LA VIOLA

APARTMENT DESCRIPTION:  This large, welcoming apartment is located in the historic centre behind Piazza del Comune and is made up of a large hall, cuisine, living room/living area with single divan bed, two double bedrooms and bathroom.   Guests will be contacted at least 3 days before their Arrival, to receive Check-in instructions.  All Check-Ins and Check-Outs not falling within the timeframes indicated must be agreed to and confirmed in advance by our staff, based on availability, and a supplementary fee of €5/per hour will be added to the reservation. It will not be possible to check-in after midnight or check-out before 8:00am. The supplementary fee will need to be paid by credit card   Check-in:  from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Check-out:  by 10:00 am   "Prepaid / Non-Refundable rate" requires full advance payment. Bookings are non-refundable and cannot be modified.   RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:  Upon Check-in, our local Contact Person will provide useful information on Activities and Services, available for purchase on-the-spot, for a more complete and taylor-made travel experience.   ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE IN THE AREA ... - Introductory course in beekeeping - Golf Club RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:  Upon Check-in, our local Contact Person will provide useful information on Activities and Services, available for purchase on-the-spot, for a more complete and taylor-made travel experience.   LOCATION: Along the northern bank of the river Arno lies Castelfranco di Sotto, a town in the province of Siena created from the unification of four small villages in around the 11th century and site of clashes between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. The districts representing the old villages compete against each other every third Sunday of May in the Palio dei Barchini con le Ruote (boat race on wheels), when the town comes to life with musicians and flag-wavers of all ages, dressed in period costumes. The town’s historical past can be seen in its typical Roman castrum layout and in certain buildings of particular artistic interest, such as the Collegiate Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo, built in 1284 and enlarged in Baroque style in 1719. Castelfranco is famous for its leather goods and has numerous tanneries specialised in the manufacture of footwear. It is also an excellent starting point for nature lovers, with footpaths leading to the Cerbaie, hills covered with groves of pine and oak, with stops at a choice of three natural springs along the way: the Fonte del Leone; the Fonte del Sasso and the Fonte di Pierdo. The Montefalcone Natural Reserve, with beautiful picnic areas, is worth a visit. As a treat for the taste buds, the Festival of the Éclair each August is an event not to be missed.