Maramai
Montepulciano Area, Tuscany, Italy
5 br, 5.5 ba (3 Ensuite)
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Gardener, Maid service: Monday to Saturday, Security Guard
Bedrooms
2 King Bed, Queen Bed, Single Bed, Sofa Bed, Twin Bed
Distances
90 minute drive to airport
120 minute drive to beach
5 minute drive to grocery store
10 minute drive to hospital
5 minute drive to restaurants
5 minute drive to tennis
12 minute drive to town
22 minute to train station
Artificial Waves, Pool House, Swimming Pool
Villa Features
Alarm system, Alfresco dining, Barbecue, Beach towels, Cable TV, Ceiling fan, Coffee maker, Dishwasher , DVD player, Fireplace , Hairdryer, Iron & ironing board , Juicer, Microwave, Outdoor furniture, Parking, Toaster, Toiletries, TV, Washer, Wi-Fi
Maramai, now a charming country house, used to be a small farm with 3 separate buildings. It is named after the Tuscan farmer’s family who lived there until the early ’70s. The ground floor of the main house was used for storage while cattle were tethered in the vaulted room. The family would live on the second floor and the central room with the big chimneypiece used to be the kitchen.
The other tall building – we call it the dependance – was used for drying tobacco, a major crop in the region (a typical Italian cigar is called “toscano”), and the small elongated building behind, now the pool house, used to be a pigsty.
The house was renovated and transformed into a comfortable country house with modern facilities that could be lived in all year round. The ground floor is light and spacious with many doors opening onto the garden. A remarkable massive stone table under a pergola of vine is the perfect spot for al fresco dining.
The living room with fireplace on the upper floor used to be the farm's kitchen. A door leads to the original outdoor stairs which have been kept even though indoor stairs were added. The house was given a special flair by mixing and matching traditional rustic furniture from Brasil, Mexico and India.
Bedroom / Bathroom Description
Bedroom 1
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Ceiling fan
Bedroom 2
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with tub, Ceiling fan
Bedroom 3
Twin bed, En-suite bathroom with tub, Ceiling fan
Bedroom 4
Single bed, Bathroom with shower, Ceiling fan
Bedroom 5 - Guesthouse
Queen size bed, Sofa bed, Bathroom with shower, Kitchenette
Features & Amenities
- Alarm system
- Fireplace
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
- Ceiling fan
- Cable TV
- DVD player
- CD player
- Wi-Fi access
- Telephone
- Baby crib
- High chair
- Iron/ironing board
- Washer
- Kitchen:
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Coffee maker
- Juicer
- Dishwasher
Outdoor Features
- Swimming pool – open between mid May and September
- Artificial waves
- Pool house
- Changing area
- Beach towels
- Outdoor furniture
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ grill
- Parking
Staff & Services
Included:
- Monday - Saturday housekeeping, 2 hours per day
- Daily security guard
- Gardener
At Extra Cost – advance notice may be required:
- Villa pre-stocking
- Adventure activities
- Event fee
- Heating consumption
- Cook service
- Meal plan
- Telephone charges
Villa Policies
- Maximum 10 guests
- Maximum 9 children
- Non-smoking villa
- Pets are not allowed
- Wedding/Social event accepted – maximum 25 guests
- All extra services should be settled with the housekeeper in cash
Getting There
- Car hire recommended
- Transport available
Location
- 5 minute drive to:
- Montepulciano Restaurant
- Grocery store
- Tennis court
- 10 minute drive to hospital
- 12 minute drive to Montepulciano town
- 22 minute drive to Chiusi Train Station
- 90 minute drive to Florence Airport
- 120 minute drive to Orbetello Beach
