Siena holiday farmhouse rental, Civitella Marittima with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat

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Fioraia (farmhouse)

Home description

Fioraia, is over 200 years old but it could be more than 300. Nobody knows for certain.
The house has been beautifully restored by local craftsmen using traditional Tuscan materials and retaining many of the original features. Outside, there is a large terrace, shaded by vines, which looks out over the swimming pool which is for the exclusive use of guests. It is a tranquil, get-away-from-it-all, rural setting 3km from the unspoilt medieval hilltop village of Pari.

The House	Entrance Hall
Dining Room	Lounge

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The Tuscany region

Visitors to Tuscany are spoilt for choice. Incredible scenery, beautiful cities, towns and villages, art and culture in abundance and food and drink to die for. Pari and Fioraia are within easy reach of all the great centres - 30km from Siena and the Crete and 40km from Grosseto and the Maremma. San Gimignano, Volterra 45 mins, Florence, 1 hr, Arezzo 1.5 hr, Bologna, Perugia, Pisa, Lucca 2 hr, Rome 2.5 hr and many other fascinating places going back to Etruscan times.

Siena / Civitella Marittima area

Hot and cold running water.
Just down the road from the village is Bagno di Petriolo. This is an old Roman spa where you can unwind in pools fed by the hot springs and follow with a dip in the rather cooler river. If your aches and pains need special treatment there is a modern complex where you can indulge in everything from a remedial mud bath to a relaxing massage just as they did in Roman times. For those who like to relax by the sea, there are miles of quiet sandy beaches about 45 mins away as well as bustling fishing villages and larger resorts.
Food and drink.
There are two shops in Pari, one for food the other for everything else; a friendly bar in the village square with a restaurant; a small Locanda with rooms and a restaurant with a Food Guide recommendation for serving fine typical homemade Tuscan food. A must. There is also a very popular Pizzeria in the nearby hamlet of Lecce. Down the valley are the vineyards of Montalcino that produce the world renowned Brunello and Vino Nobile. The local DOC is Montecucco. You will be able to get good reds from the Capanacce vineyard about 3km from the house into the campagna.
On the wild side.
There are many animals to look out for, especially at night: wild boar, deer, porcupine, hares and foxes; little owls, hoopoes, bee eaters, falcons, swallows and swifts and many others. During spring/early summer the display of wild flowers from fields of poppies to tiny orchids can be breathtaking. If you enjoy walking, there are many different paths to follow through the beautiful countryside.
There is a modern tennis court in the village and horses can be found at Casa Bianca and Il Santo.

How to get there

Best connections from UK via Pisa Galileo Galilei airport or Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci airport.
All major car rental companies at both airports.

Activities near Siena

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Of the three bedrooms, two have double beds and one has twin beds.
Towels and bed-linen provided and changed every week.

Conditions

We restrict the age of children to those over 12 years as the terraces, steps and swimming pool areas are not suitable for small children.
Only non-smokers are accepted.
No pets.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April 3rd - June 25th	3 Apr 10	26 Jun 10	1600£ 1,455	0-	0-	1 Week
June 26th - Sept 3rd	26 Jun 10	4 Sep 10	2000£ 1,818	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept 4th - October 29th	4 Sep 10	30 Oct 10	1600£ 1,455	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Rates outside the quoted dates are by arrangement.

Departure and Arrival day: SATURDAY Arrival Time: After 16:00 Departure Time: before 10:00

Payment of rent is 50% at booking and 50% three weeks before arrival.

Sorry no card payments only cash, cheques/bankers drafts and bank transfers, in sterling or euros, are accepted.

Rates include gas, electricity, water, linen changed every week and cleaning. No hidden charges.

Guestbook for Fioraia

The house is very well appointed, far more luxurious than we expected. Much admired the taseful renovations and the use of old wood. Will not forget "O Sole Mio" with the owner of Il Cacciatore for a long time.
Carole & Chris B. England.

This is was exactly what we were looking for. Not fancy but pure quality. Your Tuscan Palazzesi gave us everything we could wish. What breath-taking views. This is the real Tuscany and we loved every bit of it.
Olga S. Holland.

A holiday of a life time, excellent accommodation, wonderful landscape.
Patsy G. Wales.

What an achievement from crumbling ruin to elegant villa, from sows ear to silk purse. It's not just the building but also the decor, tasteful, understated, elegant and in harmony with the building and the place. This is a real home away from home.
Michael & Margaret. B. Audtralia.

Availability

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