Elegant Tuscany Villa Rental Near Charming Town
Poggio dell'Amore
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AboutTheExperience
Located south of Siena and close to a charming small town, this elegant Tuscany villa for the holidays is a wonderful choice for a family or two couples. It is a great location for day trips throughout Tuscany, as well as into Umbria. With its large pool and wonderful views, this holiday villa in Tuscany is just the kind of villa rental for those looking for tranquility, views and relaxation.
LocationDescription
This farmhouse is located south of Siena in the Crete Senese. It is only a 5 minute drive to the small, medieval market town of Buonconvento, which offers a nice selection of grocery shops, cafés, restaurants, and a good farmers market.
Assisi: 122 km
Florence: 99 km
San Gimignano: 66 km
Arezzo: 63 km
Siena: 32 km
Montalcino: 10 km
Buonconvento: 3 km
ExteriorDescription
(5 hectares) This is a lovingly restored country house with a refined, simple style. The house enjoys marvelous views over the countryside. There are olive groves, cypress trees, umbrella pines, lavender, and roses. Outside the kitchen there is a garden for guests' use filled with cooking herbs such as basil, rosemary, and thyme. Seasonal vegetables include lettuce, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, and onions. The owners' olive oil can be purchased on site. Outdoor amenities include a large hilltop swimming pool with panoramic views of the countryside. An outdoor dining area offers stunning views from beneath the trees. There is also a small basketball court and a Ping-Pong table.
InteriorDescription
(250m2) Two floors. The house features antique Tuscan tables, chairs and wardrobes. Floors are handmade local terracotta. Each of the four bedrooms feature typical Tuscan wall colors and exposed beam ceilings.
Ground floor: There is a well-equipped country kitchen with a fireplace. The dining room is furnished with a spacious antique table which seats up to 12 people. The living room has a fireplace and comfortable seating. There is an adjacent utility room with a washing machine and WC.
First floor: There is a master bedroom with queen size bed (160cm) and a spacious en suite bathroom with shower, tub, and heated towel racks. There are three additional bedrooms, two with French double beds (140cm), and one with twin beds that can be pushed together. The three bedrooms share a full bathroom with shower and beautiful view, plus an additional WC.
FeaturesDescription
Available amenities: washing machine, dishwasher, stereo, CD player, piano, TV (Italian channels only), telephone, fax machine, baby bed, high chair, and swimming pool (7m x 14m, open from June 1 until September 30). Mosquito nets are available for the bedrooms in summer months. Two hours of housekeeping are included midweek.
Extra services: Cook service is available on request. Sub-floor heating in fall and winter, telephone calls, and firewood are extra costs.
Nearby attractions: There is a facility within walking distance offering horseback riding (€16-18 per hour) and a grass tennis court (€12 per hour - bring your own racket).
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Questions and Answers From Our Clients
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Q: Can you describe the outdoor dining area? I'm wondering if it is a terrace or a pergola, and if it is adjacent to the house or further away. Also, is there a barbeque?
A: I seem to recall there is a stone patio in the backyard. Actually we hired a personal chef who prepared a wonderful meal which we enjoyed outside with amazing views. I don't recall whether there was an outside barbecue but I believe there was one inside. ENJOY!!!
A: We were there in mid-April and the only furniture outdoors was a table and some chairs in the grass right outside the house. (Overlooking the house's olive grove and the fabulous view of Tuscan hills with Montalcino visible in the distance!) We didn't see a barbecue but there may be one in the pool house--I know there is more lawn furniture in there. If you enjoy cooking, the kitchen is very well equipped.
Q: Is the pool fenced?
A: Happy to assist. The pool was not fenced. However, it is a short walk (30 yards?) from the house, about 20 steps up a small hill. We had 2 small children on our visit and took no additional precautions out of the ordinary "always keep an eye on and know where they are". We did have with us a battery operated door alarm that we turned on at night when the kids went to bed as they had a tendency to get up before the adults. Also for drinking purposes I recommend bottled water especially for the kids. There was a filtered water tap and was used for cooking and adults drinking water. Regular tap water for washing and bathing was just fine. We really enjoyed the property and the town is just awesome -- we became friends with most of the small shop keepers.
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Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 500 EUR
Additional Expenses
- If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption.
Other Notes
- Extra maid service is usually available upon request and is paid locally.
- If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather
- If you arrive outside of the acceptable arrival times you will be charged a late arrival fee
- Clients are expected to depart the property by 9:00 am, unless otherwise indicated.
- If available, cook service must be arranged at least two months prior to arrival and is subject to the availability of the cook.
- CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR PASSPORT TO THE LOCAL MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT THE PROPERTY.
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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Enjoyed Most:
The view of Montalcino fortress, hill, valley, hot air balloons drifting and the swimming pool. The netting over the beds is an asset and the owners are very fortunate. Bless that land.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The huge hornets that were attracted to the lights.
Surrounding Area:
All the fabulous wineries.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The Medieval village of Buonconvento was not within walking distance.
Tips or Restaurants:
The Poggio had everything you need, wonderful music selection and great sounds. The restaurant in Buonconvento, Mario's, was superb as well as Penzia Osteria
Check In Out:
Wonderful housekeeping service
Aletha, September, 2006
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Enjoyed Most:
The house is beautiful and nicely furnished in a rustic Tuscan style. The views from the house are breathtaking in every direction. There is a really nice outdoor dining area with wonderful views -- it is particularly nice at sunset. The pool sits on a hill above the house and also has amazing views. We loved the rustic furnishings, but the only thing we would change would be to add some rugs in the bedrooms, to add a little warmth to the cold terracotta floors!
Unpleasant Surprises:
The property was still being cleaned when we arrived, even though we arrived more than an hour after check-in time, and it could have been cleaned more thoroughly. The pump on the pool was broken when we arrived and therefore the pool was not usable until our last day at the property. One other sort of unpleasant surprise the area was buzzed by low-flying fighter jets 3 times while we were staying there...not sure if this is a regular occurrence or just strange luck on our part.
Surrounding Area:
We found Buonconvento to be a great location for taking day trips to Siena, Montepulciano, Montalcino, San Gimignano, Chianti, etc. We enjoyed the excellent local Brunello de Montalcino wines. We took many beautiful scenic drives along the less travelled roads in the region.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Buonconvento is just a few minutes away by car -- not really walking distance due to the steep hills. It has a pretty main street and some nice shops. It is very convenient for shopping at the local supermarket.
Tips or Restaurants:
Our children really enjoyed walking to a horse farm that is up the road from the house just about 10 minutes away.
Kerri, October, 2005
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Enjoyed Most:
The property was exactly as we had hoped...rustic yet full of modern amenities, such as kitchen appliances, large extra refrigerator, etc. The pool was immaculate and a wonderful place to relax in the afternoons. The location, in the Tuscan hills, was perfect...far enough away from the towns to feel a sense of solitude but close enough to go to dinner or sightseeing, etc.
Unpleasant Surprises:
You could hear any noise throughout the entire house.
Surrounding Area:
Loved having tennis courts nearby. Town of Buonconvento was convenient for grocery shopping and dining.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Buonconvento, but not within walking distance.
Tips or Restaurants:
Da Mario's was excellent....great wine list. The leather store across from Da Mario's was awesome - great quality at good prices.
Heather , September, 2005
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