May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
If your looking for an ideal vacation spot to relax and enjoy the magnificently unspoilt Siennese countryside while relaxing with a good book by the pool, or if your prefer making cultural excursions to any of the numerous surrounding hilltowns, Castelnuovo Tancredi is the place for families with children, or even groups of friends who want to get away from it all.
This spacious and well decorated apartment will make you fall in love with the rolling hills of Tuscany and the medieval hilltop towns, festivals and cultural highlights that this marvellous region has to offer. The Orcia Valley is still quite undiscovered and for this reason it is the ultimate spot to stay in Tuscany . The hamlet of Castelrotto, or broken castle, is composed of 3 separate and independent accommodations, all with their own private gardens and intimate outdoor eating areas, although they share a pool. Care and attention were of the priority when this property was renovated to maintain the Tuscan feel and atmosphere.
Il Colombaio apartment is on the second floor of the stone farmhouse which is typical of the country homes of this area where the animals and stalls where on the ground level and the family lived upstairs. This spacious and well decorated accommodation has 4 large double bedrooms with two baths, one of which is en suite for 2 of the bedrooms.
A view of the pool and the garden at Castelrotto
The pool at the Hamlet of Castelrotto
One of the twin bedrooms
Another view of the large living room of the apartment
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The Tuscany region
Presently recognized as an important agricultural centre on the gentler side of the Sienese Clay Hills. Buonconvento already flourished in ancient times thanks to its particular geographical situation: at the confluence of the Arbia and Ombrone rivers on one hand, and along the route of the all-important mediaeval Via Francigena on the other.
Amongst the numerous sights worth seeing are an uncommon number of fine Liberty-style noble farm houses. There are many castles scattered over the surrounding land, such as the fortress of Bibbiano Guiglieschi, which is over a thousand years old, the tower of Bibbiano and the great architectural complex of Castelnuovo Tancredi. Many of these castles and patrician farm houses are inhabited by decendents of the original owners and are not open to the public unfortunately.
Nearby: Montalcino, San Quirico d' Orcia, Vescovado di Murlo
Siena / Buonconvento area
The main tourist attraction (apart from the typical gastronomic delights such as the Val d'Arbia DOC white wine and vinsanto, or the white truffles from the Sienese Clay Hills) is, however, the important Sacred Art Museum, which houses works from the local churches: amongst these are paintings by Sano di Pietro and Matteo di Giovanni, as well as interesting wooden and marble sculptures. Distances Siena 28 Km - Florence 95 Km - Pisa 140 Km After Siena town, the most famous places in the area are: San Gimignano, famous for its towers Monteriggioni, the walled town, pretty but very small. Colle val d' Elsa, is a big town divided into 3 different levels, colle bassa, alta and castle Castellina in Chianti, the heart of Chianti Radda in Chianti, for me the prettiest town of the Chianti area Murlo,a very interesting etruscan museum at Vescovado di Murlo Asciano, the area nearby and the near Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore Pienza, the perfect town Montalcino, the town of the famous wine with many great restaurants San Quirico d' Orcia ,the door over the Val d' Orcia Bagno Vignoni ,antique thermal baths Montepulciano ,beautiful rinascimental town Radicofani at the foot of the Monte Amiata Rocca d' Orcia with the imposing tower Chiusi ,impressive the Duomo and the Etruscan rests Abbey of San Galgano is definitely worth the visit Abbey of Sant' Antimo is another must Twice a year on July 2 and Aug. 16 the famous Palio of Siena takes place and is definitely one of the most popular of italian traditional festivities.
How to get there
Arriving from the North: Travel on Autostrada A 1 until you reach the exit Firenze Certosa, follow signs to the Superstrada Firenze-Siena. Exit off this road at Siena Sud for the Cassia in the direction of Rome until you reach the town of Buonconvento. From the centre of town, at the crossroad follow signs for Castelnuovo Tancredi in the direction on Murlo. Approx. 3 km from this point.
Arriving from the South: Travel on Autrostrada A 1 until you reach the exit Chiusi-Chianciano. Always follow signs for Siena and travel on the Cassia in this direction until you reach Buonconvento. At the crossroad, follow signs for Castelnuovo Tancredi in the direction of Murlo.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Florence: 98 km
Railway:
Buonconvento: 3 km
Ferry:
Civitavecchia, (Roma): 150 km
Activities near Siena
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (2), En suite (1), Shower rooms (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (6), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Il Colombaio, or pigeon house, is a very comfortable, cosy and well decorated four bedroom apartment on the second story of its independent farmhouse which is part of the Hamlet of Castelrotto.This apartment has 3 bedrooms with twin beds and 1 bedroom with a queen size bed. There are 2 bathrooms, one of which is shared and en suite for 2 of the bedrooms. this bathrooms has a shower and no bathtub. The other bathroom is large,with bathtub and shower, and is just across the hall from the other 2 bedrooms.
Il Colombaio has a very large eat -in country style kitchen with an antique mahogany table, and a very large sitting room with a gigantic sit in fireplace.
Further details outdoors: The Hamlet of Castelrotto is comprised of 3 separate and independent accommodations , all with a private garden and outdoor pergola eating areas. There is a lovely in ground swimming pool that is shared by all the visitors which is on the slope facing the valley of the Ombrone river., and surrounded by olive trees. There is an outdoor shower and loungers and recliners for everyone. When you're sitting around the pool side you'll have the impression of being suspended in time amongst the rolling hills that are not populated by houses like in other areas of Tuscany. Here at Castelrotto you will get hooked on this absolutely breathtaking region and will yearn to come back again and again! Guaranteed!
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Low season Oct.-May 09
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1200£1,091
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1800£1,636
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Minimum 3 night stay, please. Our rates are based on an occupancy for 8 people. For smaller groups, please look at our Fienile cottage which accomodates 4 people, or contact us directly by phone or email as we have 3 separate homes in this Hamlet and the situation for the rentals changes continuosly. Just one of the apartments is placed on this calendar, therefore the 2° one can be available even if the availability calendar states otherwise.
For groups of less than 8 people, there is a daily charge of 35 euros per person.
Christmas, New Year and Easter are considered High Season. Please contact us for this year's tariffs.
A final cleaning is included in the rental cost. Linens and towels are changed on a weekly basis, usually on Saturday.Each person is supplied with 3 towels. Kitchen towels are in the apartment.PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN POOL TOWELS!
Additional maid and cook services are available at an extra cost with prior notice. Contact us directly to organize this for you.
Heating during the winter weeks is not included.in the rental cost. A complentary basket of wood for the fire will await your arrival, any more needed is at an additional cost. You can let us know if you need a welcome basket of provisions upon your arrival, which includes bread,jam.butter,water,wine,pasta,tomato sauce. We can also arrange a first day arrival dinner upon request.
We request a confirmation deposit of 20% upon confirmation of the booking, and when time permits, the remaining amount one month prior to your arrival. A 200 euro deposit for breakage and damages, upon your arrival will be help in escrow and returned upon your departure if nothing has been broken or damaged naturally!
We accept cheques or bank transfers in euros and british pounds.
Guestbook for Historical hamlet Castelrotto
Many warm thanks to the team at Castelnuovo Tancredi for making our New Years holiday week the best one ever! Everything was just perfect for our group of friends and we really had a great time discovering the surrounding small towns and especially the marvelous local cuisine. We look forward to coming back in the near future to calm our souls when the big city stress kicks in! Thanks to Lee, Guido and Franco...Sincerely, Veronica F. Jan. 14, 2009
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Please call us or send an email request even if the calendar shows a booking. We have 2 different apartments in this Hamlet, of which only one is visible on the calendar.!
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