Type of Property	Vacation Home
Occupancy	1-4 People
Minimum Stay	4 Days
Arrival	Sa, Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Property-ID	10371
Online since 16.02.2007
Category

Description of the Property - Vacation Home 53018 Sovicille

Most Romantic and Charming One-Room-House (40qm) for people with small budget in search for peace
Our lovely estate is set on large grounds on a former farm. It is situated in the idyllic hilly area in the west of Siena (12km), which is still considered as an insider. Ideal for people in the search of peace in the middle of the nature - enjoy the cultural and culinary highlights of Tuscany!
The estate
The estate dates back to the 14th century and is since generations a part of the Santini`s property, who used to be farmers in former times.
The apartments as well as the lovely one-room-house once have been barns for the cattle, now it has been restored of the Santinis which much love and care. With the cosy house (40qm) and the bright and luminous apartments (55 and 65qm) providing a beautiful setting it allows you to enjoy a relaxing holiday with your friend or family - up to 4 people (or up to 8 if you rent both flats, situated in the same house, or up to 12 if you rent the two apartments and the house).
The garden of the property complete with a BBQ is just perfect for taking time out and lounging about while sipping on glass of local wine while children play.
"La Verbena"
"žLa Verbena" has been restored in 2006 and has been furnished with much love and care. Couples in the search for a romantic and private place will love this small paradise as well as friends or families which will be our guests.
With doing the restoring the Santinis kept the original one-room-structure and put only a bathroom as an extra room. In the comfortable eating area is integrated the kitchen, where you will find everything required for you to cook your favourite dishes.
For sleeping there is the double bed and if you are more than two, you can also use the sleeping couch.
There are two flats, furnished in a similar way, which can be also rented together if you are a group of people. Both have a sleeping room and a sleeping room integrated in the living room with its kitchen.

Outside
The grounds of the property are made for maximum relaxation in the company of birds and squirrels. Your private area with its tables and seats makes romantic outdoor dinners possible. A BBQ is also up to your use.
The property has wide grounds with or without shadow, where there is much to see and to explore for children.

EXTRA SERVICE
From the very moment you arrive we are always ready to offer you a wide range of special services in order to make you feel at home and make your holiday as relaxing and entertaining as possible. We can organise...
... pickup from the airport/train station in Siena or Florence,
... a trustworthy baby-sitter,
... car/motorbike rental,
... excursions with horse or bicycle, or visits to cellars and oil-presses,
... trips to the hidden jewels of Siena,
... tickets for uniquely Tuscan events such as the "˜Palio di Siena', theatre, concerts, festivals, etc.
... courses in cooking or learning the beautiful Italian language.
Leisure Time
The property is situated in a charming area, which is still far away from traffic and tourism. All the beautiful things to explore are still considered as insiders: "Celsa" - the beautiful castel, "La Cava" - the mystic quarry and so much possibility to do some walks in the unspoilt nature or to do some biking. From some parts of the walks you have a beautiful sight for the medival town of Siena.
Also for the culinary aspect people love to stay with us. One kilometer away you find a hidden restaurant "La Montagnola", where you can still taste tipical Tuscan dishes for low prices. Or try the "Astronave", where everything is still cooked over open fire.
Six kilometers away at Sovicille you can do your little purchases, take petrol or take an "espresso" at the bar. For banks, big supermarket and any other service you might require - you will find everything at Siena (12km)!
For a golf-course or going on horseback, you find the possibility some kilometers away.

How to get there
Motorway A1 "žMilano-Napoli"
Exit "Firenze - Certosa"
Take the highway (4 corsie) "Firenze-Siena", direction Siena
Turn right and take the "S.S.1" Cassia" in direction for Firenze
Turn left for the direction "S. Colomba" and "Celsa" (S.P. 101)
Go always ahead (NOT turn to S. Colomba) till you find our sign "Sortoiano" on your righthandside
From the highways exit till the property it will be about 12km.