Description
In the tranquil landscapes of southern Tuscany, La Corte Saracini offers Italian charm in a superb location, close to Pienza and many other of this region’s most celebrated towns.
Surrounded by the undulating hills of Val d’Orcia, the owners have transformed this farmhouse by restoring it with great care and sensitivity. They have created a beautiful holiday home which offers quality and comfort alongside authenticity with its impressive original features and picture book windows that take advantage of the glorious scenery.
Relax in the vast and characterful living and dining space downstairs, originally the stables, where you will also find a perfectly equipped large kitchen and five delightful bedrooms. Upstairs is another fantastic space for lounging and gazing at the views – the grand central fireplace is an especially wonderful feature of this splendid room. A second kitchen and two further bedrooms complete this level – each floor is self-contained making it ideal for an extended family or group of friends wanting to holiday together.
Gather together by the swimming pool, backed by terracotta pots bursting with summer colour and surrounded by gardens where children can let off steam. Enjoy your morning coffee in the large courtyard, have a picnic lunch under the shade of the old oak tree, then feast together in the evening by the barbecue and wood-fired pizza oven. The hospitable owners will even host pizza nights for a memorable and fun occasion and a chef can also be arranged.
It’s only a five-minute drive to the tiny local village with its restaurant and bar or drive a little further to the picturesque hilltop town of Pienza, famous for its Renaissance architecture and delicious pecorino cheese. The famous wine-town of Montepulciano is just 10km away where you should sample some of the excellent vino nobile or drive west to Montalcino with its renowned Brunello vineyards.
Val d’Orcia isn’t just about idyllic Tuscan villages and historic hilltop towns – the landscapes are also tremendous with rolling hills dotted with cypress trees, endless vineyards, olive groves and wonderful woodland – perfect for long walks, horse-riding and cycling. Drive across the Umbrian border to Lake Trasimeno for yet more tranquil walks as well as summer watersports in a spectacular setting.
Whether you are a lover of wine, history, fine food or just the incredible scenery of southern Tuscany, La Corte Saracini is an authentic and beautiful home from which to enjoy this special region. /n Security deposit /n €800 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection.
/n Arrival time /n 3.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. Check-in outside this time may be subject to an extra cost. Please enquire for more details. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes, except air-conditioning. Air-conditioning is an extra €90 per day, payable locally. /n Heating costs included? /n Extra cost, payable locally. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Changeover day /n Saturday from approximately end-June to beginning-September. Flexible during all other periods.
/n Minimum stay /n 7 nights approximately end-June to end-August, 3 nights during all other periods. /n Pets welcome? /n On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €100 per pet per week will apply (payable locally, maximum 2 pets). /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately mid-May to end September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
/n Tax /n Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Internet access? /n Wi-Fi internet access included. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. /n Other Ts and Cs /n A cot and a highchair are available for a charge of €50 each per week (payable locally). /n Other Ts and Cs /n Air-conditioning is featured in some rooms only. /n Property Licence Number /n IT052021B53NU5QEI7 /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking.
/n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager.
/n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note home security devices may be installed at the villa, please enquire for further information.
