Self-Catering Italy

Specialist Reports Holiday by Accommodation Self-Catering Self-Catering Italy Traditional Tuscany 

	Traditional Tuscany
Park Farm, 38 Mill Road, Magdalen, Norfolk, PE34 3BZ			MAP
tel: (01553) 810 003

"Holidays for the interested and independent traveller" with around 70 properties. Also some country hotels and b&bs.

Where

Tuscany plus Umbria, the Marches and Lazio.

Style

Houses, cottages and apartments on country estates "whose owners are concerned to preserve and share their traditional and close-knit way of life." Around 70% offer a shared pool, some are by the sea, a few offer sporting or cultural excursions. Around a third are suitable for parties of seven-plus.

Season

Year round. Heating, payable extra, available at around 90% properties, some with wood fires.

Facilities

Baby cots can be provided at most properties though about 75% make a charge for this of around £25-50 per week. Also high chairs. Some properties have paddling pools. Babysitting may be bookable.

Extras

Final cleaning is required or can be paid for at LIt70,000 for houses for up to six. In around 75% of houses cleaning can be provided at extra cost. In around 10% cooking can be arranged. Around 40% have a washing machine.

Sample Price

For a property sleeping four in two bedrooms, for a week in peak season with shared pool, around £700 per week, accommodation only. Does not book transport. There may be an extra charge for final cleaning