Papena

  • Property type: Estates
  • Sleeps: 21
  • Region: Tuscany
  • Location: Chiusidino, Siena
  • Bedrooms: 11
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Swimming pool: Shared
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Italian Country Estates - Papena, Siena West, Tuscany

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Estate Overview

In wonderful countryside south west of Siena, near the Abbey of San Galgano, the 200 ha. farm of Papena is dominated by its tiny, historic, stone built hamlet, a cluster of stone houses set around an ancient well. Reached by a short, rough track, the hamlet is on the top of a gentle hill, with a large swimming pool just below it and extraordinary, panoramic views all around.

Forest covers hills in the distance with olive groves nearer by and horses and sheep grazing cultivated meadows. The English speaking owners moved up from Rome with their horses and dogs some years ago and have skilfully brought back the charm of the ancient hamlet to make six holiday apartments.

The fascinating and verdant countryside is punctuated by peaceful medieval hill villages and by monuments of extraordinary architectural and spiritual tensions. The abbey of San Galgano, a few minutes drive away, was once the chief Cistercian house in Tuscany. An Abbot is said to have sold the lead off the roof to help pay some debts, and the fabulous but roofless abbey is now blessed with excellent acoustics for the frequent concerts held there during the summer.

From Papena you can explore the mountains and woods, home to a rich flora and fauna, on foot, by horse or bicycle as far as the Etruscan necropolis in a wood on the estate. The centre square of the hamlet has an old well, a barbecue, and outside furniture for each apartment. There is a ping-pong table in a building to the side of the square.

Florence is just over an hour's drive, Siena is less than half an hour away whilst in the other direction you can easily reach Massa Marittima and the coast in about 40 minutes, or just stay local and explore the many Etruscan towns and remains in the area. On returning to Papena after a days sight seeing or a long walk, the beautiful, peaceful atmosphere is almost tangible.

Accommodation

Please click on the accommodation links below to see individual property descriptions, prices and availability.

Grounds

Garden grounds with swimming pool, gazebos, tables and benches.

Facilities

Pool details

Swimming pool (14m x 7m). Depth of pool 1.4m to 2.6m with ladders for entry/exit.

Access road

Easy, short stretch of rough track to house

Airports

Florence 1hr. Bologna 2hrs. Pisa 1hrs 30mins. Rome 2hrs 50mins.

Distances

San Galgano 5 km, Siena 22 km, Massa Marittima 25 km, Florence 60 km, San Gimignano 35km, Chiusdino 8 km, Monticano 8 km, Sea: Argentario 50 km, Punta Ala 40 km, Follonica 40 km

Please click on the accommodation links to see individual property descriptions, prices and availability.

Prices include

- Household linen and towels
- Final cleaning
- Utilities

Not included (charged locally)

- Heating: €14 per day

Security Deposit

On arrival you will be asked for a security deposit of €150, payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you at the end of your rental.

Arrival Times

Arrivals expected between 17.00 - 20.00 hrs. If you are going to be late, you MUST advise us or the owner/keyholder in advance. Property to be vacated no later than 10.00am on day of departure.