Podere Sant'Alberto with pool - Castiglione d'Orcia

In the beautiful Val d’Orcia, surrounded by rolling hills, this 19th-century farmhouse makes an ideal holiday base. Guests can choose whether to relax by the pool or explore the delights of southern Tuscany.

The house, which sleeps 12 people, has been beautifully restored and divided into 3 flats, each with its own bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchenette. On the ground floor, there is a larger communal kitchen and living/dining area where guests can come together. The living area has a large open fireplace and two stylish sofas, plus a flatscreen TV. It is next to the open-plan kitchen, which is well equipped with a cooker hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and coffee machine. There are two large dining tables set down the middle of the room, under a charming arch, so that guests can eat together in comfort.

The outdoor space has been arranged with as much care as the interiors. The swimming pool area has sun loungers and parasols where guests can relax after a refreshing dip. There is a shaded dining area close to the pool and another pergola nearer to the house, where guests can relax or dine al fresco. The garden has other areas for reading, relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet, including an enchanting vine-covered pergola with a sofa and chairs. There is a swing for children and an outdoor dining area with a BBQ.

Sleeping
Each of the 6 bedrooms is luxuriously appointed with a double bed, wardrobe and a selection of delightful antique furniture.

Bathrooms
Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is luxuriously appointed with either a shower or a full bath with a showerhead, basin, bidet and WC.
There is a separate WC.

Additional
• Private swimming pool • Free Wifi • Central heating (€3.50/m3 to be paid in cash on the spot) & fireplace • Outside dining area • BBQ • Smoke & CO detectors • Hair dryer • Fans • Flatscreen TV • Washing machine • Private garden • Private parking, car essential • Very child-friendly • 2 Cots and high chairs available • Suitable for elderly guests • Pets are permitted €30/stay to be paid in cash on the spot • Maid on request • Final cleaning €350 • Personal trainer on request • Tourist tax €1/per person/day (over 14 years old) for up to 30 nights to be paid in cash on the spot • Horse riding with guide • Cookery lessons • Guided tours for photography, wine tasting, food and historic sites • Hot air balloon flights, helicopter and ultralight aircraft flights • Boat excursions


Location
The farmhouse is located on the ancient pilgrimage route which linked Rome to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. The area is steeped in history, with beautiful Medieval and Rennaissance towns such as San Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno Vignoni and Castiglione di’Orcia all less than 10km away. Further afield is Pienza (25 minutes), famous for its palaces as well as its pecorino cheese. Siena is an hour away, and every year on July 2 and August 16, the world's most famous medieval joust 'Il Palio di Siena' is run.

Wine lovers should not miss the towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano (both 30 minutes) where you can taste and buy the famous wines directly from the producers.

There are excellent restaurants throughout the region, but if guests are keen to cook for themselves, the local markets are not to be missed. Castiglione d’Orcia’s weekly market is on Saturday.

The closest airports are Perugia, 1 hour and 30 minutes away and Florence, 1 hour 50 minutes. Please note that the pool is open from the 1st of May 2024 to the 15th of October 2024 A damage deposit of 500EUR has to be paid locally. Gas charges to be paid on the spot: EUR 3.5 per m3