La Torre - Holiday Cottage in Tuscany Italy with Pool
Farmhouse with 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Garden, Swimming Pool
La Torre is situated on a hill side estate and offers a classical and tranquil experience, the 17th century property is situated 8 km from Siena in the Chianti Classico region and has been restored to perfection. The highlight of this property is that it still has its original tower which is now used as one of the 5 bedrooms. Original architectural features such as the wooden beamed ceilings and the traditional brickwork arches add to the comfort and experience offered here. The property is surrounded by grass, vine yards, olive groves and the delightful view of Siena which welcomes you on the distant horizon.
If you feel like a lazy day at the property there are a number of leisure activities on offer to keep you amused. The facilities include tennis courts, table football, horse riding with the owners, mountain bike hire, guided tours and cookery courses.
La Torre is a classical rustic country farmhouse offering 200 m2 of living space and can accommodate 10 persons comfortably. The property is spacious, airy and offers an abundance of natural light during the day time. La Torre boasts an open plan design in the lounge creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
As you explore the ground floor you will discover the large kitchen/ dining area where the two rooms are divided by a traditional brick archway. The living room is comfortably furnished and boasts a traditional fireplace where you can gather round with friends and family and enjoy some of the Chianti regions exceptional wines or enjoy a book in solitude.
As you make your way to the upper floor of the house you will find 4 bedrooms; 1 double bedroom with double bed and 3 twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with showers and 2 bathrooms with bath tubs. From this floor a small wooden staircase leads you to the tower of the house where the 5th bedroom lies.
As you venture in to the garden from the house you will be warmly greeted by a large terrace which is beautifully furnished with a long wooden table and chairs and is ideal for relaxing and winding down after a long day out. As you leave the terrace and explore the garden further you will be welcomed by an abundance of beautiful trees, shrubs and shaded romantic areas not to mention the 12x7 metre swimming pool.
There is another family that live on the grounds in another house; however the guests at La Torre have exclusive use of both the garden and pool to ensure absolute privacy.
Basic shopping is convenient at Pianella which is approximately 2 km away and there is a large supermarket which will cater for all of your needs on the outskirts of Siena which is approximately 6 km away.
Facilities for this holiday farmhouse in Siena, Tuscany
Property
Type:
Farmhouse
Nearest Airport:
Rome / Pisa
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Pianella - 2 kms
Location Type:
City, Horse Riding, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 3 Twin Bedrooms.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms, 2 Showers.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen.
Dining:
Seating for 10.
Entertainment:
Tennis Court.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly.
Local activities in and around Siena, Tuscany
The close proximity of the property to Siena means that there are many places of interest close by. You can start your holiday by exploring the beautiful local villages and if you feel the urge to explore further a field you can venture to the classical cities such as Siena, Florence, Arezzo, Volterra, San Gimignano and Colle which are all within easy reach.
The coast can be easily reached within an hour if you head south west to Grossetto where you will discover its many sandy beaches which is a wonderful day out for children and adults alike.
For the wine connoisseurs amongst you we recommend travelling to Catel Nuovo, Beradenga, Radda, Gaiole or Castellina in Chianti where you can taste the wines directly for the local cantinas.
Rental Notes: Accommodation weeks run from Saturday to Saturday and include linen, water, electricity, and gas unless otherwise stated.
The heating costs and housekeeping fees are paid directly to the landlord and are dependent on usage please be aware heating costs are expensive in Italy.
Almost all landlords require a security deposit between 100 € and 500 €. The full balance of the deposit will be returned at the end of stay provided that the property is in the same condition as when you arrived and there are no damaged/ broken items.
All linens should be returned in the same number and conditions on departure if they are not the landlords have the right to keep the deposit at their discretion.
Availability of La Torre
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
06 May 2004
Property listed since:
20 November 2005
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