View of the nearby church (5 minute walk) and pond from the city walls
Location: Santa Fiora, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (In mountains, 2 hours south of Siena, near Etruscan sites)
Accommodations: Traditional Stone Farmhouse, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 5-6)
This is an old stone cottage, in the country, simply furnished, with a newly remodeled kitchen and bath, on one and a half acres. There is a large terrace with loggia and beautiful views. Cold spring water gushes from a spring into a stone spring box and a small pond. There is a woodstove, fireplace (wood provided) and skiing half hour away for winter guests. (It can be cold in the winter.) There is a woodstove, a fireplace and 2 gas heaters.
In the summer, while Tuscany bakes, it is green, cool, fresh in the mountains. It is a 15 minute walk to a lovely old hilltown that is rarely visited by tourists, an hour's drive to the Mediterranean beach resorts, Etruscan tombs and cities like Pitigliano, Saturnia hot springs and the Val de Orcia (Montalcino and Montepulciano).
The house is surrounded by fruit trees, the villagers' organic gardens, sheep in pasture and the wild hills. There are outdoor concerts in summer and a lively piazza with gelato and traditional Italian life all around. It is three to four hours north of Rome and three hours south of Florence. There is bus service everywhere and a train station 45 minutes away.
The hills are full of mushrooms and chestnuts and local restaurants serve a wonderful, rustic cuisine. The people are friendly and not many speak English. You will find yourself in the midst of the real Italy. It is a magical place.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace: firewood avaliable
- Wood Stove: firewood avaliable
- Beds
- King Bed: In Italy two twin beds are put together in one frame, this is called a "Matrimonial".
- Twin/Single Bed: Beds may be separated into twins
- Convertible Bed: There is an extra bed stored under the bed in the master bedroom
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View: The property is surrounded by chestnut covered mountains
- Other Amenities
- There is a gushing spring that flows continuously into a stone springbox. These were traditionally used for the family washing.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov-Mar .. $ 1000/month (special rates for long term - 6 months or more).
Apr-Oct .. $2200/month (special rates for long term - 6 months or more).
Bi-weekly rentals occasionally available.
$100 security deposit (returned if no damage).
$250 deposit to secure reservation.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- View of the nearby church (5 minute walk) and pond from the city walls - Santa Fiora, Tuscany, Italy - Vacation Rental Farmhouse Accommodations
- House and terrace, in summer the loggia is covered with vines - Santa Fiora, Tuscany, Italy - Vacation Rental Farmhouse Accommodations
- Kitchen - Santa Fiora, Tuscany, Italy - Vacation Rental Farmhouse Accommodations
- master bedroom
- second bedroom
- terrace in summer
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #31951
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