Tenuta Il Vallone — Property 2448

Apartments in a restored old Farmhouse,wide garden,swimming pool
The beautiful Farmhouse "Tenuta Il Vallone" is immersed in a valley overlooking a typical hilly landscape. There are 3 ha of olive groves, recently planted ( 670 plants in 2000 ) with the traditional Tuscany varieties . From the house you can see vineyards and olive trees, and old Medieval villages on the top of the hills. The nearest village is Monsummano Terme, which is about 4 km far from the Farmhouse, 7 km far from spa town Montecatini and 16 km far from Pistoia, the provincial chief town. We are open from 7th April till 13th October, we are centrally located for visiting cultural towns such as Pisa (60 km), Lucca (28 km), and Florence (35 km) and for enjoying country pursuits such as walking, mountain-bike riding and horse riding.The structure of the old Farmhouse has been maintained.

Monsummano Terme
Motorway A11 exit in Montecatini Terme. Then turn right to Monsummano Terme and drive always straight on; you will pass a traffic light, then, at the  second traffic light, turn right and follow the sign MONTECATINI GOLF. At a round median trip, drive keeping the left and follow always Montecatini Golf. You will find the 3rd traffic light, always straight on and then right to a large way. Drive straight on this way; on your right side you will se a petrol station TAMOIL. Always straight on until the 4th traffic light; here TURN LEFT and go always on  this way. You will find a city sign ( POZZARELLO VILLAGE); from there on you have to drive right; then you are obliged to turn right. Follow the sign GOLF. Drive on this country road for about 2 km. You will see on the left a big wall belonging to a private owner. DO NOT FOLLOW ANYMORE THE SIGN MONTECATINI GOLF, but go straight on for 80 mt. The first road on the right, Via di Mezzo, is the way. 300 m and you see us on the left side.

MONTECATINI GOLF CLUB ( 2 km far from the Farmhouse ) 18 holes 5857mts Par 72 Immersed in the Tuscan countryside, the Montecatini Golf Club is an 18 hole golf course of natural beauty that has been built in the hilly countryside. The player is faced with many natural hazards such as lakes, streams, forests, and ditches which have been formed as part of the natural contours of the land. As well, the course features many dog legs and the greens are very fast and are also undulating, putting the best golfer’s skill to the test. www.montecatinigolf.com  GOLF CLUB LE PAVONIERE ( 20 km far from the Farmhouse ) 18 holes  6100 mts Par 72 Built in 1996, this Arnold Palmer designed course is gently undulating and is a pleasant course to walk. As you would expect, it has a very American feel with beautifully manicured fairways, well defended greens, strategic use of bunkers and water coming into play on several holes. www.golfclublepavoniere.com 

For Children
ESPECIALLY for children: - Pinocchio Park in Collodi (12 km) - Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Vinci (20 km) - Pistoia Zoo (8 km) - Chocolate Valley: “Slitti”:: Monsummano Terme; Chocolate and Coffee Montecatini Terme; Cioccolato e Co: Agliana; “Catinari”: Agliana - Padule di Fucecchio Natural Wetlands.

Visit to Historical Medieval Villages
GUIDED DAILY EXCURSIONS ( from May on ): Firenze, Lucca, Pistoia, Siena, S.Gemignano, and many historical Medieval Villages like Vinci, Monsummano Alto, Montevettolini, Larciano Alto.