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Wedding in Tuscany - Luxury Villa Near Siena, Orvieto, Perugia, Todi |
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Casa I Picci |
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Situated on a large estate with other luxury villas, this luxury villa rental is perfect for a wedding in Tuscany. It has a completely private setting 5 km off the main road. The estate's vast private land borders a National Park so it is not uncommon to spy deer, pheasants, and other wild game. Beautifully landscaped with native flora, this Tuscany luxury villa's private grounds include a lovely swimming pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs. It is an ideal spot to enjoy peace, quiet, and spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside. This is a great Tuscany villa for a large group or family because each beautifully furnished bedroom has its own large en suite bathroom. There are trails and dirt roads on the estate for jogging or walking. Conveniently located in Southern Tuscany, it is possible to take day trips to Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza, and Cortona, as well as destinations in Umbria, such as Perugia, Orvieto, and Todi. You can arrange to have a cook prepare meals in your own home, or drive 8 minutes into the nearby town for dinner.
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The estate is located south of Siena, 12 km southwest of the Chiusi/Chianciano exit of the A1 autostrada. The nearest town is Sarteano (10km.) It is not within walking distance. The nearest grocery store in Sarteano is open in the morning until 1:00 pm and in the afternoon from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. There is also a large supermarket off the A1 autostrada which is open all day until 8:30 pm. Sarteano has good restaurants for lunch or dinner. Chiusi offers a large supermarket and good restaurants also. It takes about 1 ½ hours to drive to Siena and Assisi.
Florence: 125km
Assisi: 112km
Siena: 80km
Perugia: 62km
Orvieto: 55km
Montalcino: 48km
Montepulciano: 20km
Chiusi: 10km
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(2000 acres) An 11th century abbey is the focal point of this estate. There are eleven independent, Tuscan luxury villa rentals decorated in a similar minimalist, architectural style. Each villa is separate and private from other structures, and each has a wonderful view. Casa I Picci is composed of four buildings dating back to the 15th and 16th Century. It was restored in 2000. There is a main building, an annex and two independent guest houses. Casa I Picci has a very beautiful garden just in front of the house. On a little hill on the back side of the house is the private swimming pool, which enjoys a wonderful view of the valley over the roof of the house. Close to the farmhouse wonderful hiking trails leading through the hills can be found. The dirt/gravel road up to the house is long (5km) and uphill, but it does not require a 4x4!
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(500 m2)
Main building:
Ground floor: There is a sitting room with fireplace and access to the garden, a fully-equipped kitchen with access to the garden, a guest bathroom, one twin-bedded room with en suite bathroom with shower, one double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower, one twin-bedded room with en suite bathroom with shower and access to the garden, and a laundry room.
First floor: (accessed by an outside stone staircase and an inside spiral staircase): There is a sitting room with an old stone fireplace and three twin-bedded rooms with en suite bathrooms, two with showers and one with tub.
Annex: There is a large dining room with a long dining table and a sitting room with a large picture window.
Two independent guest houses:These two guesthouses share a terrace. One house has a double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower; the other has a twin-bedded room with bathroom with shower.
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Available amenities: telephone extension in every bedroom, hair dryer in every bathroom, washing machine, iron, satellite TV, VCR (on request), CD player (on request), maid service (2 hours per day), and linen change on Wednesday, swimming pool (6 x 12 meters.), daily cleaning of the swimming pool.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
Cook service (must be reserved 2 months in advance): €16 per hour + cost of food; table service involves another person (€13 per hour)Pool towels or extra bath towels: 10 euros per towelAdditional maid serviceHeating during the winter: charged according to consumptionCell phone: available on requestTelephone calls, faxes, and internet access (PC with HDSL connection available in the Abbey)Airport/train station pick-upsConcierge servicesLaundry and dry cleaningBabysitting: Reserve in advanceMountain bike rentals: €18 per bike, per day.
Activities on the estate: fishing, jogging, hiking, and swimming. A gym and sauna are available for an additional charge.
Nearby attractions: There are thermal pools and spas within a 15-minute drive from the estate. The closest tennis court is in Sarteano, 5 km from the estate (reservations are necessary). There are two horseback riding establishments 5 km away. The nearest golf course is 25 minutes away by car.
Please Note:
No pets are allowed.
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Jul-28-2007 - Oct-27-2007
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$5,900
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1 wk
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Oct-27-2007 - Dec-22-2007
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$5,050
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1 wk
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Dec-22-2007 - Jan-05-2008
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$5,900
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1 wk
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Jan-05-2008 - Apr-12-2008
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$5,050
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1 wk
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Apr-12-2008 - May-31-2008
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$5,900
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1 wk
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May-31-2008 - Aug-02-2008
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$7,950
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1 wk
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Aug-02-2008 - Oct-25-2008
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$5,900
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1 wk
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Oct-25-2008 - Dec-20-2008
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$5,050
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1 wk
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Dec-20-2008 - Jan-03-2009
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$5,900
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1 wk
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Based on 15 Reviews |
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Overall
Peace and Quiet
View
Outside Area
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
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Enjoyed Most:
The view, the annex with the dinning and living area was great for a large group. The cook did a great job but she was misinformed on the size of our group. In addition she substituted pork for chicken on the first night, otherwise the food was great.
Unpleasant Surprises:
We did not enjoy the long 2 mile drive every day on the unpaved road. This villa was not good for city folks. A couple of days would have been good but a full week was too long. My guests felt isolated.
Surrounding Area:
The views were fantastic.
Tips or Restaurants:
We did not know that we needed to buy toilet paper. In addition there was no dryer. The towel and linen changes of only once per week were not ample. The linen changes should be every other day.
September, 2005
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Enjoyed Most:
All rooms had good en-suite facilities. Rooms were private and well equipped. The housekeeper cooked us some wonderful meals - strongly recommended.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The long road was in poor condition upon our arrival, but the staff, once notified, were swift and decisive in expediting the matter.
Surrounding Area:
Peace and tranquility. The nightly display of fireflies and glowworms always amazed.
Tips or Restaurants:
The Frateria di Padre Eligio at the Convento di San Francesco; Mondo X in Cetona is one of the most stunning building settings any of us 12 adults have ever been to. The restaurant is fantastic, in particular the degustazione menu. Very highly recommended.
July, 2004
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Enjoyed Most:
The kitchen and the dining area. Most of us remained in the dining area after dinner to play cards. We all enjoyed having the fireplace in the evenings.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The refridgerator was a bit small in size for the 16 of us. It responded by iceing up when filled. Some of the bedside tables were of a plastic material and were not quite adequate.
Surrounding Area:
The location was worth the drive up the rocky road. We all enjoyed seeing rabbits, snakes, deer, birds and boar running across out road. The children were especially thrilled.
June, 2004
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