• 4
  Guests
• 1
  Bedroom
• 1
  Bathroom

Location

Vicopisano, Toscana, Italy

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Short Description

Romantic 12th Medieval Tower House accommodation - Ideal base to tour Tuscany

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Description

"Discover the magic of Tuscany in our Medieval Tower House - Casa Colomba, where history meets modern comfort.

This charming apartment boasts original features and stylish interiors, offering you a taste of Tuscan authenticity.

Enjoy this spacious apartment with your own living room, kitchen, summer room and 12th century tower bedroom. You also have access to our garden.

Located in the heart of the historic center, you're just steps away from shops, restaurants, and coffee shop

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Interaction

Marie and Lorenzo, are the property owners and we live in our own private apartment in the 3-floor Medieval tower house and are always available should you need us.

We always meet and greet our guests, share our local knowledge and show you around the property.

We have lived in the village and have been very much part of the local community since 2006 and we are happy to share our local knowledge over a glass or two of chilled prosecco either in the garden or on Casa Colomba’s recently renovated ground floor.

We are connected with licensed tour guides for Pisa, Florence, and beyond. We would love to introduce you to our local artisans and local food producers.

Many of our guests have enjoyed our cooking lessons, wine, and food tastings, and guided tours around Brunelleschi’s Medieval Fortress. Bike Rentals is also available close by and Horseback riding can be enjoyed just a 15 walk away. If you like to spend your days on the beach, it can be reached in just a 30-minute drive.

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Neighborhood

STEP BACK IN TIME
To visit the historic center of Vicopisano is like stepping back in time with its Medieval Towers, cobbled pathways, and hidden lanes. Situated away from the more beaten tracks of Tuscany but close enough to visit its famous sites, Vicopisano is a place where you will witness a more authentic Tuscany.

CHARM AND HISTORIC MONUMENTS
Today’s visitors can witness many Medieval Towers and Tower Houses as well as a Medieval masterpiece designed by the renaissance engineer Filippo Brunelleschi. Brunelleschi was responsible for fortifying the whole village back in the middle ages and today visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the impressive Medieval fortress and watchtower.

WALKING DISTANCE TO BARS; RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS
A stay at Casa Colomba means you may dine Al Fresco at a nearby hilltop restaurant, or relax at a local bar with an Aperol Spritz or chilled Prosecco. Your all-time favorite pizza is just a walk away! The small town offers 2 Pizzerias, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 2 weekly markets, a mini-market, bakery, butchers, pharmacy, and bank all within a walk away!

NATURE TRAILS, CYCLE TRACKS, AND WALKS
Vicopisano lies at the foothills of the Monte Pisano surrounded by a beautiful landscape of pine-covered hills and olive groves and offers the perfect environment where you can hike, bike or ramble. Horse riders will find a stable just a fifteen-minute walk away along with a dedicated cycle track that winds its way around the foot of the hills.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
From the spectacular Medieval festival during the first weekend in September to the regular antique and collector’s fayre every second Sunday of the month. Vicopisano has become infamous for its events and festivals, including a walking festival, and flower festival in May a bike and tasting festival in June, and a Rock and roll event in July!

PISA with its famous leaning tower is just a short 25-minute drive or a local bus ride away (55 minutes).

LUCCA the medieval walled city and Puccini's birthplace is just a 30-minute drive away. Or 2 buses from the village

FLORENCE with its famous monuments and museums can be reached in a 45-minute train journey. We recommend getting the train from Pontedera – 15 minutes’ drive or local bus

Many of our guests also visit Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace - Vinci, Volterra, San Gimignano, Siena, the wine region, and coastal towns.

A car is recommended to get the most out of your stay but many guests who are staying for a week or more find plenty of time to visit the sites and region by public transport.

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Access

ACCESS
Access to the Tower house apartment situated on the 2nd floor is via 34 stone steps. There is a Bannister/handrail on each side.

The apartment is accessed first by a door at street level which is shared with the owners and then a private door situated on the 2nd floor

We do not recommend the apartment for those who have difficulty negotiating the stairs

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Space

At Casa Colomba, you will find Tuscan charm and character, with original features, stylish interiors, and modern comforts.
The property even has its own Medieval tower dating back to the 12th Century which was once inhabited by rich Tuscan merchants and their families.
Casa Colomba is a large spacious apartment offering plenty of space to relax and unwind after traveling and sightseeing!

THE BEDROOM
The romantic bedroom is housed in the 11th-century tower. The double cast iron bed is a typical feature of the region, dressed in crisp bed linen, pillows, and cushions. A wrought iron antique chandelier hangs from the beamed ceiling and there are views out to the garden.

THE LIVING AND LOUNGING SPACE
The spacious living room with character beamed ceilings includes a study area with a desk and library of local books in addition to novels and guides to the area. A comfy sofa is perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine and it also converts into a sofa bed, ideal for one adult or two children.

COOKING AND DINING SPACE
The rustic kitchen offers Tuscan charm and character with modern conveniences, so you may prepare Tuscan dishes at home. The dining table can seat up to four with views towards the summer room and treetops!

THE SUMMER ROOM
Known as the loggia here in Italy, this room is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Here you can lounge on the day beds, read your latest book, or snooze after lunch! The room has a large open recess with views over the gardens and hills.

THE BATHROOM
At Casa Colomba, even the bathroom has character with ancient beamed ceilings and traditional terracotta floors. The shower cubicle has a high-quality shower with plenty of power.

THE GARDEN
The garden is for the use of our guests only and although it is technically shared with us we really only use it to invite our guests for a glass of Prosecco or wine should the occasion arise! There are tables and chairs and sun loungers in the summer months for lounging and relaxing. Please note the garden is accessed at the rear of the property less than a five-minute walk around the block and not directly from the apartment.

LITTLE EXTRAS
•A chilled bottle of Prosecco on arrival (for stays of 3 nights or more)
•A selection of tea, coffee, fresh milk, and sugar.
•Concierge service offering restaurant recommendations and bookings, help with
organizing tours bike and car hire etc…
•A selection of guides and maps of the local area and beyond.
•When requested and when able we offer a short exploratory walk around the village
with an introduction to the local shop, bar, and restaurant owners!
PLUS - in-house guide books prepared by us - restaurants, shopping, gastronomic experiences, transport, places to visit, cooking lessons, wine tours etc...

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Transit

Vicopisano is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful region of Tuscany.

PISA with its famous leaning tower is just a short 25-minute drive or a local bus ride away (55 minutes).

LUCCA the medieval walled city and Puccini's birthplace is just a 30-minute drive away. Or 2 buses from the village

FLORENCE with its famous monuments and museums can be reached in a 45-minute train journey. We recommend getting the train from Pontedera – 15 minutes’ drive or local bus

Many of our guests also visit Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace - Vinci, Volterra, San Gimignano, Siena, the wine region, and coastal towns.

A car is recommended to get the most out of your stay but many guests who are staying for a week or more find plenty of time to visit the sites and region by public transport.

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Notes

We can acquaint you with licensed tour guides for both the cities of Pisa, Florence and beyond. In addition, we can introduce you to the local artisans and food producers.

Many of our guests have enjoyed cooking lessons, wine tasting, and food tastings, and guided tours around Brunelleschi's Medieval fortress.

Horse riding can be enjoyed and bike hire is also available in the village with just a 15-minute walk away.

For beach lovers, if you like to spend days at the beach or coast, it can be reached just within a 30-minute drive.

The ground floor at Casa Colomba has recently been restored to its former Medieval glory with exposed stone walls, a beamed ceiling, and a split-level floor plan. Space is used to host our cooking lessons and spontaneous get-togethers with our guests. In addition, the space can be hired for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or a private dinner catered by our chef.

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House Rules

We do have a non-smoking policy in all the rooms of the apartment.

The guest booking the apartment is responsible for the correct and decent behaviour of his/her party.

Recycling
The Vicopisano district has a strict recycling program which involves refuge/trash being collected either daily from each individual property or by bins provided in the vicinity. You are responsible for disposing of your own refuge/trash and full details of how to
recycle will be in the apartment. Failure to remove your refuge will incur a charge of €50.

Before departing from the apartment
Please do not leave dirty dishes etc...
If you have moved any furniture around or swapped light fittings/swiches - please return as you found them on arrival.
Food and drink items both opened and unopened must not be left in the apartment on
departure, the fridge must also be emptied of food items and liquids and packaging recycled

Registration of passports and identity cards
Due to Italian anti-terrorism laws, all guests staying in hotels, guest houses, private villas and apartments throughout Italy must have their passport or Identity card details registered with the proprietor /manager of the property where the guest is staying. We only need to see your document and register your name, document number, expiry date and issuing body. We do not keep your passport. The details we collect will be registered with the local Carabinieri (military police) and will not be used for any other purpose.

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Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY: We have a no refund policy and for this reason we highly recommend that you and all members of your group are covered by a policy of travel insurance.

FORCE MAJEURE – if any booking must be modified or cancelled because of war, threat of war, riots, civil commotion, strikes, disasters, terrorist activity, fire, adverse weather conditions, unavoidable technical problems to transport, epidemic or pandemic illness, closure or congestion of airports and similar events beyond our control, we will endeavour to offer alternative arrangements. Compensation will not be payable in circumstances amounting to force majeure.

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