Villa di Ulignano overlooks this magical frame, situated in the middle of the triangle formed by the cities of Pisa, Siena and Florence. It is the perfect base for any Tuscan vacation. Surrounded by a magnificent garden with centuries old trees, the villa extends over an area of 3 hectares between Volterra, the closest town, and San Gimignano. The accomodation is extremely spacious and ideal for large groups. The history of a unique and suggestive place. Built in the XVII century by order of the governor of Leghorn and Admiral of the tuscan Navy Jacopo Inghirami (1565-1623) it was designed by the architect Gherardo Silvani (1579 - 1675). It seems that Napoleon Bonaparte stayed in the Villa as guest of the Inghirami family during his sojourns in Italy and for this reason two of the rooms in the villa bear his name.

 

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Notes on prices

Villa di Ulignano is available for events, with or without renting the bedrooms. Please contact us for a customized quotation

Rental fee during the MEDIUM SEASON and HIGH SEASON includes the use of the Main Villa (22 + 4 people) + School and Barn (8 + 3) and all villa facilities, VAT, elecricity and GPL for hot water, gas kitchen and heating Rental fee during the LOW SEASON ncludes the exclusive use of the Main Villa (22 + 4 people), VAT, elecricity and GPL for hot water, gas kitchen and heating Not included: initial supply of linen: 300 EUR (200 during LOW SEASON) final cleaning: 800 EUR (400 during LOW SEASON) spare bed: 30 EUR / night

Included Staff and Services: concierge services, speaking italian, english and french; gardening, pool maintenance Extra Staff and Services: Housekeeping, cooking, massage, babysitting, transfer service, hot air baloon rides, workshops, wine tasting, cooking school, groceries, wedding planners, live music, mountain bike rentals, private tours, trekking guides, truffle hunting

Accommodation

 

Outside

This property has the following outside: garden, terrace, balcony, barbecue, outdoor grill charcoal, outdoor grill.

Golf
Nearest golf: Castelfalfi, 23 Kilometres
Golf pass optional.

Skiing
Nearest skiing: Abetone, 165 Kilometres

Travel
Car necessary

Distances
Nearest AIRPORT - Pisa: 64 Kilometres
Nearest BEACH - Castiglioncello: 63 Kilometres
Nearest SKI - Abetone: 165 Kilometres
Nearest GOLF - Castelfalfi: 23 Kilometres

Further details

Location Information: The absolute beauty of Tuscany attracts tourists from all over the world thanks to its famous and precious art cities: such as Florence, Siena, Pisa, and Lucca. But there is a more secluded, discrete Tuscany that is certainly no less rich in charm. Discover the small towns of Tuscany, rich in history each with its own particular characteristic and each the fruit of a unique, event filled history. Staying at Villa di Ulignano you have the opportunity of living this magnificent region as protagonists, by discovering its most marvelous hidden recesses, far from the throngs of mass tourism. Volterra A gem of Etruscan, Roman, mediaeval, and Renaissance art, Volterra commands the entire Cecina valley as far as the sea from the hill on which it stands 550 metres above sea level. It is surrounded by a dramatic landscape created by the so-called Balze: impressive chasms, caused by landslips and landslides, in the hilly north-western slopes. In Volterra history has left its uninterrupted mark from the time of the Etruscans to the nineteenth century, with extremely important artistic and monumental forms, which can be admired simply by walking along the streets of the city centre, but also by visiting the city’s three important museums: the Museo Etrusco (Etruscan Museum), the Pinacoteca Civica (Town Art Gallery), and the Museo d'Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art). Next to these is an uncontaminated landscape, a quality of life that is still at a human pace, and an artistic handicraft unique in the whole world: alabaster. A city to be lived intensely, to be discovered little by little, with its atmospheres, its contrasts, the pulsing of a civilisation and a culture that make it unique and unrepeatable. Do not miss: Piazza dei Priori and Porta all’Arco. San Gimignano Located on a hill overlooking the Val d’Elsa valley, surrounded by fortified walls, San Gimignano is an extraordinary example of mediaeval town planning. Art city, rich in art treasures, San Gimignano is an important tourist attraction, that has been proclaimed natural and cultural heritage by UNESCO. Vineyards grow in the surrounding countryside, where the famous Vernaccia di San Gimignano is made, the first Italian wine to receive the DOC trademark (controlled denomination of origin) in 1966, which after 1993 became DOCG (controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin). The 15 (out of 72) surviving towers, the XIII century walls, the many case-torri (tower-houses), and the buildings of the Communal period render the landscape and appearance of San Gimignano unique. A very suggestive open space is Piazza della Cisterna, characterised by the monumental cistern (XIII-XIV century) that gives the square its name. Do not miss: Piazza del Duomo, La collegiata, Via San Matteo, and the Church of Sant’Agostino. Certaldo Without doubt the ancient part of the city is the most interesting. Located on a hill, it can be reached by cable railway from the modern city (the Borgo). The particular warm colours of the old city, which is surrounded by walls, is given by the red brick of its mediaeval buildings. Its origins date back to the Etruscan-Roman period. It was the birthplace of the famous Italian poet, Boccaccio, who died there in 1375. The Palazzo Pretorio or Palazzo del Vicario is the most significant building in the town. It was rebuilt in the XV century, when a portico and coats of arms were added. Along the picturesque road that leads to porta del Rivellino, one can admire the mediaeval houses and a small suggestive Romanesque cloister. Monteriggioni The unique suggestive profile of Monteriggioni appears bold and towering on the peak of the hill it stands on like a sentry defending the ancient Republic of Siena. Thanks to its beauty and position it has a natural tourist vocation. Monteriggioni was an ancient noble Borgo (suburb), founded by the Republic of Siena at the beginning of the XIII century as an outpost against Florence. It was contended over during the centuries-old war for supremacy between the two cities, and finally conquered by the Florentines only in the XVI century. Its thirteenth century walls are fundamental in the history of mediaeval fortifications. They form a 560 m perimeter, with two gates and 14 quadrilateral towers. Inside the walls is the main square of the Borgo, which maintains an intact mediaeval aspect. The mediaeval feast Monteriggioni di torri si corona is held in mid-July every year. It is among the three most important Italian mediaeval feasts and re-enacts the history and traditions of Monteriggioni. All the inhabitants wear historical costumes for the occasion. Ballad singers, minstrels, musicians, and mountebanks animate the feast, while artisans show ancient trades: the blacksmith, the engraver, the rope maker, the lute maker. Real workshops and laboratories can be admired inside the castle: the coin mint, the water mill, and the shop that used to make paper.

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