The estate extends in a rich and fertile plain immersed in the uneven landscape of the Valdichiana hills (between Siena and Arezzo)overlooked bby the ancient castles of Lucignano,Scrofiano,Farnetella, Sinalunga and Rigomagno.This plase was once scene of many bloody battles to get control over the area between people from Arezzo and Siena.Nowdays this place of land is a touristic attraaction thanks to a town and a landscape planning that has kept its original structure.The farmhouse has 15 hectars of sown land with maize and wheat plus 700 square metres of green area fenced off all around the cottage.The cottage has stone and brik walls all cleaned and stuccod during the renovation that gave back the ancient beauty to vaults,arches,the old porch oven in the main building,the marble staircase and to the stony window sills.The roof has been completely rebuilt using original tiles.Also original chestnut beams have been used,just few in bad condition have been replaced by new ones of the same material.The original frames have been lost,but the new ones have the same characteristics.There is a confortable drive leading up to the cottage and an iron gate operated by remote control,placed in a asquare just in front of the main staircase.Also the fence (wall and pillars) is made of the bricks and stones.
La Pergola holiday homes are located in the Tuscan countryside, about 380 metres above sea level, within a peaceful area, on a gently sloping hillside, which offers a splendid panorama of the surrounding woods. Casole d’Elsa , a small medieval village of Etruscan origin, is located 3 kilometres away; it is a member of the Orange Flags association, a standard for eco-environmental quality of the Italian Touring Club. All the major sites of cultural interest in Tuscany are easily reachable: San Gimignano, Volterra, the Chianti Hills, Siena, Florence and Pisa. La Pergola includes 24 villas or apartments, for 2 to 6/7 persons. are situated among the olive trees, within a park like area of 22 acres and are ideally suitable for guests preferring independent holidays at family prices.Apartments type A: for 2 persons, living-dining room with open plan kitchen, one bedroom (double or twin), bath or shower room.Apartments type B: for 4 persons, living-dining room with separate or open plan kitchen, 2 bedrooms (double or twin), bath or shower room.Apartments type C: for 6/7 persons, living-dining room with separate or open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms (double or twin),2 bath rooms (tub, shower).Apartments type D: for 6/7 persons, similar in structure to type C, but with private swimming pool (10 x 5 metres) and parking, shared by only 2 apartments.
Le Logge di Sopra is a family run B&B located in the countryside, in the heart of the “Crete senesi”, on the panoramic “Lauretana” road, famous for its ancient “biancane” (clay knolls). It stands in a strategic position for a quick tour or a pleasant week full of significant highlights offered by nature, history, culture, gastronomy and oenology. It is a former farmhouse dating back to the 16th century, skilfully refurbished respecting the original architectural lines and antique traditions. The transformation of the large, striking wine vault into 3 snug rooms and 2 apartments, thermally comfortable at all times, has created a cosy structure that offers peace and privacy to guests, also due to the small number of people who can be accommodated at the same time. Guests can relax in the a beautiful solarium, where they can enjoy a vast, breathtaking view, or in the meticulously manicured garden with swimming pool. There is also a free private car park with automatic gate. The rooms, for two or three guests, furnished in the Tuscan style, are cosy and quiet, and have an ensuite bathroom (with shower, hairdryer and courtesy), minibar, electric kettle, colour TV with SAT decoder (DVB-S), bed and bath linen, table, and mosquito net at the windows.
Apartments The apartments of Casa il Mandorlo are well fournished by typical tuscan style.Brick pavments and woods ceiling; the garden of each apartment is equipped of table, chairs and barbecue.The place Thanks to the strategic position of Casa il Mandorlo you can visit nearby places like Florence, Siena, Radda and Castellina in Chianti, or Chianti Castles as Meleto and Brolio. You can also visit some farm houses, where you'll can buy or taste our Chianti wines.Restaurant In the village there's a tipical restaurant where you can taste tuscany food ni a relaxing atmosphere (slow food). Prices :Euro min 25 - max 35 a day (one person)Included: linen, electricity, gasExcluded: central heating (measured by meter). Final cleaning 30 euro
In San Quirico D’Orcia… originally designed rooms “with a view” – recently refurbished as “works of art” dedicated to hospitality. The interior of “Casa Lemmi”… originally Norman and dating back to the beginning of the last millennium, facing the Collegiata Church on one side and Mount Amiata on the other. Directly in front of the Collegiata Church of San Quirico D’Orcia stands “Casa Lemmi”, inhabited for over a millennium and originally Norman, once the refuge of the Knights Templar, Imperial residence, a guest house, convent, fortified house, and for at least three hundred years, the home of the owner of a nearby estate in the Val D’Orcia. In a separate wing, once used for agricultural purposes, there are now guest rooms. The rooms open off a stairwell which rises towards a bright, sunny dome. The stairwell was originally Romanesque but has been altered many times over the course of time until it gained its present appearance in the nineteenth century. The exterior, like secret eyes, looks out at the noteworthy monuments of San Quirico and the Val D’Orcia. There are three double rooms, one junior suite, and five suites, all distinguished by their décor and furniture. In the nineteenth century these rooms were part of the family home. Today they are equipped with every modern comfort and convenience: telephone, minibar, safe, satellite television, internet connection, bathroom with shower or bath, hairdryer, and heating and air conditioning. The rooms are spacious and pleasant, permitting the guest to feel quite at home. An abundant breakfast, served in the garden or in the Norman room, facing the west door of the Collegiata, is included. Guests can park in the immediate vicinity of “Casa Lemmi”. The appropriate parking permit will be forwarded by email. In Palazzo Lemmi, until recently the home of the owners, the original guest rooms, two large suites, the “Imperial” and the “Collegiata” on one side and a double room called the “Blue room” on the other, open off a large staircase. The “Imperial” suite has a balcony overlooking the Collegiata Church and a large travertine marble fireplace in Romanesque-Gothic style like the church outside. The Emperor Frederick I (Barbarossa) may have slept in this room, whence it derives its name. The “Collegiata” suite looks down on both the Collegiata Church and Palazzo Chigi, giving the impression of a view of these buildings from above. The double room which looks straight out at Monte Amiata is called the “Blue” room, for the colour of the décor resembles the colour of the mountain on a sunny day. Casa Lemmi offers its guests the possibility to combine their booking in one of their suites, with the collection of a “3-Door, manual Lancia Y with air conditioning”, from any car hire company collaborating with AutoEurope located in Italy, reimbursing the cost at the moment of departure
"Case Rosse" was born in 2006 thanks to the hospitality of the family Troiani; it is situated on a hill and it offers a stupendous panoramic view on the city of St. Gimignano from which is only 9 Km far. The firm is composed by two typical Tuscan farms, recently restored and divided in spacious and pleasant independent apartments and double rooms with independent access and inside services.
Il Pozzo Di Radi is a homely managed B&B perfect for a relaxing holiday in the very heart of Tuscany, in touch with nature, tranquility and uncontaminated countryside. The Palei family personally takes care of the structure and it will be pleased to welcome You in the family’s restaurant where Daniela will let you enjoy the delicacies of the Tuscan cuisine. To enjoy a serene stay, Il Pozzo di Radi offers 7 wide rooms, all well-finished with Tuscan rustic style furnishings. Il Pozzo di Radi has a privileged position that makes easy to reach the most notable sites in the area around Siena. Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, hills of Chianti are only few minutes by car.
La Paterna di Rigomagno is a residence of elegant but informal charm, which, while preserving the original structure, has been skillfully renovated and equipped with all the modern comforts.
It is the ideal location for those who wish to discover the real Tuscany, away from the usual tourist circuit, and for those who love to wander through streets and alleys that are lined with flowers, to fish, to relax in hot thermal baths or to explore, on foot or by bicycle, hidden roads and pathways that will take them through breathtaking countryside.
Everything about the residence has been well thought out and arranged in order to make the guest feel at home. Minute attention has been paid to every detail, making a stay at Rigomagno unique and unforgettable.
The residence has three levels:
from the antique entrance door one goes up to the second floor sitting room where the old sandstone fireplace is located. Here the guest can relax and read or watch satellite television.
The bedroom is located on the third floor. The furniture is an harmonious blend of handmade, folk-art pieces. The handmade, king-size bed is in walnut.
The floors of the second and third levels are beveled oak parquet, brushed and oiled.
The bathroom is decorated in chestnut and Rapolano travertine. It’s furnished with a spacious shower and beautiful, matching taps and fittings. The bathroom ceiling also has the original, exposed, fired brick with oak and chestnut beams.
An ancient convent from the 1300’s, the farmhouse is situated in the Chianti area, an ideal location for visiting the most well-known art centers such as Siena (8 km), Florence (60 km), Monteriggioni (10 km), San Gimignano (30 km), Volterra (50 km). The completely restructured farmhouse offers 3 apartments, all of them redone using biological materials such as cork, handmade terracotta salvaged from the ancient building, and wooden beams and joists. All of the apartments are furnished in the local farmhouse style. The farmhouse “La Rocca della Magione”, surrounded by the green hillsides of Siena 330 meters above sea level, boasts a splendid panorama. On our farm we produce our own wine and olive oil. Our grounds offer walks and bicycle riding, with several stables nearby for horseback riding. The farmhouse “La Rocca della Magione” is ideal for a fully relaxing vacation in the quiet countryside of Siena in Tuscany!
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