Location: Cetona, Siena Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (A Beautiful Hilltop Town in Tuscany, Province of Siena)
Accommodations: Townhome, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Keywords: Town Home
The property owners are two highly respected Roman architects, who painstakingly completed a restoration (in 2009) of this beautiful & unique town-home in the medieval Tuscan hillside town of Cetona (ca 900 AD). The blend of location (in fabulous southern Tuscany and in a city also chosen by the Italian designer Valentino for his country villa) and style (a rare and exceedingly tasteful blend of ancient and modern) make this a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler. The house is centrally located near Cetona’s main piazza, with its shops, stores, cafes and restaurants all within easy walking distance. The living room, dining room, bathroom and kitchen (fully equipped) are located on the ground floor. Also on the ground floor you will find a portion of the renovated tunnel that burrows through the Cetona hillside. During the renovation, the architects decided to wall off their portion of the tunnel for future use as a large wine cellar (see pictures). On the second floor you will find the master bedroom with a canopy bed, a full private bath with a modern bathtub carved into the rock, and an additional bedroom with two beds (all new mattresses, furniture and appliances throughout the home).
Picturesque Cetona is located in the Chianti region of Tuscany, in the province of Siena. Since the 1960s, Cetona has been a haunt of "VIPs" who have bought and renovated farm properties in and around the city. There is much to do in and around the immediate area of Cetona. Only a short drive away, art lovers will find some of the most exceptional galleries and museums in the world. In the nearby towns of Chiusi, Montepulciano, Pienza, Cortona, Perugia, Arezzo, Orvieto and Siena, history has left treasures from the time of Etruscans to the Reanaissance. And don't forget that from Cetona you can easily reach, by motor way in a little over an hour’s time, both Florence and Rome.
Hikers, Riders, Bicyclists and Nature lovers will find footpaths and country roads that wind through hillsides and vineyards where they will discover hidden corners and breathtaking views. If it's sports you're after, there are sporting facilities in Cetona and surroundings. Nearby Trasimeno Lake offers a variety of water sports and don’t miss the ancient Roman baths at San Casciano, Bagno Vignoni and San Filippo, where you can take the therapeutic baths year-round in the natural hot water springs.
In the area around Cetona one of the oldest human settlements of central Italy has been discovered which goes back over 40,000 years and the remains of which can be seen in the delightful archeological park of Belverde and the 25 prehistoric caves. The finds are conserved in the museum devoted to the prehistoric period of Mount Cetona located on the ground floor of Cetona’s Town Hall, a museum which the experts have defined as "didactically perfect".??
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Communications
- Computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The property owners are two Roman architects, who painstakingly completed a restoration of this beautiful & unique town home in 2009. The blend of location (in the heart of Tuscany and in a city also chosen by the Italian designer Valentino for his country villa) and Rocca of Cetona View, bathtub in the cliff, cove inside.
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Minimum Rental Period is weekly from Sat-Sat.
High Season .. Jun, Jul, Aug .... $1300/week
Mid Season ... May, Sep ......... $1100/week
Low Season ... Balance of Year .. $ 900/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Dining area with kitchen - Town Home in Cetona, Italy - Walking distance to Shops and Cafes, near Trasimeno Lake
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- One of two bedrooms - Town Home in Cetona, Italy - Walking distance to Shops and Cafes, near Trasimeno Lake
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- Upstairs bathroom with rock-sunken tub - Town Home in Cetona, Italy - Walking distance to Shops and Cafes, near Trasimeno Lake
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- Fireplace in living area with dining room/kitchen behind
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- First floor additional sitting area with cave behind (wine cellar)
Traveler Reviews (5)
Amazing house, accommodating owner, magical week in Cetona!
Guest: Sunsal
(Annapolis, MD, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11
Review Submitted: 12/12/11
My husband and I rented this beautiful home for one week in mid-October as part of a nearly three-week visit to Tuscany. We rented a car in Florence (spectacular city), drove to Cetona for the week, then returned the car to Siena (a return visit). From the planning stage the owner, Mario, was responsive and helpful, answering all my e-mails promptly and providing additional photos. We met him at the appointed time in Garibaldi Square to get the house keys, a tour, and some local recommendations. Ample free parking was always available in a public lot across the main road from the square, and it was an easy walk from there to the house. The house is charming, spacious, and well-equipped. The photos do not do it justice! It is located up a slight hill from the town square, an easy walk to the butcher, cheese shop, pharmacy, liquor store, two restaurants and one small café, and down the street from a large grocery store. It was wonderful to sit in the sun on the little bench outside the front door and feel a part of the fabric of the town (a woman next door puts parakeets outside on nice days, and the neighborhood cats lazed with me). The fireplace was welcome on chilly nights, and windows opened wide to let in the sun on warmer days. We enjoyed a walk to the castle and a visit to the little museum. Market day on Saturday was delightful! It was so special to be off the beaten track. Although we speak very little Italian and most people in town speak very little English, we managed to function as locals without any problems. We used the house as a base for day trips to the hill towns of Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza, La Rocca, and others. We especially enjoyed the garden tour of La Foce (Wednesdays only), and the chanting at Sant’ Antimo Abbey. Our only regret is that we did not do more exploring closer to home. We spent our last day in Chiusi, and were enthralled with the Museo Archiologico and the vast collection of urns in the underground tour with the Museo Civico. We never toured Sarteano, Cortona or Orvieto. We did enjoy leisurely drives through the windy hill roads, long lunches at local restaurants, and dinners back in town every night. It was an absolutely magical week. I highly recommend this house if you want to be fully immersed in a local village without any tourist trappings. You will love the house! The owner was so accommodating. This is Tuscany at its best!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
A wonderful experience which I will repeat...hopefully every year!
Guest: Cindy Golbert
(Puerto Rico)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11
Review Submitted: 05/10/11
I rented this beautiful apartment for a month and wished I could have stayed for three. The apartment is beautifully designed and decorated with everything we needed...and then some. From the kitchen ware, table settings, towels, robes...it was like a five star hotel. To boot, Monica and her husband, the owners are wonderful, giving people who will accomodate you in all you may need. Using Cetona as a base is also very practical since it is right smack in the middle of it all. You can go to Florence, Siena or Rome for the day. It is close to the autostrada and also to Chiusi,a major train stop...so you have it all. Cetona has all you need so if you are carless, you can get fresh bread, great meat, market day on Saturday, fish on Thursday. It also has three haridressers, a fantastic hardware store plus pharmacy, dress shops, shoe store and ceramic studio almost all right on the piazza Garibaldi. Also on the piazza are two of the top restaurants in the area...my favorite is located in a tower on the end of the piazza. Hope you enjoy this apartment as much as we did.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect!
Guest: Sophisticat
(Camden, Maine - USA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 03/30/11
I rented this apartment in the early spring and arrived during a record snowfall. The owners met me in the town square and personally escorted me to the property which is steps from several great restaurants, a coffee shop, market and very nice shops. We found Cetona to be a great location to explore southern Tuscany and the apartment was just as amazing as the photos appear. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Fantastic Townhome in Beautiful Tuscany
Guest: CA
(Arizona, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 03/24/11
My husband and I have recommended this beautifully renovated town home to all our traveling friends. It is a gem. The small town of Cetona, nestled in the Tuscan hills, is lovely. It feels like the real Tuscany without all the crowds, yet it's quick driving distance from all the main attractions. The town home itself is immaculate and was renovated by two well-known Roman architects. The attention to detail throughout the home is fantastic, from the modern kitchen to the ancient passageway into the wine cellar. We couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations, which clearly exceeded our expectations. Excellent value for the price (actually, it would have been an excellent value at twice the price). Enjoy!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Wonderful Base for Exploring Southern Tuscany and Umbria
Guest: Jim
(Seattle, Washington, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/30/10
Review Submitted: 03/23/11
My wife and I spent nine days at this lovely Cetona house in October and enjoyed both the house and the town. The house has been renovated by the architect-owners, and they did a good job of preserving the historic feel of the place while making it quite chic. The furniture and beds were quite comfortable, and the space was perfectly adequate for the two of us. The second bathroom on the main floor was a plus. The kitchen was somewhat limited, but it was adequate for preparing breakfast and an occasional supper for the two of us. While the owner does not live in Cetona, the neighbor directly across the street cleaned the house once a week and was available to answer questions. Her English is somewhat limited, but she called on her daughter to translate. Cetona is a quiet, mostly untouristed little hilltown in southern Tuscany near the Umbrian border and close to the A-1 expressway. Firenze is a little over an hour by car, Orvieto a half hour, and Montepulciano is only 15 minutes away. Within a half hour are several other picturesque hill towns. Nearby Chiusi has a railroad station with connections to Rome and other cities. Cetona has two very good restaurants, small grocery stores, a supermarket, a pharmacy, a bakery, and a Saturday market. It is a great town to live like an Italian for a week or two.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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