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Cottage |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Val d'Orcia in Montalcino

From £438 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

"Vivo d'Orcia is not a place, it is a way of life..." The Castle of Vivo d'Orcia lies in the widespread Orcia valley in southern Tuscany, 2 hours from Florence, 1 hour from Siena, close to such cultural jewels as Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano, to name but a few.

The hamlet lies at an altitude of 900 m above sea level. The particular combination of altitude and Mediterranean climate creates an unusual wealth of flora and fauna. The estate with the impressive castle and the romanic chapel reaches back to the 11th century. Count Marcello Cervini and his wife Amarilli spend most of the summer months in residence as attentive and interesting hosts. Incidentally, their castle was featured in the jan. 2005 issue of THE WORLD OF INTERIORS.

Il Gallinaio, the former chicken coop of the castle, has been converted into a charming cottage for 2. The small house stands a little apart from the castle, surrounded by fir and chestnut trees. The cottage has been restored by Lucilla Tognozzi, a niece of Count Marcello Cervini. She has succeeded in creating a very happy and comfortable space.

The alcoves in the wall one will see are a reminder of the original use of the building. Hens once used to hatch their eggs here ! The views are of the garden filled with flowers, the orchard, the medieval hamlet and the Monte Amiata.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Small fire place in the living room.

Extra Services:
Household help, 1st shopping, arrival dinner, dinner during the week, wood for fire place. ( Please contact us for prices ).

The house is not adapted to children.

Further details outdoors:
Garden: terrace in front of the house with table and chairs looking out onto an orchard and the romantic chapel of the hamlet.

Help with your luggage upon arrival and departure, please advise upon booking.

Swimming:
Public pool: Castel del Piano, 20 minutes from Vivo.
Hot water spas: Bagno Vignoni and Bagno San Filippo 15 minutes from Vivo

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival :1 bottle of wine, 1 bottle of mineral water, fresh fruit.

Conditions

A downpayment is due at booking amounting to 50% of the total rent. Payment can be done via bank transfer or per VISA/MASTERCARD credit card. The balance of the rent is due 6 weeks (45 days) prior to your arrival.

A security deposit amounting to EUR 250,00 is due upon arrival. Cash or Euro Traveller's Cheques are accepted.

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Hamlet Vivo d'Orcia

 

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Gallinaio

 

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Terrace

 

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Livingroom

The Tuscany / Siena Province region

The Val d'Orcia is natural setting of extraordinary beauty. It has become known all over the world as the classic Tuscan landscape. Dotted with cypress trees and the dramatic slopes of the volcanic mountains Amiata and Radicofani, the natural park of the Orcia Valley is one of Tuscany’s best-preserved natural wonders just added in the UNESCO's WORLD HERITAGE LIST and is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth.

It has become known all over the world as the classic Tuscan landscape. Important films like the Oscar winners The English Patient, La Vita è Bella and Gladiator were shot here, as well as Romeo and Juliet directed by Franco Zeffirelli, and most recently Under the Tuscan Sun, cementing the Val d’Orcia’s beauty in cinematic history.

The Montalcino / Val d'Orcia area

The variety of the Val D’Orcia makes it an ideal stomping ground for a Tuscan holiday.

Visiting cultural jewels such as :
- Abbadia San Salvatore a charming village with a medieval centre and a romanic church
- Sant’Anna in Camprena half derelict monastery on the road between Pienza and San Quirico d’Orcia. A very romantic setting which served as location for the film „The English Patient“. In the refectory there is a fresco by the renaissance painter Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, otherwise known as Il Sodoma.
- Sant’Antimo is an abbey lying all by itself in a valley, completely built in a light beige coloured travertine stone.
- San Quirico d’Orcia make you see the Horti Leonini, an early example of early Renaissance gardens.
And of course the hilltop towns of Montalcini, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montichiello, Chiusi.....

- Bagno Vignoni- A must because of the antique pool on the main square (which may not be used anymore, alas). If you want to take a swim in the hot springs, go to the bath Hotel Posta.
- The hot springs of Saturnia, most spectacular .
- The garden of Daniel Spoerri the famous artist has a garden very close to Vivo , with sculptures by himself,

Tuscan wines and food are among the best in Italy. The area has many appealing restaurants and wineries of which you will find a list in the house.

How to get there

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Gallinaio lies in southern Tuscany, 1 hour from Siena.
Fly to Rome, 2 hours drive by car.
Florence, 2 hours drive by car.

Car hire available at the airport or in Chiusi, 40 minutes drive by car.
Contact us for instructions on how to get to the property.

Activities near Montalcino

Guestbook for Gallinaio

We had a fantastic time staying at Vivo d'Orcia in the hen house! Unfortunately we didn't get to meet Lucilla, through a mix up on our part, but did meet her charming brother Allesandro who made sure we had everything we needed. Gallinaio was such a peaceful place and it was so good to be out of the tourist rush but close enough to visit major attractions if you wanted.Vivo is such a wonderful location and if we get back to Italy would stay there again. Thanks
Nick Nolan, Australia - June 2008

My wife and I, loved out short stay at Gallinaio in Vivo D'Orcia. The cottage was cosy and the location a delight. Lucilla gave us a list of places to visit, within an hours drive, and this gave us a good feel for the Tuscan region. Best regards.
M.B., UK - September 2008

I wanted to drop you a note in response to your recent letter. My stay in Galliano in Vivo d'Orcia was just wonderful. Everything was as promised - no issues at all with the house or property. My only suggestion would be to have approximate distances as part of your directions once people turn off the A-1. There were several times when I turned around thinking I must have driven too far or missed a turn. Other than that, I would certainly use your company again! Thank you.
Carol Thomas, USA - May 2009

Wir können Häuschen und Vermieterin Lucilla nur wärmstens empfehlen, alle Informationen waren ausreichend. Wir werden, sollten es unsere Termine erlauben, gerne wieder eine Woche im Herbst dort verbringen. Wir werden wieder auf Sie zukommen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus München
Ilona Freygang und Gerald Stummer, Deutschland - Mai 2010

We have just returned from our two week stay at Il Gallinaio, with our host Lucilla Tognozzi Moreni. We could not leave it more than a day to tell you how wonderful the holiday was and how very kind and attentive Lucilla and Alessandro were. The property was beautifully prepared on our arrival, with fresh flowers and fruit. We have not stayed at any other properties that offer this level of service. Both Alessandro and Lucilla went out of their way to make us feel at home, providing cycling, walking and sightseeing suggestions. They were always available if we needed assistance and they made the stay a real pleasure. We shared a meal with them on our last evening, meeting their parents, a wonderful experience which we shall remember fondly. We have even come away with a special Italian recipe for 'laurel' liquor! We would not hesitate to recommend this property to any of your clients wishing to explore the Val d'Orcia. We would certainly like to go back and visit again.
Tim and Celia Barlow, UK - July 2010

We loved our stay at Il Gallinaio in the Val D'Orcia. It was a beautiful location and our hostess Lucilla was absolutely wonderful. She made every effort to make us feel welcome without intruding on our stay. The cottage was a delight - beautifully decorated and filled with gorgeous flower arrangements from the garden when we arrived. Lucilla cooked us a beautiful dinner on our first evening and provided excellent advice about making the best of the surrounding area. Our only piece of advice for guests heading to the same location would be to acquire some good maps of the local walking routes since we found maps were not easy to come by in the nearby shopping centres and local tourist information offices were not well equipped for advising serious walkers, runners or cyclists about circular routes achievable in a day.
clients from UK, August 2010

We thought that a stay of three weeks at the delightful cottage Il Gallinaio would have been enough to enjoy the pastoral beauty of Tuscany and the Val d’ Orcia but of course it was not. Lucilla was a most gracious hostess and the combination of her hospitality and itinerary suggestions very much added to our holiday. For us it was truly the trip of a lifetime and it shall always hold a special place in our hearts…
David & Teri Birchfield, Alaska - September 2010

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid season	1 Oct 11	5 Nov 11	665€ 665	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	5 Nov 11	1 Jan 12	525€ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	1 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	535€ 535	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season 1	31 Mar 12	19 May 12	680€ 680	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season 2	19 May 12	30 Jun 12	770€ 770	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	865€ 865	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season 2	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	770€ 770	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	29 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	680€ 680	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	3 Nov 12	1 Jan 13	535€ 535	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The prices given are in EUR and the rental price is weekly and include electricity, water and final cleaning.

Should you have rented your accommodation for more than 1 week, the house will be cleaned on Saturdays and the linen will be changed.

Extra Charges:

Central heating

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3 years listed You are contacting Katharina Alles Trautmansdorff Trust & Travel (property manager) Landline +33 01 40294732 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The property manager is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.

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