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House and pool
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The castle
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The house is set in the famous Crete Senesi, perhaps the most spectacular example of the essence of Tuscany. On 2 floors, built of warm Sienese stone and brick, encircled by wide terracotta terraces, ancient mulberry trees and huge old cypresses, olive groves, lawns and gardens of aromatic shrubs and fragrant herbs, the cook's delight. Furnished with antique country furniture, books, art and textiles, Turkish rugs, comfortable sofas, good quality bedding, efficient plumbing and lighting, and is generally light, airy and stylish. All rooms with beautiful view. Persian blinds, mosquito screens, ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Shady entrance loggia, pergola covered by jasmine and roses for eating out at a travertine marble table, with barbecue. Plentiful garden furniture and hammocks are provided. A path through the gardens brings you to the swimming pool (ozone treated, virtually chemical free), surrounded by terracotta sun terraces, immersed in decorative shrubs, roses and lavender.
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The open plan kitchen
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The living room
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Rental periods |
8 persons |
| 26 April - 31 May 2008 |
£1750 |
| 31 May - 28 June 08 |
£2200 |
| 28 June - 6 September 2008 |
£2750 |
| 6 - 27 September 2008 |
£2200 |
| 27 September - 25 October 2008 |
£1750 |
| 25 October - 28 February 2008 |
£1500 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Special offers can be arranged for long term letting.
Changeover day
Changeover day: Saturday, arrival times from 4 to 7 pm.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with double bed.
Bedroom 2 with double or twin beds.
Bedroom 3 with double or twin beds.
Bedroom 4 with double or twin beds plus bunk beds. |
| Bathrooms: |
En suite bathroom to bedroom 1, with bath/shower over, wc, bidet.
Bathroom with shower, wc, bidet.
Bathroom with shower, wc, bidet.
Bedroom 2 with wash basin room. |
| Kitchen: |
Large open plan kitchen with dining for 10, sofa area with TV, video, DVD. 5-ring cooker, large oven, dishwasher, food mixers, Bosch refrigerator, open fireplace. |
| Utility Room: |
Washing machine, iron, ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: |
Spacious upstairs living room with open fireplace, extra large sofa and armchairs, room for extra bunk beds.
Stereo. Study with fax, answering machine, Internet access ADSL. |
| Other: |
Across the courtyard there is separate accommodation in the old barn, refurbished as a guest cottage, consisting in a large double bedroom with double bed sofa and kitchen area, a bathroom with shower and its own private terrace to 1 side. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included. Maid service twice weekly, linen change on Saturdays. Extra cleaning available. Local cooks available for in house catering. |
Notes on accommodation
Central heating, suitable for children, smokers allowed.
2 friendly cats live outside, owners provide food.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
dishwasher |
| washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
satellite tv |
tv |
| telephone |
internet access |
central heating |
room fans |
| cot |
high chair |
barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
Outside
Delightful harmonious mature landscaped gardens, with lawn, decorative shrubs, herbs and fruit trees. Extensive olive groves. Ample parking areas. Plentiful garden furniture and hammocks are provided. 3 furnished eating areas including pergola, bread oven, barbecue. Various sun terraces. Private pool, ozone treated 12m x 4,5m deep end 2, 20, shallow 1, 20. with sun terrace surround. Open from end of May through September. Private peaceful setting with beautiful views over the valleys and of the castle.
Coast/Beach
Grosseto, Maremma Coast 80km.
Special interest holidays
Horse riding, ballooning, tennis court nearby.
Painting and cooking courses can be arranged, Italian lessons.
Yoga, shiat-su and ayurvedic massage.
Travel
Car essential.
Airport:
Florence and Perugia: 1 hour 30 mins,
Pisa: 2 hours 30 mins
Rome: 3 hours
Railway: Buonconvento: 15km
Ferry: Livorno: 160km.
Distances
Local village 1km.
Florence 1 hour 30 mins, Siena 40 mins, Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino 20-30 mins.
Further details
Excellent shops, supermarkets, weekly markets, restaurants, speciality wine bars are all nearby in this beautiful area, full of many historic sites and towns to visit, summer festivals, pageants, concerts, art exhibitions, museums. Many artisan products, ceramics, linen, leather goods, etc are on sale in local boutiques.
It is the perfect place for walking and mountain biking.
Balloon trips with champagne breakfasts can be booked. Thermal baths, horse riding, tennis courts at short distance.
San Giovanni D'Asso has a bank, supermarket, general store, bakery, bar with newsagent and tobacconist, post office, doctor surgery and chemist, butcher, wine tasting and local delicacies shops. Specialities are the local White Truffles, Pecorino sheep cheeses and Orcia Wine.The Festival of the White Truffle is held in November.The Castle is an imposing medieval structure beautifully restored, on its square an inviting "hotel de charme" with an excellent restaurant offers tasteful and refined dinners.Another interesting local feature is the ‘Bosco della Ragnaia’: a wood landscaped by a local american artist.
Montisi is the sister village of San Giovanni d'Asso, 6 km away, and is another integral small medieval settlement, with its own festival in august, La Giostra di Simone, with a jousting on horseback and pageantry in period costume. In June and July it hosts its own Art Festival, Montisi Art.
Montalcino and its superb wines and imposing Fortress hosts a jazz festival in July.
Siena:the real centre of Siena is the renowned Piazza del Campo, which hosts its famous Palio in July and August, where the competing Contrade ,17 in number, run a fiercely challenged horse race round the perimetre of this extraordinary shell shaped Square, which is overlooked by the height of the Torre del Mangia.This and the Duomo of Siena, both with their magnificent museums, form the heart of the unique complex of architecture and artistic heritage belonging to this enchanting city.
Booking notes
Reservation must be confirmed by payment of a 50% deposit, paid by bank transfer, non-refundable: in case of cancellation, some refund may be possible if the house is re-rented.
Balance to be paid 60 days before the arrival date.
A cheque (£500) will be left with the owner/representative as a refundable security deposit. Rates include electricity, water, weekly linen change and cleaning on Saturdays, another cleaning during the week. Not included: telephone, central heating and firewood.
For booking and further information
Hardress Waller
Tel: (Italy) +39 0577 806924
Mobile: (Italy) + 39 335 8413699
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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