Holiday Farmhouse with Garden furniture in Val d'Orcia

San Quirico d'Orcia - RIF. S198

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Val d'Orcia   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

These wonderful holiday apartments in the Val d’Orcia are situated in the oasis of the gently rolling hills just outside the medieval village of San Quirico d’Orcia, in the past a resting place for Popes and their legates on their journey towards Rome along the ancient Via Francigena. An overwhelming 180 degrees view over the Natural Park of the Val d’Orcia, embracing also the towns of Pienza, Radicofani and Montalcino, will immediately capture the visitors’ attention. Here, in this Tuscan holiday home, nature, art, history and a particular attention to health and well-being will welcome guests in that perfect balance typical of Tuscan country life. The Residence consists of 70 rooms of various typologies to meet all requirements, each equipped with hair-dryer, mini-bar, safe, Sat-TV and telephone. The Junior Suites can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people and have a Jacuzzi shower, whereas the Comfort and Superior rooms, with Jacuzzi bathtub, are located in a structure built only with ecological materials and provided with an electromagnetic smog avoidance system. Holidays here are spent in absolute quiet and relax enjoying the treatments of the well-being centre, created to provide the aesthetics, physical and mental welfare for those wishing to retreat from urban chaos and treat themselves to a soothing break. Every effort here is directed towards the guests’ well-being, the care of their body and the rediscovery of their essential beauty. The aim of the t 
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Castiglione d'Orcia - RIF. S186

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Val d'Orcia   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This lovely holiday home in Tuscany is located a km from Gallina, a tiny hamlet near Castiglione D’Orcia (at 7 km), on the famous Via Cassia, the ancient Roman road connecting Rome to Florence. Built during the first half of the 20th century, this comfortable stone farmhouse has recently been restored with particular attention in maintaining the traditional Tuscan characteristics. The holiday accommodation consists of five independent self-catering apartments elegantly furnished with antique furniture. Terracotta tile flooring, wooden beam ceilings and hand stained walls remain as vestiges of the typical Tuscan style. Each flat has its own outdoor private area and all guests have access to the swimming pool (12x6 open May-Sept). At guest’s disposal a washing machine, internet wi fi connection, barbecue: the owner produce delicious hand made products.
The farmhouse is surrounded by cereal fields, which change colour every season, whereas huge meadows of poppies, wild orchids and roses offer another kaleidoscope of colours. Walking along the paths close at hand one may have the chance to meet the local fauna that populates the area and from the herb garden one may enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape with the typical colours of the “Crete Senesi”.
Close to Mount Amiata, these holiday apartments for rent in Val D’Orcia are in an ideal position for all those seeking peace and quiet but also a perfect point of departure for cultural and wine-and 
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