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As with many Tuscan estates the accommodation
at Villa La Sciolta is split between buildings. Side
by side are two large independent hunting lodges with
three smaller woodsman’s cottages tucked above
them on a higher terrace as well as owner’s own
farmhouse. Each has its own history and distinct identity.
The accommodation here is rambling and rustic, perfect
for sprawling family holidays, immersed in the chestnut
forests near to San Gimignano.
 Relax
on one of the large private terraces and at sunrise
and sunset, when all is calm, you may glimpse the deer,
rabbits and pheasants that populate the extensive grounds.The
villas are independent, finely restructured and comfortably
furnished: everything is at the disposal of couples,
families or large groups of friends to while away wonderful
weeks of vacation.
The property is managed by the Morelli
family who are lovers of nature. They look after the
guests as well as traditional agricultural activities,
such as the production of olive-oil, wine, the produce
of the kitchen-garden and orchards as well as bottling
and preserving their produce.
The property extends for 150 hectares
(about 370 acres) much of it undisturbed luxuriant Mediterranean
woods. There live pheasants, hares, porcupines, rabbits,
dears and other species of wild animals.
FATTORIA LA SCIOLTA is an ideal location to rent a country house. The Morelli’s
can also arrange for you:
-cooking lessons in the Tuscan tradition;
 -In house catering for your fine dinner;
-Mini-bus excursions to nearby art cities;
-Room service;
-Body massage and physiotherapy from skilled staff.
The
art and culture of Tuscany have attracted many and enchanted
all. From renaissance artists to modern day politicians,
from foreign potentates to relaxation seeking travellers
all have come and found a piece of Tuscany that appeals
to them and many return year after year to recharge
their batteries. Now as then the colours of the landscape
through the seasons will entrance you and bring the
romance of the region to your soul.
A combination of Tuscan stone, cotto
bricks and rolling English lawns; the villas have fabulous
views, 2 swimming pools, one is 15 meters x 8 meters and the other is 8 meters x 4 meters, wonderful
mature oak and chestnut woods and a vast nature reserve.
At the heart of the Tuscan countryside 500m  above sea
level ensures that soft breezes provide a welcome respite
from the summer sun.
Dining out is a pleasure in Tuscany
as local trattorias offer wonderful tasting specialties
at reasonable prices and welcome children.
The houses are suitable rented independently,
and as a group would be a wonderful place to have a
family reunion.
ACCOMODATION: for information on the individual villas or apartments
at La Sciolta click here:
- Villa
Edera (up to 18);
- Leccio
Antico (sleeps 8);
- Le
Tre Querce (sleeps 5/6).
LOCATION: La Sciolta
is ideally located for exploring all of Tuscany. The
local town of Gambassi is only 2 km away and has all
necessary  services as well as a thermal spa famous for
its curative powers that have attracted travellers since
Etruscan times.
True culture and history seekers can
expand their knowledge of Tuscany with trips to nearby
Certaldo and San Gimignano, whilst Florence, Pisa, Siena
and the fashionable Tyrrenian coast are only an hour
or less away.
Other nearby towns of special interest
include Volterra and Vinci, birthplace of Leonardo.
The nearest airport is Florence (1 hour and 20 minutes)
and then Pisa (2 hours) or Rome (3 ½ hours).
HISTORY: Villa La Sciolta was built at the beginning
of the 1900’s by a Swiss lady who knew how to
match a northern construction style with traditional
Tuscan brickwork, making a structure that is delightfully
unique. It was later used as a fashionable hunting lodge
by airman Magrini and Mussolini, and then sold to the
famous family of the Finzi Contini.  Since 1954 it has
been the property of the Morelli family.
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE
THERE OR NEAR BY: Villa La Sciolta has a swimming
pool, ping-pong, a Tuscan bowling (Bocce) court, trekking,
bow shot, volley ball, tennis (at 5 km. and 3 km.),
golf (10 km.); it offers Italian and German courses,
excursions in the neighbouring towns which are packed
with art and culture from across the centuries. Simple
relaxation surrounded by nature, game shooting, fishing,
a thermal spa with many well being therapies (5 km.)
etc.
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