Perched on a dramatic Tuscan hill dominating the countryside, this historic hamlet offers breath-taking views over southern Tuscany. Five well-appointed villas and two apartments comprise the property, accommodating up to 34 guests. Each house is decorated to a high standard by internationally renowned interior designers. This small, intimate, and picturesque hamlet also has an exceptionally high quality restaurant managed by an internationally acclaimed chef with three Michelin stars. With its restaurant, church, theatre, and idyllic setting, this castle estate is the perfect location for holidays, parties, romantic weddings, exploring the Tuscan countryside or simply a blissful retreat with someone special.

Outdoors lavender edged paths wind through enchanting gardens and roses trail over terraces set out for alfresco dining. There are beautiful spots among the grounds and gardens for relaxing and dining outdoors. As well as this, there are 2 beautiful pools (heated on request). The castle provides a magnificent backdrop to this wonderful hamlet and the property enjoys wonderful views from around the grounds.

Property Layout

The estate consists of five holiday rental villas and two apartments, which are immaculate, extremely comfortable, and beautifully appointed. All the bedrooms have sparkling modern ensuite bathrooms. Crisp cotton bed linens and generous fluffy towels add to the feeling of luxury. The houses are elegantly furnished with antiques from Tuscany and the floors are covered in hand woven rugs. Each villa has a fully equipped kitchen.

Each house has full central heating and open fires. There is a TV, which gets BBC World News and CNN, plus a DVD player, stereo, and docking station for iPod/iPhone.

Villa One | Sleeps 8

Sitting Room, Study, Library/Hall, Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2 Dressing Rooms, Swimming Pool

This is a large villa set within its own private garden. It has the advantage of a beautiful swimming pool with pool house and full changing and shower facilities. There is also a covered area for alfresco dining. This villa, like all the properties in this pretty hamlet, has been totally restored but has maintained all the original architectural features of a Tuscan house, with its vaulted painted ceilings, color washed walls and stone floors. The rooms are beautifully furnished with Italian antiques and attractive rugs. Wonderful pictures hang on the walls. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all luxuriously appointed with beautiful bed linen and towels.
The villa has a primary bedroom suite with two dressing rooms, a double bedroom and two twin bedrooms. All the rooms have an en suite bathroom with a separate shower and bath. There is a study, sitting room with open fireplace, library/hall and a dining room with a table that can seat 14 guests. The kitchen is fully equipped. Outside in the walled garden there is a covered area and a table for alfresco dining. The villa has WiFi and a fax machine.

Villa Two | Sleeps 6

Sitting Room, Study, Dining Room, Kitchen, Gym, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Covered Dining Patio, Swimming Pool

This villa has remarkable far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. It has its own private pool and garden with long expanses of lawn, a vine-covered pergola and an abundance of rosemary, lavender and roses. There is a delightful terrace for outdoor dining with a table that can seat 12. The house, with its beamed ceilings, stone flagged floors covered with kilims, terracotta tiles and color washed walls in authentic colors, is full of beautiful antiques. It has a large cosy sitting room with working fireplace, a delightful semi circular study, part of the tower, complete with an antique desk and leather chair, a dining room for 12, which is just wonderful by candlelight, with wine kept cool in the small cellar and a beautifully equipped kitchen with American fridge/ice maker. There is a primary bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom with Victorian bath, huge walk in shower and marble topped double basins. In addition there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom both with luxuriously appointed en suite bathrooms with a separate shower and bath. The villa has WiFi and a fax machine.

Villa Three | Sleeps 6

Sitting Room, Dining Room, Large Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

This pretty stone villa, is situated in the middle of the 11th century hamlet.
Set amidst lovely surroundings with two very pretty patio gardens, the villa has been tastefully and lovingly restored, maintaining the original architecture and beamed ceilings throughout. The villa is entered via the pretty patio gardens into a spacious dining hall. The large, comfortable sitting room, with working fireplace is accessed through an archway leading from the dining hall. The fully equipped kitchen, complete with dining area, has all modern conveniences and is light and airy. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom, each with ensuite bathrooms with separate shower and bath.

Villa Four | Sleeps 6

Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Study, Covered Terrace, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

This villa is an extremely comfortable house with a most welcoming atmosphere. It is located near Villa 2 and the theatre. Two small but delightful gardens offer al fresco dining or a quiet spot to read. The property, like all the houses in this pretty hamlet, is furnished with beautiful antiques and wonderful rugs. There is an extremely comfortable sitting room with working fireplace, dining room and kitchen, equipped with the most modern appliances and long marble topped counters. There are three luxuriously appointed bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom with separate bath and shower. The spacious primary bedroom has a king bed and the other two double bedrooms have queen beds. One of the double rooms has the advantage of a separate study.

Villa Five | Sleeps 4

Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Dining Terrace, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

This villa has a large elegant sitting room with working fireplace, beamed ceilings and flagstone floors. The villa has a large elegant sitting room with working fireplace, beamed ceilings and flagstone floors. There is a beautifully equipped modern kitchen, which leads out onto a dining terrace. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated by a leading Italian designer and there is a separate bath and shower in each of the bathrooms.

Apartments

• Apartment 1 (ground floor): sleeps 2
• Apartment 2 (first floor): sleeps 2

Two beautifully appointed 1BR apartments are furnished and decorated by a leading Italian designer, and each apartment has a double bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and sitting room. Apartment 1 has a garden terrace. There is air conditioning, TV, WiFi, small fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities.

Estate Highlights and Services

Property Features

• 17 bedrooms/17 bathrooms
• 16th-Century church
• Gardens, grounds, terraces
• Restored theatre for weddings/events/conferences/meetings
• Air conditioning
• WiFi
• 2 heated swimming pools
• Michelin-star restaurant with dining terrace and garden
• Stunning views
• Local village: 5km
• Luxury spa: 5km

Included Services

• Utilities
• Morning housekeeping service 6 days per week (excluding Sun)
• Llinen & pool towels (changed weekly)
• Bathroom & pool towels (changed mid week)
• WiFi
• Final cleaning

Available Services (Fees Apply)

• Extra housekeeping service
• Pool heating
• Catering or personal chef

Lovely Countryside Location

Located within easy reach of San Casciano dei Bagni (spa town) and also Cetona, this is a great location for exploring the wonderful picture postcards views of southern Tuscany. Other parts of Tuscany are an easy day trip away.

Property Notes

• Check in from 4pm
• Check out by 10am
• No animals allowed
• Max capacity 34 + 2 baby cots and 2 fold away beds for small children
• Last stretch of road is a gravel road
• No through traffic - cars must use the car parking areas outside the main entrance
• The castle itself is a private home and doesn't make up part of the rental accommodation

City/tourist taxes for this destination are collected separately and are not included in the quoted rate. The applicable amount and payment method, including whether the tourist tax will be collected prior to arrival or in destination, will be confirmed before check-in if not specified above.