Renting Villa in Tuscany
Tenuta Abbazia - Casa Il Cinghiale
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AboutTheExperience
Although situated on a large estate with other luxury villa rentals, renting this villa in Tuscany provides a house that is unique for its private setting and beautiful views. The estate's vast private land borders a National Park, so it is not uncommon to spy deer, pheasants, and other wild game. Beautifully landscaped with native flora, the private grounds around this villa rental in Tuscany, Italy, include a lovely swimming pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs. It is an ideal spot to enjoy peace, quiet, and spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside. This is a great self catering accommodation in Tuscany for a large group or family because each beautifully furnished bedroom has its own large en suite bathroom. There are trails and dirt roads on the estate for jogging or walking. Conveniently located in Southern Tuscany, it is possible to take day trips to Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza, and Cortona, as well as destinations in Umbria, such as Perugia, Orvieto, and Todi. You can arrange to have a cook prepare meals in your own home, or drive 8 minutes into the nearby town for dinner.
LocationDescription
The estate is located south of Siena, 12 km southwest of the Chiusi/Chianciano exit of the A1 autostrada. The nearest town is Sarteano (10km.) It is not within walking distance. The nearest grocery store in Sarteano is open in the morning until 1:00 pm and in the afternoon from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. There is also a large supermarket off the A1 autostrada which is open all day until 8:30 pm. Sarteano has good restaurants for lunch or dinner. Chiusi offers a large supermarket and good restaurants also. It takes about 1 ½ hours to drive to Siena and Assisi.
Florence: 125km
Assisi: 112km
Siena: 80km
Perugia: 62km
Orvieto: 55km
Montalcino: 48km
Montepulciano: 20km
Chiusi: 10km
ExteriorDescription
(2000 acres) An 11th century abbey is the focal point of this estate. There are eleven independent, Tuscan luxury villa rentals decorated in a similar minimalist, architectural style. Each villa is separate and private from other structures, and each has a wonderful view. Casa Il Cinghiale is a beautifully restored 16th Century stone farmhouse. It is located on the very top of a hill overlooking the valley, the estate's lake, and the Cetona Mountain. The back of the house borders the woods, providing coolness in the summer and immediate access to three different hiking trails. The private swimming pool is located near the house and is surrounded by trees and greenery.
InteriorDescription
(240 m2)
Ground floor: There is a lovely kitchen with stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, American coffeemaker and filters. The dining room provides access to the garden. There is a spacious living room with fireplace and doors to the garden, a twin-bedded room with en suite bathroom with shower and door to the garden, and a WC.
First floor: There are three twin-bedded rooms with en suite bathrooms (two with tubs and one with shower).
FeaturesDescription
Available amenities: telephone extension in every bedroom, hair dryer in every bathroom, washing machine, iron, satellite TV, VCR (on request), CD player (on request), maid service (3 days per week, 2 hours per day), and linen change on Wednesday, swimming pool (6m x 12m, open May 15-October 15), daily cleaning of the swimming pool.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
Cook service (must be reserved 2 months in advance): €16 per hour + cost of food; table service involves another person (€13 per hour)Pool towels or extra bath towels: 10 euros per towelAdditional maid serviceHeating during the winter: charged according to consumptionCell phone: available on requestTelephone calls, faxes, and internet access (PC with HDSL connection available in the Abbey)Airport/train station pick-upsConcierge servicesLaundry and dry cleaningBabysitting: Reserve in advance
Mountain bike rentals: €18 per bike, per day.
Activities on the estate: fishing, jogging, hiking, and swimming. A gym and sauna are available for an additional charge.
Nearby attractions: There are thermal pools and spas within a 15-minute drive from the estate. The closest tennis court is in Sarteano, 5 km from the estate (reservations are necessary). There are two horseback riding establishments 5 km away. The nearest golf course is 25 minutes away by car.
Please Note:
No pets are allowed.Other properties available for rent on the same estate include:
Casa Le Quaglie
Casa L'Etrusca
Casa I Picci
Casa la Volpe
Casa Grappa
Casa Il Tartufo
Casa la Lepre
Casa Il Fagiano
Casa il Fonte
Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
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Jul-17-2010 - Oct-30-2010
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Oct-30-2010 - Dec-18-2010
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Dec-18-2010 - Jan-08-2011
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Jan-08-2011 - Apr-30-2011
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Apr-30-2011 - Jul-02-2011
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Jul-02-2011 - Aug-27-2011
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| $5,693 |
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Aug-27-2011 - Sep-24-2011
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Sep-24-2011 - Dec-17-2011
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Dec-17-2011 - Jan-07-2012
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For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions.
Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit, payable by cash (euros or US dollars), personal check, traveller's checks, or by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) The security deposit will be refunded prior to your departure from the property minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 750 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Heating charged according to consumption
- If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption.
- Pool towels and extra bath towels are available on request for the cost of 10 euros per towel.
- Mandatory final cleaning fee: 200 EUR
Other Notes
- Linens are changed on Wednesday and Saturday
- Maid service is included 5 days per week in the rental price
- Extra maid service is usually available upon request and is paid locally
- All utilities except heating are included in the rental price
- If you arrive outside of the acceptable arrival times you may be charged a late arrival fee
- Departures must take place by 11:00 am.
- 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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Based on 8 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
The staff was fabulous and couldn't have been more helpful. The girls that helped us cook were worth their weight in gold.
Enjoyed Most:
The beauty, the spacious quarters, the country feeling.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Someone should have told us that the biggest bug threat was not mosquitoes...it was scorpions. The wildlife was not deer, but wild boars.
Tips or Restaurants:
Tell people that the roads are dirt and that walking between villas at night might put you face to face with the local boar.
Vicki, August, 2005
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Enjoyed Most:
The remote location, the tremendous view, the flora and fauna, and the helpfulness of the staff. They were incredibly responsive and helpful and even assisted us in getting medical attention when a member of our group developed a throat infection.
Unpleasant Surprises:
A few large earth-moving and logging trucks and machines passed in the very early hours in the beginning of the week waking everyone in the villa.
Surrounding Area:
Towns of Sarteano, Montepluciano, and Radicofani.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Sarteano, about 7 kilometers away.
Tips or Restaurants:
Bring binoculars for viewing deer, wild boar, badgers, fox, pheasant and all varieties of birds. We had several good meals in Sarteano including at the two trattorias near the main piazza and La Giara about 1/2 mile in town on the main street.
Larry , August, 2005
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Overall:
The abbey itself is interesting, and the staff will give you a tour if you ask. We enjoyed seeing the wedding preparations for a wedding that was held there and were sorry to miss the town festival being held at the abbey the next day.
Enjoyed Most:
The view was beautiful, and the staff were kind and helpful. It was very pleasant having the maid service daily and getting the new linens. We enjoyed the walking trails surrounding the property, and we found rosemary, dill and oregano growing around the property which we used in our cooking. The bedrooms were very spacious and nicely laid out, and the beds were comfortable - a real asset!
Unpleasant Surprises:
The house could have been REALLY spectacular with a few improvements: better lighting for reading, lighter wall paint (in my opinion), and a new cook top in the kitchen. The dining room table was nice, but I found the metal folding chairs to be uncomfortable. The outdoor furniture needs to be updated. It would be nice to have a paved walkway to the pool.
Surrounding Area:
The countryside was beautiful, with a view at every turn. There were a number of interesting towns and sights within a half hour drive, including Montepulciano and Chiusi. Montepulciano has a medieval festival the last Sunday in August, which we very much enjoyed attending.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest town was Sarteano, about a ten-minute drive. It had an excellent supermarket with a great butcher. The town itself was lovely and worth a look. We had a nice simple meal at La Giara in Sarteano.
Tips or Restaurants:
We had a wonderful two-hour lunch at L'Osteria Vecchia in Cetona. Try the rabbit and the fresh pasta. The restaurant also has an excellent wine cellar. Orvieto is a lovely small city with interesting museums and a wonderful Italian gothic cathedral. Excellent ceramic shops also, as well as Etruscan ruins on the outskirts.
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Cristina was very sweet and helpful.
Jane, September, 2004
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