Casa Del Pettirosso
Set on a prestigious estate in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, Casa del Pettirosso is surrounded by woodland and fields, with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and of Castelluccio, a medieval castle also on the estate. Built in typical Tuscan style, the house has a central courtyard which provides privacy amongst the glorious gardens.
One of the owners originally restored this house for herself and her family, and it is therefore furnished with some antiques and many books. The ground floor is now a most attractive open plan kitchen/dining room. The pool, set into a terrace just below the house enjoys a wonderful view of the pines and cypresses of the estate and Monte Amiata beyond.
The lawned gardens offer two outside dining areas, a barbecue terrace under old oak trees and many spots for reading and enjoying the view. Some guests will simply wish to relax by the pool, others may wish to leisurely explore walking trails which can be taken directly from the property. There is an informal restaurant on the estate and further restaurants tucked away in nearby villages. The owners are happy to give their personal recommendations for restaurants, vineyards, markets, speciality food shops and sightseeing and are happy to arrange wine and olive oil tastings, riding tennis lessons and mountain biking. The gardens of the main villa are open to the public and the estate is also a centre of cultural and artistic activities. The medieval castle of Castelluccio, is the home of an international music festival. Incontri in Terra di Siena
Accomodation
GROUND FLOOR
- Open plan kitchen with dining area
- Double bedroom
- Twin bedroom
- Single bedroom
- Bathroom
- Shower room
- Utility room
FIRST FLOOR
- Large sitting room
- Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite
- Double bedroom
- Single bedroom (accessed via the double bedroom)
- Bathroom
Facilities
PRIVATE POOL
6 x 12m with built in steps and slightly raised surround.
FACILITIES
Washing machine • Dishwasher • TV • Stereo • WiFi
ACTIVITIES
Shared tennis court
Services
CHILD FACILITIES
A complimentary travel cot and a high chair available on request.
FOOD HAMPERS
An upgraded food hamper is available on request. It must be ordered pre departure and paid for locally. Please ask for details.
COOK SERVICE
Cook service can be provided at this villa. Cooks are available on request, and do need to be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment. Please ask for details.
MAID SERVICE
2 hours 5 days a week
Linen change weekly
Welcome pack
Note: low walls
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The owners are happy to advise on local restaurants, shopping and sight seeing activities. They are also able to organise a wide variety of activities: cookery and language lessons, riding, tennis lessons, mountain-biking, wine and oil tasting, beauty and wellness treatments as well as private visits to lesser well-known historic places. Please ask for details.
Facts
AMENITIES
Nearest restaurant and tennis court on the estate. Shops, restaurants, banks Chianciano Terme 5 kms Places of Interest: Montichiello 9kms, Montepulciano 12kms Bagno Vignoni (thermal springs) 18 kms, Pienza 20 kms, Cetona 21 kms, Perugia 74kms, Assisi 90kms
BEACHES
Castiglione della Pescaia 112 kms
LOCATION
Motorway exit Chiusi 14 kms
AIRPORTS
Perugia 106km, Florence 150km, Rome Ciampino 184km, Rome Fiumicino 199km, Pisa 211km, Bologna 235km
RAILWAY STATION
Station 20 kms.
Price
from £3,475
Contact The Villa People
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