Pescia 9 km, Lucca 18 km - Tyrrhenian Sea: Lido di Camaiore 50 km - Park of Collodi: 8 km - Lucca: 15 km - Montecatini Terme: 30 km - Vinci: 38 km - San Miniato: 42 km - Volterra: 80 km - Carrara marble: 81 km - Florence: 68 km - San Gimignano: 120 km - Siena: 140 km - Rome: 350 km     GOLF AND TENNIS CLUB - Montecatini Golf: 30 km - Bellosguardo Golf: 40 km - Tirrenia Golf Club: 64 km - Tuscany Resort Castelfalfi: 68 km - Dodo Tennis Club: 12.8 km - Circolo tennis club AS: 15 km     view Valley near Lucca     Comments THE PRICE INCLUDES: Bed linen and towels (first week) Use of water, gas for cooking Internet Wi-Fi High chair (on request) Baby cot (on request) First cleaning     THE PRICE IS EXCLUSIVE Electricity: 16 euros per day Tourist tax (if necessary) Bed linen and towels are changed after the first week: 12 euros per person Heating: 25 euros per day Deposit of 600 euros cash on site     LOCAL POLICIES: Rental rates include linen (changed weekly), initial cleaning, gas for cooking and hot water. Heating is charged extra based on usage or flat fee. Tourist tax is not included in the rental price. Arrival time is generally between 4pm and 7pm (after 8pm a fee of €50 is required and after 10pm the fee is €100. Any late arrival must be arranged in advance). Swimming pools are generally open from May 26 to October 1. Other dates must be checked with us before booking.
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Ref: 29
Lucca
6
12
6
Casa AltaVista measures approximately 250 square meters and is internally made up of three apartments, two of which can be linked together.   Internally, the furniture brings back to the antique flavors, but the house itself is very comfortable to have a relaxing and private holiday. AltaVista is located on one of the most famous hills of Lucca, both for the quality of the air and the view. The pool is located on a panoramic terrace where you can enjoy an unforgettable view.   INTERIOR: The house is spread over two floors. The first floor opens into a lounge with a small corner kitchen and sofas (one of which is a sofa bed), then there are three double bedrooms, all with en-suite shower rooms and access to the garden through patio doors. Also on this floor is the living room with a fitted kitchen and dining room and access to the external dining area which can seat 12 people under the veranda.   An internal stone staircase of 16 steps leads to the first floor where there are two double bedrooms with en-suite shower room.   Also on this floor, but only accessible from the outside, a small corner kitchen with a single sofa bed, a double bedroom with small terrace and a small bathroom with shower. The 3 sofa beds are on request and payable in part.   OUTSIDE: The garden of AltaVista occupies an area of ​​3000 square meters, most of it as a lawn enriched with flowers and ornamental plants. Three of these are the external dining areas, but the main one is covered by the American vineyards and is connected to the kitchen on the ground floor. It is possible to use the barbecue and the wood oven.   The impressive view that people can enjoy from the garden is infinite. The pool, open from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday of October, is rectangular in shape and measures 11 x 4.5 meters with a variable depth from 1.20 to 2.40 metres.   The entrance into the pool is via two internal staircases. The pool is about 20 meters long and accessible by stairs of about 21 steps. The solarium is paved and has varieties of plants and flowers and is equipped with sunbeds, deck chairs and umbrellas. There is also a solar shower. Layout Ground floor:   Living room with kitchenette, three double bedrooms with ensuite bathroom and access to the garden. A second (main) living room with a large kitchen with dining area and access to the external dining area for 12 people on the veranda.   An internal staircase leads to the first floor with two double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom. Via an external staircase, also on the first floor, you enter a room with a small kitchen, a double bedroom with terrace and a small bathroom with shower.     Design Air conditioning in the bedrooms, Wifi, 3 kitchens, heating, DVD, stereo, TV, washing machine, ironing board, hair dryer, high chair, baby bed, coffee maker, dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, fridge-freezers.     Exterior Garden: 3000m2, including lawns. Terraces, private swimming pool (11 x 4.5 meters), open from May 1 to the end of September. Sunbeds, umbrellas, dining tables + chairs, parking, barbecue.     Location San Gennaro between Lucca and Montecatini Terme - Tuscany - Italy     Distances - Access road: AltaVista is located on one of the most famous hills of Lucca (380 m above sea level). The street is a long way up, narrow and with many curves. The last 200 meters are unpaved roads that are not suitable for sports cars. - Airports: Pisa 58 km, Florence 64 km, Bologna 146, Rome 372 km - Shops: Collodi 7 km, Lappato 7.5 km, Gragnano 9 km - Restaurants: 1.7 km - Train stations: Pescia 9 km, Lucca 18 km - Tyrrhenian Sea: Lido di Camaiore 50 km - Collodi Park: 8 km - Lucca: 15 km - Montecatini Terme: 30 km - Vinci: 38 km - San Miniato: 42 km - Volterra: 80 km - Carrara marble: 81 km - Florence: 68 km - San Gimignano: 120 km - Siena: 140 km - Rome: 350 km   ATTRACTIONS FOR CHILDREN: - Park of Pinocchio in Collodi 5.5 km - Adventure Park Pizzorne 16.5 km - Apua Adventure Park in Massa 72 km - Acqua Village in Cecina 107 km - Cavallino Matto 120 km   GOLF AND TENNIS CLUB - Montecatini Golf: 30 km - Golf Bellosguardo: 40 km - Tirrenia Golf Club: 64 km - Tuscany Resort Castelfalfi: 68 km - Dodo Tennis Club: 12.8 km - Tennis club As: 15 km   SPA AND RESORT - Montecatini Terme: 30 km - Bagni di Lucca Spa: 32 km - Bagni di Pisa: 36 km - Terme di Casciana: 56 km     view Panoramic view over the valley.     Comments Not included in the rental price and to be paid in cash on the spot: Tourist tax (if necessary) Electricity: 30 euros per day Final cleaning: 300 euros Bed linen and towels are changed after the first week: 12 euros per person Heating: 45 euros per day Animal surcharge presence: in the case of an animal, the costs are 10 euros per animal per day Deposit: 800 euros   Included in the rental price: Bed linen and towels (first week) Internet Wi-Fi High chair (on request) Baby cot (on request)   LOCAL POLICIES: Rental rates include linen (changed weekly), initial cleaning, gas for cooking and hot water. Heating is charged extra based on usage or flat fee. Tourist tax is not included in the rental price. Arrival time is generally between 4pm and 7pm (after 8pm a fee of €50 is required and after 10pm the fee is €100. Any late arrival must be arranged in advance).
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Ref: EGT-016
Chania
2
4
4
A Unique Villa Design Functional, comfortable, modern and bright cause you to feel at home and enjoy a carefree holiday that only Cretan hospitality can offer. Designed with absolute harmony, personal style and discretion, the twin villas ISKIOS pronounce direct and easy access to the commercial center of the region of Agia Marina and Platanias. This ideal coexistence of luxury and comfort, elegance and functionality, provide a pleasant, peaceful and carefree vacation holiday.   A comfortable space Traditional stone walls enclose the 500 sqm of land that adorn each villa. Each villa looks over the olive groves and out on to the Cretan Sea.   Each villa’s 65 sqm living spaces is equipped with a full kitchen, one bathroom with shower and one bedroom with two single beds. A specially designed wooden staircase takes you to the loft 25sqm that has a double bed and a private bathroom.   This tasteful, modern interior design, complimented by plenty of natural sunlight, offers harmonious well being to each of its guests. Each Iskios twin villa has its own private patio and its own swimming pool that is surrounded by lush greenery, lawns and walkways. Breakfast charge rate 15 eur/pp Heated pool rate 100 eur/per day (The villa must be informed at least 2 days prior the arrival in order to reach the preferable temperature) The 2 extra days for the pool heating are extra cost for the clients.
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Ref: EGT-004S
Chania
4
10
4
Discover the modern refreshing relaxation of one of our superior villas on Crete in Greece. Located moments from the beach and 5 km from the stunning old venetian port of Chania.Ideally nestled near the coastline, right near the national express road and close to all the remarkable natural attractions of the region.The villa have access to a private pool, spacious living areas and contemporary bedrooms with quality furniture fittings and immensely comfortable mattresses. Villa Layout Ground level: Living room with fully-equipped kitchen and dining area for 8 people. One bedroom with King size bed and a common bathroom room. Upper floor One master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with hydro massage tub. Large window doors open to a private balcony with sea views. One large bedroom with twin beds –convertible into a king– and en-suite bathroom with a private balcony. Lower floor One master bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom room. Large media room/children’s playroom with large sofa bed (sleeps 2) and a bathroom/washroom. On the lower floor there is also a fitness room. Pool area Sun loungers, umbrellas and lounge/sitting area. Garage area. Road access lock-up garage with one car space per villa. Direct entry access to the lower floor of the villa. ServicesIncluded• Complimentary welcome hamper with traditional Cretan foods & stacks• Complimentary bottle of wine from local wineries in the wine bar fridge• Complimentary essential groceries in the main fridge• Concierge service• Housekeeping - Linen and towels change for stays of 5 nights or more• Pool cleaningOn request• Traditional breakfast served at your villa• Daily housekeeping service• Mountain & countryside hiking• Private Boat cruises• Boat cruise tours• Car hire• Horseback riding lessons• Activities (group excursions, tailor-made visits, theme walks etc.)• Shopping tours• Diving and snorkelling lessons• Airport transfers• Private chef• Babysitter• Professional massage therapies• Pre-arrival request and shopping service• Extra cleaning service• Pressing and dry-cleaning service• Doctor (general pathologist or pediatrician)• Food order delivery by a local restaurantSwimming pools are seasonal
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Ref: EGT-008
Chania
3
6
3
We are proud to announce that this villa have been selected by The Sunday Times as one of the top 50 sensational villas of Europe. Brand new Villa Olea 1, is a luxury development of two spacious independent villas situated in a four acres piece of land in an olive grove, overlooking the beautiful Loutraki bay. Built in stone, the villas are an architectural delight featuring airy rooms and large windows. The pastel interiors combine simple elegance and beautiful design with comfort and luxury. It is located only 170 meters from the sandy, shallow-watered beach of Loutraki. Swimming can be enjoyed in the crystal clear turquoise waters within a lovely sheltered bay. The beach of Loutraki offers sun beds and parasols, a small café for simple lunches and a restaurant with authentic Cretan cuisine. Approximately 1.3 km north along the coast is the beautiful Marathi bay with three amazing beaches ,several good restaurants and a beach-café. Security deposit 500 euro must be paid in cash on the day of arrival. House linen, bath towels, towels for the swimming pool, a daily (except for Sundays) domestic cleaning service, a daily concierge service. Jacuzzi costs 200 euros per week. Swimming pool heating possible for 350 euros per week.
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Ref: EGT-017
Chania
2
4
4
A Unique Villa Design Functional, comfortable, modern and bright cause you to feel at home and enjoy a carefree holiday that only Cretan hospitality can offer. Designed with absolute harmony, personal style and discretion, the twin villas ISKIOS pronounce direct and easy access to the commercial center of the region of Agia Marina and Platanias. This ideal coexistence of luxury and comfort, elegance and functionality, provide a pleasant, peaceful and carefree vacation holiday.   A comfortable space Traditional stone walls enclose the 500 sqm of land that adorn each villa. Each villa looks over the olive groves and out on to the Cretan Sea.   Each villa’s 65 sqm living spaces is equipped with a full kitchen, one bathroom with shower and one bedroom with two single beds. A specially designed wooden staircase takes you to the loft 25sqm that has a double bed and a private bathroom.   This tasteful, modern interior design, complimented by plenty of natural sunlight, offers harmonious well being to each of its guests. Each Iskios twin villa has its own private patio and its own swimming pool that is surrounded by lush greenery, lawns and walkways. Breakfast charge rate 15 eur/pp Heated pool rate 100 eur/per day (The villa must be informed at least 2 days prior the arrival in order to reach the preferable temperature) The 2 extra days for the pool heating are extra cost for the clients.
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Ref: EGT-009
Chania
3
6
3
We are proud to announce that this villa have been selected by The Sunday Times as one of the top 50 sensational villas of Europe. Brand new Villa Olea 2, is a luxury development of two spacious independent villas situated in a four acres piece of land in an olive grove, overlooking the beautiful Loutraki bay. Built in stone, the villas are an architectural delight featuring airy rooms and large windows. The pastel interiors combine simple elegance and beautiful design with comfort and luxury. It is located only 170 meters from the sandy, shallow-watered beach of Loutraki. Swimming can be enjoyed in the crystal clear turquoise waters within a lovely sheltered bay. The beach of Loutraki offers sun beds and parasols, a small café for simple lunches and a restaurant with authentic Cretan cuisine. Approximately 1.3 km north along the coast is the beautiful Marathi bay with three amazing beaches ,several good restaurants and a beach-café. Security deposit 500 euro must be paid in cash on the day of arrival. House linen, bath towels, towels for the swimming pool, a daily (except for Sundays) domestic cleaning service, a daily concierge service. 
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Ref: EGT-019
Chania
7
16
10
Oak Luxury Villa is found in the trendy resort region of Rethymno in Greece, with accommodation for up to 16 guests. Although the modern seaside villa is close to many popular beaches, restaurants, and supermarkets, Oak Villa is also the ideal retreat for a private luxury holiday with family and friends.   This Crete luxury villa is in the trendy area of Tria Monastiria, in the renowned holiday region of Rethymno. The holiday accommodation is perfect for family and friends and the surroundings offer a host of holiday attractions. The villa offers breakfast for guests every day (except Sunday)—a great way to get started!   Oak Luxury Villa has 2 stylishly decorated and laid-out living rooms, 1 on the ground floor and another on the lower-ground floor. Each is equipped with comfortable seating, a 65" HDTV/Smart TV, Bluetooth stereo, a Ps4 game console, board games, a built-in fireplace, and air conditioning.    The villa has a dining room on the ground floor with ample seating and sophisticated décor. The villa’s 2 kitchens, 1 on each floor, are each equipped with an oven, dishwasher, freezer, fridge, toaster, microwave, blender, coffee machine, and Nespresso machine. There is also an ironing board, washing machine, and dryer available.   Visitors at Oak Luxury Villa are accommodated in 7 bedrooms. Entering the lower floor on the pool level you will find two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and fitness equipment. On the main floor the third bedroom is located along with a pool table and a quest bathroom. On the first floor there is the master bedroom, with a wardrobe, a TV, a safe and an ensuite bathroom, and two more bedrooms, one of them is a twin and one more bathroom. The last bedroom is located on the beautiful attic with an ensuite bathroom as well. The two extra people sleep on a sofa bed on the lower ground floor's living room and on a folding bed.   Oak Luxury Villa has a wonderful outdoor entertainment area for guests to enjoy, featuring a large swimming pool and a children’s pool, an outdoor shower, a built-in gas BBQ and wine cooler, a comfortable dining area, and poolside seating. Additionally, there’s a children’s play area, table tennis, a pool table, foosball (table football), and gym facilities available on-site for guests. Oak Luxury Villa is pet-friendly and offers garage parking and an elevator.   Book this extraordinary vacation rental now at Villa Oak Luxury in Crete and revel in the luxury and magic offered along the splendid Greek coast! Heated Pool per week and must be pre ordered: 560€ check in after 3pm, check out 11am -Breakfast 6 days per week is included in the price.   The two extra people sleep on a sofa bed on the lower ground floor's living room and on a folding bed.   The pool is not covered, but built to the standards of the Greek Tourism Organisation EOT. Parents have full responsibility for supervision of their minor children No children under the age of 12 permitted the pool at any time without adult supervision.
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