Villas with Wine tasting in Siena

Pienza - RIF. S271

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

This lovely 18th century villa with swimming-pool in Val d’Orcia is located near Pienza, surrounded by the gently rolling hills of this magnificent countryside. This tastefully furnished villa can comfortably accommodate up to 15 people and consists of 2 large sitting rooms, 2 fully equipped kitchens and one dining room. There are six double bedrooms (of which 1 can be made up as twin), 2 single bedrooms and 8 bathrooms (various Jacuzzis in some, 2 with bathtubs, 3 with double shower heads and 3 fitted with showers of which one at the swimming-pool). There is air-conditioning in all the rooms.
Outside there is a large garden (5 hectares) fully equipped with outdoor furniture and barbecue for dining alfresco and a lovely 24x4 m saltwater swimming-pool (open Apr-Oct), of which 6 meters are indoors. This villa is in an ideal location both for those wishing to spend a quiet and pleasant vacation in the countryside, far from the madding crowd, and for those who have cultural and art interests with Montepulciano at 10 km, Montalcino at 15, Cortona at 25 and Siena at 40. Nearby the ancient spa towns of Bagno Vignoni and San Filippo. The surrounding farm estates offer the possibility of cheese, wine and olive oil tastings. The nearest shops and restaurants are in Pienza at 6 km.
In the rental quote are included: a welcome typical dinner with our Tuscan mamma, a maid service 3h each day (common areas, not on Sunday), cleaning of the house on Wednesday and Saturday, change of 
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Radda in Chianti - RIF. S373

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This old stone cottage was built in the 7th century and externally still preserves its original architecture, while inside it has been completely renovated and converted into an elegant, luxury home for holidays.
It is located at 7 km from Radda in Chianti, the heart of this beautiful wine region, and set in a huge wine estate with olive grove. Within this setting, this wonderful villa seems to rise like an antique tower dominating the picturesque hills. Here you can stroll in the garden, surrounded by innumerable flowers, and taste its figs or blackberries, or enter the kitchen garden and pick seasonal organic products. On a hot, summer’s day, you can take a dip in the pool (11 x 5 m, 150 cm deep, fenced for the safeguard of children), or decide to keep fit with the very well-equipped gym. Otherwise, you can just take a nap in the shade, read a good book or simply enjoy the silence of nature.

The house is located within a winery surrounded by its vineyard. This means, that during the day, the entire 9 hectares won’t be at your total availability, because there might be workers working around the cellar, as well as guests visiting the wine tasting rooms. Only the villa and pool are at your exclusive use.

The outdoor space consists of a swimming pool, gazebo with al fresco dining furniture, a roof terrace to enjoy the spectacular view over the charming Tuscan hills, and a children’s tree-house and playground. A 6 km driveway, a typical Tuscan dirt road, leads to the 
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Radda in Chianti - RIF. S374

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This charming wine estate with panoramic views is located on the hills at just 1.5 km from Radda in Chianti, a lovely medieval village in the heart of this wine region. The old stone villa was originally an observation post looking out over the valley; today it has been fully renovated with modern comforts yet maintaining the traditional Tuscan architectural characteristics such as archways, vaulted ceilings, irregular stone walls and large windows.

The villa is set within a large garden with barbecue area, wood-fired brick pizza oven, a children’s playground, a saltwater swimming pool (12x5 m, from 140 to 200 cm deep, open May-September, and it can be heated) with Roman steps, as well as a wonderful veranda with tables and chairs, ideal for al fresco dining in peaceful contemplation of the surrounding countryside.

The villa is huge, 900 sq m, elegantly furnished with a creative design, and set on three levels. It is fully air conditioned, and has free Wi-Fi.
Lower ground floor: a wine cellar with a selection of wines for sale; a gym room with weights, rowing machine, bicycle, yoga equipment, TV; a spa room with Turkish bath, basin and shower; a bathroom with bathtub, and a bathroom with shower; a laundry (washing machine and dryer, but only the housekeeper has access).
Ground floor: large sitting room with two sofas and two armchairs, Sat-TV and fireplace, stereo system and DVD player, a 12-seat dining room with Sat-TV and drinks cabinet, a fully equipped professio 
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Rapolano Terme - RIF. S298

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Crete Senesi   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This wonderful holiday home, originally a brickworks dating back to the early 20th-century, is located in one of the most picturesque landscapes of Tuscany, the Crete Senesi. It’s between Asciano (10km) and Sinalunga (9km), two stunning medieval villages. Nearby Rapolano (15 minutes driving), instead, is renowned for its thermal baths.
In a quiet place, surrounded by a gorgeous countryside, abounding in olive trees, guests can enjoy and taste the organic food of the owner’s farm, in Asciano, where he produces vegetables, fruit, olive oil, as well as delicious truffles. Guests can also discover during their stay the colours and flavours of the Crete Senesi with wine and olive oil tasting, cooking lessons, and excursions on bike under the professional guide of Alessandro.
At guest’s disposal a large garden, a swimming pool (12x6 m, open from May to October, 1,10 to 1,50m deep), barbecue, table tennis and internet Wi-Fi.
Recommendable excursions to Siena (40 km), Pienza (25km), Montepulciano (25km), Montalcino (35km). Nearest shops (8km) and restaurant at only 900 m.

The house, 300 sq m, can comfortably accommodate up to 14 people and consists of 2 communicating apartments, on 2 floors. Both flats have access from the garden and have a wonderful covered terrace with terracotta tile flooring for al fresco dining with a view.
Ground Floor: large living room, with fireplace, with access to the terrace, fully equipped kitchen (gas hobs, oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, t 
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