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(7501, 2, '2019-01-12 20:29:33', '2019-01-12 09:29:33', '<h3> Casa Meleto Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nCasa Meleto is a stunning traditional, private farmhouse villa immersed in the exquisite countryside of the Siena Province. This house is close to the Chianti region, Florence and also Arezzo. Casa Meleto was built of local stone more than 200 years ago. Because the owners meticulously and sensitively restored it, the house retains the rustic ambience of the past. It belonged a few decades ago to Lea Massari, an Italian film actress of the 1960\'s.\r\n<h3>Casa Meleto details of Tuscany Villa</h3>\r\nCasa Meleto is superbly and comfortably furnished throughout with a mix of country style furniture. Original exposed wooden beams, terracotta floors, French windows and shutters are an integral part of the character of this farmhouse. Casa Meleto is set on almost 5 hectares (12 acres) of lush gardens. There are olive groves, vineyards and woodlands, so you can take long walks. The sparkling swimming pool (16 x 8 x 2.5m) and sun terrace are for the exclusive use and enjoyment of the guests.\r\n<h3>Interior of Villa in Siena Province</h3>\r\nExtensive and spacious accommodation is offered on two levels. On the ground floor is a complete kitchen with modern cooking facilities. Kitchen equipment includes fan forced oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A dining area has a rustic refectory table and it adjoins the kitchen. The spectacular large sitting room has a rather massive traditional fireplace (wood supplied). There\'s a round table, so you have a choice of dining areas. Finally, two smaller sitting areas offer comfortable leisure spaces for watching television, reading or playing games. There\'s also a full bathroom and efficient laundry with washing machine &amp; drier on this level for your convenience.\r\n<h3>4 Bedrooms upstairs at Casa Meleto</h3>\r\nUpstairs are four spacious, airy bedrooms; 3 with large double beds and one with two single beds. All beds are exceptionally comfortable and there are extra single beds available for children if required (2 max.). Two full bathrooms are on this level each with bathtub, shower, bidet and WC. You arrive at the house along 900 m of dirt track road. Separate from the main house is an outbuilding that the owners use briefly on the weekends when guests arrive and depart.\r\n<h3>Amenities at Casa Meleto near Sinalunga</h3>\r\nThe owner offers free unlimited wi-fi broadband internet access. Amenities include Satellite TV, stereo and CD player, microwave, oven, freezer, dish-washer, washing machine, tumble dryer, toaster, filter coffee maker, and kettle.\r\n<h4><strong>Distances to Casa Meleto</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearest Village is Sinalunga, 6km</li>\r\n 	<li>Nearest best restaurant is <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/ristorante-il-goccino/\">il Goccino</a> in Lucignano, 7km.</li>\r\n 	<li>Motorway A1 exit is Valdichiana, 10km</li>\r\n 	<li>Near by  Cities are Siena 40km, Arezzo 45km, Florence 110km, Pisa 205km, Perugia 65km.</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Meleto', 'This peaceful hillside oasis is your dream vacation home with only a short drive to all the major sites in Tuscany.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '523-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-12 20:29:33', '2019-01-12 09:29:33', '', 523, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/523-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7503, 2, '2019-01-12 20:38:43', '2019-01-12 09:38:43', '<h3> Casa Meleto Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nCasa Meleto is a stunning traditional, private farmhouse villa immersed in the exquisite countryside of the Siena Province. This house is close to the Chianti region, Florence and also Arezzo. Casa Meleto was built of local stone more than 200 years ago. Because the owners meticulously and sensitively restored it, the house retains the rustic ambience of the past. It belonged a few decades ago to Lea Massari, an Italian film actress of the 1960\'s.\r\n<h3>Casa Meleto details of Tuscany Villa</h3>\r\nCasa Meleto is superbly and comfortably furnished throughout with a mix of country style furniture. Original exposed wooden beams, terracotta floors, French windows and shutters are an integral part of the character of this farmhouse. Casa Meleto is set on almost 5 hectares (12 acres) of lush gardens. There are olive groves, vineyards and woodlands, so you can take long walks. The sparkling swimming pool (16 x 8 x 2.5m) and sun terrace are for the exclusive use and enjoyment of the guests.\r\n<h3>Interior of Villa in Siena Province</h3>\r\nExtensive and spacious accommodation is offered on two levels. On the ground floor is a complete kitchen with modern cooking facilities. Kitchen equipment includes fan forced oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A dining area has a rustic refectory table and it adjoins the kitchen. The spectacular large sitting room has a rather massive traditional fireplace (wood supplied). There\'s a round table, so you have a choice of dining areas. Finally, two smaller sitting areas offer comfortable leisure spaces for watching television, reading or playing games. There\'s also a full bathroom and efficient laundry with washing machine &amp; drier on this level for your convenience.\r\n<h3>4 Bedrooms upstairs at Casa Meleto</h3>\r\nUpstairs are four spacious, airy bedrooms; 3 with large double beds and one with two single beds. All beds are exceptionally comfortable and there are extra single beds available for children if required (2 max.). Two full bathrooms are on this level each with bathtub, shower, bidet and WC. You arrive at the house along 900 m of dirt track road. Separate from the main house is an outbuilding that the owners use briefly on the weekends when guests arrive and depart.\r\n<h3>Amenities at Casa Meleto near Sinalunga</h3>\r\nThe owner offers free unlimited wi-fi broadband internet access. Amenities include Satellite TV, stereo and CD player, microwave, oven, freezer, dish-washer, washing machine, tumble dryer, toaster, filter coffee maker, and kettle.\r\n<h4><strong>Distances to Casa Meleto</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearest Village is Sinalunga, 6km</li>\r\n 	<li>Nearest best restaurant is <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/ristorante-il-goccino/\">il Goccino</a> in Lucignano, 7km.</li>\r\n 	<li>Motorway A1 exit is Valdichiana, 10km</li>\r\n 	<li>Near by  Cities are Siena 40km, Arezzo 45km, Florence 110km, Pisa 205km, Perugia 65km.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Rental Price Includes:</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Private pool is open from 27/04 to 28/09. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Swimming towels. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Wi-Fi Internet access. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Wood for fireplace.</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Property cleaned and supplied with bed linen and bathroom towels with weekly change. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">One baby\'s bed (for children up to 3 years) on request at time of booking. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Electricity, hot and cold water.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Rental Price Doesn\'t Include:</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Breakage deposit Euro 300 (payable in cash on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay). </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Obligatory final cleaning Euro 150.</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Heating Euro 5 per per cubic meter (if used).</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Tourist tax Euro 0,50 per person per day, children up to 14 years do not pay.  </span></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Meleto', 'This peaceful hillside oasis is your dream vacation home with only a short drive to all the major sites in Tuscany.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '523-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-12 20:38:43', '2019-01-12 09:38:43', '', 523, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/523-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7502, 2, '2019-01-12 20:35:09', '2019-01-12 09:35:09', '<h3> Casa Meleto Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nCasa Meleto is a stunning traditional, private farmhouse villa immersed in the exquisite countryside of the Siena Province. This house is close to the Chianti region, Florence and also Arezzo. Casa Meleto was built of local stone more than 200 years ago. Because the owners meticulously and sensitively restored it, the house retains the rustic ambience of the past. It belonged a few decades ago to Lea Massari, an Italian film actress of the 1960\'s.\r\n<h3>Casa Meleto details of Tuscany Villa</h3>\r\nCasa Meleto is superbly and comfortably furnished throughout with a mix of country style furniture. Original exposed wooden beams, terracotta floors, French windows and shutters are an integral part of the character of this farmhouse. Casa Meleto is set on almost 5 hectares (12 acres) of lush gardens. There are olive groves, vineyards and woodlands, so you can take long walks. The sparkling swimming pool (16 x 8 x 2.5m) and sun terrace are for the exclusive use and enjoyment of the guests.\r\n<h3>Interior of Villa in Siena Province</h3>\r\nExtensive and spacious accommodation is offered on two levels. On the ground floor is a complete kitchen with modern cooking facilities. Kitchen equipment includes fan forced oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A dining area has a rustic refectory table and it adjoins the kitchen. The spectacular large sitting room has a rather massive traditional fireplace (wood supplied). There\'s a round table, so you have a choice of dining areas. Finally, two smaller sitting areas offer comfortable leisure spaces for watching television, reading or playing games. There\'s also a full bathroom and efficient laundry with washing machine &amp; drier on this level for your convenience.\r\n<h3>4 Bedrooms upstairs at Casa Meleto</h3>\r\nUpstairs are four spacious, airy bedrooms; 3 with large double beds and one with two single beds. All beds are exceptionally comfortable and there are extra single beds available for children if required (2 max.). Two full bathrooms are on this level each with bathtub, shower, bidet and WC. You arrive at the house along 900 m of dirt track road. Separate from the main house is an outbuilding that the owners use briefly on the weekends when guests arrive and depart.\r\n<h3>Amenities at Casa Meleto near Sinalunga</h3>\r\nThe owner offers free unlimited wi-fi broadband internet access. Amenities include Satellite TV, stereo and CD player, microwave, oven, freezer, dish-washer, washing machine, tumble dryer, toaster, filter coffee maker, and kettle.\r\n<h4><strong>Distances to Casa Meleto</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearest Village is Sinalunga, 6km</li>\r\n 	<li>Nearest best restaurant is <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/ristorante-il-goccino/\">il Goccino</a> in Lucignano, 7km.</li>\r\n 	<li>Motorway A1 exit is Valdichiana, 10km</li>\r\n 	<li>Near by  Cities are Siena 40km, Arezzo 45km, Florence 110km, Pisa 205km, Perugia 65km.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Rental Price Includes:</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Private pool is open from 27/04 to 28/09. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Pets are not allowed. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Swimming towels. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Wi-Fi Internet access. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Wood for fireplace.</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Property cleaned and supplied with bed linen and bathroom towels with weekly change. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">One baby bed (for children up to 3 years) on request at time of booking. </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Electricity, hot and cold water.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Rental Price Doesn\'t Include:</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Breakage deposit Euro 300 (payable in cash on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay). </span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Obligatory final cleaning Euro 150.</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Heating Euro 5 per m3 (if used).</span></li>\r\n 	<li><span class=\"note_prezzi\">Tourist tax Euro 0,50 per person per day, children up to 14 years do not pay.  </span></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Meleto', 'This peaceful hillside oasis is your dream vacation home with only a short drive to all the major sites in Tuscany.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '523-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-12 20:35:09', '2019-01-12 09:35:09', '', 523, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/523-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7504, 2, '2019-01-29 13:04:45', '2019-01-29 02:04:45', 'Breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley greet you at Casa Cassandra vacation villa, situated at an altitude of almost 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano, looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). The gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains rise around our villa, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Two bedrooms, study and living room are on the ground floor, while one bedroom hides behind the kitchen and dining area on the upper floor. Both floors have direct entry since the villa rests up against the hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior includes three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and a studio. The huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances is grounded by the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have central heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but also a strategic site for watching spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon. We have planted lots of aromatic herbs, grape wines and flowering bushes into this lovely terraced garden. You are welcome to use all these edible plants in your cooking.\r\n<h3>Location of the Villa in the Arno River Valley</h3>\r\nThis property has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Life and more recently Casa Viva. Our villa is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.\r\n<h4>Distances to Casa Cassandra</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearby towns are Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min and Florence 45 min.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fast train from Montevarchi 18 km with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan</li>\r\n 	<li>Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano, just 800 meters.</li>\r\n 	<li>Local restaurants are <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Ristorante-Perbacco-Bracciali-264733273540552/\">Ristorante Perbacco</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887273-d1180359-Reviews-Osteria_dei_Vignaioli-Pieve_A_Presciano_Pergine_Valdarno_Province_of_Arezzo_Tusca.html\">Osteria dei Vignaioli</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n&nbsp;', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'casa-cassandra-chianti-villa', '', '', '2019-02-16 13:55:22', '2019-02-16 02:55:22', '', 0, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/?post_type=properties&#038;p=7504', 0, 'properties', '', 0),
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(7506, 2, '2019-01-13 12:24:51', '2019-01-13 01:24:51', 'Cassandra pool has covered seating area by the pool with views.', 'Cassandra pool seating in shade', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'cassandra-pool-12-of-3', '', '', '2019-01-22 13:37:38', '2019-01-22 02:37:38', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cassandra-pool-12-of-3.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(7507, 2, '2019-01-13 12:24:58', '2019-01-13 01:24:58', 'Cassandra house on hillside of Tuscany with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths', 'Cassandra house on hillside of Tuscany', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'cassandra-pool-13-of-3', '', '', '2019-01-13 12:34:41', '2019-01-13 01:34:41', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cassandra-pool-13-of-3.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(7508, 2, '2019-01-13 12:25:24', '2019-01-13 01:25:24', 'Cassandra views down the Arno valley, house sleeps 6 people, walk into town, pool and garden', 'Cassandra views down the Arno valley', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'cassandra-views-1-of-3', '', '', '2019-01-13 12:36:49', '2019-01-13 01:36:49', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cassandra-views-1-of-3.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(7509, 2, '2019-01-13 12:25:28', '2019-01-13 01:25:28', 'Casa Cassandra covered loggia facing the pool, villa is located in Chianti and Arno river valley.', 'Casa Cassandra vacation villa', 'Casa Cassandra vacation villa for 8 people, with pool and views over Chianti hills in Tuscany.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'cassandra-views-2-of-3', '', '', '2019-01-22 12:44:50', '2019-01-22 01:44:50', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cassandra-views-2-of-3.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(7510, 2, '2019-01-13 12:25:31', '2019-01-13 01:25:31', 'Cassandra Arno valley views from 3-bedroom house with pool in Tuscany', 'Cassandra Arno valley views', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'cassandra-views-3-of-3', '', '', '2019-01-13 12:37:51', '2019-01-13 01:37:51', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cassandra-views-3-of-3.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(7512, 2, '2019-01-13 12:25:54', '2019-01-13 01:25:54', 'Cassandra pergola protects the house from setting sun on the west side', 'Cassandra pergola', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'cassandra-pergola-2-of-3', '', '', '2019-01-13 12:39:27', '2019-01-13 01:39:27', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cassandra-pergola-2-of-3.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(7516, 2, '2019-01-13 12:26:37', '2019-01-13 01:26:37', 'Cassandra garden plants at rental villa sleeps 6 people in Tuscany.', 'Cassandra garden plants', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'cassandra-garden-2-of-13', '', '', '2019-01-13 12:43:58', '2019-01-13 01:43:58', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cassandra-garden-2-of-13.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
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(7738, 2, '2019-01-26 14:35:21', '2019-01-26 03:35:21', 'Villa Gaudia is a remarkable modern villa just minutes from Florence, on a 3 hectare estate. Location is just 10 km (6 miles) from the heart of Florence. This exceptional five bedroom countryside villa offers old world charm and service in a contemporary setting in the Chianti hills just east of Florence. With the huge swimming pool and private tennis court, plus all the modern conveniences including a/c, this is the perfect vacation home for executives on a family holiday while conducting business from abroad. There\'s even a heliport for fast and easy access. Villa Gaudia can be booked with full staff or medium staff service, with minimum 3 night stay.\r\n<h3>Charm and History of Villa Gaudia</h3>\r\nThe original hunting lodge was initially transformed into a private sports club for playing tennis and swimming. Then about a decade ago it was converted into a private villa with the purpose of hosting weddings, parties and meetings, where the guests would be entertained on the broad terrace surrounded by green nature, vineyards and olive groves, conveniently, only a 15 minute drive from the Duomo in Florence.\r\n<h3>Pool, Tennis and Garden at Luxury Villa</h3>\r\nSpend this vacation improving you skills in tennis, swim laps in the big pool, or soak in the hot tub during cooler weather. Here you can discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking by using the produce from the villa\'s vegetable garden.\r\n<h3>Outdoor Living and Dining at Villa Gaudia</h3>\r\nEnjoy breakfast or lunch on the pool deck or in the shade of chestnut trees. In the evening you can watch the sunset with drinks before dinner is served on the covered terrace illuminated by candles and Morocco lanterns.\r\n<h3>Villa Gaudia Luxury near Florence</h3>\r\nVilla Gaudia has perfect access with everything spread out over the ground floor - from the entrance to the living room with fireplace, opening to the dining area and the outside living areas beyond. The entertainment space has a 54” flat screen satellite TV (Sky channels service) and home theater sound system with DVD and CD players.\r\n<h3>Interior of Villa Gaudia</h3>\r\nAll 5 bedrooms are well furnished and equipped with air conditioning, a private terrace with views down the valley, and a TV with CD/DVD player. Each of the 5 en-suite bathrooms includes a shower and hairdryer.\r\n\r\nThe dining area connects to a large pantry where you find the ice machine, tea and coffee makers, a cupboard containing dishware, silverware and glassware. From this pantry you continue into the stainless-steel kitchen equipped with a 6-burner stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4><strong>Medium Staff Price includes:  </strong></h4>\r\nExclusive use of villa for 10 with 5 bedrooms, swimming pool June 4th - September 30th, preparation of the villa, full clean and bed prepared, welcome basket <em>(shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, solar cream, toilet Paper), </em>Daily Continental Breakfast, welcome drink the first evening, towels changed 3X per week, Maid Service 3X per week for 3 hours each time, Weekly bed linen and pool towel change, Tennis for 4, two mountain bikes.  <strong>Prices do not include:</strong>  Final Cleaning €250, Utilities (Water, Gas, Air-Con, Wood) €50 Per day, Dinner €300.\r\n<h4><strong>Full Staff Price includes: </strong></h4>\r\nExclusive use of villa for 10 with 5 bedrooms, swimming pool June 4th - September 30th, preparation of the villa, full clean and bed prepared, welcome basket <em>(shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, solar cream, toilet Paper), </em>Daily Continental Breakfast, Welcome Dinner the First Evening, Full Staff (chef, waiter, maid, gardener) all days to prepare lunch and dinner, Goodbye dinner last evening (BBQ) requires one week stay, daily bedroom and bathroom cleaning, daily change of bath linens, change of bed linens and pool towels every 3 days, final cleaning, utilities, tennis for 4, 2 mountain bikes.  <strong>Prices do not include:</strong> Groceries for the meals or Drinks\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Villa Gaudia', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '4819-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-26 14:35:21', '2019-01-26 03:35:21', '', 4819, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/4819-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7561, 2, '2019-01-13 14:06:38', '2019-01-13 03:06:38', '<h3>Casa Cassandra Introducation</h3>\r\nCasa Cassandra enjoys breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano,  looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). Around us are gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Bedrooms and living room are on the ground floor, while the kitchen and dining are on the upper floor. Both floors has direct entry because the villa sits up against a hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and studio on the ground floor. Upstairs is the huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances as well as the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have centrally heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but a strategic site to watch spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon. The property, which has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Live and more recently Casa Viva is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7504-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-13 14:06:38', '2019-01-13 03:06:38', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7504-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7562, 2, '2019-01-13 14:10:05', '2019-01-13 03:10:05', '<h3>Casa Cassandra Introducation</h3>\r\nCasa Cassandra enjoys breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano,  looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). Around us are gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Bedrooms and living room are on the ground floor, while the kitchen and dining are on the upper floor. Both floors has direct entry because the villa sits up against a hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and studio on the ground floor. Upstairs is the huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances as well as the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have centrally heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but a strategic site to watch spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon.\r\n<h3>Location of the Villa in the Arno River Valley</h3>\r\nThe property, which has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Live and more recently Casa Viva is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.\r\n<h4>Distances to Casa Cassandra</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearby towns are Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min and Florence 45 min.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fast train from Montevarchi 18 km with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan</li>\r\n 	<li>Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano, just 800 meters.</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7504-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-13 14:10:05', '2019-01-13 03:10:05', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7504-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(7563, 2, '2019-01-13 14:27:00', '2019-01-13 03:27:00', '<h3>Casa Cassandra Introduction</h3>\r\nCasa Cassandra enjoys breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano,  looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). Around us are gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Bedrooms and living room are on the ground floor, while the kitchen and dining are on the upper floor. Both floors has direct entry because the villa sits up against a hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and studio on the ground floor. Upstairs is the huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances as well as the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have centrally heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but a strategic site to watch spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon.\r\n<h3>Location of the Villa in the Arno River Valley</h3>\r\nThe property has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Life and more recently Casa Viva. Our villa is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.\r\n<h4>Distances to Casa Cassandra</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearby towns are Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min and Florence 45 min.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fast train from Montevarchi 18 km with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan</li>\r\n 	<li>Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano, just 800 meters.</li>\r\n 	<li>Local restaurants are Ristorante Perbacco and Osteria dei Vignaioli</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7504-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-13 14:27:00', '2019-01-13 03:27:00', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7504-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7564, 2, '2019-01-13 14:30:39', '2019-01-13 03:30:39', '<h3>Casa Cassandra Introduction</h3>\r\nCasa Cassandra enjoys breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano,  looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). Around us are gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Bedrooms and living room are on the ground floor, while the kitchen and dining are on the upper floor. Both floors has direct entry because the villa sits up against a hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and studio on the ground floor. Upstairs is the huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances as well as the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have centrally heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but a strategic site to watch spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon.\r\n<h3>Location of the Villa in the Arno River Valley</h3>\r\nThe property has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Life and more recently Casa Viva. Our villa is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.\r\n<h4>Distances to Casa Cassandra</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearby towns are Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min and Florence 45 min.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fast train from Montevarchi 18 km with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan</li>\r\n 	<li>Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano, just 800 meters.</li>\r\n 	<li>Local restaurants are <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Ristorante-Perbacco-Bracciali-264733273540552/\">Ristorante Perbacco</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887273-d1180359-Reviews-Osteria_dei_Vignaioli-Pieve_A_Presciano_Pergine_Valdarno_Province_of_Arezzo_Tusca.html\">Osteria dei Vignaioli</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7504-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-13 14:30:39', '2019-01-13 03:30:39', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7504-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7565, 2, '2019-02-20 12:48:44', '2019-02-20 01:48:44', 'The Villa of Corsano occupies one of the most picturesque hillsides of Tuscany. This historical rental Villa is at the start of the Sienese \"Crete\", that famed landscape of wide, clay hills South of Siena. You recognize these hills in the backgrounds of medieval and renaissance paintings from over the centuries. This wonderful villa and its caring, professional owners and staff, are internationally renowned for hosting courses by artists and photographers, also historians and cooks. And above all, this Villa is well known for being the subject of prestigious coffee table books.\r\n<h3>Villa Corsano Historical Siena Rental</h3>\r\nApproached by an impressive, cypress lined avenue, the villa itself dates from the 16th century. This estate was certainly one of the most important in the whole district of Siena, dating back more than 1,000 years. A brother and sister, whose family bought it in the nineteenth Century, share the estate. The parkland at the rear has rare trees, grottoes and remains from the 19th century. The whole property has great vistas, largely due to the panoramic views over Siena.\r\n<h3>Exploring Villa Corsano</h3>\r\nThe villa has luminous rooms recalling a splendid past, with the addition of high quality kitchens and bathrooms. You can stroll in the extensive gardens, with tall trees providing shade on the west side. At the rear of the villa there are beautiful, flower filled antique urns. The wooden tables and cushioned chairs provide plenty of possibilities for relaxing. You can use this side also for dining, etc, since it\'s so well lit.\r\n<h3>Outside Villa Corsano</h3>\r\nAt the front is a wide lawn with long box and laurel hedges on either side. Beyond these lawns, the large swimming pool also has beautiful views. You can peek through the olive groves and gardens across to Siena and the similar rolling cornfields of the Crete. The former poultry houses near the pool have become charming changing rooms. There\'s a barbecue, shower room and sun furniture store, while pergolas provide further shade on the patio and pool surround. Around and beyond the pool an extensive olive grove forms a lovely setting for walks and games.\r\n<h3>Inside Villa Corsano Dining Hall</h3>\r\nVilla Corsano is spread on three floors, there are delightful reception rooms and a shower room with Amalfi tiles on the ground floor. The majestic dining hall has, what is said to be, the largest sit-in fireplace in Tuscany.  The dining table seats almost 2 dozen people, and the impression is one of dining in a large medieval banqueting hall. Other features of this splendid dining hall are a 16th century marble sink, original antique tiled floors and antique furniture. Beyond the dining hall is a kitchen with modern equipment and space enough for perhaps even 20 people to have classes together.\r\n<h3>Ground Floor Rooms</h3>\r\nApart from the drawing room, the ground floor also comprises a living room with large windows overlooking the park  There is an elegant drawing room with a vaulted ceiling and walls entirely covered with \"Trompe l\'oueil\" paintings of exotic flowers and plants, birds and oriental tents. French windows from this room open onto the parkland in the rear of the villa. Another reception room has French windows to the park and a terracotta arch housing a library. Down the corridor is the master bedroom boasting a magnificent Murano glass chandelier and frescoes of angels on the ceiling. Its en-suite bathroom has a bathtub. From the entrance hall you can access to the colonnaded courtyard of the villa. Part of this courtyard may be used by guests since it provides a delightful place for meals especially in spring and autumn.\r\n<h3>The Middle Floor of Villa near Siena</h3>\r\nA gallery of paintings leads to an old stairway going up to the middle floor. There are five bedrooms located on this floor, all characterized by tall windows, high ceilings and plenty of light. The former ballroom is now an enormous double bedroom with frescoed ceiling, tall windows, a huge Murano chandelier, sofas, chairs and a games table. It has its own shower room. A further double bedroom comes with its own bathroom, and is frescoed by Dario Neri, a famous Siena painter. The special 3-person bedroom has a three single four-poster beds and a shower room en suite. The fourth bedroom has two single beds and a free-standing antique bathtub and sink inside the room. The fifth and final bedroom on this floor has a double bed, with a television and a small kitchenette. A bathroom with shower is shared between these last two rooms.\r\n<h3>The Top Floor of Villa</h3>\r\nOn the top floor are further five bedrooms, set in a more rustic ambience than the floor below. These bedrooms have lovely views to Siena and into the garden below. The first is a double bedroom with a bathroom with shower, while the second bedroom has a queen-sized bed, and a new en-suite bathroom with shower. The third bedroom has two twin beds and also an en-suite bathroom with shower. A fully-equipped and colorful kitchen with washing machine separates the third and fourth bedrooms. The fourth bedroom has a charming low-beamed ceiling, two twin beds, TV and en-suite bathroom with shower and tub, featuring painted ‘trompe l’oeuil’ tiles. The fifth and last bedroom on this top floor is a double, has a bathroom and windows facing the garden.\r\n<h3>More details of Villa Corsano</h3>\r\nAnother part of the villa and other parts of the property belong to the owner\'s brother. Guests in those parts of the property use different areas of the gardens and a part of the courtyard. They also have their own separate swimming pool. A holiday here is a very special treat; a chance to live in an historic villa in extraordinarily beautiful and peaceful surroundings, at a very short distance from the wonderful city of Siena. Villa Corsano lends itself as well to a very special family holiday as for a film setting or business convention.\r\n<h3>Hospitality at Villa Corsano Siena</h3>\r\nThe aristocratic owners speak English and are charming and hospitable hosts. Their staff are able to take care of your every wish, to arrange cooks, baby sitters, photographers and extra staff to suit the most exacting event. Intimate knowledge of this wonderful part of the world enables them to create personal tours for guests around public and private homes, museums and collections, to create an unique and memorable holiday. Even with the closeness to Siena, this ancient villa is in a rural setting. This seems like a magnificent example of Tuscany from a more luxuriant era when the family had high social position and vast holdings. Today, the owners are there to help you have the most enjoyable vacation.\r\n<h4><strong>Special Offers</strong></h4>\r\nBesides the usual weekly stays, you can now request a 3 day package, costing almost half of the weekly rate. The villa can also be rented by smaller groups at special rates. Ask us for more details and availability.\r\n<h4><strong>Distances from the Villa</strong></h4>\r\nNearest Village: Corsano 1 km\r\nLocal restaurant in Corsano: <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/osteria-il-ristoro-tuscany-restaurant-near-siena/\">Osteria il Ristoro</a>\r\nMotorway exit: Siena South 4 km\r\nNear by Cities: Siena 16 km, San Gimignano 50 km, Florence 90 km, Pisa 130 km', 'Villa Corsano', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '692-autosave-v1', '', '', '2019-02-20 12:48:44', '2019-02-20 01:48:44', '', 692, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/692-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7566, 2, '2019-01-13 21:11:55', '2019-01-13 10:11:55', '<h3>Villa Corsano Introduction</h3>\r\nThe Villa of Corsano is situated in one of the most picturesque areas of Tuscany, at the start of the Sienese \"Crete\", that famed landscape of wide, clay hills just South of Siena, a continual source of inspiration for artists over the centuries. Used on several occasions already by artists, photographers, historians and cooks for specialist courses, and the subject of prestigious coffee table books, this wonderful villa and its caring, professional owners and staff, are internationally renowned.\r\n<h3>History of Villa Corsano near Siena</h3>\r\nApproached by an impressive, cypress-lined avenue, the villa itself dates from the 16th. Century and the estate was once one of the most important in the whole district of Siena, dating back more than 1,000 years. A brother and sister, whose family bought it in the nineteenth Century, share the estate. The parkland at the rear has rare trees, grottoes and remains of a 19th. C. aviary, and the whole property is a delight, with panoramic views as far as Siena.\r\n<h3>Exploring Villa Corsano</h3>\r\nThe villa has luminous rooms recalling a splendid past, with the addition of high quality kitchens and bathrooms. There are extensive gardens, with tall shady trees on one side. At the rear of the villa there are beautiful, flower filled antique urns, and wooden tables and cushioned chairs provide plenty of possibilities for relaxing. This side, too, is well lit so that it may easily be used for dining, music etc.\r\n<h3>Outside Villa Corsano</h3>\r\nAt the front is a wide lawn with long box and laurel hedges on either side. Beyond these lawns, the large swimming pool has beautiful views through olive groves and gardens across to Siena and the rolling cornfields of the Crete. The former poultry houses near the pool have become charming changing rooms, a barbecue, shower room and sun furniture store, while pergolas provide shade on the patio and pool surround. Around and beyond the pool an extensive olive grove forms a lovely setting for walks and games.\r\n<h3>Inside Villa Corsano</h3>\r\nVilla Corsano is spread on three floors, there are delightful reception rooms and a shower room on the ground floor. The enormous dining room has reputably the largest fireplace in Tuscany and comfortably seats 25 to 30 people. There is an elegant drawing room with a vaulted ceiling and walls entirely covered with \"Trompe l\'oueil\" paintings of exotic flowers and plants, birds and oriental tents. French windows from this room open onto the parkland to the rear of the villa. Another reception room has French windows to the gardens. The kitchen has first class professional equipment, including a food processor, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. There is a large double bedroom on the ground floor. From the entrance hall there is access to the colonnaded courtyard of the villa, part of which may be used by guests and provides a delightful place for meals in spring and autumn.\r\n<h3>The Middle Floor of Villa near Siena</h3>\r\nOn the first floor, the former ballroom is now an enormous double bedroom with frescoed ceiling, tall windows, a huge Murano chandelier, sofas, chairs and a games table. It has its own shower room. Another double bedroom, with its own bathroom, is frescoed by Dario Neri, a famous Sienese painter. A twin bedroom with a bathtub and a wash basin in the room, a bedroom with a fireplace, three single four-poster beds and a shower room en suite, and another double bedroom with a shower room complete the accommodation on this floor.\r\n<h3>The Top Floor of Villa</h3>\r\nOn the top floor, there are two double and two twin bedrooms, a particularly attractive large bathroom, a shower room and a kitchen / sitting- room.\r\n<h3>More details of Villa Corsano</h3>\r\nAnother part of the villa and other parts of the property belong to the owner\'s brother. Guests in those parts of the property use different parts of the gardens and a part of the courtyard, but do not have use of the swimming pool A holiday here is a very special treat; a chance to live in an historic villa in extraordinarily beautiful and peaceful surroundings, at a very short distance from the wonderful city of Siena. Villa Corsano lends itself as well to a very special family holiday as for a film setting or business convention. The aristocratic owner is a charming and hospitable hostess. Her staff are able to take care of your every wish. Her son runs the Corsano Agency, able to arrange cooks, baby sitters, photographers and extra staff to suit the most exacting requisites. He will personally organize guides, shopping trips and courses. His knowledge of this wonderful part of the world and its personalities allows him to arrange personal tours for guests around public and private homes, museums and collections, to create an unique and memorable holiday. Even with the closeness to Siena, this ancient villa is in a rural setting. This is a magnificent example of Tuscany from a more luxuriant era when the family had high social position and vast holdings. Today, the owners are there to help you have the most enjoyable vacation.\r\n\r\nNearest Village: Corsignano 1 km\r\nLocal restaurant: <a href=\"http://th.dev.krazyit.com.au/osteria-il-ristoro/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osteria il Ristoro</a>\r\nMotorway RA exit: Siena South 4 km\r\nNear by Cities: Siena 6 km, San Gimignano 40 km, Florence 70 km', 'Villa Corsano', 'The chance to live in a splendid historic villa is a special treat, this extraordinarily beautiful and peaceful place is at a very short distance from the wonderful city of Siena.', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '692-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-13 21:11:55', '2019-01-13 10:11:55', '', 692, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/692-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(7568, 2, '2019-01-23 18:30:56', '2019-01-23 07:30:56', '<a href=\"http://www.lamma.rete.toscana.it/en/meteo\">Tuscany Weather Forecast</a>, for current conditions and 5 day forecast.\r\n\r\nWeather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for relaxing vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.', 'Weather in Tuscany in °C', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6185-autosave-v1', '', '', '2019-01-23 18:30:56', '2019-01-23 07:30:56', '', 6185, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/6185-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7569, 2, '2019-01-14 15:18:40', '2019-01-14 04:18:40', 'The climate in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, that of the Napa Valley in California. The summer is hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable. Summer is the most popular time for vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.', 'Weather in Tuscany in °C', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6185-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-14 15:18:40', '2019-01-14 04:18:40', '', 6185, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/6185-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7570, 2, '2019-01-14 15:35:46', '2019-01-14 04:35:46', '<h3>The Weather in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe weather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.', 'Weather in Tuscany in °C', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6185-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-14 15:35:46', '2019-01-14 04:35:46', '', 6185, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/6185-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7571, 2, '2019-01-14 15:36:14', '2019-01-14 04:36:14', '<h2>Weather in Tuscany</h2>\r\nThe weather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.', 'Weather in Tuscany in °C', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6185-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-14 15:36:14', '2019-01-14 04:36:14', '', 6185, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/6185-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7572, 2, '2019-01-14 15:37:20', '2019-01-14 04:37:20', '<h2>Weather in Tuscany</h2>\r\nThe weather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for relaxing vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.', 'Weather in Tuscany in °C', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '6185-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-14 15:37:20', '2019-01-14 04:37:20', '', 6185, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/6185-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7573, 2, '2019-01-14 15:38:04', '2019-01-14 04:38:04', '<h2>Weather in Tuscany</h2>\r\nThe weather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for relaxing vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 90°F and lows around 65°F, while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 80°F high to 60°F low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 75°F high to 55°F low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 65°F high to 45°F low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 55°F high to 40°F low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 60°F high to 45°F low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.', 'Weather in Tuscany in °F', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5872-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-14 15:38:04', '2019-01-14 04:38:04', '', 5872, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5872-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(7575, 2, '2019-01-16 08:44:13', '2019-01-15 21:44:13', '<h3>Casa Cassandra Introduction</h3>\r\nCasa Cassandra enjoys breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano,  looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). The gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains rise around our villa, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Bedrooms and living room are on the ground floor, while the kitchen and dining are on the upper floor. Both floors has direct entry because the villa sits up against a hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and studio on the ground floor. Upstairs is the huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances as well as the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have centrally heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but a strategic site to watch spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon.\r\n<h3>Location of the Villa in the Arno River Valley</h3>\r\nThe property has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Life and more recently Casa Viva. Our villa is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.\r\n<h4>Distances to Casa Cassandra</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearby towns are Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min and Florence 45 min.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fast train from Montevarchi 18 km with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan</li>\r\n 	<li>Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano, just 800 meters.</li>\r\n 	<li>Local restaurants are <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Ristorante-Perbacco-Bracciali-264733273540552/\">Ristorante Perbacco</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887273-d1180359-Reviews-Osteria_dei_Vignaioli-Pieve_A_Presciano_Pergine_Valdarno_Province_of_Arezzo_Tusca.html\">Osteria dei Vignaioli</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7504-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-16 08:44:13', '2019-01-15 21:44:13', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7504-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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Villa Mia is an ideal 6 bedroom property for families and friends looking for sophistication, beauty and privacy on their vacation. This charming villa is set a low rise overlooking the surrounding farmland. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany. It seems like you can almost touch the city of Pienza with your bare hands. Come here to really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. Then after an active day, the Orcia Valley region treats you to some of the most delicious meals and wines in all of Italy.\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\r\nIn the garden you discover aromatics herbs, lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. The spacious portico is furnished with a large table and chairs and makes the perfect area for dining al fresco. The owners want you to fully enjoy the pleasures of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. You find air conditioning in every room, but we have equipped windows with mosquito nets, so you can let in the fresh country air.\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\r\n<h3>Ground Floor Left Wing</h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors give this living room a very warm atmosphere. From one corner you have access into a small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks. Next to this living room, with a separate entrance from the outside, there is a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin.\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have access to a small terrace with also a spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. A fine hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric helps to hide this tub. You will also enjoy the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages Shiatsu, Ayurvedic or Tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>The Story on Remodeling the Farmhouse in 3 Miracles</h3>\r\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\r\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara, her husband Luca, and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer, to part with it. That was the first miracle.\r\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\r\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\r\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\r\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was finally their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-02-03 17:35:51', '2019-02-03 06:35:51', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(7620, 2, '2019-01-16 12:22:48', '2019-01-16 01:22:48', '<h3>Villa Romantica in Pienza</h3>\r\nVilla Romantica Pienza is an enchanting and romantic Tuscan with chich interiors, at the foot of Pienza. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to be in; colourful, sexy and comfortable. The house doesn\'t try and compete with the environment, it is just subtly weaves itself into this place, so it\'s inseparable: the landscape is inside the villa. The property was a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it. The two sisters remodeled the property in their very personal style, by mixing comfort and local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old oak wood floors, hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the very big tub!\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Romantica</h3>\r\nThis charming property is set a low hill overlooking the surroundings. Here you get the dramatic panoramas of the rolling hills of Tuscany, while it seems like you can touch the city of  Pienza with your hands. Villa Romantica is an excellent property for large groups  having six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, here you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines of Tuscany.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces</h3>\r\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be you \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make the house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in this unique lifestyle. You can see this lasting inspiration from all the vintage objects and furnishings.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>The big Tub</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. It\'s hidden behind a hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric. You will notice the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Romantica is an exclusive accommodation for your vacation in Tuscany. Main features are the the long heated swimming pool treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca who is an official ambike and ebike guide. 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(7634, 2, '2019-01-16 17:10:17', '2019-01-16 06:10:17', '<h3>Villa Mia in Pienza</h3>\r\nThe Villa Mia Pienza is an enchanting and romantic Tuscan villa at the foot of Pienza, with chic interiors. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to stay; it\'s colorful, fun and also omfortable. The house doesn\'t try to compete with the environment, it just subtly weaves itself into this place, so they are inseparable: the landscape is inside the villa. The property was a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled this property in their very personal style, by mixing practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the very big tub!\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Mia</h3>\r\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic Val D\'Orcia (Orcia Valley) many people believe to be the most beautiful region in Tuscany. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends looking for privacy on their vacation. Villa Mia is one of our top picks for those looking for sophistication. fun and beauty. This charming property is set a low hill overlooking the surroundings. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany, while it seems like you can touch the city of  Pienza with your bare hands. Villa Mia is an excellent choice for large groups having six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, here you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines in all of Tuscany.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\r\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. It\'s hidden behind a hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric. You will notice the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages shiatsu, ayurvedic or tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>The Story on Remodeling the Farmhouse in 3 Miracles</h3>\r\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\r\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara, her husband Luca, and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer, to part with it. That was the first miracle.\r\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\r\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\r\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\r\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-16 17:10:17', '2019-01-16 06:10:17', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7795, 2, '2019-02-03 17:34:45', '2019-02-03 06:34:45', 'For an enchanting and romantic villa in Tuscany, look no further than Villa Mia Pienza. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for you to stay; it\'s colorful and fun with chic interiors, and also comfortable. This house doesn\'t stand apart from the environment; the landscape weaves itself into the villa. This magical property was just a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled it in their very personal style, and mixed practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the unique big tub!\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Mia Pienza</h3>\r\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic <em>Val d\'Orcia</em>, the Orcia Valley that many people believe is the most beautiful in all of Tuscany. Villa Mia is an ideal 6 bedroom property for families and friends looking for sophistication, beauty and privacy on their vacation. This charming villa is set a low rise overlooking the surrounding farmland. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany. It seems like you can almost touch the city of Pienza with your bare hands. Come here to really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. And after an active day, the Orcia Valley region treats you to some of the most delicious meals and wines in all of Italy.\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\r\nIn the garden you discover aromatics herbs, lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. The spacious portico is furnished with a large table and chairs and makes the perfect area for dining al fresco. The owners want you to fully enjoy the pleasures of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. You find air conditioning in every room, but we have equipped windows with mosquito nets, so you can let in the fresh country air.\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\r\n<h3>Ground Floor Left Wing</h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors give this living room a very warm atmosphere. From one corner you have access into a small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks. Next to this living room, with a separate entrance from the outside, there is a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin.\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have access to a small terrace with also a spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. A fine hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric helps to hide this tub. You will also enjoy the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages Shiatsu, Ayurvedic or Tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>The Story on Remodeling the Farmhouse in 3 Miracles</h3>\r\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\r\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara, her husband Luca, and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer, to part with it. That was the first miracle.\r\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\r\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\r\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\r\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was finally their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-02-03 17:34:45', '2019-02-03 06:34:45', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7762, 2, '2019-02-02 20:12:24', '2019-02-02 09:12:24', 'For an enchanting and romantic villa in Tuscany, look no further than Villa Mia Pienza. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to stay; it\'s colorful and fun with chic interiors, and also comfortable. This house doesn\'t stand apart from the environment; the landscape weaves itself into the villa. This magical property was just a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled it in their very personal style, and mixed practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the unique big tub!\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Mia Pienza</h3>\r\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic <em>Val d\'Orcia</em>, the Orcia Valley that many people believe is the most beautiful in all of Tuscany. Villa Mia is an ideal property for families and friends looking for sophistication, beauty and privacy on their vacation. This charming 6-bedroom and 6-bath property is set a low hill overlooking the surrounding farmland. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany. It seems like you can almost touch the city of  Pienza with your bare hands. This location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines in all of Tuscany.\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\r\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. A fine hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric helps to hide this tub. You will also enjoy the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages Shiatsu, Ayurvedic or Tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>The Story on Remodeling the Farmhouse in 3 Miracles</h3>\r\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\r\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara, her husband Luca, and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer, to part with it. That was the first miracle.\r\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\r\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\r\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\r\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was finally their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-02-02 20:12:24', '2019-02-02 09:12:24', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7761, 2, '2019-02-02 20:01:35', '2019-02-02 09:01:35', 'For an enchanting and romantic villa in Tuscany, look no further than Villa Mia Pienza. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to stay; it\'s colorful and fun with chic interiors, and also comfortable. This house doesn\'t stand apart from the environment, the landscape weaves itself into the villa. This magical property was just a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled it in their very personal style, and mixed practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the unique big tub!\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Mia Pienza</h3>\r\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic Val D\'Orcia (Orcia Valley) many people believe to be the most beautiful region in Tuscany. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends looking for privacy on their vacation. Villa Mia is one of our top picks for those looking for sophistication. fun and beauty. This charming property is set a low hill overlooking the surroundings. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany, while it seems like you can touch the city of  Pienza with your bare hands. Villa Mia is an excellent choice for large groups having six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, here you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines in all of Tuscany.\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\r\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. A fine hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric helps to hide this tub. You will also enjoy the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages Shiatsu, Ayurvedic or Tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>The Story on Remodeling the Farmhouse in 3 Miracles</h3>\r\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\r\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara, her husband Luca, and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer, to part with it. That was the first miracle.\r\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\r\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\r\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\r\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was finally their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-02-02 20:01:35', '2019-02-02 09:01:35', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7760, 2, '2019-02-02 19:44:18', '2019-02-02 08:44:18', 'The Villa Mia Pienza is an enchanting and romantic Tuscan villa at the foot of Pienza, with chic interiors. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to stay; it\'s colorful, fun and also omfortable. The house doesn\'t try to compete with the environment, it just subtly weaves itself into this place, so they are inseparable: the landscape is inside the villa. The property was a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled this property in their very personal style, by mixing practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the very big tub!\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Mia</h3>\r\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic Val D\'Orcia (Orcia Valley) many people believe to be the most beautiful region in Tuscany. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends looking for privacy on their vacation. Villa Mia is one of our top picks for those looking for sophistication. fun and beauty. This charming property is set a low hill overlooking the surroundings. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany, while it seems like you can touch the city of  Pienza with your bare hands. Villa Mia is an excellent choice for large groups having six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, here you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines in all of Tuscany.\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\r\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. A fine hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric helps to hide this tub. You will also enjoy the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages Shiatsu, Ayurvedic or Tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>The Story on Remodeling the Farmhouse in 3 Miracles</h3>\r\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\r\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara, her husband Luca, and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer, to part with it. That was the first miracle.\r\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\r\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\r\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\r\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was finally their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-02-02 19:44:18', '2019-02-02 08:44:18', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(7753, 5, '2019-02-01 00:35:41', '2019-01-31 13:35:41', '<h3>Villa Mia in Pienza</h3>\r\nThe Villa Mia Pienza is an enchanting and romantic Tuscan villa at the foot of Pienza, with chic interiors. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to stay; it\'s colorful, fun and also omfortable. The house doesn\'t try to compete with the environment, it just subtly weaves itself into this place, so they are inseparable: the landscape is inside the villa. The property was a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled this property in their very personal style, by mixing practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the very big tub!\r\n\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Mia</h3>\r\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic Val D\'Orcia (Orcia Valley) many people believe to be the most beautiful region in Tuscany. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends looking for privacy on their vacation. Villa Mia is one of our top picks for those looking for sophistication. fun and beauty. This charming property is set a low hill overlooking the surroundings. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany, while it seems like you can touch the city of  Pienza with your bare hands. Villa Mia is an excellent choice for large groups having six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, here you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines in all of Tuscany.\r\n\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\r\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\r\n\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\r\n\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n\r\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. A fine hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric helps to hide this tub. You will also enjoy the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages shiatsu, ayurvedic or tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>The Story on Remodeling the Farmhouse in 3 Miracles</h3>\r\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\r\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara, her husband Luca, and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer, to part with it. That was the first miracle.\r\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\r\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\r\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\r\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was finally their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-02-01 00:35:41', '2019-01-31 13:35:41', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7633, 2, '2019-01-16 17:08:39', '2019-01-16 06:08:39', '<h3>Villa Mia in Pienza</h3>\r\nThe Villa Mia Pienza is an enchanting and romantic Tuscan villa at the foot of Pienza, with chic interiors. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to stay; it\'s colorful, fun and also omfortable. The house doesn\'t try to compete with the environment, it just subtly weaves itself into this place, so they are inseparable: the landscape is inside the villa. The property was a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled this property in their very personal style, by mixing practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the very big tub!\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Mia</h3>\r\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic Val D\'Orcia (Orcia Valley) many people believe to be the most beautiful region in Tuscany. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends looking for privacy on their vacation. Villa Mia is one of our top picks for those looking for sophistication. fun and beauty. This charming property is set a low hill overlooking the surroundings. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany, while it seems like you can touch the city of  Pienza with your bare hands. Villa Mia is an excellent choice for large groups having six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, here you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines in all of Tuscany.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\r\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. It\'s hidden behind a hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric. You will notice the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages shiatsu, ayurvedic or tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Their story on remodeling the farmhouse in 3miracles</h3>\r\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\r\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara Marini, her husband Luca and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer to part with it. That was the first miracle.\r\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\r\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\r\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\r\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-16 17:08:39', '2019-01-16 06:08:39', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7632, 2, '2019-01-16 16:43:28', '2019-01-16 05:43:28', '<h3>Villa Mia in Pienza</h3>\r\nThe Villa Mia Pienza is an enchanting and romantic Tuscan villa at the foot of Pienza, with chic interiors. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to stay; it\'s colorful, fun and also omfortable. The house doesn\'t try to compete with the environment, it just subtly weaves itself into this place, so they are inseparable: the landscape is inside the villa. The property was a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled this property in their very personal style, by mixing practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the very big tub!\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Romantica</h3>\r\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic Val D\'Orcia (Orcia Valley) many people believe to be the most beautiful region in Tuscany. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends looking for privacy on their vacation. Villa Mia is one of our top picks for those looking for sophistication. fun and beauty. This charming property is set a low hill overlooking the surroundings. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany, while it seems like you can touch the city of  Pienza with your bare hands. Villa Mia is an excellent choice for large groups having six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, here you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines in all of Tuscany.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces</h3>\r\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be you \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make the house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in this unique lifestyle. You can see this lasting inspiration from all the vintage objects and furnishings.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>The big Tub</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. It\'s hidden behind a hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric. You will notice the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Romantica is an exclusive accommodation for your vacation in Tuscany. Main features are the the long heated swimming pool treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages shiatsu, ayurvedic or tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Their story on remodeling the farmhouse</h3>\r\nIt is hard to believe that seven years ago the property lay in ruins. Barbara Marini, her husband Luca and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan wheat farmer to part with it. “It had been his first married home and so he was sentimentally attached,” Barbara explains. “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\r\n\r\nBecause of all the red tape bound up in EU regulations and the fact of being a highly prized conservation area - part of what Italians consider to be of universal historical importance, being allowed to build a swimming pool was our third miracle. Then it took another year to complete the building work. Barbara &amp; Sabrina say the restoration of the farmhouse is the realization of a dream which they share after they finished university. “We always planned to set up a joint holiday business and we started with a small bed and breakfast in Bagno Vignoni.”\r\n\r\nAfter Barbara married Luca, the idea of buying a holiday home which could be divided between them became a possibility as some family money came their way. “Our brief to the architect was for three separate homes within the one farmhouse each with its own private terrace and front door. Because the view is so amazing from every aspect, each little home has its own special view and a totally private outdoor dining room. Furnishing the outdoors in Tuscany is as important as furnishing inside.”\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-16 16:43:28', '2019-01-16 05:43:28', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7635, 2, '2019-01-16 17:16:06', '2019-01-16 06:16:06', '<h3>Villa Mia in Pienza</h3>\r\nThe Villa Mia Pienza is an enchanting and romantic Tuscan villa at the foot of Pienza, with chic interiors. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to stay; it\'s colorful, fun and also omfortable. The house doesn\'t try to compete with the environment, it just subtly weaves itself into this place, so they are inseparable: the landscape is inside the villa. The property was a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled this property in their very personal style, by mixing practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the very big tub!\r\n<h3>Location of Villa Mia</h3>\r\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic Val D\'Orcia (Orcia Valley) many people believe to be the most beautiful region in Tuscany. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends looking for privacy on their vacation. Villa Mia is one of our top picks for those looking for sophistication. fun and beauty. This charming property is set a low hill overlooking the surroundings. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany, while it seems like you can touch the city of  Pienza with your bare hands. Villa Mia is an excellent choice for large groups having six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, here you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines in all of Tuscany.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\r\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\r\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\r\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\r\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\r\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. A fine hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric helps to hide this tub. You will also enjoy the ancient timber features on this floor.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\r\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\r\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\r\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Service</h3>\r\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\r\n<h3>Experience</h3>\r\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Massages shiatsu, ayurvedic or tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\r\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\r\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\r\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\r\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\r\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\r\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\r\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\r\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>The Story on Remodeling the Farmhouse in 3 Miracles</h3>\r\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\r\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara, her husband Luca, and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer, to part with it. That was the first miracle.\r\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\r\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\r\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\r\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was finally their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-16 17:16:06', '2019-01-16 06:16:06', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7637, 2, '2019-01-18 17:44:39', '2019-01-18 06:44:39', '<h3>Casa Cassandra Introduction</h3>\r\nCasa Cassandra enjoys breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano,  looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). The gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains rise around our villa, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Bedrooms and living room are on the ground floor, while the kitchen and dining are on the upper floor. Both floors has direct entry because the villa sits up against a hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and studio on the ground floor. Upstairs is the huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances as well as the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have centrally heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but a strategic site to watch spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon.\r\n<h3>Location of the Villa in the Arno River Valley</h3>\r\nThe property has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Life and more recently Casa Viva. Our villa is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.\r\n<h4>Distances to Casa Cassandra</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearby towns are Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min and Florence 45 min.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fast train from Montevarchi 18 km with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan</li>\r\n 	<li>Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano, just 800 meters.</li>\r\n 	<li>Local restaurants are <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Ristorante-Perbacco-Bracciali-264733273540552/\">Ristorante Perbacco</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887273-d1180359-Reviews-Osteria_dei_Vignaioli-Pieve_A_Presciano_Pergine_Valdarno_Province_of_Arezzo_Tusca.html\">Osteria dei Vignaioli</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7504-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-18 17:44:39', '2019-01-18 06:44:39', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7504-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7636, 2, '2019-01-18 17:43:40', '2019-01-18 06:43:40', '<h3>[mappress mapid=\"62\"]Casa Cassandra Introduction</h3>\r\nCasa Cassandra enjoys breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano,  looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). The gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains rise around our villa, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Bedrooms and living room are on the ground floor, while the kitchen and dining are on the upper floor. Both floors has direct entry because the villa sits up against a hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and studio on the ground floor. Upstairs is the huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances as well as the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have centrally heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but a strategic site to watch spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon.\r\n<h3>Location of the Villa in the Arno River Valley</h3>\r\nThe property has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Life and more recently Casa Viva. Our villa is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.\r\n<h4>Distances to Casa Cassandra</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearby towns are Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min and Florence 45 min.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fast train from Montevarchi 18 km with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan</li>\r\n 	<li>Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano, just 800 meters.</li>\r\n 	<li>Local restaurants are <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Ristorante-Perbacco-Bracciali-264733273540552/\">Ristorante Perbacco</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887273-d1180359-Reviews-Osteria_dei_Vignaioli-Pieve_A_Presciano_Pergine_Valdarno_Province_of_Arezzo_Tusca.html\">Osteria dei Vignaioli</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7504-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-18 17:43:40', '2019-01-18 06:43:40', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7504-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7638, 2, '2019-01-18 18:26:34', '2019-01-18 07:26:34', '<h3>Villa Colto Arezzo Introduction</h3>\r\nVilla Colto Arezzo is a handsome villa on three floors is located in the countryside just outside of a small town not too far from Florence and Arezzo. Thanks to its location on the top of a low hill, this villa was once a look-out tower for a nearby castle. It was later transformed into a family villa and was once owned by the renowned Medici family from Florence. The current architect owner has restored this villa with great style and attention to detail. The house is superbly equipped for a large group of 12 people.\r\n<h3><strong>Garden and Pool at Villa Colto\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nVilla Colto is set in a garden with its own private pool and has views to the surrounding countryside and towards the local town. The town Terranuova Bracciolini has a variety of local shops as well as supermarkets, restaurants and bars,under 1 km from the villa. The property has sizable grounds (2 hectares = 5 acres) on the top of a little hill. The garden extends down the slopes into pretty olive groves and orchards. Since one of the past owners was an expert in Botanics, the garden has some rare species. You find lime trees from Lebanon, ancient cypress trees, and a variety of fruit trees as well as olives. The pool area is located to the front of the house on a sun terrace. You gain accessed to the pool through glass doors of the ground floor living and dining rooms. The pool is 4 x 8 meters and you have an outdoor eating area at the poolside, complete with a BBQ.\r\n<h3><strong>Villa Location near Florence and Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThe villa\'s location makes it the perfect base for exploring Florence (45 mins) and the Chianti as well as the main cities and sights in Tuscany. It is also within easy reach of Arezzo (30 mins) and Siena (1 hour). For shoppes of fashion the area offers a wide selection of outlets with all the well-known Italian brands. Upon request we will happily assist you in organizing the best tours of the area (cultural and tourism tours, wine tours, shopping tours...)\r\n<h3><strong>Remodeling of the Villa to Sleep 12 people</strong></h3>\r\nThis is a spacious house and is perfect for a large groups and families. The architect owner has recently restored this villa with great flair. She furnished it using top quality fixtures and fittings so it\'s very stylish. Villa Colto retains the original feel of a Tuscan farmhouse but the restoration gave it every modern convenience. The villa has a wonderful elegant feel to it with many locally  handcrafted pieces of furniture.\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Spacious Living Areas\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nOn the ground floor the main entrance is into a hallway that leads through to an exceptionally spacious living and dining rooms and upstairs to the top floor. Both living and dining rooms have open fireplaces. The living area is equipped with satellite TV, DVD player, stereo CD player and an e-printer. These rooms boast very elegant furnishings with specially selected handcrafted pieces.  The formal dining area has an original vaulted ceiling and hosts a large dining table. The large professionally equipped kitchen has a central work area with wide cook-top and two ovens, microwave, dishwasher, and a large fridge/freezer. The laundry room comes with a washing machine and drier. A bathroom with shower is also on this ground floor.\r\n<h3><strong>Outdoor Living Areas</strong></h3>\r\nThe garden also boasts 2 terraces, to the front and rear of the house , with barbecue and traditional working pizza oven, along with dining furniture, making these ideal spots for al fresco meals or just a romantic drink watching the sunset. Several large glass doors lead out to the garden and pool area and the solarium. Here\'s a real oasis of peace with sun lounges and umbrellas.\r\n<h3><strong>Upper Floor Bedrooms at Villa Colto\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nA staircase leads from the downstairs entrance hall to the first floor where there is a second lounge area with open fireplace and satellite TV. There are 5 bedrooms on the first floor and a further bedroom in the tower. On the first floor there are two twin rooms (1 can be made double). These two twin bedrooms share a bathroom with shower. There are three double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom with bathtub, one has an en suite bathroom with shower and the third has a bathroom just across the hallway with a double sink, shower and bathtub (shared with the tower bedroom). All bathrooms have hair-driers.\r\n\r\nA well-equipped study is also on the upper floor and has a computer linked to a fast ADSL internet connection with printer. All bedrooms on the upper floor have air conditioning and all bedrooms also have screens on the windows.\r\n<h3><strong>The Tower of Villa Colto\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThere is a further pretty twin bedroom located in the second floor tower room, once a medieval look-out tower. It has windows on three sides and provides a 360 degree view. It shares a bathroom on the first floor landing. This bedroom also has air conditioning.\r\n<h3><strong>Summary of Facilities</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Electronic gate</li>\r\n 	<li>Private garden</li>\r\n 	<li>Private pool is 8 x 4 meters (26 x 13 ft) - depth 120 cm - 210 cm (4 ft - 7 ft)</li>\r\n 	<li>Laundry room with washer and dryer</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Satellite TVs</li>\r\n 	<li>DVD Player CD Player</li>\r\n 	<li>Study with computer, printer and ADSL internet connection</li>\r\n 	<li>wi-fi all over the house and e-printer</li>\r\n 	<li>Safe</li>\r\n 	<li>Professional kitchen</li>\r\n 	<li>BBQ and Pizza oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Vegetable garden</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis Table equipment</li>\r\n 	<li>Air conditioning in all bedrooms</li>\r\n 	<li>Screens on all bedrooms and kitchen windows</li>\r\n 	<li>Cot available free of charge</li>\r\n 	<li>Cleaning twice a week (3 hours each session)</li>\r\n 	<li>Cook available on request for dinners and cooking lessons</li>\r\n 	<li>First grocery shopping (on request) euro 100</li>\r\n 	<li>English speaking driver for transfers and Tours</li>\r\n 	<li>Walking tours in Florence and surrounding area with guide available on request</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Notes</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Owner lives in an adjacent building with independent entrance, at hand for help and queries</li>\r\n 	<li>Arrival is between 5 pm – 7 pm (no later)</li>\r\n 	<li>Departure by 9.30 am</li>\r\n 	<li>Linen and towels are changed weekly</li>\r\n 	<li>No animals allowed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Train Station</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>6 km = 4 miles to the station called San Giovanni Valdarno</li>\r\n 	<li>30+ minutes by train to Arezzo, 35+ minutes into center of Florence</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Villa Colto Arezzo', 'Few villas can boast such great views and well furnished interiors, with a vast kitchen, dining both inside and out, furnished pergola and adjacent pool with ample furniture to relax on a sunny day. 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(7639, 2, '2019-01-18 18:29:40', '2019-01-18 07:29:40', '<h3>Villa Colto Arezzo Introduction</h3>\r\nVilla Colto Arezzo is a handsome villa on three floors is located in the countryside just outside of a small town not too far from Florence and Arezzo. Thanks to its location on the top of a low hill, this villa was once a look-out tower for a nearby castle. It was later transformed into a family villa and was once owned by the renowned Medici family from Florence. The current architect owner has restored this villa with great style and attention to detail. The house is superbly equipped for a large group of 12 people.\r\n<h3><strong>Garden at Villa Colto\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nVilla Colto is set in a garden with its own private pool and has views to the surrounding countryside and towards the local town. The town Terranuova Bracciolini has a variety of local shops as well as supermarkets, restaurants and bars,under 1 km from the villa. The property has sizable grounds (2 hectares = 5 acres) on the top of a little hill. The garden extends down the slopes into pretty olive groves and orchards. Since one of the past owners was an expert in Botanics, the garden has some rare species. You find lime trees from Lebanon, ancient cypress trees, and a variety of fruit trees as well as olives.\r\n<h3><strong>Pool at Villa near Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThe pool area is located to the front of the house on a sunny terrace. You gain accessed to the pool through glass doors from the ground floor living and dining rooms. The pool is 4 x 8 meters and you have an rather spacious outdoor sitting and eating area at the poolside, complete with a BBQ.\r\n<h3><strong>Villa Location near Florence and Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThe villa\'s location makes it the perfect base for exploring Florence (45 mins) and the Chianti as well as the main cities and sights in Tuscany. It is also within easy reach of Arezzo (30 mins) and Siena (1 hour). For shoppes of fashion the area offers a wide selection of outlets with all the well-known Italian brands. Upon request we will happily assist you in organizing the best tours of the area (cultural and tourism tours, wine tours, shopping tours...)\r\n<h3><strong>Remodeling of the Villa to Sleep 12 people</strong></h3>\r\nThis is a spacious house and is perfect for a large groups and families. The architect owner has recently restored this villa with great flair. She furnished it using top quality fixtures and fittings so it\'s very stylish. Villa Colto retains the original feel of a Tuscan farmhouse but the restoration gave it every modern convenience. The villa has a wonderful elegant feel to it with many locally  handcrafted pieces of furniture.\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Spacious Living Areas\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nOn the ground floor the main entrance is into a hallway that leads through to an exceptionally spacious living and dining rooms and upstairs to the top floor. Both living and dining rooms have open fireplaces. The living area is equipped with satellite TV, DVD player, stereo CD player and an e-printer. These rooms boast very elegant furnishings with specially selected handcrafted pieces.  The formal dining area has an original vaulted ceiling and hosts a large dining table. The large professionally equipped kitchen has a central work area with wide cook-top and two ovens, microwave, dishwasher, and a large fridge/freezer. The laundry room comes with a washing machine and drier. A bathroom with shower is also on this ground floor.\r\n<h3><strong>Outdoor Living Areas</strong></h3>\r\nThe garden also boasts 2 terraces, to the front and rear of the house , with barbecue and traditional working pizza oven, along with dining furniture, making these ideal spots for al fresco meals or just a romantic drink watching the sunset. Several large glass doors lead out to the garden and pool area and the solarium. Here\'s a real oasis of peace with sun lounges and umbrellas.\r\n<h3><strong>Upper Floor Bedrooms at Villa Colto\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nA staircase leads from the downstairs entrance hall to the first floor where there is a second lounge area with open fireplace and satellite TV. There are 5 bedrooms on the first floor and a further bedroom in the tower. On the first floor there are two twin rooms (1 can be made double). These two twin bedrooms share a bathroom with shower. There are three double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom with bathtub, one has an en suite bathroom with shower and the third has a bathroom just across the hallway with a double sink, shower and bathtub (shared with the tower bedroom). All bathrooms have hair-driers.\r\n\r\nA well-equipped study is also on the upper floor and has a computer linked to a fast ADSL internet connection with printer. All bedrooms on the upper floor have air conditioning and all bedrooms also have screens on the windows.\r\n<h3><strong>The Tower of Villa Colto\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThere is a further pretty twin bedroom located in the second floor tower room, once a medieval look-out tower. It has windows on three sides and provides a 360 degree view. It shares a bathroom on the first floor landing. This bedroom also has air conditioning.\r\n<h3><strong>Summary of Facilities</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Electronic gate</li>\r\n 	<li>Private garden</li>\r\n 	<li>Private pool is 8 x 4 meters (26 x 13 ft) - depth 120 cm - 210 cm (4 ft - 7 ft)</li>\r\n 	<li>Laundry room with washer and dryer</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Satellite TVs</li>\r\n 	<li>DVD Player CD Player</li>\r\n 	<li>Study with computer, printer and ADSL internet connection</li>\r\n 	<li>wi-fi all over the house and e-printer</li>\r\n 	<li>Safe</li>\r\n 	<li>Professional kitchen</li>\r\n 	<li>BBQ and Pizza oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Vegetable garden</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis Table equipment</li>\r\n 	<li>Air conditioning in all bedrooms</li>\r\n 	<li>Screens on all bedrooms and kitchen windows</li>\r\n 	<li>Cot available free of charge</li>\r\n 	<li>Cleaning twice a week (3 hours each session)</li>\r\n 	<li>Cook available on request for dinners and cooking lessons</li>\r\n 	<li>First grocery shopping (on request) euro 100</li>\r\n 	<li>English speaking driver for transfers and Tours</li>\r\n 	<li>Walking tours in Florence and surrounding area with guide available on request</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Notes</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Owner lives in an adjacent building with independent entrance, at hand for help and queries</li>\r\n 	<li>Arrival is between 5 pm – 7 pm (no later)</li>\r\n 	<li>Departure by 9.30 am</li>\r\n 	<li>Linen and towels are changed weekly</li>\r\n 	<li>No animals allowed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Train Station</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>6 km = 4 miles to the station called San Giovanni Valdarno</li>\r\n 	<li>30+ minutes by train to Arezzo, 35+ minutes into center of Florence</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Villa Colto Arezzo', 'Few villas can boast such great views and well furnished interiors, with a vast kitchen, dining both inside and out, furnished pergola and adjacent pool with ample furniture to relax on a sunny day. 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(7823, 2, '2019-02-06 12:31:28', '2019-02-06 01:31:28', 'Villa Colto Arezzo is a handsome villa on three floors is located in the countryside just outside of a small town not too far from Florence and Arezzo. Thanks to its location on the top of a low hill, this villa was once a look-out tower for a nearby castle. It was later transformed into a family villa and was once owned by the renowned Medici family from Florence. The current architect owner has restored this villa with great style and attention to detail. The house is superbly equipped for a large group of 12 people.\r\n<h3><strong>Garden at Villa Colto near Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nVilla Colto is set in a garden with its own private pool and has views to the surrounding countryside and towards the local town. The town Terranuova Bracciolini has a variety of local shops as well as supermarkets, restaurants and bars,under 1 km from the villa. The property has sizable grounds (2 hectares = 5 acres) on the top of a little hill. The garden extends down the slopes into pretty olive groves and orchards. Since one of the past owners was an expert in Botanics, the garden has some rare species. You find lime trees from Lebanon, ancient cypress trees, and a variety of fruit trees as well as olives.\r\n<h3><strong>Pool at Villa Colto Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThe pool area is located to the front of the house on a sunny terrace. You gain accessed to the pool through glass doors from the ground floor living and dining rooms. The pool is 4 x 8 meters and you have an rather spacious outdoor sitting and eating area at the poolside, complete with a BBQ.\r\n<h3><strong>Villa Location near Florence and Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThe villa\'s location makes it the perfect base for exploring Florence (45 mins) and the Chianti as well as the main cities and sights in Tuscany. It is also within easy reach of Arezzo (30 mins) and Siena (1 hour). For shoppes of fashion the area offers a wide selection of outlets with all the well-known Italian brands. Upon request we will happily assist you in organizing the best tours of the area (cultural and tourism tours, wine tours, shopping tours...)\r\n<h3><strong>Remodeling of the Villa to Sleep 12 people</strong></h3>\r\nThis is a spacious house and is perfect for a large groups and families. The architect owner has recently restored this villa with great flair. She furnished it using top quality fixtures and fittings so it\'s very stylish. Villa Colto retains the original feel of a Tuscan farmhouse but the restoration gave it every modern convenience. The villa has a wonderful elegant feel to it with many locally  handcrafted pieces of furniture.\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Spacious Living Areas\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nOn the ground floor the main entrance is into a hallway that leads through to an exceptionally spacious living and dining rooms and upstairs to the top floor. Both living and dining rooms have open fireplaces. The living area is equipped with satellite TV, DVD player, stereo CD player and an e-printer. These rooms boast very elegant furnishings with specially selected handcrafted pieces.  The formal dining area has an original vaulted ceiling and hosts a large dining table. The large professionally equipped kitchen has a central work area with wide cook-top and two ovens, microwave, dishwasher, and a large fridge/freezer. The laundry room comes with a washing machine and drier. A bathroom with shower is also on this ground floor.\r\n<h3><strong>Outdoor Living Areas</strong></h3>\r\nThe garden also boasts 2 terraces, to the front and rear of the house , with barbecue and traditional working pizza oven, along with dining furniture, making these ideal spots for al fresco meals or just a romantic drink watching the sunset. Several large glass doors lead out to the garden and pool area and the solarium. Here\'s a real oasis of peace with sun lounges and umbrellas.\r\n<h3><strong>Upper Floor Bedrooms at Villa Colto\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nA staircase leads from the downstairs entrance hall to the first floor where there is a second lounge area with open fireplace and satellite TV. There are 5 bedrooms on the first floor and a further bedroom in the tower. On the first floor there are two twin rooms (1 can be made double). These two twin bedrooms share a bathroom with shower. There are three double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom with bathtub, one has an en suite bathroom with shower and the third has a bathroom just across the hallway with a double sink, shower and bathtub (shared with the tower bedroom). All bathrooms have hair-driers.\r\n\r\nA well-equipped study is also on the upper floor and has a computer linked to a fast ADSL internet connection with printer. All bedrooms on the upper floor have air conditioning and all bedrooms also have screens on the windows.\r\n<h3><strong>The Tower of Villa Colto Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThere is a further pretty twin bedroom located in the second floor tower room, once a medieval look-out tower. It has windows on three sides and provides a 360 degree view. It shares a bathroom on the first floor landing. This bedroom also has air conditioning.\r\n<h3><strong>Summary of Facilities</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Electronic gate</li>\r\n 	<li>Private garden</li>\r\n 	<li>Private pool is 8 x 4 meters (26 x 13 ft) - depth 120 cm - 210 cm (4 ft - 7 ft)</li>\r\n 	<li>Laundry room with washer and dryer</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Satellite TVs</li>\r\n 	<li>DVD Player CD Player</li>\r\n 	<li>Study with computer, printer and ADSL internet connection</li>\r\n 	<li>wi-fi all over the house and e-printer</li>\r\n 	<li>Safe</li>\r\n 	<li>Professional kitchen</li>\r\n 	<li>BBQ and Pizza oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Vegetable garden</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis Table equipment</li>\r\n 	<li>Air conditioning in all bedrooms</li>\r\n 	<li>Screens on all bedrooms and kitchen windows</li>\r\n 	<li>Cot available free of charge</li>\r\n 	<li>Cleaning twice a week (3 hours each session)</li>\r\n 	<li>Cook available on request for dinners and cooking lessons</li>\r\n 	<li>First grocery shopping (on request) euro 100</li>\r\n 	<li>English speaking driver for transfers and Tours</li>\r\n 	<li>Walking tours in Florence and surrounding area with guide available on request</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Notes</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Owner lives in an adjacent building with independent entrance, at hand for help and queries</li>\r\n 	<li>Arrival is between 5 pm – 7 pm (no later)</li>\r\n 	<li>Departure by 9.30 am</li>\r\n 	<li>Linen and towels are changed weekly</li>\r\n 	<li>No animals allowed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Train Station</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>6 km = 4 miles to the station called San Giovanni Valdarno</li>\r\n 	<li>30+ minutes by train to Arezzo, 35+ minutes into center of Florence</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Villa Colto Arezzo', 'Few villas can boast such great views and well furnished interiors, with a vast kitchen, dining both inside and out, furnished pergola and adjacent pool with ample furniture to relax on a sunny day. 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(7640, 2, '2019-01-18 18:36:27', '2019-01-18 07:36:27', '<h3>Villa Colto Arezzo Introduction</h3>\r\nVilla Colto Arezzo is a handsome villa on three floors is located in the countryside just outside of a small town not too far from Florence and Arezzo. Thanks to its location on the top of a low hill, this villa was once a look-out tower for a nearby castle. It was later transformed into a family villa and was once owned by the renowned Medici family from Florence. The current architect owner has restored this villa with great style and attention to detail. The house is superbly equipped for a large group of 12 people.\r\n<h3><strong>Garden at Villa Colto\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nVilla Colto is set in a garden with its own private pool and has views to the surrounding countryside and towards the local town. The town Terranuova Bracciolini has a variety of local shops as well as supermarkets, restaurants and bars,under 1 km from the villa. The property has sizable grounds (2 hectares = 5 acres) on the top of a little hill. The garden extends down the slopes into pretty olive groves and orchards. Since one of the past owners was an expert in Botanics, the garden has some rare species. You find lime trees from Lebanon, ancient cypress trees, and a variety of fruit trees as well as olives.\r\n<h3><strong>Pool at Villa Colto Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThe pool area is located to the front of the house on a sunny terrace. You gain accessed to the pool through glass doors from the ground floor living and dining rooms. The pool is 4 x 8 meters and you have an rather spacious outdoor sitting and eating area at the poolside, complete with a BBQ.\r\n<h3><strong>Villa Location near Florence and Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThe villa\'s location makes it the perfect base for exploring Florence (45 mins) and the Chianti as well as the main cities and sights in Tuscany. It is also within easy reach of Arezzo (30 mins) and Siena (1 hour). For shoppes of fashion the area offers a wide selection of outlets with all the well-known Italian brands. Upon request we will happily assist you in organizing the best tours of the area (cultural and tourism tours, wine tours, shopping tours...)\r\n<h3><strong>Remodeling of the Villa to Sleep 12 people</strong></h3>\r\nThis is a spacious house and is perfect for a large groups and families. The architect owner has recently restored this villa with great flair. She furnished it using top quality fixtures and fittings so it\'s very stylish. Villa Colto retains the original feel of a Tuscan farmhouse but the restoration gave it every modern convenience. The villa has a wonderful elegant feel to it with many locally  handcrafted pieces of furniture.\r\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Spacious Living Areas\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nOn the ground floor the main entrance is into a hallway that leads through to an exceptionally spacious living and dining rooms and upstairs to the top floor. Both living and dining rooms have open fireplaces. The living area is equipped with satellite TV, DVD player, stereo CD player and an e-printer. These rooms boast very elegant furnishings with specially selected handcrafted pieces.  The formal dining area has an original vaulted ceiling and hosts a large dining table. The large professionally equipped kitchen has a central work area with wide cook-top and two ovens, microwave, dishwasher, and a large fridge/freezer. The laundry room comes with a washing machine and drier. A bathroom with shower is also on this ground floor.\r\n<h3><strong>Outdoor Living Areas</strong></h3>\r\nThe garden also boasts 2 terraces, to the front and rear of the house , with barbecue and traditional working pizza oven, along with dining furniture, making these ideal spots for al fresco meals or just a romantic drink watching the sunset. Several large glass doors lead out to the garden and pool area and the solarium. Here\'s a real oasis of peace with sun lounges and umbrellas.\r\n<h3><strong>Upper Floor Bedrooms at Villa Colto\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nA staircase leads from the downstairs entrance hall to the first floor where there is a second lounge area with open fireplace and satellite TV. There are 5 bedrooms on the first floor and a further bedroom in the tower. On the first floor there are two twin rooms (1 can be made double). These two twin bedrooms share a bathroom with shower. There are three double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom with bathtub, one has an en suite bathroom with shower and the third has a bathroom just across the hallway with a double sink, shower and bathtub (shared with the tower bedroom). All bathrooms have hair-driers.\r\n\r\nA well-equipped study is also on the upper floor and has a computer linked to a fast ADSL internet connection with printer. All bedrooms on the upper floor have air conditioning and all bedrooms also have screens on the windows.\r\n<h3><strong>The Tower of Villa Colto Arezzo\r\n</strong></h3>\r\nThere is a further pretty twin bedroom located in the second floor tower room, once a medieval look-out tower. It has windows on three sides and provides a 360 degree view. It shares a bathroom on the first floor landing. This bedroom also has air conditioning.\r\n<h3><strong>Summary of Facilities</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Electronic gate</li>\r\n 	<li>Private garden</li>\r\n 	<li>Private pool is 8 x 4 meters (26 x 13 ft) - depth 120 cm - 210 cm (4 ft - 7 ft)</li>\r\n 	<li>Laundry room with washer and dryer</li>\r\n 	<li>2 Satellite TVs</li>\r\n 	<li>DVD Player CD Player</li>\r\n 	<li>Study with computer, printer and ADSL internet connection</li>\r\n 	<li>wi-fi all over the house and e-printer</li>\r\n 	<li>Safe</li>\r\n 	<li>Professional kitchen</li>\r\n 	<li>BBQ and Pizza oven</li>\r\n 	<li>Vegetable garden</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis Table equipment</li>\r\n 	<li>Air conditioning in all bedrooms</li>\r\n 	<li>Screens on all bedrooms and kitchen windows</li>\r\n 	<li>Cot available free of charge</li>\r\n 	<li>Cleaning twice a week (3 hours each session)</li>\r\n 	<li>Cook available on request for dinners and cooking lessons</li>\r\n 	<li>First grocery shopping (on request) euro 100</li>\r\n 	<li>English speaking driver for transfers and Tours</li>\r\n 	<li>Walking tours in Florence and surrounding area with guide available on request</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Notes</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Owner lives in an adjacent building with independent entrance, at hand for help and queries</li>\r\n 	<li>Arrival is between 5 pm – 7 pm (no later)</li>\r\n 	<li>Departure by 9.30 am</li>\r\n 	<li>Linen and towels are changed weekly</li>\r\n 	<li>No animals allowed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><strong>Train Station</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>6 km = 4 miles to the station called San Giovanni Valdarno</li>\r\n 	<li>30+ minutes by train to Arezzo, 35+ minutes into center of Florence</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Villa Colto Arezzo', 'Few villas can boast such great views and well furnished interiors, with a vast kitchen, dining both inside and out, furnished pergola and adjacent pool with ample furniture to relax on a sunny day. 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(7870, 2, '2019-02-12 14:13:39', '2019-02-12 03:13:39', 'Villa de Michelangioli is an ancient country residence, with incomparable views over the farming valley. The current owners of this large villa skillfully restored and transformed it into an exclusive private retreat. A 4 acre park surrounds the villa and features Italian style gardens, oaks and olive trees. Since the villa is set in the wide panoramic Chiana valley, just west of Cortona, you\'ll be an easy 20 minute drive from the highway A1 exit.\r\n<h3>Splendor at Villa Micheangioli Cortona</h3>\r\nVilla Michelangioli is a large manor house with 9 double bedrooms each with a private en-suite bath. The entire villa has air conditioning, with individual controls in all bedrooms. You can take the stairs or the elevator to the upper floor. For even larger groups, it\'s also possible to have extra beds. You arrive along a private road driving thru the gates, and there is parking for another half a dozen cars.\r\n<h3>Villa de Michelangioli in Middle of Tuscany</h3>\r\nSeems like this property sits in the perfect position for exploring all of Tuscany. You have Arezzo and Cortona just a short distance away. Florence, Siena, Perugia, Montepulciano and Assisi and other famed historical and artistic towns are easily reached by car.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Villa de Michelangioli Cortona</h3>\r\nThis private farming estate covers almost 60 acres producing its own wine and olive oil. A lovely garden surrounds the villa and features a large swimming pool.  The pool-side terrace has sun loungers and umbrellas, covered tables and chairs. You would enjoy the unforgettable views over the fields of corn, sunflowers, grape vines and olive trees. There is conveniently also a barbecue to liven up your outdoor dining! The outside pool is open until end of September.\r\n<h3>Inside on the Ground Floor</h3>\r\nInside Villa de Michelangioli you are met by elegant furnishings, rich fabrics, and attention to detail. Comfortable seating is everywhere so you can spend time at the dining table, hang out at the sofa seating group by the living room fireside, and finally play games in the panoramic glassed-in veranda.  The center of the ground floor is the living room that joins the similarly magnificent dining room thru a wide archway. Meals are prepared at the fully-equipped professional stainless steel kitchen. You have a separate laundry, and also on this floor is a smaller lounge with a television.\r\n<h3>Second Pool Inside the Villa</h3>\r\nVilla de Michelangioli boasts an indoor swimming pool in addition to the outdoor one. This inside pool has a counter-current facility with a whirlpool and an accompanying sauna. In<span lang=\"EN-US\"> the cooler seasons or in rainy weather it\'s a rather fantastic opportunity to take a swim indoors where the pool water can be heated. Even more, you can jump into a whirlpool bath and enjoy the warm sauna.  Relaxing massages are also possible on request.</span>\r\n<h3>9 Bedrooms at Villa in Valdiciana</h3>\r\n1 bedroom is on the ground floor, 7 bedrooms are upstairs, plus 1 in the attic. All 9 bedrooms come with satellite television, safe, air-conditioning/heating, and a small fridge.  2 of these are suites with their own living rooms, fireplaces and hydro-massage Jacuzzi tubs. Another suite, 4 doubles, 1 attic double room and the double room on the ground floor, all have private bathrooms. The beds certainly have high quality mattresses and sumptuous bed linen. You will also enjoy the luxurious towels and hair dryers in the spacious bathrooms.\r\n<h3>History of Villa de Michelangioli Cortona</h3>\r\nVilla de Michelangioli was originally built in the 18th century as a “Leopoldine” farmhouse. This style imitated the country-houses of the Florentine nobility. The family lived upstairs while the ground floor had the storing facilities and stables. It took almost two years to restore and rebuild this large farmhouse  into the attractive residence you find today. It\'s obvious how the owners lavished loving attention to every detail.\r\n<h3>Practical Details</h3>\r\n<strong>Included in your rental are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>electricity, hot water, cooking gas</li>\r\n 	<li>bed linen, pool and bath towels, cot for a baby</li>\r\n 	<li>Welcome basket of on arrival</li>\r\n 	<li>final cleaning</li>\r\n 	<li>Wi-Fi and satellite TV</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Extras available and paid locally are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>up to 6 extra beds available to accommodate more children</li>\r\n 	<li>air conditioning and heating paid on usage</li>\r\n 	<li>heated indoor pool and sauna, €350 per week</li>\r\n 	<li>telephone and fax, breakfast, dinner and initial grocery shopping</li>\r\n 	<li>additional maid service and linen and towel change</li>\r\n 	<li>massage, bicycle and Vespa rental and airport transfers</li>\r\n 	<li>golf and tennis, horseback riding, hot-air balloon ride</li>\r\n 	<li>cooking classes and vine tours can be arranged on request</li>\r\n 	<li>shopping at the high fashion outlets, and art and archeology tours</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Location of Villa</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearest Village: Brolio 2 km</li>\r\n 	<li>Nearest restaurant with a short walk is <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/ristorante-vita-nova/\">Vita Nova</a>; in Camucia: <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/canta-napoli-seafood-restaurant-near-cortona/\">Canta Napoli</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Motorway A1 exit: Val di Chiana 10km</li>\r\n 	<li>Cortona 15 km, Arezzo 35 km, Florence 90 km</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Notices</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li class=\"nn-villa-other-text\">Refundable damage deposit is € 1,500 and paid in Euros on arrival</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"nn-villa-other-text\">Domestic pets not allowed - sorry</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"nn-villa-other-text\">Pool opening dates (Outdoor Private pool) 04 May 2019 - 28 Sep 2019</li>\r\n 	<li>Arrival is between 17:00 and 19:00</li>\r\n 	<li>Departure is between 09:00 and 10:00</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Finally</strong></h4>\r\n<div>A warm and friendly welcome to you from the staff who provide individual attention to ensure that every guest has a wonderful vacation!</div>', 'Villa de Michelangioli', 'The perfect villa for your large group when you want elegant living for 18 people with a/c, en-suite baths and bedrooms, inside and outside pool, marvelous views and only a short drive to Cortona and Arezzo.\n', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2976-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-02-12 14:13:39', '2019-02-12 03:13:39', '', 2976, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/2976-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7642, 2, '2019-01-19 11:30:24', '2019-01-19 00:30:24', '<h3>Villa de Michelangioli Cortona in Valdichiana</h3>\r\nVilla de Michelangioli is an ancient country residence, with incomparable views over the farming valley. The current owners of this large villa skillfully restored and transformed it into an exclusive private retreat. A 4 acre park surrounds the villa and features Italian style gardens, oaks and olive trees. Since the villa is set in the wide panoramic Chiana valley, just west of Cortona, you\'ll be an easy 20 minute drive from the highway A1 exit.\r\n<h3>The Splendor at Villa Micheangioli</h3>\r\nVilla Michelangioli is a large manor house with 9 double bedrooms each with a private en-suite bath. The entire villa has air conditioning, with individual controls in all bedrooms. You can take the stairs or the elevator to the upper floor. For even larger groups, it\'s also possible to have extra beds. You arrive along a private road driving thru the gates, and there is parking for another half a dozen cars.\r\n<h3>Villa de Michelangioli in Middle of Tuscany</h3>\r\nSeems like this property sits in the perfect position for exploring all of Tuscany. You have Arezzo and Cortona just a short distance away. Florence, Siena, Perugia, Montepulciano and Assisi and other famed historical and artistic towns are easily reached by car.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Villa de Michelangioli Cortona</h3>\r\nThis private farming estate covers almost 60 acres producing its own wine and olive oil. A lovely garden surrounds the villa and features a large swimming pool.  The pool-side terrace has sun loungers and umbrellas, covered tables and chairs. You would enjoy the unforgettable views over the fields of corn, sunflowers, grape vines and olive trees. There is conveniently also a barbecue to liven up your outdoor dining! The outside pool is open until end of September.\r\n<h3>Inside on the Ground Floor</h3>\r\nInside Villa de Michelangioli you are met by elegant furnishings, rich fabrics, and attention to detail. Comfortable seating is everywhere so you can spend time at the dining table, hang out at the sofa seating group by the living room fireside, and finally play games in the panoramic glassed-in veranda.  The center of the ground floor is the living room that joins the similarly magnificent dining room thru a wide archway. Meals are prepared at the fully-equipped professional stainless steel kitchen. You have a separate laundry, and also on this floor is a smaller lounge with a television.\r\n<h3>Second Pool Inside the Villa</h3>\r\nVilla de Michelangioli boasts an indoor swimming pool in addition to the outdoor one. This inside pool has a counter-current facility with a whirlpool and an accompanying sauna. In<span lang=\"EN-US\"> the cooler seasons or in rainy weather it\'s a rather fantastic opportunity to take a swim indoors where the pool water can be heated. Even more, you can jump into a whirlpool bath and enjoy the warm sauna.  Relaxing massages are also possible on request.</span>\r\n<h3>9 Bedrooms at Villa in Valdiciana</h3>\r\n1 bedroom is on the ground floor, 7 bedrooms are upstairs, plus 1 in the attic. All 9 bedrooms come with satellite television, safe, air-conditioning/heating, and a small fridge.  2 of these are suites with their own living rooms, fireplaces and hydro-massage Jacuzzi tubs. Another suite, 4 doubles, 1 attic double room and the double room on the ground floor, all have private bathrooms. The beds certainly have high quality mattresses and sumptuous bed linen. You will also enjoy the luxurious towels and hair dryers in the spacious bathrooms.\r\n<h3>History of Villa de Michelangioli Cortona</h3>\r\nVilla de Michelangioli was originally built in the 18th century as a “Leopoldine” farmhouse. This style imitated the country-houses of the Florentine nobility. The family lived upstairs while the ground floor had the storing facilities and stables. It took almost two years to restore and rebuild this large farmhouse  into the attractive residence you find today. It\'s obvious how the owners lavished loving attention to every detail.\r\n<h3>Practical Details</h3>\r\n<strong>Included in your rental are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>electricity, hot water, cooking gas</li>\r\n 	<li>bed linen, pool and bath towels, cot for a baby</li>\r\n 	<li>Welcome basket of on arrival</li>\r\n 	<li>final cleaning</li>\r\n 	<li>Wi-Fi and satellite TV</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Extras available and paid locally are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>up to 6 extra beds available to accommodate more children</li>\r\n 	<li>air conditioning and heating paid on usage</li>\r\n 	<li>heated indoor pool and sauna, €350 per week</li>\r\n 	<li>telephone and fax, breakfast, dinner and initial grocery shopping</li>\r\n 	<li>additional maid service and linen and towel change</li>\r\n 	<li>massage, bicycle and Vespa rental and airport transfers</li>\r\n 	<li>golf and tennis, horseback riding, hot-air balloon ride</li>\r\n 	<li>cooking classes and vine tours can be arranged on request</li>\r\n 	<li>shopping at the high fashion outlets, and art and archeology tours</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Location of Villa</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearest Village: Brolio 2 km</li>\r\n 	<li>Nearest restaurant with a short walk is <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/ristorante-vita-nova/\">Vita Nova</a>; in Camucia: <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/canta-napoli-seafood-restaurant-near-cortona/\">Canta Napoli</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Motorway A1 exit: Val di Chiana 10km</li>\r\n 	<li>Cortona 15 km, Arezzo 35 km, Florence 90 km</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Notices</strong></h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li class=\"nn-villa-other-text\">Refundable damage deposit is € 1,500 and paid in Euros on arrival</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"nn-villa-other-text\">Domestic pets not allowed - sorry</li>\r\n 	<li class=\"nn-villa-other-text\">Pool opening dates (Outdoor Private pool) 04 May 2019 - 28 Sep 2019</li>\r\n 	<li>Arrival is between 17:00 and 19:00</li>\r\n 	<li>Departure is between 09:00 and 10:00</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Finally</strong></h4>\r\n<div>A warm and friendly welcome to you from the staff who provide individual attention to ensure that every guest has a wonderful vacation!</div>', 'Villa de Michelangioli', 'The perfect villa for your large group when you want elegant living for 18 people with a/c, en-suite baths and bedrooms, inside and outside pool, marvelous views and only a short drive to Cortona and Arezzo.\n', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '2976-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-19 11:30:24', '2019-01-19 00:30:24', '', 2976, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/2976-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(7691, 2, '2019-01-22 13:01:32', '2019-01-22 02:01:32', '<h3>Casa Cassandra Introduction</h3>\r\nCasa Cassandra enjoys breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano,  looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). The gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains rise around our villa, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Bedrooms and living room are on the ground floor, while the kitchen and dining are on the upper floor. Both floors has direct entry because the villa sits up against a hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and studio on the ground floor. Upstairs is the huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances as well as the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have centrally heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but a strategic site to watch spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon.\r\n<h3>Location of the Villa in the Arno River Valley</h3>\r\nThe property has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Life and more recently Casa Viva. Our villa is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.\r\n<h4>Distances to Casa Cassandra</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearby towns are Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min and Florence 45 min.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fast train from Montevarchi 18 km with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan</li>\r\n 	<li>Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano, just 800 meters.</li>\r\n 	<li>Local restaurants are <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Ristorante-Perbacco-Bracciali-264733273540552/\">Ristorante Perbacco</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887273-d1180359-Reviews-Osteria_dei_Vignaioli-Pieve_A_Presciano_Pergine_Valdarno_Province_of_Arezzo_Tusca.html\">Osteria dei Vignaioli</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7504-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-22 13:01:32', '2019-01-22 02:01:32', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7504-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7646, 2, '2019-01-21 07:48:53', '2019-01-20 20:48:53', '<h3>[mappress mapid=\"62\"]Casa Cassandra Introduction</h3>\r\nCasa Cassandra enjoys breathtaking views of the Arno River Valley, situated at an altitude of 1,500 feet. We are just above the congenial village of Pieve a Presciano,  looking out to be the southwest toward nearby Siena (25 miles). The gentle layers of the Chianti Mountains rise around our villa, with Florence less than 40 miles north and Arezzo only 15 miles east.\r\n<h3>Relaxed and Comfortable Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nThe house has beamed ceilings, hand-made terra-cotta floors, and many other refinements in character with its style. It is handsomely furnished with art and antiques. All rooms, on both stories, give on to arbored terraces with the magnificent vistas seen through every window. Bedrooms and living room are on the ground floor, while the kitchen and dining are on the upper floor. Both floors has direct entry because the villa sits up against a hillside.\r\n<h3>Inside this 3 bedroom Villa in Tuscany</h3>\r\nThe interior consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a two-story-high living room with a fireplace and studio on the ground floor. Upstairs is the huge, gourmet-class kitchen with all modern appliances as well as the centuries-old hearth. The dining area, overlooking the living room on the floor below, has a large, antique table that seats 14 people. Outside the kitchen is a spacious loggia where one usually eats during the warm season. We have centrally heating when it gets cooler.\r\n<h3>Pool and Garden at Casa Cassandra</h3>\r\nA 35-foot swimming pool lies a few steps up from the loggia. A stone pool-house rises on the flagstone deck that overlooks the valley. The setting, with its sculpture garden, is not only the perfect place for relaxing at the pool but a strategic site to watch spectacular sunsets and the rising of the moon.\r\n<h3>Location of the Villa in the Arno River Valley</h3>\r\nThe property has been featured in international publications such as European Travel &amp; Life and more recently Casa Viva. Our villa is within walking distance of the village (one-third of a mile), yet maintains an exquisite feeling of privacy and seclusion.  800 meters walking distance to the small village where there are 2 restaurants, grocery, fruit and vegetable, post office, and housewares stores.  Cooking lessons and catering are available at the villa.\r\n<h4>Distances to Casa Cassandra</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Nearby towns are Arezzo 20 min, Siena 30 min and Florence 45 min.</li>\r\n 	<li>Fast train from Montevarchi 18 km with connections to Florence, Rome and Milan</li>\r\n 	<li>Restaurants, bars and shops at Pieve a Presciano, just 800 meters.</li>\r\n 	<li>Local restaurants are <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Ristorante-Perbacco-Bracciali-264733273540552/\">Ristorante Perbacco</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.it/Restaurant_Review-g887273-d1180359-Reviews-Osteria_dei_Vignaioli-Pieve_A_Presciano_Pergine_Valdarno_Province_of_Arezzo_Tusca.html\">Osteria dei Vignaioli</a></li>\r\n</ul>', 'Casa Cassandra', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7504-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 07:48:53', '2019-01-20 20:48:53', '', 7504, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7504-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(8117, 5, '2019-05-02 18:56:27', '2019-05-02 08:56:27', 'Puglia: 13°C\n\nPanama: 30°C\n\nIn November it’s a mild 13-14°C. The weather in Puglia in November can be wet – in fact, it is the wettest month on the southeastern tip of Italy. It still means less than 100mm of rain and a 50/50 chance of a sunny day. Winters are far less severe than in northern Europe – and one of the joys of travelling here, of course, is watching the landscape change through the seasons.\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7551 size-full\" src=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cassandra-outside-4-of-6.jpg\" alt=\"Cassandra seating under pergola\" width=\"1100\" height=\"632\" />\n\nIn November it’s a mild 13-14°C. The weather in Puglia in November can be wet – in fact, it is the wettest month on the southeastern tip of Italy. It still means less than 100mm of rain and a 50/50 chance of a sunny day. Winters are far less severe than in northern Europe – and one of the joys of travelling here, of course, is watching the landscape change through the seasons.\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7552 size-full\" src=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cassandra-outside-5-of-6.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Cassandra views to Chianti mountains\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" />', 'November', 'Olive picking and savoring  the prima pressione Extra Virgin olive oil plus Novello Wine tasting all in one month… does it get any better?', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '8115-autosave-v1', '', '', '2019-05-02 18:56:27', '2019-05-02 08:56:27', '', 8115, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/8115-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(8112, 5, '2019-05-02 17:29:07', '2019-05-02 07:29:07', '<h2>Weather in Tuscany</h2>\r\nThe weather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for relaxing vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Get Cash from the ATM</h3>\r\nYou\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card and remember the PIN number; the automatic teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa.\r\n<h4>You Weigh Fruit and Vegetables</h4>\r\nYou must weight and get the price of loose Fruit and Vegetables before you cue at the check-out counter. At the fruit and vegetable bins you find that each item has a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have this number and a picture of the product. You place the bagged item on a scale, make your selection, and punch the corresponding number. A coded price sticker pops out with a bar code, and you fix it on the bag. You might notice that these bags are now green, biodegradable and flimsy. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You will find gloves and bag dispensers, and the scales, all around. If you are in doubt, watch what the Italian shoppers do, and you\'ll learn this system quickly.\r\n<h4>Delicatessen number system</h4>\r\nDeli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser roll. Since you need to speak with the deli attendant, might be useful to have pen and paper handy so you can write the amount of stuffed olives you want. Pointing helps, and finally, you can show with your hands and fingers the size of Gorgonzola cheese you want them to cut. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Especially steaks, fish and seafood are often marked with this 1/10th of a kilo price. You see this also in restaurants, so beware, you might be really splurging!\r\n<h4>Check-out and self service</h4>\r\nBring a shopping bag or buy a durable large carry bag at the chcek-out counterm they cost very little. Single use plastic bags are only at the Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h4>Wine and Liquor Stores</h4>\r\nWine shops populate Tuscan towns prominently, and you can usually taste before you buy. Many wine shops offer some food as well, making these a favorite lunch place for tourists. We don\'t have Liquor Stores in Italy, you can buy the ingredients of the negroni cocktail (gin, Campari and Martini Rosso) at any sizable supermarket.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Weather', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'weather', '', '', '2019-05-02 17:29:07', '2019-05-02 07:29:07', '', 0, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/?page_id=8112', 0, 'page', '', 0),
(7678, 2, '2019-01-21 16:18:49', '2019-01-21 05:18:49', '<h2>Weather in Tuscany</h2>\r\nThe weather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for relaxing vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Get Cash from the ATM</h3>\r\nYou\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card and remember the PIN number; the automatic teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa.\r\n<h4>You Weigh Fruit and Vegetables</h4>\r\nYou must weight and get the price of loose Fruit and Vegetables before you cue at the check-out counter. At the fruit and vegetable bins you find that each item has a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have this number and a picture of the product. You place the bagged item on a scale, make your selection, and punch the corresponding number. A coded price sticker pops out with a bar code, and you fix it on the bag. You might notice that these bags are now green, biodegradable and flimsy. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You will find gloves and bag dispensers, and the scales, all around. If you are in doubt, watch what the Italian shoppers do, and you\'ll learn this system quickly.\r\n<h4>Delicatessen number system</h4>\r\nDeli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser roll. Since you need to speak with the deli attendant, might be useful to have pen and paper handy so you can write the amount of stuffed olives you want. Pointing helps, and finally, you can show with your hands and fingers the size of Gorgonzola cheese you want them to cut. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Especially steaks, fish and seafood are often marked with this 1/10th of a kilo price. You see this also in restaurants, so beware, you might be really splurging!\r\n<h4>Check-out and self service</h4>\r\nBring a shopping bag or buy a durable large carry bag at the chcek-out counterm they cost very little. Single use plastic bags are only at the Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h4>Wine and Liquor Stores</h4>\r\nWine shops populate Tuscan towns prominently, and you can usually taste before you buy. Many wine shops offer some food as well, making these a favorite lunch place for tourists. We don\'t have Liquor Stores in Italy, you can buy the ingredients of the negroni cocktail (gin, Campari and Martini Rosso) at any sizable supermarket.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Weather in Tuscany', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '12-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 16:18:49', '2019-01-21 05:18:49', '', 12, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/12-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7653, 2, '2019-01-21 09:26:20', '2019-01-20 22:26:20', '<h2>Weather in Tuscany</h2>\r\nThe weather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for relaxing vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.', 'Weather', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7650-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 09:26:20', '2019-01-20 22:26:20', '', 7650, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7650-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(8113, 5, '2019-05-02 17:29:07', '2019-05-02 07:29:07', '<h2>Weather in Tuscany</h2>\r\nThe weather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for relaxing vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Get Cash from the ATM</h3>\r\nYou\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card and remember the PIN number; the automatic teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa.\r\n<h4>You Weigh Fruit and Vegetables</h4>\r\nYou must weight and get the price of loose Fruit and Vegetables before you cue at the check-out counter. At the fruit and vegetable bins you find that each item has a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have this number and a picture of the product. You place the bagged item on a scale, make your selection, and punch the corresponding number. A coded price sticker pops out with a bar code, and you fix it on the bag. You might notice that these bags are now green, biodegradable and flimsy. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You will find gloves and bag dispensers, and the scales, all around. If you are in doubt, watch what the Italian shoppers do, and you\'ll learn this system quickly.\r\n<h4>Delicatessen number system</h4>\r\nDeli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser roll. Since you need to speak with the deli attendant, might be useful to have pen and paper handy so you can write the amount of stuffed olives you want. Pointing helps, and finally, you can show with your hands and fingers the size of Gorgonzola cheese you want them to cut. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Especially steaks, fish and seafood are often marked with this 1/10th of a kilo price. You see this also in restaurants, so beware, you might be really splurging!\r\n<h4>Check-out and self service</h4>\r\nBring a shopping bag or buy a durable large carry bag at the chcek-out counterm they cost very little. Single use plastic bags are only at the Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h4>Wine and Liquor Stores</h4>\r\nWine shops populate Tuscan towns prominently, and you can usually taste before you buy. Many wine shops offer some food as well, making these a favorite lunch place for tourists. We don\'t have Liquor Stores in Italy, you can buy the ingredients of the negroni cocktail (gin, Campari and Martini Rosso) at any sizable supermarket.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Weather', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '8112-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-05-02 17:29:07', '2019-05-02 07:29:07', '', 8112, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/8112-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7752, 5, '2019-02-01 00:34:33', '2019-01-31 13:34:33', '<h3>Villa Mia in Pienza</h3>\nThe Villa Mia Pienza is an enchanting and romantic Tuscan villa at the foot of Pienza, with chic interiors. The owners recently restored this farm house into a beautiful home for your to stay; it\'s colorful, fun and also omfortable. The house doesn\'t try to compete with the environment, it just subtly weaves itself into this place, so they are inseparable: the landscape is inside the villa. The property was a ruin when Sabrina and Barbara bought it a decade ago. The two sisters remodeled this property in their very personal style, by mixing practical solutions with local architecture. You see this in all the artisan details and materials, such as old timber floors, bright hand painted tiles, double shower heads and the very big tub!\n\n<h3>Location of Villa Mia</h3>\nThis incredible villa rests in the majestic Val D\'Orcia (Orcia Valley) many people believe to be the most beautiful region in Tuscany. This is an ideal property for families and groups of friends looking for privacy on their vacation. Villa Mia is one of our top picks for those looking for sophistication. fun and beauty. This charming property is set a low hill overlooking the surroundings. Here you fully get the dramatic panorama of the rolling hills of Tuscany, while it seems like you can touch the city of  Pienza with your bare hands. Villa Mia is an excellent choice for large groups having six bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The location is ideal for people who love Tuscany, here you can really enjoy sports, adventure and wellness. The Orcia Valley region boasts some of the most delicious food and wines in all of Tuscany.\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n\n<h3>Outdoor spaces in Tuscany</h3>\nA garden with aromatics herbs, such as lavender, rosemary, basil and wild flowers. A spacious portico furnished with a large table and chairs is the perfect area for dining al fresco, to fully enjoy the freedom of country living in front of a dramatic sunset with a delicious local Tuscan wine! The pool is very long like an ornamental lake and great for a serious exercise. A/C everywhere, mosquito nets but if you choose to pen the windows  the fresh country air penetrate through all your senses.\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n<h3>Indoor spaces - Tuscan lifestyle</h3>\nThis is your secret place to enjoy and discover our organic green and natural life-style in Tuscany. Let this be your \"Holiday Home away from Home\". You find a  little bit of Tuscany in every detail. The challenge was to make this house modern and comfortable, but at the same time allow guests to immerse themselves in the unique lifestyle.\n\n</div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n<h3><strong>Ground Floor Left Wing</strong></h3>\nYou enter in a big living room that has a large fireplace with very comfortable couches. From every part of this warm and romantic living room you have this wonderful breathtaking view of the gently rolling hills around Pienza. Here you also find a lot of books in a library corner, hi-fi for listening to music, and a TV with DVD player. The Tuscan terracotta floors gives this living room a very warm atmosphere. From a corner of this living you have access to a second small kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.  Next to this living room with a separate entrance from the outside there a double bedroom with a canopied bed and an en suite bathroom with an antique wash basin and big washing machine.\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n<h3>Upper Floor</h3>\nOn this upper floor you find two master bedrooms and between these an elegant lounge with round little table and two comfortable and particular armchairs. From here you have also access to a small terrace with spectacular view. A big bedroom bathes in a warm peach color with a super king size bed with a charming swan on top. The private bathroom comes with shower and a big round tub.\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n<h3>The big Tub at Villa Mia</h3>\nIn the corner of this bedroom lies the huge Villeroy Boch tub with hydro-massage. A fine hand-made \"separé\" made of silk fabric helps to hide this tub. You will also enjoy the ancient timber features on this floor.\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n<h3>Central Part - Big Kitchen</h3>\nThis great farmhouse kitchen features all modern appliances. A large loft with a romantic staircases leads to  a mezzanine. The large wooden dining table fits 12 people perfectly. A generous wooden archway with a glass door leads out to the big 30 meter long patio and the breathtaking views.\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n<h3>Double Bedrooms</h3>\nThere\'s a charming double bedroom in lilac colour warm tones with an ancient iron bed and a particular cupboard which was used as a shop window in the past. Feels very warm and comfortable with two windows facing south, the bedroom has a bath with tub hydromassage. This is the only bedroom with external bathroom. The blue double bedroom can also be converted into twin beds. This room has a charming yellow-orange en-suite bath with double shower heads.\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n<h3>Veranda</h3>\nThis is a magic space in all season; the veranda is the perfect set to be in reading a book with a good glass of local Brunello wine. This veranda protects you from the hot tun, while still you are outside and smelling the aromatic herbs of the garden.\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n<h3>Service</h3>\nVilla Mia is an exclusive accommodation for your dream vacation in Tuscany. Main features include the the long heated swimming pool, 4 x 18 meters, which is treated with natural salts, not harsh chemicals. You have the gym, a pool table, a daily maid service, and the owners at your disposal. The sisters would love to help you organize adventures and experiences for you to discover this hide corner of the Val d\'Orcia.\n<div class=\"col-md-6 left-side\">\n<h3>Experience</h3>\nExperience Ebike tours 0n your own or with Barbara\'s husband, Luca, who is an official ambike and ebike guide. You can start pedaling right from the villa!\n<ul>\n 	<li>Massages shiatsu, ayurvedic or tibetan well in the gym area that is separated from the main house.</li>\n 	<li>Yoga and stretching lessons in the yoga room</li>\n 	<li>Cooking classes</li>\n 	<li>Michelin star chef</li>\n 	<li>Wine tasting</li>\n 	<li>Small weddings</li>\n 	<li>Hiking from the villa</li>\n 	<li>Thermal bath</li>\n 	<li>Visit Siena, the city of the famous Palio festival.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>The Story on Remodeling the Farmhouse in 3 Miracles</h3>\n<h4>1st miracle:</h4>\nIt is hard to believe that just 12 years ago this property laid in ruins. Barbara, her husband Luca, and sister Sabrina spotted the abandoned farmhouse in the year 2000, but it took them two years to persuade the owner, an elderly Tuscan farmer, to part with it. That was the first miracle.\n<h4>2nd miracle:</h4>\nBarbara explains “It took us another four years to obtain all the necessary planning consents and that was our second miracle.\"\n<h4>3rd miracle:</h4>\nWith all the EU regulations and the fact of being inside a highly prized UNESCO world heritage conservation area, being allowed to build a swimming pool was finally their third miracle. Then it took one more year to complete the building works. Barbara &amp; Sabrina believe that restoring the farmhouse was the dream they shared, because they always planned to set up a joint holiday business in Tuscany.\n\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>', 'Villa Mia Pienza', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '5607-autosave-v1', '', '', '2019-02-01 00:34:33', '2019-01-31 13:34:33', '', 5607, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/5607-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(7649, 2, '2019-01-21 08:43:43', '2019-01-20 21:43:43', '<h2>Weather in Tuscany</h2>\r\nThe weather in Tuscany is generally mild and similar to another famous wine region, the Napa Valley in California. Summers are hot but the air is really dry, making the high temperatures bearable while you splash around the pool. Summer is the most popular time for relaxing vacations, while spring and autumn offer better weather for outdoor activities and festivals of food &amp; wine. Winter brings people exploring cites and immersing themselves in culture.\r\n<h2>Pool Season: June, July, August and September</h2>\r\nJuly and August are the warmest months with average high at 32°C and lows around 18°C while June and September offer comfortably warm weather without it being too hot with temperatures from 27°C high to 16°C low on the average. Some years the summer weather can start already in June and sometimes the summer heat can last well into September. These 4 months make up the pool season, when the sun warms up the pool water for swimming.\r\n<h2>Air conditioning and how to keep the villa cool in summer</h2>\r\nMany rental villas don’t offer air conditioning, since it most likely isn\'t needed (really!).  Farmhouses and villas in Tuscany are often located on top of hills and protected by trees, to enjoy cooling breezes that make it pleasant to be here. Every villa has electric fans that help to keep you comfortable. Italian country houses are traditionally built with thick masonry walls that make them cooler in summer and warmer in winter. In summer, we close the outside shutters during the daytime to keep out the hot sun, and open the house in the evening for a cooling breeze.\r\n\r\nBecause most of our guests live in their homes with air conditioning, and are used to even temperatures inside, we are starting to see owners in Tuscany adapt their villas to include air conditioning as an additional service (usually metered and paid according to usage).\r\n<h2>Autumn and Spring are great times for Tuscany outdoors</h2>\r\nOctober and May offer the best times to outdoor activities, such as bicycle rides, golf and tennis, horse back and hiking the many well-marked tracks in Tuscany. These months usually allow you to enjoy lunch outside, while the cooler evenings would keep you indoors for dinner. Temperatures range from around 24°C high to 13°C low. Late October shows you some pretty autumn colours, while May brings you late spring with red poppies in bloom. Start of October is time for the grape harvest, <em>Vendemmia</em>, at the vineyards.\r\n\r\nNovember and April might bring a few frosty nights while days can still warm up nicely. November is harvest time for olives, and for hunting of truffles with especially trained sniffer dogs. November usually gets the most rain as well. April is a very pretty time in the middle of spring with wild flowers, blooming wisteria and fast green growth in the countryside. Temperatures range from around 18°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Winter and start of Spring for visitors</h2>\r\nFrom December thru February is the winter season with shorter days and rain showers, but also some beautiful clear and sunny days. Light dusting of snow is possible during the cold nights making travel on the roads more difficult. Higher elevations can get snow for several days. Many Italians rent villas for Christmas and New Year, but we see only a few tourists during the winter. Average temperatures are cool to chilly, from about 13°C high to 4°C low.\r\n\r\nI mention March separately since it’s the beautiful start of spring, with narcissus, tulip, hyacinth and other bulbs in bloom with also the first of the fruit trees, like cherries, in flower. March also feels better with longer days pushing away the winter blues. End of March and start of April are usually the time for Easter, which the Europeans treat as a major holiday and time for travel, making it the start of the rental season for villas in Tuscany. Average temperatures in March are cool from about 16°C high to 7°C low.\r\n<h2>Rain or Sunshine on your holidays</h2>\r\nRain and showers in Tuscany can occur during autumn, winter and spring, while the summer season is very dry. Except, possibly thunderstorms that could bring a few showers also during the summer. This is the general view of the seasons but each year is different, so please have a look at the local weather forecast for Tuscany just before you leave home, so you can pack accordingly.', 'Weather in Tuscany', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '12-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 08:43:43', '2019-01-20 21:43:43', '', 12, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/12-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7650, 2, '2019-01-21 09:24:20', '2019-01-20 22:24:20', '<h2>DRIVING</h2>\r\n<h3>International Driver\'s Permit</h3>\r\nInternational driver\'s permit (IDP)is now required for foreigners driving in Italy. EU passport holders who have a valid license from their own European country do not need this. If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian citizen, you will need to have this permit to rent and drive a car in Italy. Ask your car rental company for their specific requirements. In the USA you can get the international driver\'s permit from the AAA. The triple-A issue them for a $20 fee (in Dec 2018) and you have to send them 2 passport photos.\r\n<h3>Autostrada Toll Gates</h3>\r\nAutostrada toll gates: When entering the Autostrada, drive to the gates marked <em>biglietto, </em>punch the big red button and take the ticket. Don\'t drive to the gates reserved only for <em>Telepass</em>. When you exit, you need to give this ticket to the attendant at the manned tollbooth where you can pay with cash or credit card. You can also choose to pay in cash or use a credit card at the automated booths. The lanes are clearly marked for cash, or cards (<em>Carte</em>). Insert the ticket into the machine first, then your money or credit card. The machine returns the card after the charge and lifts the arm to let you continue. Autostrada driving is fun if you follow the simple rule: stay to the right if not passing. Italians will flash their lights and drive close behind if you\'re hoarding the passing lane.\r\n<h3>Road Rules and Safety</h3>\r\nThe highest official speed limit is 130kms on the left side lane at some wider 6-lane sections of the Autostrada, but usually it’s 110kms on the 4-lane divided highways. Typical speed limit is 90kms on the <em>“Superstrada”</em> 4-lane roads, and 70kms on the 2-lane Provincial Roads. Urban area maximum speed is 50kms. Please observe all road signs and speed limits. Headlights and seat belts must be on at all times by law.\r\n<h3>Carabinieri</h3>\r\nCarabinieri (State Police) set up roadblocks occasionally to look for stolen vehicles, so they might wave you over with what looks like a gigantic lolly-pop! They usually just want to see your IDP license and the car papers. Pull over, stay in your car, roll down the window, give them a big smile and only speak English! They often wave you to go on once they realize you don’t speak any Italian. You won\'t see Italians driving drunk, and we have never seen the police do a breath test for DUI. But accidents happen, so don\'t drink more than a glass of wine if you\'re the designated driver.\r\n<h3>Service Stations</h3>\r\nAutostrada service stations are open 24 hours, which is NOT the case elsewhere. Local stations follow the local shopping hours and close for few hours at lunch and on Sundays. Some have 24-hour self-service pumps where you put money into a slot machine and choose your pump number. Fill-it-up in Italian is <em>‘Pieno’,</em> <em>‘Benzina’</em> is regular gas (petrol) and Diesel is either just Diesel or <em>‘Gasoilo’</em>. Attendants staff the gas stations so you don’t need to leave your car if you pay with cash. The staffed full-service (<em>Servizio</em>) pumps are usually closest to the station house. If you are lucky, they may even wash your windshield (small tip is then appropriate). Credit card payments are usually made inside the station house. Self-service pumps have the sign <em>‘Fai da te’</em> = do it yourself.\r\n<h3>Commonly seen Stores</h3>\r\n<em>Alimentari</em> = the grocery store.\r\n<em>Macelleria</em> = the butcher shop.\r\n<em>Farmacia</em> = the pharmacy and displaying a Green Cross.\r\n<em>Forno</em> = the bakery.\r\n<em>Pasticceria</em> = the cake shop.\r\n<em>Enoteca</em> = the wine bar, where you can taste and buy local wines.\r\n<em>Bar</em> = both a coffee shop and a bar, and they sell cigarettes, too.\r\n<em>Osteria</em> = a wine bar with food.\r\n<em>Trattoria</em> = an informal restaurant\r\n<em>Ristorante</em> = can be more upscale than Trattoria or Osteria\r\n<em>Pizzeria</em> = well, that you already know ......', 'FAQ', '', 'publish', 'closed', 'closed', '', 'faq', '', '', '2019-01-21 16:20:24', '2019-01-21 05:20:24', '', 0, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/?page_id=7650', 0, 'page', '', 0),
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(7657, 2, '2019-01-21 09:34:33', '2019-01-20 22:34:33', 'Please read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by the thousands on rickety boats from Africa every week ... Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n\r\nBefore leaving home, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n\r\nAt your rental property it’s strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. You\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card (remember the PIN number); the teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines here offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa. Unpackaged loose Fruit and Vegetables are required to be weighted and priced before getting to the check-out counter. Each item carries a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have the number and a picture of the product. Place the item on the scales, punch the number and out pops a coded price sticker. Fix it on the bag. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You’ll see the glove and bag dispensers and the scales around. Deli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h2>DRIVING</h2>\r\n<h3>International Driver\'s Permit</h3>\r\nInternational driver\'s permit is now required for foreigners driving in Italy. EU passport holders who have a valid license from their own European country do not need this. If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian citizen, you will need to have this permit to rent and drive a car in Italy. Ask your car rental company for their specific requirements. In the USA you can get the international driver\'s permit from the triple-A who issue them for a small fee; also send them 2 passport photos.\r\n<h3>Autostrada Tollgates</h3>\r\nAutostrada tollgates: When entering the Autostrada drive to the gates marked <em>biglietto</em> and take the ticket from the machine (don’t drive to the gates reserved only for <em>Telepass</em>). When you exit, you need to give this ticket to the attendant at the manned tollbooth where you can pay with cash or credit card. You can also choose to pay in cash or use a credit card at the automated booths. The lanes are clearly marked for cash, or cards (<em>Carte</em>). Insert the ticket into the machine first, then your money or credit card. The card will be returned to you after the charge and the arm lifted to let you continue. Autostrada driving is fun if you follow the simple rule: stay to the right if not passing.\r\n<h2>ROAD SAFETY</h2>\r\nThe highest official speed limit is 130kms on the left side lane at some wider sections of the Autostrada, but usually it’s 110kms. Typical speed limit is 90kms on the <em>“Superstrada”</em> 4-lane roads, and 70kms on the 2-lane Provincial Roads. Urban area maximum speed is 50kms. Please observe all road signs and speed limits. Headlights and seat belts must be on at all times by law.\r\n\r\n<strong>Carabinieri</strong> (State Police) set up roadblocks occasionally to look for stolen vehicles, so they might wave you over (with what looks like a gigantic lolly-pop!) and they would want to see your car papers. Pull over, stay in your car, roll down the window, give them a big smile and only speak English! They usually wave you to go on once they realize you don’t speak Italian.\r\n<h2>SERVICE STATIONS</h2>\r\nAutostrada service stations are open 24 hours, which is NOT the case elsewhere. Local stations follow the local shopping hours and close for lunch and on Sundays. Some have 24-hour self-service pumps where you put notes into a slot machine and choose your pump number. Fill it up in Italian is <em>‘Pieno’</em> and <em>‘Benzina’</em> is regular gas (petrol) and Diesel is either just Diesel or <em>‘Gasoilo’</em>. Attendants staff the gas stations so you don’t need to leave your car if you pay with cash. The staffed full-service (<em>Servizio</em>) pumps are usually closest to the station house. If you are lucky, they may even wash your windshield (small tip is then appropriate). Credit card payments are usually made inside the station house. Self-service pumps have the sign <em>‘Fai da te’</em> = do it yourself.\r\n\r\nHere are some names of the most commonly seen stores:\r\n\r\n<em>Alimentari</em> = the grocery store.\r\n<em>Macelleria</em> = the butcher shop.\r\n<em>Farmacia</em> = the pharmacy and displaying a Green Cross.\r\n<em>Forno</em> = the bakery.\r\n<em>Pasticceria</em> = the cake shop.\r\n<em>Enoteca</em> = the wine bar, where you can taste and buy local wines.\r\n<em>Bar</em> = both a coffee shop and a bar, and they sell cigarettes, too.\r\n<em>Osteria</em> = a wine bar with food.\r\n<em>Trattoria</em> = an informal restaurant\r\n<em>Ristorante</em> = can be more upscale than Trattoria or Osteria\r\n<em>Pizzeria</em> = well, that you already know ......', 'FAQ', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '12-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 09:34:33', '2019-01-20 22:34:33', '', 12, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/12-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7656, 2, '2019-01-21 09:32:04', '2019-01-20 22:32:04', 'Please read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by the thousands on rickety boats from Africa every week ... Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n\r\nBefore leaving home, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n\r\nAt your rental property it’s strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. You\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card (remember the PIN number); the teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines here offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n\r\nCredit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa. Unpackaged loose Fruit and Vegetables are required to be weighted and priced before getting to the check-out counter. Each item carries a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have the number and a picture of the product. Place the item on the scales, punch the number and out pops a coded price sticker. Fix it on the bag. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You’ll see the glove and bag dispensers and the scales around. Deli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h2>DRIVING</h2>\r\n<h3>International Driver\'s Permit</h3>\r\nInternational driver\'s permit is now required for foreigners driving in Italy. EU passport holders who have a valid license from their own European country do not need this. If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian citizen, you will need to have this permit to rent and drive a car in Italy. Ask your car rental company for their specific requirements. In the USA you can get the international driver\'s permit from the triple-A who issue them for a small fee; also send them 2 passport photos.\r\n<h3>Autostrada Tollgates</h3>\r\nAutostrada tollgates: When entering the Autostrada drive to the gates marked <em>biglietto</em> and take the ticket from the machine (don’t drive to the gates reserved only for <em>Telepass</em>). When you exit, you need to give this ticket to the attendant at the manned tollbooth where you can pay with cash or credit card. You can also choose to pay in cash or use a credit card at the automated booths. The lanes are clearly marked for cash, or cards (<em>Carte</em>). Insert the ticket into the machine first, then your money or credit card. The card will be returned to you after the charge and the arm lifted to let you continue. Autostrada driving is fun if you follow the simple rule: stay to the right if not passing.\r\n<h2>ROAD SAFETY</h2>\r\nThe highest official speed limit is 130kms on the left side lane at some wider sections of the Autostrada, but usually it’s 110kms. Typical speed limit is 90kms on the <em>“Superstrada”</em> 4-lane roads, and 70kms on the 2-lane Provincial Roads. Urban area maximum speed is 50kms. Please observe all road signs and speed limits. Headlights and seat belts must be on at all times by law.\r\n\r\n<strong>Carabinieri</strong> (State Police) set up roadblocks occasionally to look for stolen vehicles, so they might wave you over (with what looks like a gigantic lolly-pop!) and they would want to see your car papers. Pull over, stay in your car, roll down the window, give them a big smile and only speak English! They usually wave you to go on once they realize you don’t speak Italian.\r\n<h2>SERVICE STATIONS</h2>\r\nAutostrada service stations are open 24 hours, which is NOT the case elsewhere. Local stations follow the local shopping hours and close for lunch and on Sundays. Some have 24-hour self-service pumps where you put notes into a slot machine and choose your pump number. Fill it up in Italian is <em>‘Pieno’</em> and <em>‘Benzina’</em> is regular gas (petrol) and Diesel is either just Diesel or <em>‘Gasoilo’</em>. Attendants staff the gas stations so you don’t need to leave your car if you pay with cash. The staffed full-service (<em>Servizio</em>) pumps are usually closest to the station house. If you are lucky, they may even wash your windshield (small tip is then appropriate). Credit card payments are usually made inside the station house. 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(7658, 2, '2019-01-21 09:46:20', '2019-01-20 22:46:20', 'Please read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. You\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card (remember the PIN number); the teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines here offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa. Unpackaged loose Fruit and Vegetables are required to be weighted and priced before getting to the check-out counter. Each item carries a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have the number and a picture of the product. Place the item on the scales, punch the number and out pops a coded price sticker. Fix it on the bag. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You’ll see the glove and bag dispensers and the scales around. Deli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h2>DRIVING</h2>\r\n<h3>International Driver\'s Permit</h3>\r\nInternational driver\'s permit is now required for foreigners driving in Italy. EU passport holders who have a valid license from their own European country do not need this. If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian citizen, you will need to have this permit to rent and drive a car in Italy. Ask your car rental company for their specific requirements. In the USA you can get the international driver\'s permit from the triple-A who issue them for a small fee; also send them 2 passport photos.\r\n<h3>Autostrada Tollgates</h3>\r\nAutostrada tollgates: When entering the Autostrada drive to the gates marked <em>biglietto</em> and take the ticket from the machine (don’t drive to the gates reserved only for <em>Telepass</em>). When you exit, you need to give this ticket to the attendant at the manned tollbooth where you can pay with cash or credit card. You can also choose to pay in cash or use a credit card at the automated booths. The lanes are clearly marked for cash, or cards (<em>Carte</em>). Insert the ticket into the machine first, then your money or credit card. The card will be returned to you after the charge and the arm lifted to let you continue. Autostrada driving is fun if you follow the simple rule: stay to the right if not passing.\r\n<h2>Road Rules and Safety</h2>\r\nThe highest official speed limit is 130kms on the left side lane at some wider sections of the Autostrada, but usually it’s 110kms. Typical speed limit is 90kms on the <em>“Superstrada”</em> 4-lane roads, and 70kms on the 2-lane Provincial Roads. Urban area maximum speed is 50kms. Please observe all road signs and speed limits. Headlights and seat belts must be on at all times by law.\r\n<h3>Carabinieri</h3>\r\nCarabinieri (State Police) set up roadblocks occasionally to look for stolen vehicles, so they might wave you over (with what looks like a gigantic lolly-pop!) and they would want to see your car papers. Pull over, stay in your car, roll down the window, give them a big smile and only speak English! They usually wave you to go on once they realize you don’t speak Italian.\r\n<h2>Service Stations</h2>\r\nAutostrada service stations are open 24 hours, which is NOT the case elsewhere. Local stations follow the local shopping hours and close for lunch and on Sundays. Some have 24-hour self-service pumps where you put notes into a slot machine and choose your pump number. Fill it up in Italian is <em>‘Pieno’</em> and <em>‘Benzina’</em> is regular gas (petrol) and Diesel is either just Diesel or <em>‘Gasoilo’</em>. Attendants staff the gas stations so you don’t need to leave your car if you pay with cash. The staffed full-service (<em>Servizio</em>) pumps are usually closest to the station house. If you are lucky, they may even wash your windshield (small tip is then appropriate). Credit card payments are usually made inside the station house. Self-service pumps have the sign <em>‘Fai da te’</em> = do it yourself.\r\n<h3>Commonly seen Stores</h3>\r\n<em>Alimentari</em> = the grocery store.\r\n<em>Macelleria</em> = the butcher shop.\r\n<em>Farmacia</em> = the pharmacy and displaying a Green Cross.\r\n<em>Forno</em> = the bakery.\r\n<em>Pasticceria</em> = the cake shop.\r\n<em>Enoteca</em> = the wine bar, where you can taste and buy local wines.\r\n<em>Bar</em> = both a coffee shop and a bar, and they sell cigarettes, too.\r\n<em>Osteria</em> = a wine bar with food.\r\n<em>Trattoria</em> = an informal restaurant\r\n<em>Ristorante</em> = can be more upscale than Trattoria or Osteria\r\n<em>Pizzeria</em> = well, that you already know ......', 'FAQ', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '12-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 09:46:20', '2019-01-20 22:46:20', '', 12, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/12-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7659, 2, '2019-01-21 10:02:01', '2019-01-20 23:02:01', 'Italy is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. You can see this just by looking at the way Italians care for immigrants arriving on leaky boats. If you are ever in trouble, people in Tuscany would probably go out of their way to help you.\r\n<h3>Pickpockets and Skimming</h3>\r\nBesides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at open-air markets, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket or back-pack and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk. Our latest concern is with <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/avoid-skimmers-at-gas-stations/\">skimming</a> at gas stations. Criminals may have placed skimmers into pump payment terminals to steal your account details when you swipe your card’s magnetic stripe.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passports and travel documents. Also take copies of your credit cards and ATM card, then keep all these copies hidden in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel and trip cancellation insurance to cover every eventuality. We cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.', 'Personal Safety Tips', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'personal-safety-tips', '', '\nhttps://tuscanhouse.com/avoid-skimmers-at-gas-stations/', '2019-03-07 14:03:37', '2019-03-07 03:03:37', '', 0, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/?p=7659', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7660, 2, '2019-01-21 10:02:01', '2019-01-20 23:02:01', '<h2>Personal Safety Tips</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.', 'Personal Safety Tips', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7659-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 10:02:01', '2019-01-20 23:02:01', '', 7659, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7659-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7661, 2, '2019-01-21 10:09:17', '2019-01-20 23:09:17', '<h2>Personal Safety Tips</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.', 'Personal Safety Tips', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7659-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 10:09:17', '2019-01-20 23:09:17', '', 7659, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7659-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7662, 2, '2019-01-21 10:14:34', '2019-01-20 23:14:34', 'Please read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Get Cash from the ATM</h3>\r\nYou\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card and remember the PIN number; the automatic teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa. Unpackaged loose Fruit and Vegetables are required to be weighted and priced before getting to the check-out counter. Each item carries a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have the number and a picture of the product. Place the item on the scales, punch the number and out pops a coded price sticker. Fix it on the bag. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You’ll see the glove and bag dispensers and the scales around. Deli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h2>DRIVING</h2>\r\n<h3>International Driver\'s Permit</h3>\r\nInternational driver\'s permit is now required for foreigners driving in Italy. EU passport holders who have a valid license from their own European country do not need this. If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian citizen, you will need to have this permit to rent and drive a car in Italy. Ask your car rental company for their specific requirements. In the USA you can get the international driver\'s permit from the triple-A who issue them for a small fee; also send them 2 passport photos.\r\n<h3>Autostrada Tollgates</h3>\r\nAutostrada tollgates: When entering the Autostrada drive to the gates marked <em>biglietto</em> and take the ticket from the machine (don’t drive to the gates reserved only for <em>Telepass</em>). When you exit, you need to give this ticket to the attendant at the manned tollbooth where you can pay with cash or credit card. You can also choose to pay in cash or use a credit card at the automated booths. The lanes are clearly marked for cash, or cards (<em>Carte</em>). Insert the ticket into the machine first, then your money or credit card. The card will be returned to you after the charge and the arm lifted to let you continue. Autostrada driving is fun if you follow the simple rule: stay to the right if not passing.\r\n<h2>Road Rules and Safety</h2>\r\nThe highest official speed limit is 130kms on the left side lane at some wider sections of the Autostrada, but usually it’s 110kms. Typical speed limit is 90kms on the <em>“Superstrada”</em> 4-lane roads, and 70kms on the 2-lane Provincial Roads. Urban area maximum speed is 50kms. Please observe all road signs and speed limits. Headlights and seat belts must be on at all times by law.\r\n<h3>Carabinieri</h3>\r\nCarabinieri (State Police) set up roadblocks occasionally to look for stolen vehicles, so they might wave you over (with what looks like a gigantic lolly-pop!) and they would want to see your car papers. Pull over, stay in your car, roll down the window, give them a big smile and only speak English! They usually wave you to go on once they realize you don’t speak Italian.\r\n<h2>Service Stations</h2>\r\nAutostrada service stations are open 24 hours, which is NOT the case elsewhere. Local stations follow the local shopping hours and close for lunch and on Sundays. Some have 24-hour self-service pumps where you put notes into a slot machine and choose your pump number. Fill it up in Italian is <em>‘Pieno’</em> and <em>‘Benzina’</em> is regular gas (petrol) and Diesel is either just Diesel or <em>‘Gasoilo’</em>. Attendants staff the gas stations so you don’t need to leave your car if you pay with cash. The staffed full-service (<em>Servizio</em>) pumps are usually closest to the station house. If you are lucky, they may even wash your windshield (small tip is then appropriate). Credit card payments are usually made inside the station house. Self-service pumps have the sign <em>‘Fai da te’</em> = do it yourself.\r\n<h3>Commonly seen Stores</h3>\r\n<em>Alimentari</em> = the grocery store.\r\n<em>Macelleria</em> = the butcher shop.\r\n<em>Farmacia</em> = the pharmacy and displaying a Green Cross.\r\n<em>Forno</em> = the bakery.\r\n<em>Pasticceria</em> = the cake shop.\r\n<em>Enoteca</em> = the wine bar, where you can taste and buy local wines.\r\n<em>Bar</em> = both a coffee shop and a bar, and they sell cigarettes, too.\r\n<em>Osteria</em> = a wine bar with food.\r\n<em>Trattoria</em> = an informal restaurant\r\n<em>Ristorante</em> = can be more upscale than Trattoria or Osteria\r\n<em>Pizzeria</em> = well, that you already know ......', 'FAQ', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '12-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 10:14:34', '2019-01-20 23:14:34', '', 12, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/12-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(7663, 2, '2019-01-21 10:18:43', '2019-01-20 23:18:43', 'Cash is King! While giving money tips to travelers in Italy, we should probably first talk about cash. You need to have some Euro cash on hand always, because the open-air markets, some little shops, cafés and pizzerias may not accept your credit card. Carry some small bills and coins with you for small purchases. You can exchange money at the airport before your flight, and especially when you arrive in Italy, and it\'s usually a fair deal. Or get organized with your group in advance and buy Euros before you leave home. You need cash on arrival at the villa to pay the refundable security deposit. Read on for more money tips for travelers.\r\n<h2>Get Cash from an ATM in Italy</h2>\r\nYou\'ll do well by bringing your ATM card and remembering the PIN number; the automatic teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Beware of skimmers installed on top of the card reader, and make sure to cover and hide your fingers when typing your password on the keyboard. Some ATM machines offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250.\r\n<h2>Buying Euros in Advance</h2>\r\nWhile we recommend withdrawing Euros from an ATM as soon as you arrive in Italy, there are advantages to buying foreign currency in advance. You can take some time to shop online. Make sure you get the best deal by comparing how much currency actually arrives at your doorstep. Don\'t rely just on the exchange rate offered, because high commissions and handling fees can take a big chunk off your cash. You can avoid delivery fees by arranging to pick up your Euros at a money store (such as Travelex) at the airport. Non of us get the official market rate, but your supplier should certainly add less than 5% on top. Get together with people in your group and order as a group, to keep the costs down. If you plan to pay for your Euros with a credit or debit card, your bank would considered this a cash advance and slap you with high fees. To remedy this, sign up for Internet banking and pay by bank transfer to avoid all hidden charges.\r\n<h2>Credit and Debit Cards</h2>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit or debit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines. Beware of <a href=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/avoid-skimmers-at-gas-stations/\">skimmers</a> at gas stations, and keep your cards inside a metal wallet and safe from magnetic stripe readers. Prefer to use your card with a chip by tapping, not striping. And finally, use credit cards since banks offer zero liability when your card is stolen, but you\'ll have trouble getting a refund when thieves use your stolen debit card.\r\n<h2>Prepaid Travel Money Cards</h2>\r\nIf you don\'t like to carry stacks of cash with you while traveling, you can park your Euros into a Travel Money Card. These take some planning, to make sure you have enough but not too much, since the rate is locked in. These cards come with costs, but they certainly offer safety and convenience. You should compare and read some <a href=\"https://www.cardrates.com/advice/best-prepaid-cards-to-use-abroad/\">reviews of prepaid travel cards</a> to find the right one for you.\r\n<h2>Travelers\' Cheques</h2>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become a thing of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. It\'s best to have a large amount on just a few cheques, rather than lots of small ones, since you pay fees for each cheque when cashing. Remember to bring your passport when cashing a travelers’ cheque. Let us know if you have other good money tips for travelers!', 'Money Tips for Travelers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'money-tips-for-travelers', '', '\nhttps://tuscanhouse.com/avoid-skimmers-at-gas-stations/', '2019-03-03 16:26:13', '2019-03-03 05:26:13', '', 0, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/?p=7663', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7664, 2, '2019-01-21 10:18:43', '2019-01-20 23:18:43', '<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. You can exchange money at the airport before your flight, of when you arrive, for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Get Cash from the ATM</h3>\r\nYou\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card and remember the PIN number; the automatic teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit or debit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.', 'Money for Travelers in Tuscany', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7663-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 10:18:43', '2019-01-20 23:18:43', '', 7663, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7663-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7665, 2, '2019-01-21 12:22:37', '2019-01-21 01:22:37', 'Please read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Get Cash from the ATM</h3>\r\nYou\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card and remember the PIN number; the automatic teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa.\r\n<h4>You Weigh Fruit and Vegetables</h4>\r\nYou must weight and get the price of loose Fruit and Vegetables before you cue at the check-out counter. At the fruit and vegetable bins you find that each item has a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have this number and a picture of the product. You place the bagged item on a scale, make your selection, and punch the corresponding number. A coded price sticker pops out with a bar code, and you fix it on the bag. You might notice that these bags are now green, biodegradable and flimsy. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You will find gloves and bag dispensers, and the scales, all around. If you are in doubt, watch what the Italian shoppers do, and you\'ll learn this system quickly.\r\n<h4>Delicatessen number system</h4>\r\nDeli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser roll. Since you need to speak with the deli attendant, might be useful to have pen and paper handy so you can write the amount of stuffed olives you want. Pointing helps, and finally, you can show with your hands and fingers the size of Gorgonzola cheese you want them to cut. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Especially steaks, fish and seafood are often marked with this 1/10th of a kilo price. You see this also in restaurants, so beware, you might be really splurging!\r\n<h4>Check-out and self service</h4>\r\nBring a shopping bag or buy a durable large carry bag at the chcek-out counterm they cost very little. Single use plastic bags are only at the Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h2>DRIVING</h2>\r\n<h3>International Driver\'s Permit</h3>\r\nInternational driver\'s permit is now required for foreigners driving in Italy. EU passport holders who have a valid license from their own European country do not need this. If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian citizen, you will need to have this permit to rent and drive a car in Italy. Ask your car rental company for their specific requirements. In the USA you can get the international driver\'s permit from the triple-A who issue them for a small fee; also send them 2 passport photos.\r\n<h3>Autostrada Tollgates</h3>\r\nAutostrada tollgates: When entering the Autostrada drive to the gates marked <em>biglietto</em> and take the ticket from the machine (don’t drive to the gates reserved only for <em>Telepass</em>). When you exit, you need to give this ticket to the attendant at the manned tollbooth where you can pay with cash or credit card. You can also choose to pay in cash or use a credit card at the automated booths. The lanes are clearly marked for cash, or cards (<em>Carte</em>). Insert the ticket into the machine first, then your money or credit card. The card will be returned to you after the charge and the arm lifted to let you continue. Autostrada driving is fun if you follow the simple rule: stay to the right if not passing.\r\n<h2>Road Rules and Safety</h2>\r\nThe highest official speed limit is 130kms on the left side lane at some wider sections of the Autostrada, but usually it’s 110kms. Typical speed limit is 90kms on the <em>“Superstrada”</em> 4-lane roads, and 70kms on the 2-lane Provincial Roads. Urban area maximum speed is 50kms. Please observe all road signs and speed limits. Headlights and seat belts must be on at all times by law.\r\n<h3>Carabinieri</h3>\r\nCarabinieri (State Police) set up roadblocks occasionally to look for stolen vehicles, so they might wave you over (with what looks like a gigantic lolly-pop!) and they would want to see your car papers. Pull over, stay in your car, roll down the window, give them a big smile and only speak English! They usually wave you to go on once they realize you don’t speak Italian.\r\n<h2>Service Stations</h2>\r\nAutostrada service stations are open 24 hours, which is NOT the case elsewhere. Local stations follow the local shopping hours and close for lunch and on Sundays. Some have 24-hour self-service pumps where you put notes into a slot machine and choose your pump number. Fill it up in Italian is <em>‘Pieno’</em> and <em>‘Benzina’</em> is regular gas (petrol) and Diesel is either just Diesel or <em>‘Gasoilo’</em>. Attendants staff the gas stations so you don’t need to leave your car if you pay with cash. The staffed full-service (<em>Servizio</em>) pumps are usually closest to the station house. If you are lucky, they may even wash your windshield (small tip is then appropriate). Credit card payments are usually made inside the station house. Self-service pumps have the sign <em>‘Fai da te’</em> = do it yourself.\r\n<h3>Commonly seen Stores</h3>\r\n<em>Alimentari</em> = the grocery store.\r\n<em>Macelleria</em> = the butcher shop.\r\n<em>Farmacia</em> = the pharmacy and displaying a Green Cross.\r\n<em>Forno</em> = the bakery.\r\n<em>Pasticceria</em> = the cake shop.\r\n<em>Enoteca</em> = the wine bar, where you can taste and buy local wines.\r\n<em>Bar</em> = both a coffee shop and a bar, and they sell cigarettes, too.\r\n<em>Osteria</em> = a wine bar with food.\r\n<em>Trattoria</em> = an informal restaurant\r\n<em>Ristorante</em> = can be more upscale than Trattoria or Osteria\r\n<em>Pizzeria</em> = well, that you already know ......', 'FAQ', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '12-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 12:22:37', '2019-01-21 01:22:37', '', 12, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/12-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7666, 2, '2019-01-21 12:33:45', '2019-01-21 01:33:45', '<h2><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-7726 size-full\" src=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/supermarket-shopping-vegetables-in-tuscany-e1548225431327.jpg\" alt=\"supermarket shopping vegetables in Tuscany\" width=\"1024\" height=\"399\" /></h2>\r\nStart your major shopping by grabbing a cart from the \"garage\" in the parking area. Supermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the lock. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Shopping baskets wait for you inside the entrance of the store. Some baskets you can drag along by extending the handle. Stores are usually closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa.\r\n<h3>Weigh Your Fruit and Vegetables</h3>\r\nThe biggest difference to American stores is that in Italy you must weight and get the price label of loose Fruit and Vegetables before you join the cue at the check-out counter. At the fruit and vegetable bins you find that each item has a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales also have this number and a picture of the product. You place the bagged item on a scale, make your selection, and punch the corresponding number. A coded price sticker pops out with a bar code, and you fix it on the bag. You might notice that these bags are now green, biodegradable and flimsy. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. The Italians will frown with disapproval you if don\'t. You find gloves and bag dispensers, and the scales, all around. If you are in doubt, watch what the Italian shoppers do, and you\'ll learn this system quickly.\r\n<h3>Delicatessen number system</h3>\r\nDeli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser roll. Since you need to speak with the deli attendant, might be useful to have pen and paper handy so you can write the amount of stuffed olives you want. Pointing helps, and finally, you can show with your hands and fingers the size of Gorgonzola cheese you want them to cut. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Especially steaks, fish and seafood are often marked with this 1/10th of a kilo price. You see this also in restaurants, so beware, you might be really splurging!\r\n<h3>Check-out and self service</h3>\r\nBring shopping bags with you, or buy a durable large carry bag at the check-out counter, they cost very little. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h3>Wine and Liquor Stores</h3>\r\nWine shops populate Tuscan towns prominently, and you can usually taste before you buy. Many wine shops offer some food as well, making these a favorite lunch place for tourists. We don\'t have Liquor Stores in Italy, you can buy the ingredients of the negroni cocktail (gin, Campari and Martini Rosso) at any sizable supermarket.\r\n<h3>Commonly seen Stores</h3>\r\n<em>Alimentari</em> = the grocery store.\r\n<em>Macelleria</em> = the butcher shop.\r\n<em>Farmacia</em> = the pharmacy and displaying a Green Cross.\r\n<em>Forno</em> = the bakery.\r\n<em>Pasticceria</em> = the cake shop.\r\n<em>Enoteca</em> = the wine bar, where you can taste and buy local wines.\r\n<em>Bar</em> = both a coffee shop and a bar, and they sell cigarettes, too.\r\n<em>Osteria</em> = a wine bar with food.\r\n<em>Trattoria</em> = an informal restaurant\r\n<em>Ristorante</em> = can be more upscale than Trattoria or Osteria\r\n<em>Pizzeria</em> = well, that you already know ......', 'Shopping at Italian Supermarkets', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shopping-at-italian-supermarkets', '', '', '2019-01-23 18:06:29', '2019-01-23 07:06:29', '', 0, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/?p=7666', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7667, 2, '2019-01-21 12:33:45', '2019-01-21 01:33:45', '<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa.\r\n<h4>You Weigh Fruit and Vegetables</h4>\r\nYou must weight and get the price of loose Fruit and Vegetables before you cue at the check-out counter. At the fruit and vegetable bins you find that each item has a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have this number and a picture of the product. You place the bagged item on a scale, make your selection, and punch the corresponding number. A coded price sticker pops out with a bar code, and you fix it on the bag. You might notice that these bags are now green, biodegradable and flimsy. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You will find gloves and bag dispensers, and the scales, all around. If you are in doubt, watch what the Italian shoppers do, and you\'ll learn this system quickly.\r\n<h4>Delicatessen number system</h4>\r\nDeli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser roll. Since you need to speak with the deli attendant, might be useful to have pen and paper handy so you can write the amount of stuffed olives you want. Pointing helps, and finally, you can show with your hands and fingers the size of Gorgonzola cheese you want them to cut. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Especially steaks, fish and seafood are often marked with this 1/10th of a kilo price. You see this also in restaurants, so beware, you might be really splurging!\r\n<h4>Check-out and self service</h4>\r\nBring a shopping bag or buy a durable large carry bag at the chcek-out counterm they cost very little. Single use plastic bags are only at the Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h4>Wine and Liquor Stores</h4>\r\nWine shops populate Tuscan towns prominently, and you can usually taste before you buy. Many wine shops offer some food as well, making these a favorite lunch place for tourists. We don\'t have Liquor Stores in Italy, you can buy the ingredients of the negroni cocktail (gin, Campari and Martini Rosso) at any sizable supermarket.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Shopping', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7666-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 12:33:45', '2019-01-21 01:33:45', '', 7666, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7666-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7668, 2, '2019-01-21 12:35:27', '2019-01-21 01:35:27', 'Please read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Get Cash from the ATM</h3>\r\nYou\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card and remember the PIN number; the automatic teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa.\r\n<h4>You Weigh Fruit and Vegetables</h4>\r\nYou must weight and get the price of loose Fruit and Vegetables before you cue at the check-out counter. At the fruit and vegetable bins you find that each item has a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have this number and a picture of the product. You place the bagged item on a scale, make your selection, and punch the corresponding number. A coded price sticker pops out with a bar code, and you fix it on the bag. You might notice that these bags are now green, biodegradable and flimsy. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You will find gloves and bag dispensers, and the scales, all around. If you are in doubt, watch what the Italian shoppers do, and you\'ll learn this system quickly.\r\n<h4>Delicatessen number system</h4>\r\nDeli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser roll. Since you need to speak with the deli attendant, might be useful to have pen and paper handy so you can write the amount of stuffed olives you want. Pointing helps, and finally, you can show with your hands and fingers the size of Gorgonzola cheese you want them to cut. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Especially steaks, fish and seafood are often marked with this 1/10th of a kilo price. You see this also in restaurants, so beware, you might be really splurging!\r\n<h4>Check-out and self service</h4>\r\nBring a shopping bag or buy a durable large carry bag at the chcek-out counterm they cost very little. Single use plastic bags are only at the Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h4>Wine and Liquor Stores</h4>\r\nWine shops populate Tuscan towns prominently, and you can usually taste before you buy. Many wine shops offer some food as well, making these a favorite lunch place for tourists. We don\'t have Liquor Stores in Italy, you can buy the ingredients of the negroni cocktail (gin, Campari and Martini Rosso) at any sizable supermarket.\r\n<h2>DRIVING</h2>\r\n<h3>International Driver\'s Permit</h3>\r\nInternational driver\'s permit is now required for foreigners driving in Italy. EU passport holders who have a valid license from their own European country do not need this. If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian citizen, you will need to have this permit to rent and drive a car in Italy. Ask your car rental company for their specific requirements. In the USA you can get the international driver\'s permit from the triple-A who issue them for a small fee; also send them 2 passport photos.\r\n<h3>Autostrada Tollgates</h3>\r\nAutostrada tollgates: When entering the Autostrada drive to the gates marked <em>biglietto</em> and take the ticket from the machine (don’t drive to the gates reserved only for <em>Telepass</em>). When you exit, you need to give this ticket to the attendant at the manned tollbooth where you can pay with cash or credit card. You can also choose to pay in cash or use a credit card at the automated booths. The lanes are clearly marked for cash, or cards (<em>Carte</em>). Insert the ticket into the machine first, then your money or credit card. The card will be returned to you after the charge and the arm lifted to let you continue. Autostrada driving is fun if you follow the simple rule: stay to the right if not passing.\r\n<h2>Road Rules and Safety</h2>\r\nThe highest official speed limit is 130kms on the left side lane at some wider sections of the Autostrada, but usually it’s 110kms. Typical speed limit is 90kms on the <em>“Superstrada”</em> 4-lane roads, and 70kms on the 2-lane Provincial Roads. Urban area maximum speed is 50kms. Please observe all road signs and speed limits. Headlights and seat belts must be on at all times by law.\r\n<h3>Carabinieri</h3>\r\nCarabinieri (State Police) set up roadblocks occasionally to look for stolen vehicles, so they might wave you over (with what looks like a gigantic lolly-pop!) and they would want to see your car papers. Pull over, stay in your car, roll down the window, give them a big smile and only speak English! They usually wave you to go on once they realize you don’t speak Italian.\r\n<h2>Service Stations</h2>\r\nAutostrada service stations are open 24 hours, which is NOT the case elsewhere. Local stations follow the local shopping hours and close for lunch and on Sundays. Some have 24-hour self-service pumps where you put notes into a slot machine and choose your pump number. Fill it up in Italian is <em>‘Pieno’</em> and <em>‘Benzina’</em> is regular gas (petrol) and Diesel is either just Diesel or <em>‘Gasoilo’</em>. Attendants staff the gas stations so you don’t need to leave your car if you pay with cash. The staffed full-service (<em>Servizio</em>) pumps are usually closest to the station house. If you are lucky, they may even wash your windshield (small tip is then appropriate). Credit card payments are usually made inside the station house. Self-service pumps have the sign <em>‘Fai da te’</em> = do it yourself.\r\n<h3>Commonly seen Stores</h3>\r\n<em>Alimentari</em> = the grocery store.\r\n<em>Macelleria</em> = the butcher shop.\r\n<em>Farmacia</em> = the pharmacy and displaying a Green Cross.\r\n<em>Forno</em> = the bakery.\r\n<em>Pasticceria</em> = the cake shop.\r\n<em>Enoteca</em> = the wine bar, where you can taste and buy local wines.\r\n<em>Bar</em> = both a coffee shop and a bar, and they sell cigarettes, too.\r\n<em>Osteria</em> = a wine bar with food.\r\n<em>Trattoria</em> = an informal restaurant\r\n<em>Ristorante</em> = can be more upscale than Trattoria or Osteria\r\n<em>Pizzeria</em> = well, that you already know ......', 'FAQ', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '12-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 12:35:27', '2019-01-21 01:35:27', '', 12, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/12-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7669, 2, '2019-01-21 13:07:55', '2019-01-21 02:07:55', 'Please read thru these helpful hints for a happy holiday!\r\n<h2>PERSONAL SAFETY</h2>\r\nItaly is generally considered to be a safe country. Most Italians are courteous and helpful, especially in the countryside and small towns of Tuscany. If you are ever in trouble, people would probably go out of their way to help you. Just look at the way they care for immigrants arriving by on leaky boats. Besides road accidents, the main concern for tourists is theft. In crowded cities, on the bus or train, at an open-air market, there could be pickpockets around and they can spot the tourists. Keep your money safe; don’t put a wallet in your back pocket and don’t have it exposed in an open bag. The other easy target is your parked rental car. You shouldn\'t leave any personal items visible inside the car, it’s best to put all your stuff in the trunk.\r\n<h3>Prepare Before Leaving Home</h3>\r\nBefore leaving home for your vacation in Tuscany, make photocopies of your passport, all travel documents, insurance and credit cards and ATM card, and keep these in your suitcase and separate from your money. We urge all guests to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any eventuality, as we cannot be held responsible for any theft, loss, accident or injury during your travels - or your stay at the villa.\r\n<h3>At Your Rental Villa</h3>\r\nAt your rental property, we strongly advised that you close and lock windows, shutters, and doors before going out for the day. Not only for the safety of your belongings, but also because quick storms can blow up from nowhere and do considerable damage with strong winds and heavy rain.\r\n<h2>MONEY</h2>\r\n<h3>Cash is King</h3>\r\nIn Italy you should always have some cash on hand because the open-air markets, some small shops, cafés and restaurants may not accept credit cards. Carry some small bills and change with you for small purchases. Exchange money at the airport when you arrive for the best rates.\r\n<h3>Get Cash from the ATM</h3>\r\nYou\'ll do best by bringing your ATM card and remember the PIN number; the automatic teller machines (<em>bancomat)</em> are everywhere. Notify your bank in advance that you’ll be traveling in Italy and ask about service charges when using the bankcard overseas. Some ATM machines offer a choice of languages and preset amounts to draw. <em>Prelievo</em> = withdrawal. The maximum daily withdrawal amount is currently € 250.\r\n<h3>Credit and Debit Cards</h3>\r\nCredit and debit cards are widely used, especially Visa and MasterCard. You can use credit cards at supermarkets, most stores, restaurants and gas stations. You can pay with a credit card at the Autostrada tollgates, you\'ll see the signs (<em>Carte</em>) at the exit gates and they even take Diners and Amex! Drive to a full-service attended tollgate if you don’t want to use the automated machines.\r\n<h3>Travelers\' Cheques</h3>\r\nTravelers\' Cheques have become things of the past, but if you still have them, be prepared to spend time at a bank when cashing. Banks are typically open in the mornings only and can have long lines during the tourist season. The special money exchange shops in bigger cities offer faster service, but watch out for their rates and higher charges. Remember to bring your passport when cashing travelers’ cheques.\r\n<h2>SHOPPING</h2>\r\nSupermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the “garage”. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Stores are closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa.\r\n<h4>You Weigh Fruit and Vegetables</h4>\r\nYou must weight and get the price of loose Fruit and Vegetables before you cue at the check-out counter. At the fruit and vegetable bins you find that each item has a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales have this number and a picture of the product. You place the bagged item on a scale, make your selection, and punch the corresponding number. A coded price sticker pops out with a bar code, and you fix it on the bag. You might notice that these bags are now green, biodegradable and flimsy. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. You will find gloves and bag dispensers, and the scales, all around. If you are in doubt, watch what the Italian shoppers do, and you\'ll learn this system quickly.\r\n<h4>Delicatessen number system</h4>\r\nDeli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser roll. Since you need to speak with the deli attendant, might be useful to have pen and paper handy so you can write the amount of stuffed olives you want. Pointing helps, and finally, you can show with your hands and fingers the size of Gorgonzola cheese you want them to cut. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Especially steaks, fish and seafood are often marked with this 1/10th of a kilo price. You see this also in restaurants, so beware, you might be really splurging!\r\n<h4>Check-out and self service</h4>\r\nBring a shopping bag or buy a durable large carry bag at the chcek-out counterm they cost very little. Single use plastic bags are only at the Plastic carrying bags are charged for at the supermarket check-out. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h4>Wine and Liquor Stores</h4>\r\nWine shops populate Tuscan towns prominently, and you can usually taste before you buy. Many wine shops offer some food as well, making these a favorite lunch place for tourists. We don\'t have Liquor Stores in Italy, you can buy the ingredients of the negroni cocktail (gin, Campari and Martini Rosso) at any sizable supermarket.\r\n<h2>DRIVING</h2>\r\n<h3>International Driver\'s Permit</h3>\r\nInternational driver\'s permit (IDP)is now required for foreigners driving in Italy. EU passport holders who have a valid license from their own European country do not need this. If you are an American, Canadian, or Australian citizen, you will need to have this permit to rent and drive a car in Italy. Ask your car rental company for their specific requirements. In the USA you can get the international driver\'s permit from the AAA. The triple-A issue them for a $20 fee (in Dec 2018) and you have to send them 2 passport photos.\r\n<h3>Autostrada Toll Gates</h3>\r\nAutostrada toll gates: When entering the Autostrada, drive to the gates marked <em>biglietto, </em>punch the big red button and take the ticket. Don\'t drive to the gates reserved only for <em>Telepass</em>. When you exit, you need to give this ticket to the attendant at the manned tollbooth where you can pay with cash or credit card. You can also choose to pay in cash or use a credit card at the automated booths. The lanes are clearly marked for cash, or cards (<em>Carte</em>). Insert the ticket into the machine first, then your money or credit card. The machine returns the card after the charge and lifts the arm to let you continue. Autostrada driving is fun if you follow the simple rule: stay to the right if not passing. Italians will flash their lights and drive close behind if you\'re hoarding the passing lane.\r\n<h3>Road Rules and Safety</h3>\r\nThe highest official speed limit is 130kms on the left side lane at some wider 6-lane sections of the Autostrada, but usually it’s 110kms on the 4-lane divided highways. Typical speed limit is 90kms on the <em>“Superstrada”</em> 4-lane roads, and 70kms on the 2-lane Provincial Roads. Urban area maximum speed is 50kms. Please observe all road signs and speed limits. Headlights and seat belts must be on at all times by law.\r\n<h3>Carabinieri</h3>\r\nCarabinieri (State Police) set up roadblocks occasionally to look for stolen vehicles, so they might wave you over with what looks like a gigantic lolly-pop! They usually just want to see your IDP license and the car papers. Pull over, stay in your car, roll down the window, give them a big smile and only speak English! They often wave you to go on once they realize you don’t speak any Italian. You won\'t see Italians driving drunk, and we have never seen the police do a breath test for DUI. But accidents happen, so don\'t drink more than a glass of wine if you\'re the designated driver.\r\n<h3>Service Stations</h3>\r\nAutostrada service stations are open 24 hours, which is NOT the case elsewhere. Local stations follow the local shopping hours and close for few hours at lunch and on Sundays. Some have 24-hour self-service pumps where you put money into a slot machine and choose your pump number. Fill-it-up in Italian is <em>‘Pieno’,</em> <em>‘Benzina’</em> is regular gas (petrol) and Diesel is either just Diesel or <em>‘Gasoilo’</em>. Attendants staff the gas stations so you don’t need to leave your car if you pay with cash. The staffed full-service (<em>Servizio</em>) pumps are usually closest to the station house. If you are lucky, they may even wash your windshield (small tip is then appropriate). Credit card payments are usually made inside the station house. Self-service pumps have the sign <em>‘Fai da te’</em> = do it yourself.\r\n<h3>Commonly seen Stores</h3>\r\n<em>Alimentari</em> = the grocery store.\r\n<em>Macelleria</em> = the butcher shop.\r\n<em>Farmacia</em> = the pharmacy and displaying a Green Cross.\r\n<em>Forno</em> = the bakery.\r\n<em>Pasticceria</em> = the cake shop.\r\n<em>Enoteca</em> = the wine bar, where you can taste and buy local wines.\r\n<em>Bar</em> = both a coffee shop and a bar, and they sell cigarettes, too.\r\n<em>Osteria</em> = a wine bar with food.\r\n<em>Trattoria</em> = an informal restaurant\r\n<em>Ristorante</em> = can be more upscale than Trattoria or Osteria\r\n<em>Pizzeria</em> = well, that you already know ......', 'FAQ', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '12-revision-v1', '', '', '2019-01-21 13:07:55', '2019-01-21 02:07:55', '', 12, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/12-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(7670, 2, '2019-01-23 18:06:48', '2019-01-23 07:06:48', '<h2><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-7726 size-full\" src=\"https://tuscanhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/supermarket-shopping-vegetables-in-tuscany-e1548225431327.jpg\" alt=\"supermarket shopping vegetables in Tuscany\" width=\"1024\" height=\"399\" /></h2>\r\nStart your major shopping by grabbing a cart from the \"garage\" in the parking area. Supermarket carts require a 1 Euro coin to release them from the lock. Return the shopping cart and insert the key from the previous cart to get your coin back. Shopping baskets wait for you inside the entrance of the store. Some baskets you can drag along by extending the handle. Stores are usually closed on Sundays, except during summer, when big supermarkets are open 7 days a week. Some small shops are closed also on Monday or Wednesday mornings, as the same staff works half-a-day on Saturdays. Note the opening hours of the grocery store or supermarket closest to your villa.\r\n<h3>Weigh Your Fruit and Vegetables</h3>\r\nThe biggest difference to American stores is that in Italy you must weight and get the price label of loose Fruit and Vegetables before you join the cue at the check-out counter. At the fruit and vegetable bins you find that each item has a number (<em>Taso</em>) and the scales also have this number and a picture of the product. You place the bagged item on a scale, make your selection, and punch the corresponding number. A coded price sticker pops out with a bar code, and you fix it on the bag. You might notice that these bags are now green, biodegradable and flimsy. Remember to put on the plastic gloves when handling loose fruit and vegetables. The Italians will frown with disapproval you if don\'t. You find gloves and bag dispensers, and the scales, all around. If you are in doubt, watch what the Italian shoppers do, and you\'ll learn this system quickly.\r\n<h3>Delicatessen number system</h3>\r\nDeli counters have a number system for service, pick up your ticket from the dispenser roll. Since you need to speak with the deli attendant, might be useful to have pen and paper handy so you can write the amount of stuffed olives you want. Pointing helps, and finally, you can show with your hands and fingers the size of Gorgonzola cheese you want them to cut. Some deli items are priced per 100 grams = <em>etto</em>, so be careful if the price seems very low<em>.</em> Especially steaks, fish and seafood are often marked with this 1/10th of a kilo price. You see this also in restaurants, so beware, you might be really splurging!\r\n<h3>Check-out and self service</h3>\r\nBring shopping bags with you, or buy a durable large carry bag at the check-out counter, they cost very little. If the bags are behind the counter, ask for <em>una busta</em> = one bag, <em>due buste, grazie</em> = two bags, thanks. The self-service automated check-outs have arrived in Italy, too. They are most convenient if you buy only a few items, and also, you can choose the machine to use English!\r\n<h3>Wine and Liquor Stores</h3>\r\nWine shops populate Tuscan towns prominently, and you can usually taste before you buy. Many wine shops offer some food as well, making these a favorite lunch place for tourists. We don\'t have Liquor Stores in Italy, you can buy the ingredients of the negroni cocktail (gin, Campari and Martini Rosso) at any sizable supermarket.\r\n<h3>Commonly seen Stores</h3>\r\n<em>Alimentari</em> = the grocery store.\r\n<em>Macelleria</em> = the butcher shop.\r\n<em>Farmacia</em> = the pharmacy and displaying a Green Cross.\r\n<em>Forno</em> = the bakery.\r\n<em>Pasticceria</em> = the cake shop.\r\n<em>Enoteca</em> = the wine bar, where you can taste and buy local wines.\r\n<em>Bar</em> = both a coffee shop and a bar, and they sell cigarettes, too.\r\n<em>Osteria</em> = a wine bar with food.\r\n<em>Trattoria</em> = an informal restaurant\r\n<em>Ristorante</em> = can be more upscale than Trattoria or Osteria\r\n<em>Pizzeria</em> = well, that you already know ......', 'Shopping at Italian Supermarkets', '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '7666-autosave-v1', '', '', '2019-01-23 18:06:48', '2019-01-23 07:06:48', '', 7666, 'https://tuscanhouse.com/7666-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
