Appartamento Dante

Appartamento Dante
5 guests - 2 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms

5
Guests
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

Location

Vicopisano, Pisa, Italy

Short Description

2 bed/2 bath apartment - located in restored Medieval fortress with pool

Description

Charming 2 floor apartment Ideal for families. Located in a 12th Century Fortress in the historic centre of Vicopisano a small Medieval Tuscan town ideally located for visiting Pisa, Lucca, Florence and the wider region of Tuscany.

To stay within this Medieval-styled resort ‘Il Fortino’ is like stepping back in time to the period of the mighty Renaissance architect and engineer Filippo Brunelleschi, who fortified this little town during the 15th Century. It’s hard to believe that this comfortable characteristic apartment with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi and air conditioning was once a small barn and kitchen coop within the original fortress complex.

The apartment has its own independent entrance and shares a pool and gardens with 4 other apartments. There is also a communal kitchen on the ground floor close to the pool and sundeck where you will have the use of a second fridge and freezer so you can keep your beers and wine cool while relaxing by the pool. We are also able to organise Tuscan cooking experiences in this space.

Interaction

Marie and Lorenzo will assist you with your initial booking and all concierge matters. We act as your English-speaking contact, and we live just 5 minutes away.
We have lived in Vicopisano since 2006 and we are friends with the owners of this lovingly restored Medieval gem - we will be your go-to people for any questions from booking to arrival and we are also available once you have arrived. On arrival, we offer a short orientation walk around the historic centre (weather and arrival time permitting) and share with you lots of insider knowledge regarding our favourite restaurants, places to visit and generally getting around.

You will also have the opportunity to meet the property owners during your stay who are often at the fortress.

Neighborhood

To visit Vicopisano is like stepping back in time with hidden lanes and ancient piazzas revealing Medieval tower houses and terraced gardens. In the centre of the village perched on a hill is the Medieval fortress and watchtower designed by the Renaissance master architect Filippo Brunelleschi. For a small fee, the fortress is open to visitors at the weekends.

In addition to Medieval ruins and a characteristic historic centre, Vicopisano is still an authentic working town inhabited by local families. This is a place to sip a cappuccino with a local and watch the world go by at one of the village bars. Visitors will love to shop in a small village store or at the weekly farmer’s market. Fresh bread can be bought daily from the baker and a gelato (ice cream) shop serves artisan ice cream.

Nature lovers will love the countryside walks and dedicated cycle tracks that wind around the foothills of Monte Pisano just a short stroll from the village centre.

Access

Ground floor independant entrance

The apartment has two floors - Kitchen /dining and living space on the first floor and the bedrooms on the 1st floor.

Space

GROUND FLOOR
Character stone built fully equipped kitchen with spacious counter tops, granite sink and induction hob. A rustic Tuscan table seats 6 people, to the left there is a cosy relaxing corner with a 2-seater sofa bed and television.

KITCHEN
The traditional rustic Tuscan kitchen consists of a sink set into a large countertop, an induction hob, fridge and dishwasher set into the built-in kitchen. You will find a microwave, kettle, toaster and everything required to prepare a delicious Tuscan dinner. The dining area has a large rustic Tuscan table and chairs together with Medieval chandeliers.

UPPER FLOOR
BEDROOM 1
The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. There is a romantic antique Tuscan double bed with a rustic wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

The ensuite bathroom has a large shower, toilet and a stone sink set into an antique sewing machine table.

BEDROOM 2
This bedroom has a set of bunk beds which can sleep children or adults.

BATHROOM 2
This bathroom has a large shower, toilet and a stone sink mounted on an antique sewing machine table.

OUTSIDE AREAS
Communal garden and pool area in addition to a communal kitchen with dedicated fridge and freezer space.

Notes

There is a dry cleaning laundry service and the use of a washing machine which is shared between the 5 apartments.

House Rules

POOL

- The swimming pool is for the exclusive use of the Guests of the structure, it is not allowed to enter non-resident relatives, friends or acquaintances.

- Access to the pool is allowed from 9.00 to 20.00, except for maintenance.

- Before entering the pool it is mandatory to wash your feet.

- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult who assumes responsibility for them.

- Everyone is required to behave in such a way as not to cause inconvenience to other guests.

- All pool equipment must be used with care and attention, any damage caused must be compensated.

- It is recommended not to use the pool within 3 hours of eating the meal.

- Please note that this pool is not supervised by a lifeguard.

- It is forbidden to throw papers, butts and various waste in the pool and in the garden.

- It is forbidden to bring animals in the pool area and in the garden.

- It is forbidden to run on the pool floors and push other bathers into the water.

- For all those who cannot swim, armrests or life jackets are mandatory.

The Management declines all civil and criminal liability for objects or valuables left unattended in the pool area and in the common areas and is not liable in any way for any accidents, injuries or other things that may happen to bathers and third parties for behavior attributable to them.

- It is forbidden to smoke inside the rooms and in the premises of the structure while it is allowed in the smoking area located in the pool area.

- In the event of damage to the structure, objects or loss of keys, the amount must be paid for by the client.

- The rooms must be left free strictly by 11.00 on the day of departure, unless otherwise agreed with the Management.

- It is mandatory to respect the silence time from 22.00 to 8.00 and from 14.00 to 16.00 unless otherwise specified by the Property.

- It is forbidden to park any type of vehicle in the Medieval Court belonging to the Resort, however, temporary parking is allowed for the unloading and loading of luggage for our kind guests.

- It is forbidden to shout or raise one's voice inside the structure.

- Daily waste must be left in the morning by 10:00 in the dedicated space inside the smoking area.

Failure to comply with the rules listed above will result in a warning from the Management while any continued non-compliance with these authorizes the same to intervene until the stay at the facility is terminated without any reimbursement of the stay itself. Non-compliance, as required by Italian law, therefore involves the removal of the guest and reporting to the public security authorities, Police or Carabinieri.

Rental terms - Il Fortino

The regulation of our accommodation facility is established to guarantee all guests an orderly, serene and peaceful stay.

Happy to host you, we invite you to read our internal regulations for access to the Pool and use of the Property. Our small rules to observe are not only those required by law but, above all, those dictated by common sense and mutual respect.

POOL

- The swimming pool is for the exclusive use of the Guests of the structure, it is not allowed to enter non-resident relatives, friends or acquaintances.

- Access to the pool is allowed from 9.00 to 20.00, except for maintenance.

- Before entering the pool it is mandatory to wash your feet.

- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult who assumes responsibility for them.

- Everyone is required to behave in such a way as not to cause inconvenience to other guests.

- All pool equipment must be used with care and attention, any damage caused must be compensated.

- It is recommended not to use the pool within 3 hours of eating the meal.

- Please note that this pool is not supervised by a lifeguard.

- It is forbidden to throw papers, butts and various waste in the pool and in the garden.

- It is forbidden to bring animals in the pool area and in the garden.

- It is forbidden to run on the pool floors and push other bathers into the water.

- For all those who cannot swim, armrests or life jackets are mandatory.

The Management declines all civil and criminal liability for objects or valuables left unattended in the pool area and in the common areas and is not liable in any way for any accidents, injuries or other things that may happen to bathers and third parties for behavior attributable to them.

PROPERTY

- It is forbidden to smoke inside the rooms and in the premises of the structure while it is allowed in the smoking area located in the pool area.

- In the event of damage to the structure, objects or loss of keys, the amount must be paid for by the client.

- The rooms must be left free strictly by 11.00 on the day of departure, unless otherwise agreed with the Management.

- It is mandatory to respect the silence time from 22.00 to 8.00 and from 14.00 to 16.00 unless otherwise specified by the Property.

- It is forbidden to park any type of vehicle in the Medieval Court belonging to the Resort, however, temporary parking is allowed for the unloading and loading of luggage for our kind guests.

- It is forbidden to shout or raise one's voice inside the structure.

- Daily waste must be left in the morning by 10:00 in the dedicated space inside the smoking area.

Failure to comply with the rules listed above will result in a warning from the Management while any continued non-compliance with these authorizes the same to intervene until the stay at the facility is terminated without any reimbursement of the stay itself. Non-compliance, as required by Italian law, therefore involves the removal of the guest and reporting to the public security authorities, Police or Carabinieri.

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation made after the deposit payment has been made is due a 50% refund if the cancellation is made in writing more than 60 days prior to arrival.