We are always very pleased when we find quality properties in such good locations as La Sughera. This beautiful wine producing estate - Fattoria Badia DI Morrona - is situated to the south-east of Pisa in attractive rural scenery of gently rolling hills mostly with vineyards and olive groves.

The area is ideal for exploring central Tuscany and Florence, Lucca, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano are all within easy driving distance as well as the coast at Tirrenia or Livorno and there are ample opportunities for eating out in local restaurants. There is also a good train service from Pontedera if you prefer to have a day out without using your car.

La Sughera is reached up a small country lane (approx. ¾ mile), and consists of two old, carefully refurbished, Tuscan farmhouses. The beautiful old manor house, a few hundred yards from La Sughera, is noted for its historic heritage. From 1100 it was a monastery and in 1482 it became the Episcopal Bishop's See of Volterra. Since 1938 it has been known as Fattoria Badia DI Morrona, an estate extending to a thousand acres, and very well known for its excellent Chianti D.O.C., San Torpe D.O.C., Vino Novello, Vin Santo and olive oil. All guests at La Sughera will have the opportunity to visit the impressive winery at Morrona and the beautiful abbey on the estate.

The white wine "Suvera" is particularly notable and our local wine expert tells us that it is one of the best white wines he has found in this area. You will also be welcome to purchase wine and olive oil at the wine tastings that are arranged at the winery which is in the village. Wine tastings can be booked and paid for locally.

The two old farmhouses which are let exclusively by Tuscan Holidays sit on a picturesque hillside surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. There are lovely views from many of the windows and from the surroundings across the valley and to several hilltop villages in the distance.

The two farmhouses have been carefully divided into five spacious properties - two in one building and three in the other - each having its own entrance and finished to a high standard. All the properties have beamed or vaulted ceilings which are a most unusual feature. They also have terracotta floors, open fires, TV, central heating and are tastefully furnished with antique and rustic furniture. Shared laundry facility.

There is a good swimming pool amid the olive groves and a barbecue/pizza oven which should be the focus of many enjoyable evenings. In the grounds there are walks through the woods, masses of wild flowers and delightful birds including nightingales. Play area for children.

There are five properties altogether at this excellent location where we feel sure you will feel relaxed and able to make the most of your Tuscan holiday.

Notes: We think La Sughera will make an excellent base for a Tuscan holiday whatever time of year you choose. Come in May or June for a quiet break with time to relax and enjoy the ambience of this lovely location and use La Sughera as a base to explore the very heart of Tuscany. September or early October is the time of the grape picking when many villages have their wine festivals to welcome in the harvest.

Morrona, the nearest small village has a bar and a general store for basics. The village is within walking distance being about a mile on a track through the estate (a bit bumpy but suitable for cars). There is a good supermarket at La Capannina on the main road leading to Ponsacco about 4 miles from La Sughera. Tennis and horse riding in the area.

 

In SUGHERA 1 there are three apartments each taking its name from one of the estate's own wines -

NANTIA
Property Ref. 90 - Sleeps 8+cot

Refurbished in 2006, this large ground floor property has its own entrance at the swimming pool side of the building. Entrance leads into a large sitting room with Satellite TV, which has a delightful vaulted ceiling and two original mangers which have been converted into long benches along the side of the room. Large dining kitchen with Tuscan fireplace, dining table, gas cooker, electric oven, fridge and dishwasher.

There are four bedrooms - two doubles and two twins. One of the doubles is en-suite (shower, basin, bidet and wc). Main bathroom has bath with shower over, basin, bidet and wc and there is a second four piece shower room. Nantia takes up the whole of the ground floor of the building and has a spacious feel.

Clients have their own sitting out area with table and chairs for eating out of doors on the side of the property which faces towards the pool which is about 50 metres away.

GIULEBBE
Property Ref. 91 - Sleeps 4+1

Refurbished in 2006, this first floor property is accessed via its own external stone staircase and takes up half of the upper floor of the property. Large sitting/dining room with Satellite TV, fireplace and sofa. Kitchen with gas cooker, electric oven, fridge and dishwasher.

Two bedrooms - one large double and one small twin and two shower rooms both with shower, basin and wc; one has a bidet. There are good views from the sitting/dining room and the kitchen. Beamed ceilings. Giulebbe has its own covered terrace with table and chairs for eating out of doors at the top of the staircase. An extra bed is available on request.

SODI
Property Ref. 92 - Sleeps 6+1

Refurbished in 2005, this first floor property is reached from its own patio area to the side of the farmhouse via an external staircase. There is a small covered terrace in front of the entrance from where there are good views over the fig trees towards Morrona. Pleasant sitting room with high beamed ceiling and large Tuscan fireplace, Satellite TV. Spacious dining kitchen has dining table, gas hob, electric oven, fridge and dishwasher.

Three bedrooms - a large double bedded room and two further twins - two of which are en-suite (shower, basin, bidet and wc). Separate bathroom with bath, shower, basin and wc.

One extra bed available on request. There are beautiful beamed ceilings throughout the property. Garden table and chairs for outdoor dining.

In SUGHERA 2 there are two apartments as follows -

FELCIAIO
Property Ref. 93 - Sleeps 4+cot

A good ground floor property with two outside entrances - a main one at the front and a side door leading out from the sitting room into the garden area where there is garden furniture for outside dining. The sitting room, with vaulted ceiling, has Satellite TV and Tuscan fireplace and there is a good kitchen/dining room with gas cooker, electric oven, dishwasher and fridge. Two bedrooms - one double en-suite shower room and one twin. Second bathroom has a shower, basin, bidet and wc. Both bathrooms have been newly refurbished for 2007. All the rooms have vaulted ceilings except one bathroom which has beams.

SUVERA
Property Ref. 94 - Sleeps 6+cot

Situated at first floor level this delightful property is approached via its own staircase on the side of the farmhouse at the top of which is a small covered terrace with two arches from where you have good views over the countryside down the hill to the west. There is some room for sitting on the terrace but the outside eating area is at garden level. Large sitting/dining room with single sofa bed. Satellite TV. Spacious breakfast kitchen with gas cooker, electric oven, fridge and dishwasher. Three bedrooms - two twins and one double, and two bathrooms - one with bath, basin, bidet and wc and one with shower, basin, bidet and wc.

 

Prices are per week per property in Pounds Sterling

Year 2008 Weeks commencing	Nantia
5/4 - 17/5	£596
24/5 - 21/6	£885
28/6 - 23/8	£1177
30/8 - 20/9	£885
Other periods	£596
Christmas/New Year	-- Please Enquire --

Year 2008 Weeks commencing	Sodi		Suvera
	Sleeps 4	Sleeps 6	Sleeps 4	Sleeps 6
5/4 - 17/5	£388	£555	£380	£551
24/5 - 21/6	£578	£828	£575	£824
28/6 - 23/8	£1061	£1061	£1056	£1056
30/8 - 20/9	£828	£828	£824	£824
Other periods	£555	£555	£551	£551
Christmas/New Year	-- Please Enquire --

Year 2008 Weeks commencing	Felciaio		Giulebbe
	Sleeps 2	Sleeps 4	Sleeps 2	Sleeps 4
5/4 - 17/5	£276	£461	£276	£461
24/5 - 21/6	£440	£740	£440	£740
28/6 - 23/8	£912	£912	£912	£912
30/8 - 20/9	£740	£740	£740	£740
Other periods	£461	£461	£461	£461
Christmas/New Year	-- Please Enquire --
These prices are inclusive of linen, towels, power, welcome pack and final clean. Heating, if used, is by meter reading. Cot available on request. Maid service, on request, is 10 Euros per hour. Meals on request - please ask for details. Security deposit 150 Euros taken on arrival.

 

Additional Information At all properties towels are included with the linen. Please ask for the prices for Christmas if not stated. The Security deposit may be paid in the Sterling equivalent. Changeovers - bookings are from Saturday to Saturday unless otherwise stated (in low season changeover days can be more flexible - please ask). Arrivals are between 4pm and 7pm. Departure is by 10am. All properties are cleaned after your departure, but we do ask clients to leave their accommodation as they found it. If you don't find the location you are looking for on the web site do enquire further. We may have additional properties currently in preparation which may be of interest to you.

 

"We spent a glorious week by the pool and all feel that the experience was magical. We feel that the description of the property is understated, we thought it was fantastic. I think you can be assured that we will be travelling with you to Tuscany again, after such impressive service and accommodation." (June 2004)

 

The Sunday Times Travel Section, February 3rd 2008. The excerpt below is from an article by Stephen Bleach.

"Classic Tuscany...for the price of a wet weekend in Blackpool?"

"It can be done: the trick is to go outside peak season and choose your accommodation carefully. Take La Sughera - two Tuscan farmhouses, on a 1,000 acre wine estate 20 miles from Pisa, that have been converted into five apartments. We know, that word makes the heart sink, but these are wonderful, full of charm and smoky smells from the open fireplaces, with thick stone walls, ancient tiled floors, and shuttered windows opening onto an indecently curvy vista of rolling vine-clad hills. The magnificence of Florence, Lucca and Siena is an easy drive away, you can taste the estate's excellent wines, and the pool is terrific."

 

** Offer One: Special new reduced Sleeps 2 tariffs at Felciaio and Giulebbe and new reduced Sleeps 4 tariffs at Sodi and Suvera w/c 10/05/08 - w/c 21/06/08.

** Offer Two: 20% OFF w/c 10/05/08 - w/c 17/05/08, saving up to £119.

** Offer Three: FREE CAR HIRE with holidays booked for w/c 24/05/08 - w/c 21/06/08, saving £235 (one Group B car - for more details please see Car Hire >>).

Please note that each offer above cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. All offers apply to new bookings only and are subject to availability.