Lovely traditional farmhouse near Siena-Special offer for April - Il Forno
About the property
- Chateau / Country House807 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay0 - 5 nights
Two nice apartments with 3 units for 13 sleeps
Very nice farmhouse of the end of 1700 (already surveyed in the first cadastre of the Granducato of Tuscany in 1812) consists of two apartments with independent entrance and well separated, “La Loggia” and “Il Forno”.
Furthermore , the apartment "Il Forno" is divided on two floors (first floor and ground floor), each with separate entrance and can be rented either all together (the first floor and ground floor) or separately. The ground floor is recently built (2015) and is equipped both air conditioning and dishwasher.
All apartments are furnished with great care and respect for Tuscan tradition, with characteristic wooden beamed ceilings. The villa is located in a beautiful location in the heart of Montagnola, a beautiful hilly and wooded zone declared "Site of Importance" by the European Community (EC), only 10 km and few minutes drive from the center of Siena and is located in close proximity of the famous "Via Francigena", (the old road that pilgrims of northern Europe were to go to Rome and that crosses the whole of Tuscany all the Tuscan way has been recently mapped ) with the possibility of beautiful walks starting directly from the house. Ideal for those who want a peaceful holiday and relaxation. Outer space, a real park bigger than 3 acres, allowing guests to each apartment to be able to isolate in perfect tranquility and enjoy in a "heart space", also includes a nice pool whose use is restricted to guests, with chairs and umbrellas, as well as tables and chairs. Very quiet and relaxing, ideal for families or groups of friends who want to maintain their privacy.
Owner
1) Vittoria 2) David
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english, italian
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 19, 2018
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Swimming pool
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Camera da letto 11 queen, 1 baby crib
- Camera da letto 22 twin/ single
- The bedrooms are 2, one double, very spacious with possibility of adding a cot, the other has two single beds or, upon request, 1 double, both have a very large closet. Furniture and furniture fittings.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bagno 1toilet, shower, bidet
Location Type
- Rural
Theme
- Family
- Farm Holidays
- Romantic
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Local Maps
- Firewood
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Hair Dryer
- Parking
- Sunbed
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
Kitchen
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Private Pool
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- live theater
- museums
- pond
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- swimming
- tennis
Notes
- Prices include bed linen, bath and kitchen linen, water, gas and power. Do not include the cost of gas for heating, to be calculated according to consumption, and the cost of firewood for the stove. It’s required an extra charge for final cleaning. Pets are welcome, if small, in agreement with the owner. It’s required an extra charge
House Rules
Check-in: Flexible
Check-out: Flexible
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
33 Reviews
Latest reviews
Wonderful Experience
This property met my "American vision" of a Tuscan farmhouse. The farmhouse is beautiful, and was within 1-2 hours of all of the places that we wanted to visit. David is delightful and very helpful. The only challenge was the long, dirt road leading to the farmhouse. It is in very poor condition, ,i.e., many deep ruts and bushes that scratch your vehicle no matter how carefully you drive. It is best to rent a SUV versus a sedan. I highly recommend this rental property for the ultimate Tuscan experience.
Borgo die Fondi is located in a stunning setting and is a very comfortable, relaxing retreat.
Our stay at Borgo dei Fondi was wonderfully relaxing. After daily sightseeing and intentionally getting lost in the Tuscan hill towns, we wanted to return to this lovely house and setting every evening to prepare our own dinners and enjoy the sunset from here rather then eating out. The apartment was clean and comfortable; the grounds are stunning and welcoming; and we can't say enough about the kindness and hospitality of our hosts. We initially thought we might be too remotely located, but soon found being only 15 minutes from Sienna (groceries, sightseeing, restaurants) was ideal for our family of four. The quiet nights at this house were welcomed after the busy and crowded days in hills towns, Florence, and Sienna. If we return to this area of Italy we would definitely stay in Borgo dei Fondi again.
Beautiful Countryside. Good Price. Nice Choice Ov
We appreciated the beautiful property of Borgo de Fondi. We stayed in the La Loggia apartment area with our 3 teenage children. It was a nice visit and a nice accommodation. We found a walking trail that led us on a very interesting exploration of the area. The pool was beautiful and the beds were comfortable. The price was right and overall it was a very nice stay. Vittoria and her father are lovely and genuinely welcomed us to have a good stay. We met up with them in Siena so that we could follow them to the property. They do not live there, so once you arrive, you are on your own. The signage to the location is very unclear and even the GPS coordinates in a GPS are unclear. Our GPS directed us to the location by taking up a dirt road that is impassable, so we were on the right road, but unable to drive to the property from that part of the road. I would say that the main reason to choose this property would be price combined with the rural countryside feel. We did have to drive for everything, and expected that would be the case. I wish we would have known that the rooms at La Loggia are very dark. The photos on the website are beautiful and brightly lit, but in reality, they are quite dark. The water in the kitchen runs through a filter that is difficult to control. The bathroom is tiny and old, so it helped to remember that we were in a very rural area and paying a fair price. It was a bit difficult for us to be in such a rural area without anyone onsite to provide direction in person. Overall, it's a pretty property, very dark inside, and very rural, but it's a good price and beautiful countryside.
We thank our guests for the nice review and our response is just to point out two things that seem important to us and that, certainly,we were not capable to well explain before.
The first thing about the water : the water in the house, which does not pass by any filter,
is the same water of the city of Siena, absolutely secure and considered one of the best waters of Tuscany.
The second thing is about the roads and GPS: our house is on the border between the two municipalities and can be reached, in fact, from both municipalities. Most GPS indicates - correctly - the main road which it comes from Siena (which is also the shortest) other GPS systems, we do not know why, sometimes, indicate the other one , that is the road coming from Sovicille which, in effect , it is not very smooth.
In order to avoid this , we usually give our guest, before their arrival, very specific directions that, obviously, this time there were not so helpful and we apologize for that.
Wonderful Place
I cannot say enough about the wonderful villa and our hosts. It was a magical place to stay. The property was everything I had dreamed about when I decided to come to Italy/Tuscany. The owners were very helpful in giving us tips and directions and the place itself was fantastic, surrounded by gardens and greenery. The villa was furnished with antiques of high quality and the beds were so comfortable. The owners felt like family. I miss them already. I have already recommended this to 2 of my friends. I will definitely come back here when I return. I am already planning on my next trip back.
Perfect Place in Tuscany
We had an incredible visit in Tuscany, and found this wonderful farmhouse to be the perfect combination of romantic seclusion, and a home base for spectacular Tuscan destinations. Sienna is beautiful (and much less crowded than Florence) and is a very short drive. Day trips to the Chianti region and beautiful towns like Montepulchiano are fabulous (having a GPS is key and makes this navigation easy). Florence and Pisa are easy day trips as well. David and his family were the perfect hosts with great personal attention - we really enjoyed getting to know the family, and they took great care of us. Highly recommended and we can't wait to come back!
Tuscany
A true rustic Tuscan house. Insects as well as poor lighting are negatives.
Location
The property is located 10 min / car from the center of Siena, nestled in the beautiful countryside of Montagnola. It is the ideal starting point to visit places of historic interest and scenic as Volterra, San Gimignano, Pienza, Montalcino, which are all within easy reach, as well as the cities of Florence, Arezzo and Pisa. Beautiful trails, from Siena to visit the Chianti and the Crete Senesi in tours that combine unforgettable views to the best of Italian food and wine. The Tuscan coast with its most beautiful places as Castiglione della Pescaia or Argentario, is 1 hour by car. Siena is the city of the Palio, which is really an experience to live, but not only that, there are many, in fact, shows and especially artistic and musical events throughout the year mean that your holiday remains memorable . But the real question is : "and if, instead of going around, I stay to tan by the pool?"
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
I prezzi comprendono : biancheria da letto, bagno e cucina , consumi di acqua , gas ed elettricità Non comprendono il costo del gas per il riscaldamento, da calcolarsi al consumo ed il costo della legna da ardere per la stufa. Richiesto supplemento per la pulizia finale obbligatoria. Animali ammessi, se di piccola taglia, previo accordo con il proprietario. Previsto supplemento € 30,00