Vacation Rental with Cooking lessons in Siena

Pienza - RIF. S285

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Val d'Orcia   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This magnificent holiday villa with a heated swimming pool sits on one of the knolls at the foot of Pienza (3km) with a breathtaking 360-degree view over the Val d’Orcia countryside. The villa, 480 sq m, is a tastefully restored stone farmhouse, beautifully furnished in a fine country style, and can comfortably accommodate up to 12 people. It is surrounded by a large garden with gazebo, where one can relax at the lovely eco-friendly salt-water (not chlorine) swimming pool (18mx4, depth 1,4m – 1,5m, pool can be heated:fees applied for heating the pool), filtered by silver stones (a natural way of filtering); the liner is a dark grey which helps to maintain a warm temperature.

On the ground floor there is a kitchen (gas hob, electric oven, filter coffee machine, microwave oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher) with outside a large patio, 30 sq m, for al fresco dining while enjoying spectacular views of the pool and surroundings. A winding staircase leads up to a mezzanine with additional seating area over the kitchen.
Always on the ground floor, there is a double bedroom with private bathroom, with a rectangular Jacuzzi, just outside the room, a comfortable living room with fireplace and pool table, a double bedroom (which can be twin) with en-suite bathroom with shower, a living room with fireplace, TV Sat and CD/DVD player, library, games and another well equipped kitchen (electric oven, washing machine, fridge-freezer) accessed via a covered veranda and concluding a double b 
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Asciano - RIF. S297

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Crete Senesi   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

Located in one of the most picturesque landscapes of Tuscany, the Crete Senesi, this farmhouse has been renovated and now offers 6 comfortable holiday apartments. It’s a place with a magical atmosphere and its origins date back to the Etruscan period; during the medieval age it was used as a flour mill. In a quiet place, surrounded by a gorgeous countryside, rich in olive trees, the farm produces vegetables, fruit, olive oil, all from organic agriculture, as well as delicious truffles. Guests can discover during their stay the colours and flavours of the Crete Senesi with wine and olive oil tasting, cooking lessons, and excursions on bike under the professional guide of Alessandro.
At guest’s disposal a swimming pool (12x6 mt, open from May), a children playground, barbecue, a washing machine, and Wi Fi.
The estate is located between Asciano (4km) and Rapolano Terme (6km), two stunning medieval villages in the Crete Senesi area. Rapolano is also well known for its thermal bath. Recommendable excursions to Siena (28km), Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino and Monticchiello at only 35 km. Nearest shops and restaurants in Serre at 2,2 km.
Accommodations: 6 comfortable, typically Tuscan furnished apartments. All with internet Wi-Fi connection, and outside sitting area. 
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Rapolano Terme - RIF. S298

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Crete Senesi   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This wonderful holiday home, originally a brickworks dating back to the early 20th-century, is located in one of the most picturesque landscapes of Tuscany, the Crete Senesi. It’s between Asciano (10km) and Sinalunga (9km), two stunning medieval villages. Nearby Rapolano (15 minutes driving), instead, is renowned for its thermal baths.
In a quiet place, surrounded by a gorgeous countryside, abounding in olive trees, guests can enjoy and taste the organic food of the owner’s farm, in Asciano, where he produces vegetables, fruit, olive oil, as well as delicious truffles. Guests can also discover during their stay the colours and flavours of the Crete Senesi with wine and olive oil tasting, cooking lessons, and excursions on bike under the professional guide of Alessandro.
At guest’s disposal a large garden, a swimming pool (12x6 m, open from May to October, 1,10 to 1,50m deep), barbecue, table tennis and internet Wi-Fi.
Recommendable excursions to Siena (40 km), Pienza (25km), Montepulciano (25km), Montalcino (35km). Nearest shops (8km) and restaurant at only 900 m.

The house, 300 sq m, can comfortably accommodate up to 14 people and consists of 2 communicating apartments, on 2 floors. Both flats have access from the garden and have a wonderful covered terrace with terracotta tile flooring for al fresco dining with a view.
Ground Floor: large living room, with fireplace, with access to the terrace, fully equipped kitchen (gas hobs, oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, t 
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Acquaviva - RIF. S384

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Val di Chiana   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

At just 4 km from Montepulciano, surrounded by the vineyards of Vino Nobile, this old farm estate has been tastefully renovated and now features 9 holiday apartments. Set in a large garden, a swimming pool with hydro-massage corner (15x9 m, up to 160 cm deep, open May 1-Oct 15) is at guests’ disposal, as well as a children’s playground, barbecue area and a small fitness room with view over the swimming pool and countryside.
Clients’ also have access to a spectacular wellness centre featuring a hot tub, in a room with large windows and view over the swimming pool and surrounding vineyards, a relaxation area, a Finnish sauna and a Turkish bath. On request possibility of Spa and herbal tea or various tastings packages.
Wi-Fi covers the whole property.
An ideal location both for a relaxing vacation, thanks to its tranquillity, and as point of departure for excursions on foot or by mountain bike and for visits to Tuscany’s beautiful art centres. Additional amenities are breakfast and restaurant service on the premises, as well as wine or olive oil tastings.
The holiday flats have been finely furnished and have maintained their original stone architectural features without, however, neglecting modern comforts.
Facilities: Coin-operated washing machine; 4 adult and 2 children bikes; babysitting service; cooking lessons.
Distances: nearest supermarket, shops, chemist's in Acquaviva at 2,5km and Montepulciano at 4 km. Pienza 19 km, Cortona is at 25 km, Montalcino 40 km,  
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Casole d'Elsa - RIF. S361

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

Charming stone country house, located in the heart of Tuscany, just 4 min. walking distance from Casole D’Elsa. The complex is a residence with 8 cosy and comfortable apartments, furnished in the typical Tuscan style, and a restaurant, where our guests can enjoy delicious meals and excellent wines. Facilities: large swimming pool (8x16 m, 100 to 150 cm deep, open from May to October), Wi-Fi connection, washing machine, barbecue, and a car park. Furthermore, we offer cooking lessons as well as both wine and olive oil tastings. Bike rentals (delivery on site). E-Car charging point in the property.
Distances: the village of Casole, a lovely medieval town, is only 350 m away, where you can find a small supermarket and other shops. Siena is 30 km away, the round walled town of Monteriggioni is 19 km away, Colle Val Elsa 14 km, Volterra and San Gimignano both at 20 km, and Florence at 65 km. For sport lovers, there is a horse riding back centre at 3 km, and a tennis court at 600 m.  
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