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             BORGO DI FONTEBUSSI      Ref. LUB0270      Sleeps 2, 3, 4, & 6

The main courtyard at Fontebussi              The pool at Fontebussi
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Surrounded by thousands of olive trees, Borgo di Fontebussi which dates back to Roman times, is located at the entrance to the Chianti region along the "Chiantigiana" road connecting the historical and cultural triangle of Florence, Siena and Arezzo.

You can take a walk to the pretty village of Montegonzi perched on a hilltop (10 mins) where there is a restaurant. The closest village for shops and restaurants is Cavriglia with its national park (5 km away). Gaiole and Radda in Chianti are 15-20 km away. It is also possible to visit highly acclaimed wine cellars to sample their Chianti. One of the most renowned producers is Badia a Coltibuono with its splendid castle just 15 km away.

The village is surrounded by the countryside and offers both the breathless natural beauty of the area with easy links to the main art centres of Tuscany (roughly 50 km from Florence, 38 km from Siena and 45 km from Arezzo).

For those interested in fashion shopping, the famous outlets of Prada, Gucci, Armani and Dolce and Gabbana are all nearby.

A horseback-riding centre is just 2 km far from the property.

Walking distance to 2 restaurants.

The main courtyard at Fontebussi              The pool at Fontebussi
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The Poggiarina Apartments


Set in lovely gardens, full of flowers, with a very large pool that is situated away from the accommodation with beautiful views across the valley and is well furnished with large sunshades and lounging sunbeds.

There are two independent stone houses sleeping 2 and 4 persons with their own private terraces and 8 apartments in total. They all have their own space to eat outside with garden furniture and inside every apartment you will find Satellite TV and private telephone. The kitchens are equipped with fridge/freezer, microwave and hob and the bathrooms are all newly fitted. For further details of apartment size, refer to the price list.

The owners have recently converted some other old buildings nearby into a small hotel with a restaurant, bar, shop, another splendid swimming and a large paddling pool. All these facilities are availablke to the clients, as well as the original pool and gardens.

BASILICO and ALLORO (40 sqm - sleep 2+1): They are virtually identical and adjacent. Both on the ground floor with living room with kitchenette with a double sofa-bed, one twin room (with a double bed and a single) and one bathroom with shower. Private space to eat outside in the garden in front.

GINEPRO (52 sqm - sleeps 4+1): On the first floor with living room with kitchenette, one double room with en-suite with shower and one twin with en-suite with shower. In the living room there is a pretty gallery with a single sofa bed. Private space to eat outside is in the garden adjacent to the house.

MALVA (48 sqm - sleeps 3+1): On the ground floor with living room with kitchenette with single sofa- bed, one double room, one single room and a bathroom with shower. Large well equipped garden to eat outside.

OLIVO (67 sqm - sleeps 6): Is all on the ground floor with French doors that open onto a raised terrace and garden with view. It has a living room with kitchenette, two doubles and one twin with 2 bathrooms with shower.

ORTICA (43 sqm - sleeps 2+2): Situated on the first floor with a large living room with kitchenette with double sofa-bed, one double bedroom with bathroom with shower. Its space to eat outside is a few metres away in the garden.

PINO (50 sqm - sleeps 4): On the first floor with living room with kitchenette, one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and one bathroom with shower. Private space to eat outside in the garden.

TIGLIO (58 sqm - sleeps 4+1) On the first floor, it has very large living room with kitchenette with single sofa-bed, one double bedroom with en-suite with shower and another double bedroom with bed on a pretty gallery and private bathroom with shower. Private space to eat outside in the garden adjacent.

ROSMARINO (46 sqm - sleeps 2+2): This is next to Salvia and is also an independent little house on two levels. On the ground floor there is a living room with kitchenette with a double sofa-bed. On the first floor you will find a triple room (one double and one single bed) with bathroom with shower. This also has a private garden with a pretty porch with view.

SALVIA (62 sqm- sleeps 4): Is a charming independent barn on two floors. On the ground floor you will find a living room with kitchenette, one double room with bathroom with shower. On the first floor there is a further double room with private bathroom with shower. It has a private garden with a covered loggia with beautiful views.


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The Borgo Apartments


Each apartment is named after a wild spring flower. All boast a comfortable kitchen/living room and bright bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Some of these apartments also have an independent private outside area in the olive garden. All the apartments have table and chairs for dining out.
Each apartment is equipped with telephone, satellite TV, kitchen, kitchenware and crockery, air conditioning and independent central heating.

The splendid 25 by 12.50 metre swimming pool is a few steps away from the apartments. In the large paddling pool there is a little lagoon with central fountain.

Apartments in the Olive Grove

Panzι (48 sqm, sleeps 4). First floor. Living room with kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request, dishwasher). Two double bedrooms (queen size beds) and one bathroom with shower.

Viola (70 sqm, sleeps 4). On 2 levels. First floor that is reached with external stairs case, living room with kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request, dishwasher); one double bedroom with shower. On the second floor one double, bathrooms with shower and wonderful view. Private garden.

Timo (87 sqm, sleeps 6). Ground floor. Living room with kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request, dishwasher). Two double bedrooms, one twin bedroom, 3 bathrooms with shower. Private garden.

Other apartments in the main section of the Borgo

Girasole (49 sqm – sleeps 4) Raised Ground floor (5 steps at the entrance) – Living room with a kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric over upon request) two double bedrooms (queen size bed), each with private shower bathroom. Private covered loggia furnished with table and chairs for dining out.

Tulipano (49 sqm – sleeps 4) First floor – Living room with kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric over on request) two double bedrooms (queen size bed), each with private shower bathroom. Covered terrace furnished with table and chairs for dining out.

Rosa (67 sqm – sleeps 4+2) – On two floors- On the first floor, reached by a flight of steps, there is a living room with a kitchen corner ( fridge/freezer, electric plates, small electric oven upon request and dishwasher) and one bathroom with shower. On the second floor there is one double bedroom (queen size bed), one twin bedroom, each with private shower bathroom. Double sofa bed available in the living room.

Papavero (74 sqm – sleeps 6+2) – Ground floor – Living room, kitchen (fridge/freezer, electric plates, small electric oven upon request and dishwasher), two double bedrooms (queen size bed), one twin bedroom, two bathrooms with shower. Double sofa bed available in the living room.

Giacinto (41 sqm – sleeps 2+2) First floor – Living room with kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates and small electric oven upon request); one double bedroom (queen size bed) and a shower bathroom. Double sofa bed available in the living room.

Anemone (63 sqm – sleeps 4+2) On two floors – On the first floor, reached by a flight of steps, there is a living room with a kitchen corner (fridge/freezer, electric plates, small electric oven upon request and dishwasher) and one shower bathroom. On the second floor there are two double bedrooms (queen size beds) each with private shower bathroom. Double sofa bed available in the living room.

Iris (41 sqm – sleeps 2+2) Ground floor – Living room with a kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates and small electric oven upon request); one double bedroom (queen size bed) and a shower bathroom. Double sofa bed available in the living room. This apartment is equipped for disabled customers.

Geranio (37 sqm, sleeps 2).  On two levels. Ground floor with living room and kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request). First floor with double bedroom (queen size bed) and 1 bathroom with shower. Private garden and private loggia.

Menta (35 sqm, sleeps 2). On three levels. Ground floor with living room and kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request). One double bedroom (queen size bed) and bathroom with shower. Private garden and private loggia.

Camomilla (35 sqm, sleeps 2). On 4 levels. Ground floor with living room and kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven). One double bedroom and one bathroom with shower. Private garden and private loggia.

Begonia (85 sqm, sleeps 6). On three levels. Ground floor with living room and kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven and dishwasher). Two double bedrooms, one twin bedroom and three bathrooms with shower. Private garden and private loggia.

Lavanda (40 sqm, sleeps 2+2). Ground floor – Living room with kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request) and a double sofa bed; one double bedroom and one bathroom with shower. Private garden.

Mughetto (40 sqm, sleeps 2+2). On two levels. Ground floor with living room and kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request). On the first floor there is double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. Private garden. Double sofa bed available in the living room.

Primula (38 sqm, sleeps 2+2). On two levels. Ground floor with living room  and kitchen corner  (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request). First floor  with double bedroom and bathroom with shower. Private garden. Double  sofa-bed available in the living room.

Camelia (57sqm,  sleeps 4). First floor. Living room with kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request and dishwasher), one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and bathroom with shower. This apartment hasn’t its own private outside area, as it’s located  in the centre of the hamlet. Anyway there are chairs and table in front of the entrance of the apartment.

Calla (59 sqm, sleeps 4). Ground floor. Living room with kitchen corner ( fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request and dishwasher), one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and one bathroom with shower. Private garden.

Biancospino (63 sqm, sleeps 4). First floor. Living room with kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request and dishwasher). One double bedroom (queen size bed), one twin bedroom, 2 bathroom with showers. Private little terrace and private loggia on the ground floor.

Prezzemolo (67 sqm, sleeps 4+2). On two levels. First floor living room with kitchen corner ( fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven  and dishwasher), one double bedroom with bathroom with shower. Double sofa bed available in the living room. Second floor double bedroom (twin on request) and a bathroom with shower. Private terrace on the roof, equipped with table and chairs for dining out.  

Rucola  (44 sqm, sleeps 2+2) Ground floor. Living room with kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven upon request), one double bedroom and one bathroom with shower. Double sofa bed available in the living room. Private garden furnished with table and chairs. This apartment is suitable for disabled.

Edera (sleeps 2+2). Independent barn on two floors. On the ground floor living room with kitchen corner and double sofa bed. On the first floor  a double bedroom and a bathroom. Private Loggia equipped with table and chairs. Garden.

Melissa (55 sqm – sleeps 4+2) First floor. Living room with a kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven and dishwasher); 2 double bedrooms (twin on request) each with private shower room. Double sofa bed in the living room available on request. Private small terrace furnished with table and chairs.

Aglio (33 sqm -  sleeps 2+2) . Ground floor: Living room with a kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven), one double bedroom (twin on request) and one bathroom with shower. Private garden furnished with table and chairs.

Cipolla (37 sqm – sleeps 2+2) Ground floor – Living room a kitchen corner (fridge, 3 electric plates, small electric oven), one double bedroom and one bathroom with shower. Double sofa bed in the living room available on request. Private garden furnished with table and chairs.

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The Villa Hotel

The elegant Villa has a classical faηade with windows and column has been turned into a hotel with 2 suites and 18 rooms (two of rooms are equipped for disable customers). Some of the rooms are located inside the Manor house and others adjacent to it.
All the rooms have telephone, TV, air conditioning and central heating as well as their own en-suite bathrooms with shower or bath. Two of the rooms have Jacuzzi baths.
The view from the bedroom windows is that of the enchanting Chianti countryside through olives, vines and lawns.

The Manor house is on 2 floors, each has its own spacious lounge area on the centre landing.
The hotel offers an internet lounge, reading lounge, Satellite TV lounge and the swimming pool.

The dining terrace at Fontebussi              The restaurant at Fontebussi
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Hotel room at Fontebussi              Hotel room at Fontebussi              Hotel room at Fontebussi

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The 'Poggiarina' Apartments  Sterling price per week                                               Check availability

 

Sleeps

Bed
rooms
Bath
rooms
Peak season
14.07-18.08
High season
16.06-14.07
18.08-08.09
Mid season
07.04-14.04
28.04-16.06
08.09-29.09
22.12-07.01.13
Low season
09.01-07.04
14.04-28.04
9.09-22.12

Final cleaning
(euros)

(payable on site)
N° 6 Ortica 2+2 1 1 £ 885 £ 835 £ 640 £ 490 € 70
N° 3 Ginestra 2 1 1 £ 915 £ 860 £ 660 £ 490 € 70
N° 7 Basilico 2+1 1 1 £ 880 £ 825 £ 640 £ 490 € 70
N° 8 Alloro 2+1 1 1 £ 880 £ 825 £ 640 £ 490 € 70
N° 2 Rosmarino 2+2 1 1 £ 1010 £ 950 £ 740 £ 530  € 80
N° 1 Salvia 4 2 2 £ 1255 £ 1185 £ 925 £ 690 € 80
N° 9 Malva 3+1 2 1 £ 985 £ 930 £ 690 £ 595 € 80
N° 12 Pino 4 2 1 £ 985 £ 930 £ 690 £ 595 € 80
N° 10 Ginepro 4+1 2 2 £ 1100 £ 1030 £ 775 £ 690 € 80
N° 11 Tiglio 4+1 2 2 £ 1100 £ 1030 £ 775 £ 690 € 80
N° 5 Olivo 6 3 2 £ 1340 £ 1300 £ 1000 £ 820 € 100

The prices are per apartment  and they include water, gas, electricity, linen (for beds, bathroom and kitchen) changed weekly; the use of the swimming-pool with beach umbrella and deck chairs (open from the 1st of May to the 15th of October). Air conditioning available in apt  Ortica, Ginestra, Rosmarino, Salvia, Ginepro, Tiglio, included in the weekly price. 
To pay on the premises: central heating £ 12 per apt. per day, final cleaning; baby cot free of charge (linen provided). Small pets allowed upon request € 60 per week.. Maid service € 35 per hour. Extra change of bathroom’s towels: € 10 per person. Extra change of bed linen: € 8 per bed. Breakfast: adults € 10 per person, children 0-3 years old free, children 4-8 years old 6€ per person. Bicycle € 12 per day, € 6 half day. Extra bed 55 €  a week, pool towels rental 5 €, laundry 5 €. Satellite Tv in every apartment. 
Late arrival if the reception is not informed in advance: € 40.
Weekly rentals: arrival Saturday afternoon from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and departure by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Inventory deposit: € 150.
 

The 'Borgo' Apartments     Sterling price per week                                                           Check availability

 

Bedrms

Sleeps Bathrms Peak season
14.07-18.08 
 
High season
16.06-14.07
18.08-08.09
Mid season
07.04-14.04
28.04-16.06
08.09-29.09
22.12-07.01.13
Low season
09.01-7.04
14.04-28.04 
29.09-22.12
 

Final cleaning
(euros)

(payable on site)
AGLIO 1 2+2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
CAMOMILLA 1 2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
CIPOLLA 1 2+2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
GERANIO 1 2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
GIACINTO 1 2+2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
LAVANDA 1 2+2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
MENTA 1 2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
MUGHETTO 1 2+2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
PRIMULA 1 2+2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
EDERA 1 2+2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
RUCOLA 1 2+2 1 € 895 € 835 € 645 € 490 € 70
IRIS 1 2+2 2 € 1000 € 935 € 695  € 630 € 80
CALLA 2 4 1 € 1000 € 935 € 695   € 630 € 80
CAMELIA 2 4 1 € 1000 € 935 € 695   € 630 € 80
PANZE' 2 4 1 € 1000 € 935 € 695   € 630 € 80
VIOLA 2 4 2 € 1100 € 1030 € 775  € 690 € 80
BIANCOSPINO 2 4 2 € 1100 € 1030 € 775 € 690 € 80
GIRASOLE 2 4 2 € 1100 € 1030 € 775   € 690 € 80
MELISSA 2 4+2 2 € 1100 € 1030 € 775 € 690 € 80
PREZZEMOLO 2 4+2 2 € 1100 € 1030 € 775 € 690 € 80
TULIPANO 3 4 2 € 1100 € 1030 € 775   € 690 € 80
ANEMONE 2 4+2 3 € 1150 € 1075 € 805  € 720 € 80
ROSA 2 4+2 3 € 1150 € 1075 € 805  € 720 € 80
BEGONIA 3 6 3 € 1340 € 1250 € 1000  € 870 € 100
PAPAVERO 3 6 2 € 1390 € 1300 € 1030  € 870 € 100
TIMO 3 6 2 € 1390 € 1300 € 1030  € 870 € 100

The prices are per apartment  and they include water, gas, electricity, air conditioning, linen (for beds, bathroom and kitchen) changed weekly; the use of the swimming-pool with beach umbrella and deck chairs (open from the 1st of May to the 15th of October). To pay on the premises: central heating € 12 per apt. per day, final cleaning; baby cot free of charge (linen provided). Small pets allowed upon request  € 60 per week.. Maid service € 35 per hour. Extra change of bathroom’s towels: € 10 per person. Breakfast: adults € 10 per person, children 0-3 years old free, children 4-8 years old 6 € per person. Bicycle € 12 per day, € 6 half day. Extra bed 55 € a week, pool towels rental 5 €, laundry 5 €. Satellite Tv in every apartment. Extra change of bed linen € 8 per each bed.
Late arrival if the reception is not informed in advance: € 40.
Weekly rentals: arrival Saturday afternoon from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and departure by 10.00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Inventory deposit: € 150. 

HOTEL  per room per night b&b                                               Check availability

 

High season

05.04-09.04
21.04-04.05
16.06-31.08
22.12-06.01.13

Midseason
05.05-15.06
01.09-28.09

Low season
09/01-04/04
10.04-20.04
29/09-21/12

Standard room - Double € 140,00 € 130,00 € 120,00
Superior room - Double € 180,00 € 168,00 € 155,00
Single Standard room € 105,00 € 95,00 € 980,00

Rates per room breakfast included
Free baby cot on request
Discount on the extra bed for children under 8 : 50%

All the rooms have ensuite bathroom with hair drier, TV sat, air conditioning, and heating.  Two rooms are suitable for disabled. Safety box available at the Reception.

*BUFFET BREAKFAST SERVED AT THE RESTAURANT FROM 8.00 am UNTIL 10.00 am.

The restaurant is open for dinner either with ΰ la carte service or with half board and full board service. Half board 30€ per person per day, drinks not included (not commissionable price). Full Board 55€ per person per day, drinks not included.

Extra services to be paid on the premises:

-Internet Point (wi-fi)

-Pool towels rental 5€ per towel

-Bicycles rentals 12€ per bike per day

Local tax  must be paid cash directly on the spot.


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