Holiday Farmhouses in Grosseto

Istia d'Ombrone - RIF. S83

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouses
Area: Maremma   Position: Countryside
Province : Grosseto  

This beautiful holiday home in Maremma is located on a hill, from which the name “Poggio”, and dominates the valley of the Ombrone River at 10 km from Grosseto and nearly 20 km from the untainted seaside, typical of this area. The estate still preserves the typical characteristics of an 18th century Maremma farm: a suggestive cypress lined drive leads to the main villa and a large garden. Gathered around are the farmhouses and outbuildings as well as 22 hectares of olive groves. The holiday accommodations are located in and around the main villa and have been completely renovated in respect of the original architecture. The farm estate produces an excellent olive oil, which one may taste, as well as honey, jam, fruit and vegetables, available to guests. Pets accepted.
The surroundings of these rental apartments in Tuscany offer a large variety of sites to visit. Nearest are the ancient ruins of a castle at Istia d’Ombrone at 4 km, where guests can also find shops and a restaurant. At 10 km is the village of Roselle where one can find Etruscan ruins of which Maremma is so rich. The village of Scansano, famous for its wonderful ‘Morellino’ wine, is at only 18 km. Nature lovers can visit the Natural Park of Maremma, Parco dell’Uccellina, at just 20 km. The ancient seaside town of Castiglione della Pescaia, with its medieval fortress, is at about 30km from the sea. Reachable in 50/70km are also Siena and Montalcino, as well as the Tuscan spa town of Saturnia. 
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Boccheggiano - RIF. S95

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouses
Area: Maremma   Position: Countryside
Province : Grosseto  

This holiday home in Tuscany is located just outside the small village of Boccheggiano in Upper Maremma on top of a hill with a breathtaking view. The farmhouse consists of a tiny group of comfortable cottages hidden by old oak trees that offer shade for reading, in a special position located, not far from the famous ruins of San Galgano’s Abbey.
Recently restored, these self-catering accommodations preserve the typical Tuscan style with their wooden beam ceilings, open fireplaces and terracotta tile flooring. With its fenced park of about 3 hectares, children will here find an ideal environment for their games and fun. The farmhouse also has a sunny swimming pool.
This part of Maremma is surrounded by a wild nature dotted with beautiful medieval villages. At 500 m above sea level, the hilly landscape is ideal for mountain bike tours, horse riding and hiking. These rental apartments in Maremma are in an excellent position for both trips to the sea, to Follonica, Castiglione della Pescaia and Punta Ala, or to famous Tuscan art centres such as Siena, Pisa, Massa Marittima, Volterra and San Gimignano. 
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Sorano - RIF. S160

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouses
Area: Maremma   Position: Countryside
Province : Grosseto  

These beautiful rental apartments in Tuscany are located in the ancient medieval hill town of Sorano, in Upper Maremma, right in the Archaeological Tuff Park. The accommodations are 24 self catering apartments, recently built and comfortably and elegantly furnished, in two terraced houses, each with an independent entrance. The ground floor apartments have a private garden, while the ones on the first floor have a terrace with a panoramic view. Each holiday accommodation has a living room with divan bed, fully equipped kitchenette with dishwasher, bathroom with shower and double bedroom. The flats have Sat-TV, telephone, internet and heat pumps. Access to the accommodations by keycard.
The residence is surrounded by 2 hectares of park covered in oak groves. Guests have access to a well-being centre, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, massage parlour with chromotherapy, a swimming pool (20x8m) and children play area, an inn with a view on the park, a typical tuff cellar and an attended car park for 80 cars. Pets welcome.
These holiday apartments in Maremma are in a wonderful location near the spas of Saturnia and at only 9 km from the stunning tuff town of Pitigliano, as well as near to Mount Amiata, Bolsena Lake and the Argentario coast. Maremma offers its guests an unblemished nature, suggestive villages and ancient history, as well as a wine tradition going back to the Etruscan period and an forgettable culinary tradition.  
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