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Luxury Wedding in Tuscany Villa - Near Siena, Orvieto, Perugia, Todi |
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Casa Il Tartufo |
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Located on a large estate with other villas, this luxury villa is perfect for a wedding in Tuscany. The villa is completely secluded and accessed via a long dirt road that meanders up to its hilltop setting. The most outstanding feature of this luxury villa in Tuscany is definitely its swimming pool, which offers an uninterrupted, 180-degree bird's eye view of the southern Tuscan countryside. From your vantage point in the water, all you can see is sky and the beautiful hills of Tuscany. This luxury villa near Siena is in an ideal spot to enjoy peace, quiet, and spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside. This is a great 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 Il Tartufo is a beautifully restored 15th - 16th Century farmhouse which overlooks a peaceful landscape of rolling hills. It is located close to the estate's lake and is surrounded by woods. There is a big garden in the front and on the side of the farmhouse, providing beautiful views of the Cetona Mountain and the Orcia Valley. Walking down a foot path, a ‘secret garden' can be found, where one can relax and read a book. The ‘secret garden' can also be used for a special occasion, cocktail party, or wedding reception. The private swimming pool (6m x 12m) overlooks the Orcia Valley.
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(460 m2) Two floors. The interior combines the flavor of brick arches and beamed ceilings with modern comforts.
Ground floor: There is a large sitting room with a staircase leading up to the first floor, a second large dining/sitting room with a fireplace, a spacious kitchen (with stove, oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator/freezer) which is open to the dining room, two twin-bedded rooms with en suite bathrooms with showers, and one double bedroom with an en suite bathroom with shower. All of these rooms have access to the garden. There is also a guest bathroom and a laundry room with washing machine, iron and ironing board (no dryer).
First floor: There are two twin-bedded rooms with en suite bathrooms with showers, one double bedroom with single sofa bed and en suite bathroom with tub, and one twin-bedded room with single sofa bed and en suite bathroom with tub.
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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 19 Reviews |
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Overall
Peace and Quiet
View
Outside Area
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
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Show All 19 Reviews |
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Overall:
Lovely place. The office administration and staff were extremely accommodating and helpful.
Enjoyed Most:
The layout of the villa was well designed for our needs. Everyone in our
family found a comfortable place to rest and the common rooms allowed
all of us to be together without feeling too crowded.
Unpleasant Surprises:
That there were no swim towels available on the premises and that we had to
rent towels from the staff for 10 Euros per towel.
Surrounding Area:
The view and the peace and quiet of the location. Nice to have the villa fairly
close to a small town, Sarteano, where we could purchase our groceries and
other items we didn't bring with us.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Sarteano was the nearest town; it is approximately 15-20 minute drive down a curvy but fairly quiet road.
Tips or Restaurants:
Just a reminder about the swim towels and to remember to bring adapter plugs
for camera battery chargers and cell phones. We rented a couple of mountain bikes for the day and when they turned out to be disappointing bikes, the office immediately called the vendor and had them come and pick up the bikes. We paid a portion of the rental
fees for transporting the bikes to and from the villa but that was OK with us as the bikes were taken out for at least one ride etc.
Hiring a cook for the week was also a good investment for our family as we had 14 people to feed. Average cost for the company that we used was approximately 200 Euro per meal. Had we gone out to a restaurant, it would have been double that cost.
July, 2007
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Overall:
As good as our expectations of the villa were, the actuality was much better. We would go back in a heartbeat. We had dinners cooked for us the first and last night and that worked very well. The food was excellent and we had leftovers for several lunches/dinners. We had a chef come in for a day of cooking and the large kitchen worked well even with 10 of us.
Enjoyed Most:
The privacy was exceptional. It was so nice to get up and take breakfast and coffee outside in our PJ's with no worries of being intruded upon or spend the morning reading by the pool with no interruptions.
Unpleasant Surprises:
One morning we had some students on a scavenger hunt practically walk in uninvited. That was worrisome, but a phone call to the Abbey seemed to clear up the problem.
Surrounding Area:
Sarteano was a charming little town; we enjoyed several meals there. The villa is located just a short drive from the Autostrada so most of Tuscany was within little more than an hour's drive.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest town was Sarteano, a short drive, but not within walking distance.
Tips or Restaurants:
The Abbey had a wonderful basket loaded with basic groceries to get us started. One thing that caught us off guard - we had to refill the toilet paper. In Sarteano we watched where the locals ate and just followed them in. We were never disappointed.
Directions:
The entrance to the Abbey is at km marker 12KM; the entrance to the villa is at 13KM III
Check In Out:
The linens at the villa are lace-edged. Apparently one of us got makeup on two towels that could not be laundered out and we were charged for that.
September, 2006
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Overall:
Absolutely delighted. Thought it would be good but was somewhat concerned that it would be too far off the beaten track. It turned out to be very accessible to most of the places we had in mind.
Enjoyed Most:
The extraordinary site and the spacious rooms.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Nothing comes to mind.
Surrounding Area:
Great accessibility to wonderful hill towns.
July, 2006
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