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Sharks in Siena
Is it possible to see a shark near Siena, even if Siena is 40 km away from the sea! Yes, I saw one. But it had died 3 million years ago...fortunately! I say fortunately because this shark was very big. Its scientific name is Carcharocles Megalodon and lived during the Upper Pliocene (approximately 2-3 million years ago) and it reached a maximum length of 60-70 feet, three times the size of the modern Great White shark (Carcharodon carcharias). It is the largest predator to e ... learn more | Tuscany travel, Tuscan Itineraries
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The crete of Siena
We are in an area mainly covering the municipalities of Asciano, Buonconvento, Monteroni d'Arbia, Rapolano Terme and San Giovanni d'Asso, known as "Le Crete" (around here "creta" is synonymous with "clay"). An incredible place that is immense and bare, where nature appears to play with the surrounding elements. The countryside is almost lunar with occasional, red brick farmhouses and even fewer trees, particularly cypress trees that heroically stand out against the blue sky r ... learn more | Tuscany travel, Tuscan Itineraries
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Farmhouse Buonconvento [3124]
Weekly price:
min. € 500
max. € 1000
Total bed places: 20
Location: the farmhouse is located inside a large, privately-owned nature reserve, with many small and medium-sized woodland animals.
description: the farmhouse offers 6 finely-renovated flats to tourists, with views of montalcino, mount amiata and the hills of buonconvento and siena.
traditional materials typical of the area, sourced via accurate and detailed research, were used for the renovation.swimming pool: in a protected area, surrounded by the clay waves of the crete senesi (sienese clay hills), with the breath of the wind and unpredictable lights, you can immerse yourself ... learn more |
Farmhouse Buonconvento [1169]
Weekly price:
min. € 650
max. € 1600
Total bed places: 18
Three characteristic apartments part of an antique farmhouse of year 1500, at 4 km. from buonconvento, the most renowed of the val d'arbia, between the most impressive and characteristic hills of the senese countryside, the famous "crete senesi".
a part renovated with respect of the traditional tuscan farmhouse of one time, simple, essential, but where the antique floors in cotto, the old beams in wood, here and there grandmother antique furniture", have left that genuine touch which lovers of the country like. vaste impressive view over the hills, peaceful position. ... learn more |
Apartments in Farmhouse Montepulciano [311]
Weekly price:
min. € 550
max. € 2850
Total bed places: 36
The farmhouse includes four buildings; the villa, with the chappel and private garden, the fattoria (tino, fiasco, botte giara), the fattoria of gualtiere (lavanda and spiga) and the mulino delle gualtiere (mill and macine). in the villa we give welcome to our costumers into three possible settlements: suite, standard room, superior room.the fattoria is an old nineteenth century farmhouse where four independent apartments has been restored, maintaining their original architectural and decorative merit. around the house there is a sunny garden equipped with outdoor furniture and a 7 x 14 ... learn more |
Apartments in Farmhouse Montepulciano [873]
Weekly price:
min. € 360
max. € 730
Total bed places: 7
The farmhouse in acquaviva in montepulciano, classified 3 ears, is situated in toscana, a famous earth for its climate, its natural beauty,
,history, works of art, wines, oil, typical meals, in a strategic position of valdichiana, montepulciano district, the pearl of xvi century and famous in all the world for its “nobile” wine, at 1 km. from the natural park of lake montepulciano.
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realised by an old farm, this agriturismo is composed by two independent flats, with terrace where you can have meals in the open air, with a wide garden, a swimming pool ... learn more |
Farmhouse Asciano [50]
Weekly price:
min. € 600
max. € 4500
Total bed places: 52
Location: the charming, medieval country estate uncontaminated oasis is located in the middle of the crete senesi covering more than one thousand hectares entirely enclosed to be exclusively enjoyed by those who choose it as their holiday destination and by the few people who work there.
the villa is surrounded by a large exclusive park with gazebo, and is furnished with late 19th-early 20th century pieces.
description: the farmhouse is located in a village of medieval origin, but it took its current shape in the seventeenth century.
services: the villa has a private entrance to the ... learn more |
Apartments in Farmhouse Radicofani [216]
Weekly price:
min. € 330
max. € 950
Total bed places: 18
Large stone farmhouse built in the 1700s which was lovingly and painstakingly renovated in 2000 using only original materials and with the architectural features being kept intact.
the farmhouse is situated on top of a hill in an outstandingly beautiful position, inside the val d’orcia artistic and natural park.
the apartments are furnished exclusively with period furniture. all the apartments feature a fireplace and independent heating, satellite television, dishwasher, oven, independent entrance and private outside area with garden furniture.
all bedrooms have their own bathroom with ... learn more |
Rooms in Farmhouse San Gimignano [1155]
Weekly price:
min. € -
max. € -
Total bed places: 11
Description: the farmhouse is a building dating from the 1300's, restructured with care, maintaining the old style.location: just 3 km from san gimignano it is immersed in the countryside wher the elegant viws are enriched by vineyards, olive groves, woods and typical farmhouse.
accommodation: it composes 6 double rooms, each with bathroom and fitted with antique furniture, beatiful living and appartments to satisfy all kinds of needs.services: also there is a small wine cellar and a panoramic swimming pool.
your cats and dogs are welcome at "il vicario".
the farmhouse is the ideal ... learn more |
Farmhouse Monteroni d'Arba [55]
Weekly price:
min. € 600
max. € 5000
Total bed places: 12
The farm-house is totally renovated respecting the ancient architectural structures and bringing in the maximum comfort. monteroni d'arbia 55 is located in the valley of the river arbia and is at only 12 km from siena, 10 km from buonconvento, montalcino, murlo.
the farm is sourrounded by a wide private property of 600 hectares formed by hills, valleys where you can have walks in total relaxation, swim in our swimming pool of 10x6 m. monteroni d'arbia is located at 300 mt. from the farm where you can find a sport-center and have good prices as guest of the farm. monteroni d'arbia 55 ... learn more |
Apartments in Farmhouse Montalcino [553]
Weekly price:
min. € 400
max. € 7200
Total bed places: 32
Situated half way between florence and rome, montalcino 553 farm and vineyard is 9 km (5,5 miles) south of montalcino, in the heart of the brunello wine production area, and inside the val d’orcia natural park, which has been declared a “humanity heritage” area by unesco. the panorama in front of you is breathtaking; it runs from monte amiata, an ancient volcano, and across the rolling hills of west maremma.we have just finished a complete restoration of three 18th century stone farmhouses, creating eight spacious apartments. the apartments which range in size from 23 - 220 sq. meters ... learn more |
Bed and Breakfast Castelnuovo Berardenga [1079]
Weekly price:
min. € -
max. € -
Total bed places: 30
Castelnuovo berardenga 1079, a restored old tuscan country house, in the middle of the chianti classico, has a big garden, characterized by many typical olive-trees and offers the customer every modern comfort without disturbing the respect and contact to nature.
the rooms are in tuscan style with own bathroom, airconditioning, tv, sat, mini-bar and phone.
there are also 3 apartments for 4 persons, with a little kitchen.
the customer can also enjoy the big swimming pool, 6x18 mt. ... learn more |
Farmhouse Pienza [670]
Weekly price:
min. € 455
max. € 980
Total bed places: 11
This property is located 500 metres from pienza, the village of pius the second, along the road that leads to the val d’orcia, and 400 metres from the church pieve di corsignano. both pienza and the val d’orcia are inscribed on unesco’s world heritage list. the farm is perfectly situated to offer its guests a panoramic view of pienza and the val d’orcia, against the backdrop of monte amiata, and the villages of radicofani, castiglione d’orcia, san quirico d’orcia, montalcino and monticchiello.this is a family-run, working farm nestled in 30 hectares of land that is planted in ... learn more |
Apartments in Farmhouse Chiusdino [1665]
Weekly price:
min. € 460
max. € 4200
Total bed places: 14
Location: chiusdino 1665 farmhouse is located in the commune of chiusdino, next to the old town of montalcinello, surrounded all around by the breathtaking countryside of siena.
the farmhouse has been recently renovated with particular attention to maintain the original structure and the particular details of the age, and has been shared into four holiday apartments.
each apartment is elegantly furnished and endowed with all the needed comfort in order to grant you an unforgettable stay in tuscany.excursions, surroundings: a real oasis of peace and relax, merged in the heart of the tuscan ... learn more |
Farmhouse San Casciano dei Bagni [1802]
Weekly price:
min. € 350
max. € 750
Total bed places: 3
A little farmer house, plunged in nature, it was built to give hospitality to the vine experts assigned to care take of the surronding vineyard.
although near the village of palazzone, has a paceful position over looking the valley below and gives to the guest a timeless feeling of existence.a precise and accurate restoration, respecting the original characters, has recreated the rural atmosphere of this cottage.
the external spaces, wisely utilized, allowe the guests to enjoy open life(bbq-oven).
it can accomodate 3-4 people.palazzone, offers you various food and delicatessen shop, ... learn more |
Farmhouse Radicofani [1619]
Weekly price:
min. € 670
max. € 2415
Total bed places: 55
Borgo di castelvecchio, ancient medieval village in the heart of the val d' orcia in tuscany, is located in one great and silent property in dominant position on the crete senesi.the borgo di castelvecchio, village that interlaces its history with the perennial battles between the castles and fortresses that showed oneself on the val d'orcia, is composed of six independent and comfortable country houses in stone, faithfully restores with great passion, for an exclusive holidays of privacy and tranquillity.inside the illagev, two swimmingpools for the guest.
the seventh country house, ... learn more |
Farmhouse Montenero d'Orcia [1331]
Weekly price:
min. € -
max. € -
Total bed places: 3
Montenero d'orcia 1331 farm is situated on the slopes of mount amiata, at about 250 meters above the sea level, along orcia river, which separated it from montalcino commune. the particularly propitious microclimate and an average calcareous soil set up the basic premises to produce valuable wines and a very good extra virgin igp olive oil. since 1998, with the institution of doc montecucco, the farm has been turning more and more its interest to cultivate vine, mainly planting sangiovese clones, a very hard to manage autochthonous species of vine, but which gives excellent results in these ... learn more |
Rooms in Farmhouse Cetona [1258]
Weekly price:
min. € -
max. € -
Total bed places: 22
A lovely location near renowned spa towns and not far from villages rich in art, history and traditionnal cuisine.
the property "il cetona 1258" is set amidst vineyards and olive trees and is surrounded by century old woods of oak trees, junipers and holm oaks. untouched landscapes which are pleasing to the eye border one of the most fascinating areas in tuscany. ... learn more |
Villa Montepulciano [402]
Weekly price:
min. € 900
max. € 5000
Total bed places: 14
This property is a spectacular country villa that offers rooms or can be rented as a whole, in central tuscany. italy’s most beautiful towns, rome, florence, siena and perugia can easily be reached from montepulciano both by train and by car.
local towns of interest surround the villa such as pienza, montalcino, bagno vignoni, san casciano bagni, and other tiny but lovely villages.montepulciano’s landscape and scenery are among the most green you can find. here life is calm and serene, offering infinite and variegated places to relax: nature dominates all other aspects ... learn more |
Holiday House Asciano [2127]
Weekly price:
min. € 580
max. € 720
Total bed places: 4
Location: situated in asciano (siena), an afortified small village in the heart of a superb landscape called crete senesi, this ancient dated back 1345 structure has been recently well restored and furnished.
description: the thick walls, typical of a medieval tower, protect the interiors from the summer heat.composition: there are 3 floors and just one room per floor. a wide sitting room with a steel and wood spiral stairs leads to the a well-equipped kitchen (oven, fridge, cooker, dishwasher and washing machine) with an original fireplace on the first floor. there are two entrances, ... learn more |
Apartments in Farmhouse Asciano [237]
Weekly price:
min. € 420
max. € 1300
Total bed places: 20
Asciano 237 is built on a big travertine base, already used in etruscan era for the building of tombs. a very beautiful example may be admired just near the farm.
this travertine has been formed near the outlet of a thermal spring, which in ancient times has been canalised into the inside of the house and exploited to set in action a little horizontal wheel mill (molino), whose ruins have recently been renovated.we have reconstructed the history of our farm thanks to the documents of the ancient spedale santa maria della scala in siena, owner, among others, of grancia delle serre, of ... learn more |
Apartment Radicofani [1902]
Weekly price:
min. € 400
max. € 400
Total bed places: 6
Description: apartment to rent in radicofani of 50 sqm + 15 sqm loft, situated in the historical centre of radicofani with a panoramic view.
the apartment has been recently restored maintaining the charme of the old houses of the tuscan villages.
the apartment is large and bright; the living room has two windows which opens onto the valley, while from the window in the bathroom and in the bedroom you can enjoy a fine view of the ancient tower of the fortress.
composition: the apartment can host 4 to 6 people and is constituted by double bedroom with bathroom.
loft with a queen bed ... learn more |
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Holiday House Asciano [2127]
Location: situated in asciano (siena), an afortified small village in the heart of a superb landscape called crete senesi, this ancient dated back 1345 structure has been recently well restored and furnished.
description: the thick walls, typical of a medieval tower, protect the interiors from the summer heat.composition: there are 3 floors and just one room per floor. a wide sitting room with ... learn more
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