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)
SPECIAL WINTER RATES- NOVEMBER THRU MARCH 2009-2010 $900 a month! (plus utilities)
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
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- 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. We capture the water in 2 very small "ponds".
- 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 .. $ 900/month & electric(special rates for long term - 3 months or more).
Apr-Oct .. $2200/month (special rates for long term - 3 months or more).
Weekly rentals available. $250 - $600
$100 security deposit (returned if no damage).
$250 deposit to secure reservation.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
Bill and Sue live in Northern California and bought their house in Italy because they wanted to live abroad for a year and wanted their children to learn another language while they were still young. They lived in Santa Fiora for a wonderful year and have visited every year since then. Bill is a builder and an artist. Sue is a special education teacher. Their daughter, Lucia, is now fluent in Italian and has many friends in Santa Fiora. She feels it is her second home.
Why the Owner Chose Santa Fiora
Santa Fiora is a beautiful little medieval hill town that is rarely visited by Americans. It is surrounded by forests and mountains. There is an international music festival there every summer.Our house is out in the country but only a short walk from town. It has a constant flow of clear clean water that we capture in a traditional stone washing pool and in some small ponds.
The Unique Benefits of this Traditional Stone Farmhouse
We are away from everything, surrounded by nature, with very little to do but think of what to have for lunch that day. We sit on the terrace and watch the birds in the trees and the sheep or sometimes horses grazing in the field. We love shopping for food in the local market and trying new recipes. If we feel adventurous there are many wonderful places nearby to visit. Bill enjoys doing little improvement projects on the house and Sue reads all the books she didn't have time for during the school year. We love it.
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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