Il Cerretello

A perfect villa for friends or families holidaying together, enjoying meals in the reception rooms or on the open-air pool loggia, but with the privacy of their own individual self-contained accommodation if required. Ideal for special celebrations.

Il Cerretello nestles amongst cypress trees in panoramic enclosed gardens on the private country estate of Santo Stefano. Formerly the estate's hunting lodge, the villa is decorated in a smart Italian style. The magnificent reception room with large Tuscan fireplace and piano runs the full width of the villa. A smallr living room cane be used as a playroom. The bedrooms are also furnished in this smart Italian country style with parquet flooring.

The spectacular infinity pool, bathed in sunshine from dawn to dusk is bordered with cypresses, roses and crimson geraniums. The fully funished pool loggia is the perfect spot to gather for delicious lunches and barbecues! The views over olive trees to distant hamlets and villages nestling in the folds of the countryside are glorious. The gardens are laid to lawn and there is ample space for children to run about. The olive grove is perfect for treasure hunts.

Il Cerretello is ideal for celebrations  and a cook or professional chef can be arranged to take care of your catering requirements for your special day. Favourite times to enjoy Il Cerretello are May and early June, with the glorious wild flowers and greens of the Tuscan countryside. Autumn is ideal for enjoying gastronomic treats - world class wines, excellent game, seasoned fillet of wild boar and funghi porcini.

Il Cerretello is a magical venue for a Tuscan villa wedding. Personal consultancy in wedding and event organisation is offered by the Estate Manager. Whether your wedding or party is for two or two hundred, all arragements are totally a la carte exactly as they should be for your big day.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Large Sitting room with dining and breakfast area • Smaller sitting room/TV room • Kitchen • Master double bedroom (with shower room en suite and access to garden • Double bedroom with shower room en suite and access to garden  • Twin bedroom • Shower room

First Floor: Pool view suite (accessed by outside steps, sleeps 4-5): Sitting room with kitchenette • Double bedroom • Shower room • Twin bedroom • Bathroom • Study with sofa bed • Shower room 

First Floor Master Suite (accessed by outside steps, sleeps 4): Sitting room with kitchenette • Double bedroom with shower room en suite • Twin bedroom • Shower room

North suite (accessed by outside steps, sleeps 4): 2 double bedrooms • 2 shower rooms

Pool Cottage: Double bedroom with shower room en suite.

Facilities

Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, 6 Hob range, American Fridge/Freezer, Satellite Television, DVD Player, Stereo, CD Player, Board games, Insect Screens, Piano, Air Conditioning (All bedrooms included in rental), Heating (included in rental), WiFi, Built in Barbecue/Spit, PC and Fax (At Estate Office), Built in Barbecue/Spit

Children's Facilities

A cot and/or a highchair is available on request

Private Pool

7.5 x 15 m (1.50-2.50 m deep) with ladder steps and diving board. Illuminated at night. Pool shower. The pool is open from mid May until mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge. 

Food Hamper

Can be arranged for an additional cost and service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide two light meals and two breakfasts, to allow guests to go out for one meal, then do more shopping on Monday. We can adapt these hampers to take into account allergies, dislikes and dietary requirements, or according to whether there are children in the party.

Cook Service

The private villas on the private country estate of Santo Stefano provide the ideal setting for families and adult parties alike to enjoy dining in the privacy of your own villa. The dining rooms can be used for informal or formal dining with or without dining as required. The open-air pool loggias are perfect setting for private al fresco drinks and dining against the background of magnificent sunsets. We can arrange for a cook or professional chef to take care of your catering requirements and can provide cost guidelines for any meals. These cost guidelines will include the services of a cook, an assistant and food shopping, but exclude drinks and preparation for children's meals (if required) before the adults sit down. The overall cost of the meal is dependent on the menu selected. Reasonable local wines and top quality Tuscan wines are only available on a sale or return basis from the one of the best local enoteca who are also delighted to offer their services for a tasting. Cooks and staff are subject to availability and early booking is essential.

Maid Service

Twice mid week with a change of bath towels and full cleaning on departure. Extra maid service and personal laundry services are available on request. For rentals of two or more weeks, bed linen is changed weekly.

Owner Managed

Full concierge services are offered by the Santo Stefano management to guests staying at the private villas. Advance reservations are necessary to secure space for large parties and guarantee their excellent service. The manager is delighted to give advice on open-air markets with top quality produce, speciality food shops and qualified vinters that excel in their choice of exceptional Tuscan wines. Cooking demonstrations, wine tastings can also be arranged. Through excellent local contacts, private tours and informal visits can be organised according to your personal interests to potteries, historic gardens and olive oil mills. The managements can also advise on the best shopping outlets, local spas and beauty treatments many of which are also available in the comfort of your private villa.

Weddings

Il Cerretello is an ideal setting for a magical Tuscan villa wedding event. Personal consultancy in wedding and event organisation is offered by the Estate Manager. Whether your wedding or party is for two or two hundred, all arrangements are totally a la carte exactly as they should be for your big day. You fly to Italy, personally choose your very very own location, meet the professional suppliers with the support of the estate management. Guests have danced the night away to a top Italian jazz band, used hairdressers from the Milan Fashion shows, and enjoyed champagne cocktails at sunset by the pool. No effort is spared to attend to the smallest details, leaving you to enjoy the occasion to the full with your loved ones in the privacy of your own private Tuscan villa. Civil weddings usually take place at a classically beautiful town hall with the reception after in the privacy of your own villa or in a local restaurant. According to your budget, the Estate Manager can organise all levels of catering from a simple barbecue to a sophisticated black tie gourmet dinner, cocktail parties, hairdressers, beauticians, musicians, florists and photographers.

Tenancy times

Tenancies commence at 16:00 hours on the day of arrival and villas are to be vacated by 10:00 hours on the day of departure.

Activities

Table tennis  - please request on booking

Your Location

Airports

Pisa or Florence 50km, Bologna 150km

Amenities,

Nearest restaurant 4.5km, nearest shops Montaione 6 km, shops, restaurants, hospital, train station Castelfiorentino 6km

Places of Interest

San Gimignano 25km, Volterra 40km, Florence or Siena 50km, Arezzo or Lucca 80km

Owner Managed • Available All Year