Historic House in the heart of Valdorcia near Pienza and Montepulciano.
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Space | 3,000 sq ft |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Overview
Ideal place from which to explore the most beautiful part of Tuscany!
Explore the beautiful Valdorcia from an ideally located historic house in a hill top castle village with stunning views of the surrounding valley. This property is ideal for couples or families looking to explore the most famous and picturesque part of Tuscany, and is located only minutes away from Pienza, Montepulciano, Montichiello, San Quirico, and and many other beautiful small medieval Tuscan towns . Drive, hike, or bike through the picturesque rolling countryside covered in Sangiovese vineyards, and see the famous and familiar landscapes where the English Patient and parts of the Twilight movies were filmed. The famous cypress lined drive of Villa La Foce is minutes from this property, as is the fortress of Radicofani, and the famous hot springs of Chianciano.
Approx. 3,000 sqft, this historic residence was totally renovated and furnished with original antiques. The main part of the house consist of a medieval watch tower built around 1250 AD. The house has three levels
The top floor has three bedrooms each with a private bath.
The main floor has a Foyer, Living, dining, kitchen equipped with all modern appliances.
The lower floor opens onto a private garden and has it's own large dining / living area, a small second kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom.
The house has all modern appliances and internet service.
Amenities in the castle/village include spectacular swimming pool, about 150 yards away from the house which provides a spectacular view of the Valley, open during summer months. There is a Grocery/convenience store, Pharmacy, Pub, and restaurants in town.
CONTIGNANO, onto of a hill 1,200ft high is conveniently located only 2 1/2 hours from the Rome Airport and 30 minutes from the major A1 interstate
Some of the most popular destinations in Tuscany/Umbria are in the immediate proximity : Pienza 15 minutes, Montepulciano, 15 minutes, Siena 40 minutes, Montalcino 45 minutes, Chianciano 15 minutes, the Amiata mountain 30 minutes, Orvieto 1 hour, Cortona and Perugia 1 1/2 hour.
Excellent restaurants and shopping facilities are abundant in the area,famous for its Wines such as Brunello and Nobile and for the best pecorino cheese.
Contignano, is best known for the reenactment of the Betlehem Nativity during the Christmas holidays and for the Ravioli festival that takes place in mid August.
The total population of the village is approx 230 : everybody is most friendly and helpful, a happy small community that always welcomes the foreign visitors . Agriculture and Tourism are the most important economic activities.
The region has been awarded the orange flag for it's air purity.
Come discover Tuscany at it's best!
About Gino Fedeli
We (the owners ) live in Atlanta ,Ga
We have a lot of friends in Tuscany and,during a summer vacation in Montepulciano we fell in love with the area and decided to come back and possibly have our own residence there.
After a long search we purchased the house in 2001 and spent more than a year ,assisted by most qualified local professionals,renovating it according to the strict codes and regulations covering historic buildings.
Gino Fedeli purchased this house in 2001
Why Gino Fedeli chose Contignano
This property is ideal for couples or families looking to explore the most famous and picturesque part of Tuscany, and is located only minutes away from Pienza and Montepulciano. Drive, hike, or bike through the picturesque rolling countryside covered in Sangiovese vineyards, and see the famous and familiar landscapes where the English Patient and parts of the Twilight movies were filmed. The famous cypress lined drive of Villa La Foce is minutes from this property, as is the fortress of Radicofani, and the famous hot springs of Chianciano.
This house offers a great amount of flexibility and conveniences. The house downstairs guest suite with it's own kitchen, dining area, bedroom, and bathroom that opens out onto a private garden with outdoor dining table making it ideal for large groups.
The village /castle of Contignano is located in the heart of the Val d'Orcia one of the most beautiful and interesting locations in Tuscany, declared a World heritage by UNESCO for its pristine beauty and historic significance
The friendly atmosphere,temperate climate, the beauty of the rugged and pristine landscape,the history and the monuments, the delicious food will make your stay one that you'll always remember. Many people that visited wanted to come back and see more. It's easy to understand why the Valdorcia area has become one the most popular destination in Tuscany.
What makes this house unique
The flexibility that this house has to offer makes it ideal for small to large groups, and perfect for a family getaway. The property is spacious and open, and the garden offers a great deal of privacy, while still being located inside a small village town with conveniences such as an ATM, grocery stores, restaurants, pool, and pub.
The ground floor apartment ,ideal for a couple,with entrance from the garden could be rented separately
Amenities
Contignano House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 3000 sq ft
- Check-in: Flexible / Check-out: Flexible
- Max. occupancy: 8
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Monument View
- Mountain View ...
- Resort ...
- Rural ...
- Village ...
- Adventure
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Spa
- Tourist Attractions
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 4 Bathrooms
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Master Bathroom -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
tub
,
bidet
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , bidet
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , bidet
Bathroom 4 - toilet , shower , bidet
- Guest bathroom has clothes washer and drier.
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
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Master Bedroom -
1 queen
Guest Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
Guest Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Downstairs Guest Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single
- All rooms have a full private bathroom. All rooms have windows. The downstairs guest suite has a kitchen, it's own dining room, and opens out onto the private garden.
- Books ...
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Communal Pool ...
- Sauna ...
- Private Chef
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- museums
- restaurants
- ruins
- winery tours
- antiquing
- eco tourism
- outlet shopping
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- cycling
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(28 traveler reviews)
Lovely house in the heart of the village.
A very clean, comfortable, well-equipped and well-maintained house in the heart of a tiny village. Beautiful garden. Communication with the owner was always prompt and easy. Aurora was most helpful. Contignano is located in the beautiful Val d'Orcia, an easy drive from a number of lovely towns (Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano) and from Monte Amiata. Enjoyable dinners nearby at La Fattoria Bellandi.
An exquisite tuscan retreat
We spent an incredible week in the Val d'Orcia and the house, located in a small and quaint medieval village, was absolutely perfect! It was so easy to do day trips to Siena, Montepulciano, Montalcino and so much more. What a lovely house in the heart of Val d'Orcia! Thank you so much for the attention to detail and making our stay such an incredible experience. We felt so at home!
Beautiful house exactly as shown
The visit started with us arriving sometime after 1 AM due to flight
difficulties and we were still met with smiles and a full welcome by
Aurora and Marinella. The location is lovely, beautiful views. The
house was everything you could want. We all loved it. You need a
car to travel because that would be the only way to enjoy the stunning
area. We travelled as far as Pisa to the north and south to Saturnia.
We were 5 women travelling together and the whole house was great.
We also had a typical dinner made by the ladies and it was nice to have home cooked meal for us. We could choose what kind of food
we liked from their choices. One of us had a birthday while there and
the ladies has us over for cake and drinks. All great fun.
Only draw back is the electrical needs to be upgraded because we
had to be very careful what electricals we used together..
Highly recommended!! We stayed for four weeks and could have
stayed longer.
Gorgeous home in a Beautiful Tuscan Village
Our stay at this amazing home in Contignano was so memorable, it was the quintessential experience in a Southern Tuscan village. It is located centrally to many attractions, spacious, well appointed, comfortable, clean, decorated beautifully and accommodates a variety of people and needs well. It appears that no expense was spared renovating this lovely home. The qualities reminiscent of the location were restored impeccably while creating modern amenities that make the home feel very functional. We enjoyed the kitchen, the living areas, dining areas, the lovely private garden/patio, and that each bedroom had its own ensuite. As we strolled through the community the common areas offer amazing views. The hosts also do a great job documenting user friendly instructions so that the stay is seamless and easy. We will certainly be returning on our next adventure through Italy.
Just book it!
Gino’s home in Contignano is spacious, comfortable, historic and perfectly renovated. The home is located in the hilltop village of Contignano, a place where our extended family (grandparents, my wife and I, and our two children, ages 2 and 4) felt instantly welcomed. Neighbors strolling through the village would always offer a buon giorno or buona sera, even if you had just seen them minutes before. The village has the essentials (a small market about 10 steps away, a post office open a couple of mornings a week, and a nice restaurant a few minutes walk) and is a short drive to a full supermarket and many impressive and special places in Tuscany. We loved Montepulciano, Monticchiello, and Chianciano Terme (all less than 30 minutes drive) and Siena (about an hour’s drive). The driving is easy and beautiful – some roads are winding but nothing nerve wracking like we’d experienced navigating Ireland during a recent visit.
The village pool was closed (for repair?) during our stay. We were initially disappointed but ended up visiting the “Piscine Comunale” in Chianciano Terme (about 15 minutes away) several times – it was large, clean and fun, with a separate kids pool and a separate diving pool. Bathing caps are required but they sold them for a few dollars at the front desk.
Gino had let us know when we booked that our stay coincided with the annual Sagra del Raviolo in Contignano. We enjoyed getting to attend a festival which seemed to attract mainly Italians, as well as getting to feel part of the “behind the scenes” as temporary town residents. Note to future guests – two of the nights during the sagra there was live music in the piazza right next to our house, one night ending around 1AM. We ended up embracing it, enjoying the high quality music and partying with our kids in the piazza until late.
The caretakers of the property, Aurora and Marinella, were warm, available and helpful, giving us advice on practical things (how to empty the water from the dryer) and tips on things going on in neighboring towns. A highlight of the stay was when, on our final night, we hired Aurora and Marinella to cook dinner for us at the house. They made a delicious meal, with fresh homemade pasta, delicious chicken, a salad, and homemade cake. They even brought a bottle of wine “from the farm”, unlabeled, fresh, and “corked” with a beer bottle cap.
We feel privileged to have gotten to stay at this home and look forward to visiting again someday!
Beautiful house in a lovely town!
This was our trip of a lifetime. 8 girlfriends spent a week in Rome and then had the good luck to rent this house in Contignano. It is beautifully furnished, very clean, and roomy. We spent many evenings in the private garden. The two women, Aurora and Marinella were helpful and very friendly. It was easy to travel to other towns and also to Venice from here. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a genuine experience in Tuscany. Hope to return someday!
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This house is in the heart of Valdorcia and is minutes away from beautiful Pienza, Montepulciano, Radicofani, and Villa La Foce.( the filming locations made famous by the ' English Patient', The Twilight and other movies ). This region features some of the most well known natural Tuscan landmarks, and is surrounded by famous vineyards ( Nobile di Montepulciano,Brunello, the best known ),and numerous excellent restaurants making it ideal for wine and culinary tours. . The local cuisine specializes in truffles, wild boar, pheasant, rabbit, the Fiorentina (a porterhouse style steak of the Chianina breed), local excellent olive oil, strozza preti, pici, ravioli, and other regional pastas,many vegetables dishes and, of course, the famous pecorino cheese,one of the best in Italy.
In addition to the many historic and artistic sites ,the rolling hills of the area are great for walking, biking,trekking ,horse riding.
The Orcia Valley is an ideal site for vacationing in all seasons due to the varied landscape and a moderate climate,however it is during the Spring and Fall seasons that one can enjoy the most beautiful and colorful landscapes.
The local inhabitants are traditionally friendly and courteous and very proud and conscious of the historic and the cultural importance of the area : for centuries the Val d'Orcia has been considered a destination for the the elite traveler rather than mass tourism and this is reflected in the care and attention given to the environment.
This is truly Tuscany at its best.
Upon request transportation and driver can be provided and special services are available for visiting the wine country, gourmet tours and art tours
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Property Damage Protection | $99 |
Please, no pets allowed, no smoking, and no baby cribs available. Cooking and cleaning services can be made available at addition cost, please contact me with inquries.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
- Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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