Good to know

House rules

A few simple rules keep Valle dei Casciani peaceful, safe and beautiful for everyone. Please have a read before your stay — and never hesitate to ask us anything.

Arrival & departure

Check-in is between 15:00 and 20:00 — it’s flexible, just let us know your arrival time in advance.
Check-out is between 08:00 and 11:00 — please tell us the day before.
The access road is an unpaved country lane of about 2 km — please drive slowly.
The automatic gate can occasionally fail to close — do check it’s shut, especially if you’re the last one in at night.

In the apartments

Only registered guests may stay.
No smoking inside — there’s an ashtray on the table in front of the house.
Please don’t wear shoes on the beds, and keep the towels for personal use only.
When you go out, switch off the lights, fans and electronics and close the windows and doors.
Quiet hours are 23:00–08:00 — sound travels in the countryside.
Help us sort the waste — we’ll show you how when you arrive.
Please report any breakage straight away; we can’t be responsible for lost items.
No parties or events.

The swimming poolSafety

Open 08:00–20:00, for registered guests only — maximum 20 bathers.
No lifeguard: you swim under your own responsibility, and prudently.
Children under 12 only if accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.
No swimming in storms, strong wind, heavy rain or other dangerous weather.
Before entering: a shower and the hygienic footbath are compulsory, and a swim cap must be worn.
No diving, no running entry, no running on the poolside, no pushing or unruly behaviour.
Please don’t swim within 3 hours of a heavy meal.
No food on the poolside; no glass or sharp objects in the pool area.
No pets in the pool area; no entry with infectious conditions, open wounds or skin lesions, or while unwell or impaired.
Anti-slip slippers are compulsory on the poolside — the decking is cleaned by hand, so please walk carefully.
Use your apartment’s bathroom; the first-aid kit is in the Veranda. In an emergency call 112 and tell us at once.
Please don’t leave loungers or towels unattended to reserve places.
Depth 1.20–2.00 m. Management may ask anyone not following these rules to leave the pool area.

The barbecue & fire

Use the wood kept under the oven, or charcoal (bought separately).
Close the windows while it’s lit, and clean it after use.
Never tip ashes near the house. In August especially, take great care — fire risk is high.

Four-legged guests

Dogs are welcome. Please clean up after them and keep the grounds tidy.
Keep your dog on a lead at all times, even in the garden — we’ll happily agree safe spots to let them off.
In the woods, always keep your dog on a lead, for their safety and to protect the wildlife.
Cover the sofas and beds if your dog climbs up.
Nearest vet: Dr. Giulia Frati, Via Agnoletti 24 — tel. 0571 668353.

The farm, water & the land

This is a working farm — please respect the plants, the lavender and olive groves, and the animals.
Keep to the paths; some areas are private or under cultivation.
Water is precious here: it’s stored in tanks, so please use it sparingly.
Garden irrigation runs every night from midnight to 06:00 — mind the sprinklers.
Please put only the toilet paper provided down the toilet.

Thank you for helping us keep Valle dei Casciani calm, safe and welcoming. — Renata & Peter

There’s no air conditioning — the thick farmhouse walls keep the apartments cool, and each one has fans and mosquito-screened windows. Times and seasonal details are confirmed with your booking.