Farmhouse Rental in Tuscany, Sarteano
Tenuta Abbazia - Casa Il Tartufo
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AboutTheExperience
Located on a large estate with other villas, this luxury villa is perfect for a wedding in Tuscany. The villa is completely secluded and accessed via a long dirt road that meanders up to its hilltop setting. The most outstanding feature of this luxury villa in Tuscany is definitely its swimming pool, which offers an uninterrupted, 180-degree bird's eye view of the southern Tuscan countryside. From your vantage point in the water, all you can see is sky and the beautiful hills of Tuscany. This luxury villa near Siena is in an ideal spot to enjoy peace, quiet, and spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside. This is a great villa 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 Tartufo is a beautifully restored 15th - 16th Century farmhouse which overlooks a peaceful landscape of rolling hills. It is located close to the estate's lake and is surrounded by woods. There is a big garden in the front and on the side of the farmhouse, providing beautiful views of the Cetona Mountain and the Orcia Valley. Walking down a foot path, a ‘secret garden' can be found, where one can relax and read a book. The ‘secret garden' can also be used for a special occasion, cocktail party, or wedding reception. The private swimming pool (6m x 12m) overlooks the Orcia Valley.
InteriorDescription
(460 m2) Two floors. The interior combines the flavor of brick arches and beamed ceilings with modern comforts.
Ground floor: There is a large sitting room with a staircase leading up to the first floor, a second large dining/sitting room with a fireplace, a spacious kitchen (with stove, oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator/freezer) which is open to the dining room, two twin-bedded rooms with en suite bathrooms with showers, and one double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with shower. All of these rooms have access to the garden. There is also a guest bathroom and a laundry room with washing machine, iron and ironing board (no dryer).
First floor: There are two twin-bedded rooms with en suite bathrooms with showers, one double bedroom with single sofa bed and en suite bathroom with tub, and one twin-bedded room with single sofa bed and en suite bathroom with tub.
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 (2 hours per day), and linen change on Wednesday, swimming pool (6 x 12 meters.), 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 Il Cinghiale
Casa L'Etrusca
Casa I Picci
Casa la Volpe
Casa Grappa
Casa la Lepre
Casa Il Fagiano
Casa il Fonte
Arrival Times
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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 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 18 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
Very nice, neat, and modern.
Enjoyed Most:
The location.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The outside equipment. No terrace, no place to be and enjoy the view, except by the pool.
Surrounding Area:
Pienza, Montepulciano...
Nearby Events or Locales:
Sarteano wasn't in walking distance.
Directions:
No GPS, only a navigator and directions. It was enough.
Veronica, August, 2009
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Overall:
We had a wonderful time. It was like being in paradise. The view from the pool was breathtaking. The overall experience was fabulous. Also, the book you put together for us was invaluable. We used the directions to get to the towns and the information was very useful.
Enjoyed Most:
The views were outstanding. We loved the privacy and tranquility. The cook that we hired through the villa was outstanding. It was wonderful to come back to the villa and have dinner cooked and she would clean up.
Unpleasant Surprises:
It was very hot when we were thee. They could have used fans in the bedrooms. Also, the mattresses were hard.
Surrounding Area:
The villa was centrally located which enabled us to travel to the nearby towns with ease.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest town was Sarteano. It was not in walking distance but a very short ride.
Tips or Restaurants:
Make sure you hire the cook a head of time. She was booked up the second week but she would come in the morning and prepare a sauce and salad and dessert.
Vicki, August, 2008
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Overall:
Lovely place. The office administration and staff were extremely accommodating and helpful.
Enjoyed Most:
The layout of the villa was well designed for our needs. Everyone in our
family found a comfortable place to rest and the common rooms allowed
all of us to be together without feeling too crowded.
Unpleasant Surprises:
That there were no swim towels available on the premises and that we had to
rent towels from the staff for 10 Euros per towel.
Surrounding Area:
The view and the peace and quiet of the location. Nice to have the villa fairly
close to a small town, Sarteano, where we could purchase our groceries and
other items we didn't bring with us.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Sarteano was the nearest town; it is approximately 15-20 minute drive down a curvy but fairly quiet road.
Tips or Restaurants:
Just a reminder about the swim towels and to remember to bring adapter plugs
for camera battery chargers and cell phones. We rented a couple of mountain bikes for the day and when they turned out to be disappointing bikes, the office immediately called the vendor and had them come and pick up the bikes. We paid a portion of the rental
fees for transporting the bikes to and from the villa but that was OK with us as the bikes were taken out for at least one ride etc.
Hiring a cook for the week was also a good investment for our family as we had 14 people to feed. Average cost for the company that we used was approximately 200 Euro per meal. Had we gone out to a restaurant, it would have been double that cost.
Donna , July, 2007
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