How to book

To book a property click on 'booking' at the top of the page showing the house details or make a note of the name, and email info@rare-tuscany.co.uk or phone 020 8985 8387 with your requirements.

We will reply promptly with information.

Prices

Prices can consist of various components including: Heating and electricity costs, bedding, cleaning...

We have included these into the weekly cost except where costs are per usage e.g. heating (not generally an issue except in winter).

Since some prices are per visit, e.g. cleaning, or per visitor, e.g. bedding, prices can be less if two (or more) weeks are booked, or a house is not fully occupied. Please enquire for details.

All prices are quoted in Euros.

Seasons

some owners set their own seasons, see individual Villa's page for detailsbut here are the seasons for most villas.

6 Sep 2008-31 Dec 2008   Low
31 Dec 2008- 4 Apr 2009   Low
4 Apr 2009-18 Apr 2009   Mid
18 Apr 2009-23 May 2009   Low
23 May 2009- 4 Jul 2009   Mid
4 Jul 2009-29 Aug 2009   High
29 Aug 2009-12 Sep 2009   Mid
12 Sep 2009-31 Dec 2009   Low

Terms and conditions

Bookings can only be reserved on payment of a non-refundable deposit of approx 35% (can vary by property).

The remainder is to be paid on arrival to the owner in Tuscany. rare-tuscany.co.uk is acting as an agent on behalf of the owners. Your contract is with the owner. In case of cancellation the owner is entitled to recovery of the following sums. Less than 45 days before the beginning date: 50% of rent. Less than 30 days before the beginning date: 80% of rent. We advise you to take out travel insurance to cover these costs in case of cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.

Heating

Heating oil is much more expensive in Italy than here, it costs the same as petrol, but is also rarely needed outside of mid-winter. Virtually every house charges separately because of this, generally around €15 per day. Please therefore think twice before turning it on. And certainly we advise against using it outside of winter just for a little extra comfort.