Description
Fonte Igea is a restored stone home which is located in the green hills of Tuscany. Here you can enjoy relaxing in the serene rural surroundings and yet not feel cut-off as the closest town is less than 5km away.
This home is a new holiday villa which has been completed recently, but the building itself is centuries old and inside you will see period features such as wooden beams and feature fireplace. The owners have taken care to preserve the historic feel of the house by using local tiles, neutral tones and quality furnishings throughout.
As you enter the villa on the ground floor you will walk in to a vast, open-plan room with comfortable sofas and a dining table where your party can gather for evening meals. Also, on this floor you will find a family bathroom and the modern, fully-fitted kitchen. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms to choose from when you wish to unwind, all of which are spacious and have en-suite bathrooms.
The villa is surrounded by a fantastic garden which enjoys panoramic views of the hills and woodland. The garden has lawned areas, an al-fresco dining table and an inviting private pool lined with sun loungers. It is truly the perfect oasis for a lazy afternoon in the sun!
This charming villa is set close to the stunning Val d’Orcia and is enveloped by olive groves, vineyards and hiking trails. Close to the house you can also experience the natural thermal waters which the area is famous for at the ancient baths or in the exclusive Fonteverde spa which is under 4km away. The spa is a wonderful place to have so close and offers massages, beauty treatments and therapeutic thermal pools.
The closest amenities to the home can be found under 5km away in San Casciano dei Bagni. This pretty town has a good range of shops, cafes and restaurants which line the historic streets. The town is also a lovely spot for an afternoon stroll around the medieval walls after which you can pay a visit to the Church of St Anthony. San Casciano dei Bagni is off the usual tourist trails, so for dinner you can enjoy authentic Tuscan dishes with a fabulous view of the valley below.
This area of Tuscany, surrounding Siena is filled with picturesque towns and villages which are brimming with historic architecture and attractions. Sarteano is one such place which is under 20km away from the house. A hilltop village nestled between the Val d'Orcia and the Valdichiana, it has a number of shops and eateries as well as a thriving market held on a Friday. If you a history lover then Sarteano should definitely be part of your itinerary: you can see the castle which is over 1000 years old with a draw bridge, prison cells and gardens and visit the Palazzo Gabrielli which was once an elegant Renaissance home and is now an archaeological museum. You can also watch history come to life in July and August at the Medieval festival where you can witness knights jousting in suits of armour and view parades, dances and plays.
If you wish to head a little further afield on a day trip you could visit Lake Trasimeno which is lined with lake beaches and is 40km away or the delightful city of Siena which is 100km from the villa and can be reached in around 90-minutes by car. /n Security deposit /n €1000 paid in cash to the owner or by credit card upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. - 7.00 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, air-conditioning included. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pets welcome? /n On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €100 per pet per stay will apply (payable locally). /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed.
/n Other Ts and Cs /n Cot and highchair can be provided and they are subject to an extra cost, €70 per baby per week, payable locally. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Two additional guests can be accommodated on the double sofa bed, bringing total capacity to 10 guests. Please refer to the 'Features' tab and enquire for further details. /n Changeover day /n Saturday approximately end-May to end-September. Flexible all other periods. /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 Smoking Allowed? /n No. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights. All other durations on request. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. /n Tax /n Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€5 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required).
/n Internet access? /n Wi-Fi internet access included. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to 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 Property Licence Number /n IT052027B5F25Y6YRB
