Farmhouse for 8 people with swimming pool overlooking lake and Orcia Valley , near to Sarteano - Tuscany.
Overlooking the lake with the 13th century Abby in the distance the villa has the most wonderful views, offering privacy and an evocative atmosphere. It will ensure complete relaxation and tranquility.
Originally 16th century the villa was restored in 1998. Overlooking an amazing Tuscan landscape and flanked with lavender hedges, it is wholly made of stone. It has been exquisitely updated whilst preserving the original feel and integrity of the building.
Inside is a warm and welcoming home. The choice of colors, the dimensions of the rooms and the carefully selected furnishings and fittings which are a blend of antique pieces and modern design, ensure a pleasurable and relaxing vacation.
The villa has a telephone extension in each bedroom, a hairdryer in each bathroom, a bathroom for every bedroom and a designer kitchen with cooker and oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. It also has a washing machine, iron and iron board, television in the living room and video recorder (on request). The beds are comfortable and spacious with 100% pure cotton sheets and towels. You'll be in the lap of luxury and never want to go home.
The house has on two floors:
Ground floor: Living/dining room with fireplace. Half bathroom. Kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. One bedroom with two adult sized single beds, doors to the grounds and en-suite bathroom with shower.
First floor: two bedrooms each with two adult sized single beds and en-suite bathroom with shower. One bedroom with a queen size bed, sofa and en-suite bathroom with shower.
The estate which includes the villa is part of a sweeping 830 hectare (2051 acre) estate with 11 gracious and completely independent Tuscan hill houses. The houses are kilometeres apart and very private one from the other. The whole complex is managed from an ancient 13th century abbey that has been immaculately restored including the chapel and refectory.
With in the estate are approximately 70 km of private roads, framed by verdant valleys, a small lake, wooded hills and cultivated fields. The villas are secluded one from the other, each in an isolated position that guarantees complete privacy and tranquility.
Each is replete with stunning views, many guests never leave the estate during their stay, passing the time swimming, horse riding, walking, fishing and relaxing. On the edge of the vast nature reserve that makes the Val D'Orcia a perfect spot for nature lovers. This is also a great location from which to explore Tuscany and Umbria, it is with in easy reach of most well known tourist destinations in Southern and Mid Tuscany and also many more off the beaten track
The owners are from a noble Italian family and have sent there grown up children to be educated in the United States. They have been in the industry for many years and know more than a thing or two about creating the perfect holiday. They can provide you with many services and advantages not found in normal rental villas; child friendly fishing, fitness facilities, disabled facilities, concierge services, guided tours, transfers, catering, mountain bike rentals, E-mail, fax, internet, transfers, rent-a-cars, on going hotels, restaurant bookings, tickets, 24 hour emergency assistance and taxi reservations, in fact full concierge services, normally only found in luxury hotels.
Services include; The daily maid service (2 hours), gardening, daily pool cleaning and a change of linen twice a week. You can also request; use of the abbey sauna and gym, baby sitting and extra maid service, in house catering.
These villas are all child friendly.
Reference: V2ICDC
Low season: $5,985.00 (5 Jan - 12 Apr, 25 Oct - 20 Dec)
Mid season: $7,560.00 (12 Apr - 31 May, 2 Aug - 25 Oct, 20 Dec - 5 Jan)
High season:$8,820.00 (31 May - 2 Aug)
Price includes: Towels and bed linen, Two hours of daily cleaning, Change of laundry twice weekly, Gardening service, Daily cleaning of the pool, Removal of garbage
Price does not include: Use of telephone, email, fax, internet, Heating during winter months, Washing or dry-cleaning
Accomodation 2 double bedrooms with 2 ensuite bathrooms,2 twin bedroons with 2 ensuite bathrooms,1 service bathroom, Private swimming pool, garden and park
Rental are Saturday to Saturday, Arrival between 4 and 9 p.m., Departure before 11.00am
Services: Linen, towels, telephone in each room connected to switchboard
TV, video recorder (on request), dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven, freezer, coffee maker, Fireplace
Extra Services: Transfer, auto hire, Reservation restaurants, hotel and taxis, Sauna or fitness gym on request, Baby sitting (reserve in advance), Cook (reserve in advance), Breakfast (reserve in advance)
Distances
The nearest town is Sarteano 12 km where there are shops,bars, restaurants
Sarteano: 12 km
Montepulciano: 25 km
Pienza: 30 km
Montalcino: 43 km
Cortona: 55 km
Arezzo: 68 km
Siena: 83 km
Firenze: 115 km
San Gimignano: 125 km
Perugia: 90 km
Orvieto: 60 km
Assisi: 110 km
Roma: 128 km |