Casa Rosada
- Property type: Private Villas
- Sleeps: 12
- Region: Tuscany
- Location: Val D'orcia
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Swimming pool: Private
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Casa Rosada is a very attractive independent villa with private pool situated in the tiny hamlet of Santa Maria and within 1km (a 15 minute walk) of the famous medieval village of Lucignano, in the centre of Tuscany.
Lucignano, a small suburb in southern Tuscany, is one of the most extraordinary examples of medieval urbanism because of its elliptical plant with (three) concentric rings.
The present day layout of Lucignano originated around the year 1200, and was completed in the 16th century, when the summit of the hill where the castle was originally was transformed into a center of religious and politcal power. In 1300, under the rule of Siena, the fortifications were completed with the city walls and three city gates (1371): Porta S. Giusto, Porta S. Giovanni, and the so-called Porta Murata.
Today, Lucignano still maintains intact its fascinating atmosphere of an ancient village where agricultural and artisan traditions offer the visitor an interesting variety of products ranging from extra-virgin olive oil and honey, the production and restoration of inlaid furniture, the production of ceramics and gold jewellery, work in pietra serena and travertine, and the making of high quality clothing, all produced by the highly skilled and professional local population.
The villa itself is newly restored and furnished in a comfortable Tuscan style and with cotto floors, open spaces linked by archways and beamed and vaulted ceilings. The property boasts a lovely private garden with a pool that can be heated for the cooler months (on request € 12/day) and a furnished covered loggia and first floor terrace. For those who feel energetic there is also a mini gymnasium with fitness equiptment including weights and an excercise bike.
This Tuscany holiday villa is also in a perfect position for visiting Siena, Arezzo, Cortona and Florence, not to mention the splendid small towns of Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino and San Quirico.
Accommodation
The villa is constructed over three floors and the accommodation is formed from the two buildings (the main villa and the dependence) that are situated in their own private garden grounds with private (*heated) pool.
The main villa comprises on the ground floor of a living area with sitting room with french doors to furnished loggia, archway to spacious dining-kitchen with table and chairs, oven and hob, fridge, diswasher. Stairs from the dining area lead to the first floor living room with french doors onto a verandah with wide staircase leading down into the garden. Over the first and second floor there are 4 bedrooms (2 double and 2 twin bedrooms) and 2 bathrooms, one with bathtub and shower the other with shower.
The dependence makes up the rest of the accommodation with an additional two bedrooms (one double and one twin), a bathroom with shower, and a living room with kitchen area with hob, microwave and fridge.
The house and dependence sleep 12 people comfortably but up to 2 more beds can be provided on request to bring the accommodation sleep number up to 14.
Accommodation facilities
- Laundryroom
- Parking
- Tourist information & books
- Barbecue
- Antenna TV Room
- Gymnasium/fitness equiptment
- Garden furniture
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Oven
- Linens/Towels
- Central Heating
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Cot / Crib
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Coffee machine
- Radio/Stereo
- Cd/Dvd player
- Hair dryer
- Mosquito nets
Grounds
Mature garden grounds mainly laid to lawn with tubs and pots filled with flowers and shrubs. A pathway leads through the garden to the pool which in turn overlooks the vineyard and views to the rear of the property.
Pool details
Swimming pool 8m x 4m with steps for entry/exit
Facilities
- Swimming pool (*can be heated if required and payable locally at €12 per day)
- Mini gymnasium the basement
Local facilities
- Main Road Km : 0,200
- Nearest village Km : 1
- Train station Km : 2
- Shops Km : 1
- Restaurants Km : 1
- Bus stop Km : 0,500
Activities
- Tennis courts Km : 1,500
- Termal bath Km : 13
- Golf court Km : 9
- Gym Km : 1
- Fishing Km : 6
- Bowling Green Km : 8
Access road
Easy access roads
Airports (driving times)
Florence 1hr, Perugia 1hr, Pisa 2hrs, Bologna 2hrs, Rome 2hrs
Distances
- Lucignano Km: 1
- Montepulciano Km : 22
- Cortona Km : 25
- Arezzo Km : 28
- Siena Km : 39
- Montalcino Km : 42
- San Gimignano Km : 65
- Volterra Km : 65
- Florence Km : 70
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28/08/2010 | 16/10/2010 | Weekly rate: £1460 |
| 16/10/2010 | 18/12/2010 | Weekly rate: £1290 |
Price includes
- Household linens and towels
- Utilities
Not included (charged locally)
- Final Cleaning €12 per person - Extra bed: €100
- Extra cleaning: €8 per hour
- Heating in cooler months: as consumed @ € 0.95 m3
- Heating of the swimming pool: €12 per day
Security Deposit
On arrival you will be asked for a security deposit of €500, payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you at the end of your rental.
Arrival Times
Arrivals expected between 16.00 - 19.00 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.
