Norcenni Girasole Club | Tuscany | Italy | Keycamp Holidays

Overview

At a Glance

Other sports
Lively
Cycle Hire
Walking
Gym
Waterslides
Football
Horse Riding

Customer Rating

4.6/5

Based on a customer satisfaction survey

A first class holiday village with fabulous pools, in the heart of the Chianti wine region of Tuscany.

Norcenni is a beautiful parc with a hillside setting offering lovely views. The parc’s excellent facilities include a pool complex with lazy river, a large pool with waterslide, covered pool, tennis courts and a health club. Old stone farm buildings house two rustic-style restaurants, a popular bar and supermarket right in the heart of the parc. Parking is not available at all terraced pitches but is provided as close as possible to the pitches . Some of our accommodation is set on steep terraces.

Setting: Countryside

Opening dates

Mobiles open 31/03/2012 - 22/09/2012

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 1500
Shade: Some have some.
Surface: Dust and gravel.
Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated
Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated

Keycamp Extras

Linen Hire
Charcoal BBQ provided
Walking Notes

Important information

Exceptions

Max. 6 per tent
Max. 8 per mobile home
Charcoal barbecue: provided

Vehicles

Maximum number of vehicles: 1
Extra Vehicle Charge: €6.30

Dogs

Are dogs allowed: Yes
Are dogs allowed in our accommodation: Yes
Which accommodation are dogs allowed in: All accommodation types except Prestiges and Vistas
Must be kept on a leash: No
Maximum number of dogs: 2

Out and about

Visit the local vineyards and sample some of the delicious Chianti wine. Use the train or parc bus to visit Florence, the most beautiful city in Italy and only twenty nine miles away, with its wealth of Renaissance paintings, churches squares and the Accademia, residence of Michelangelo’s ‘David’. Siena is about an hour’s drive away and is renowned for its narrow streets lined with tall gothic mansions.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: Italian, English, Dutch, German, French and Spanish.
Other services: Cash machine, fax machine, post box, currency exchange
Internet available
WiFi available (€6.00)
Credit cards accepted: Fidelity cards - clients have to put money (cash only) on the sites own Fidelity card (available from Reception) and have to use this for all purchases on site
ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

Wine shop and Hairdressers.
Supermarket: Open 31/03/2012 - 14/10/2012
Open 31/03/2012 - 14/10/2012
Main shop: Open 31/03/2012 - 14/10/2012
Giftshop: Open 28/03/2012 - 01/11/2012

Dining

Restaurant: A converted Tuscan barn Location: Overlooking the pool next to the main bar Open 23/04/2012 - 20/09/2012
Take-away: Pizza, pasta, salads, hamburgers, fries, lasagne Open 28/04/2012 - 22/09/2012
Creperie: Location: At the ice cream bar Open 28/03/2012 - 01/11/2012
Pizzeria: Location: Adjacent to the main square Open 09/04/2012 - 30/10/2012

Bars

Bar Part of a converted barn. Large and modern with 2 pool tables and Internet access. Big screen for football and films Open 31/03/2012 Location: Next to the main restaurant overlooking the pool.

Discos

Adult's Disco: Open 31/03/2012 - 14/10/2012

Other

Animation Team: Family entertainment in and around the site consisiting of sporting competitions, talent shows, disco and clown shows. Information from reception or information point.. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012
Television Room: tv
Games Room: Video games and table tennis

Laundry

Washers: 8 x machines €3.50 per load
Dryers: 4 x machines €3.50 per load

Sanitation

Baby Baths
Baby Changing Facilities
Toilets
Children's Toilets

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

First pool

For: All the family. Open 31/03/2012 - 14/10/2012 (Outdoor with retractable roof Heated)
Depth: From 1.40m to 1.40m
Size: 180m2
Waterchutes: 3 turns (1 x chutes)

Second pool

For: All the family. Open 28/04/2012 - 15/09/2012 (Outdoor)
Depth: From 1.60m to 1.60m
Size: 594m2

Third pool

For: All the family. Open 28/04/2012 - 15/09/2012 (Outdoor)
Depth: From 0.40m to 1.80m
Size: 180m2
Waterchutes: Twisty (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Children must be supervised

Fourth pool

For: All the family. Open 28/04/2012 - 15/09/2012 (Outdoor)
Depth: From 0.40m to 0.80m
Size: 1300m2
Waterslides: Twisty (1 x slides)

Spas

Sauna Open 28/03/2012 - 01/11/2012. Under 18's not allowed
Jacuzzi

Extra information

Lifeguard - High Season
Lifeguard - Low Season
Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
Sun Terrace

Regulations: Bracelets required, Parental supervision required

Accommodation

Vista - 2 bed

Children's clubs

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Various activities

Languages spoken: It caters for all nationalities and suits all needs.

Open 01/06/2012 - 31/08/2012

Sports

Tennis

3 full size courts, Synthetic
Charge: €8.00 / hour
Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

1 table

Football

1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Astroturf
Charge: €30.00 /

Basketball

Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
1 size court, Astroturf

Volleyball

Open 28/03/2012 - 01/11/2012
1 court

Beach volleyball

Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Gymnasium

Open 31/03/2012 - 14/10/2012

Archery

Open 11/06/2012 - 09/09/2012

Boules

Horse Riding

Minigolf

Open 25/04/2012 - 20/09/2012

Playgrounds

3 playgrounds

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Open 31/03/2012 - 14/10/2012
€10.00 / day
€10.00 / day
helmets available

Excursions

Type: Weekly trips to Rome, Pisa, Siena, Florence and Chianti vineyards depending on demand
Cost:

Specialist Activities

Wine tasting and cookery lessons

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

Nearest river: 3.0km
Nearest lake: 10km

Shopping

Nearest town/village: Figline Valdarno: 2km

Places of Interest

Greve in Chianti: 20km
Florence.: 35km
Fiesole: 39km
Arezzo: 46km
Siena.: 65km
Vinci: 77km
San Gimignano.: 79km
Monteriggioni: 80km
Pisa: 113km

Attractions

Parco di Pinocchio

The park of Pinocchio could not have been set anywhere other than in Collodi. The author adopted this village for his surname after spending most of his childhood here. Established over a span of 30 years, the park is far from being a traditional theme park, rather it is a creation of fantasy endowed with unique charm. Stroll along the paths and experience a living story amid unspoilt pearls of nature blended with beautiful art.

Pistoia Zoo

A few kilometres away from the centre of Pistoia, immersed in the hillside is this 75,000 square metre zoo. One of the most interesting zoological gardens in Italy both because of its position and the number of species gathered. Over 600 animals from around the globe including flamingos, llamas, camels, tigers, elephants, hippos and bears. There is also an area where children can touch the animals such as goats and rabbits.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

Bologna (BLQ): 150km
Florence airport (FLR): 53km
Pisa (PSA): 124km

Public Transport

Local Railway: Figline Valdarno, 6km
Services to: Florence, Arezzo, Rome

About the region

The rolling hills of Tuscany are amongst the most beutiful areas of Italy. Rome, the Eternal City is filled with historic buildings and sights, making it one of Europe's top tourist destinations.

Customer Suggestions

Take a look at some of the local recommendations for days out and activities our customers have shared with us following their holiday at Norcenni Girasole Club.

"We enjoyed the Greve Wine Festival as well as Florence."
A. Keogh, Co. Meath

"Greve in Chianti was excellent."
R. Godfrey, London

"Would recommend visits to Florence, Siena and Pisa. Worth booking the Florence museum tickets online before you go to save money and time."
C. Culleton, USA

"We visited Siena, Florence, Pisa and Lucca. Our trips to Pisa and Lucca were organised excursions and were very well planned. Would highly recommend Florence and a bus tour around the city if possible. We also drove to Greve, but be aware that the roads are very narrow with hairpin bends. Regardless, would still recommend exploring the area."
B. O'Donoghue, Galway

"Pisa is a must. Florence is fantastic but you really need to allow 2 days to see everything properly. Siena is sometimes overlooked but is a real gem and a place we'd love to re-visit. We would have liked to have spent more time visiting the little hilltop villages in Chianti country - beautiful!"
G. Cornelius, Powys

"We visited the market in San Giovanni and loved it."
M. Todd, Co. Offaly

"Use the local train station, it's very cheap to Pisa and Florence for days out."
M. O'Connell, Buckinghamshire

"Siena, Volterra, Cortona and Castellina in Chianti are all lovely. We also loved Elba and the beaches east of Piombino."
P. Barrow, Tyne and Wear

"Florence is well worth a visit, but reserve tickets for attractions in advance online. Note that museums etc are closed on Mondays though."
A. Jensen, Denmark

"The best places we visited were Florence and Pisa. For wine visits, we went to Greve in Chianti, Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino - the latter 3 are beautiful hilltop villages and worth the drive. Panzano is worth a visit to see the 'famous butcher' Dario Cecchini who opened a restaurant above his shop selling the 'best burgers in the world' (and has been visited by Jamie Oliver and even Jack Nicholson). We bought 2 of the famous burgers and cooked them on our barbecue on site - delicious! For more fantastic food, would recommend Fattoria La Vialla, 45 minutes NW of Arezzo, and La Perlamora, 5 minutes from the parc. Both offer 4-6 course lunches, serving authentic local food and wines (booking advisable)."
C. Ferrari, Buckinghamshire

"Florence, Siena and San Gimignano were great. The tour to the Cinque Terre was wonderful. If you visit Siena try to go to the botanical gardens - it's small but very pretty and lovely for a relaxing, shady picnic lunch."
S. James, Essex

"The tour of Figline Valdarno given by school children learning English is very good."
J. Harris, Clwyd

"We enjoyed Pisa, Florence, Pistoia Zoo, Siena, San Gimignano and had a nice drive through Chianti country."
N. Simmons, Essex

"Take a drive through the Chianti hills visiting Greve and Castellina - beautiful little places and much less crowded than Florence and Siena. Florence is easily accessed by train and the people at the ticket office at the station were very helpful."
S. Holt, Lancashire

"Siena, Pisa, Florence and the surrounding areas are all worth visiting. Recommendations and travel details from the parc were excellent."
S. O'Brien, Cambridgeshire