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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Grosseto, Tuscany
  • Podere Ristella Vineyards and Winery
  • Lago dell'Accesa
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Abbazia di San Galgano
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

First floor bedroom

1 Double Bed

Lower bedroom

2 Single Beds

Turret bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Family bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa dell'Artista, beautiful medieval house in Tuscan village, stunning views

Casa Dell’ Artista is situated in the medieval perched village of Roccatederighi in the heart of Tuscany, 1 hours drive from Siena. This is an ideal location for discovering all that Tuscany has to offer, the cuisine, the art and the Tuscan towns.
Roccatederighi is a lively village with 2 butchers, bakery, fresh vegetable shop, grocers and supermarket. The house is within a 5 minute walking distance of all the local shops, bars and restaurants. There are 4 restaurants and 3 bars/cafes in the village and many more in the immediate locality.
The village lies at a height of 1,500 feet and one of its distinguishing features are the rocks with their stunning views.

The house, which has its own small turret and secluded garden, offering spectacular views over the Maremma Plain and to the sea in the distance. This view can be enjoyed from all the windows. The old cobbled streets, which are traffic free add to the atmosphere of peace and tranquility and it is totally safe and secure. There are 2 large car parks 5 minutes walk away.

Completely restored, the house is on 3 levels.
The main entrance is accessed via a garden gate, which leads onto the vine covered terrace, from which there is the main door, leading onto the ground floor.

The upper floor : main bedroom, complete with double bed, en suite bathroom and a large terrace, with chairs and table.
From here, you can sit and enjoy the spectacular scenery and the wild birds including wood - peckers, owls, swallows ,swifts, house martins, and birds of prey (including buzzards, falcons and Snake Eagles) soaring in the thermals.

Ground Floor:The living area has a TV, DVD and large open fireplace. Wi-Fi

This extends through an archway into a light, modern kitchen and dining area also with a wonderful old beamed ceiling.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge, dishwasher, etc. (There is a washing machine in the bathroom and a fridge freezer in the garden room). The dining area has a dining table and 6 chairs with two windows providing dramatic views of the volcanic rock structures and surrounding countryside.

The lower floor: two further twin bedrooms and a large family bathroom, which provides access onto the garden. The larger twin bedroom contains two large single beds and wardrobe.The other smaller bedroom is situated in the turret and has a single bed with a pull out bed of the same size.

The south facing garden is another feature with its vine covered terrace, bay tree, fig tree and terracotta pots. The house has two outside terraces both with amazing views.

Our house manager is Riccardo Baldanzi, a very friendly local man who has lived in the village with his family all his life. Riccardo is also an olive/wine farmer, local tourist guide, and owns the local bike repair/rental shop. Riccardo has looked after our house for 17 years and is available to help our guests with the transport of luggage, arranging tours including local History/Nature/Wine/Bike tours .

Property manager

Chris Kennedy

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Young children should not be allowed on the turret terrace without adult supervision

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT053021C22HQFAIDR

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Roccastrada

Located in Roccastrada, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Massa Marittima Mining Museum and Museum of Sacred Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Podere Ristella Vineyards and Winery and Carpineto. Travelling with kids? Consider Piscina Il Giunco and Aquarium Mondo Marino. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Grosseto, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Massa Marittima - 29 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Lago dell'Accesa - 33 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Abbazia di San Galgano - 33 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Terme Petriolo - 41 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Castello Banfi - 65 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Sticciano Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In Borgo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spazio Reale - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪L'Officina Del Gusto - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Runner Pizza - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Garum della Società Pio SAS - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa dell'Artista, beautiful medieval house in Tuscan village, stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Casa dell'Artista, beautiful medieval house in Tuscan village, stunning views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa dell'Artista, beautiful medieval house in Tuscan village, stunning views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa dell'Artista, beautiful medieval house in Tuscan village, stunning views located?

This family-friendly Roccastrada holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Sassoforte Castle, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Church of San Nicola and Podere Ristella Vineyards and Winery. Piscina Il Giunco and Castello del Belagaio are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thor A.

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Fantastic athmosphere in rural Italy

The house with its views is in a fantastic location. The house is really charming and it’s amenities are really “Italian” - but we learned to love this anyway. The town life is fantastic - you can stay for 2 weeks without going anywhere. Bars, restaurants, shopping - it has it all :-) We needed wi-fi for work - and it was really fast.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

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Unique location with breathtaking views

We used the villa as a base for exploring Tuscany. But it was wonderful to return after a long and arduous day to this mountain top outlook. The local support was friendly, prompt and helpful. Several good local restaurants within walking distance plus village shops. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

arlene s.

Great accommodations in historical surroundings

Six adults stayed here for a week. It was like being sent back in time to live in a medieval village for sure. It was a fun and unique experience. One has to be able to walk a bit to the place beyond car access. The third bedroom is a bit small for a couple, but certainly there are places to put belongings just outside the bedroom. The top bedroom with terrace access is fantastic. The surrounding countryside makes for breathtaking views. Lovely, quiet village with some great places to eat. We used this as a base to travel to many towns and sights in a 3 hour radius. To get to other areas in Tuscany, one must travel down winding roads to get to main motorways, but the scenery is worth it. Ricardo is most gracious and helpful. Nearby local winery Ampeleia is definitely worth the visit.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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Autentic Holiday

As a family (3 children: 11, 8, 6) we spent wonderful days here. Anyone who spends their holidays here in Roccatiderghi expects a wonderfully nice village where there is everything you need: a butcher, a greengrocer, several restaurants, a small supermarket and above all: very friendly and communicative people. This applies in particular to Ricardo, who is the local contact for the house. He helps with check-in and especially with luggage transport. Roccatiderghi is a medieval hilltop village with narrow, steep streets. Excursions from here are possible: the sea takes just under an hour, as does Siena. A highlight is certainly this holiday home. There is plenty of room for a family on three floors - you live in a small castle with a FABULOUS view from the roof terrace over the entire Marema - WOW! Many thanks to Chris Kennedy for the opportunity to live here - as authentic as you can hardly imagine. Highest recommendation for all those who are looking for something like this!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boryslaw C., Poland

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Full of surprises and travel back to history

Ricardo is great, as everyone writes about. The owner is easy to get in touch with. The views are beautiful. But it is worth writing what is the essence of the house. Roccacaterighi is a medieval mystery. You live at the end of the town and have to climb up narrow steep streets to get to the house. It might as well be full of tourists, souvenir shops and bustle. But it is different. It's a town saved from tourists, but no worse for wear than other historic towns in the Tuscan hills. Here you are in the Middle Ages and if you value contact with history, peace and quiet then this is the place for you. The price is that you cannot park in front of the house. But it is worth it! There are good restaurants, shops are available and that's true. But for us the most important thing was the house. We always rent houses or flats, but I have never encountered such an equipped kitchen and dining room. Even the knives were sharp and everything we needed was in place. In addition, the kitchen is large stocked with a microwave, a large dishwasher, a large convenient oven. If you like to cook for yourself then you are in paradise! The windows provide a natural breeze and even at +39 degrees outside it was nice. The other surprise was the internet - fast, efficient with no restrictions. Downstairs a bit rocky basement smell but temperature difference wonderful. Comfortable mattresses. Perfect place for 4-5 people. Thank you for the opportunity to stay for 14 days, we missed one more week.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Claudia L.

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Besonderes Haus in freundlichem Dorf

Schönes Haus mit tollem Ausblick auf die toskanische Landschaft. Einwandfreies W-lan. Das Dorf ist sehr nett, die Bewohner sehr freundlich, man bekommt dort alles, was man so braucht. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge. Die Kommunikation mit Chris war unproblematisch, den häufig erwähnten und möglicherweise hilfreichen Riccardo haben wir nie gesehen. Wir orientierten uns an den vielen ,im Vorfeld erhaltenen Infos von Chris, ausschliesslich in Englisch,das muss man dann gelernt haben und können.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W.

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Ruhig in schönem alten Dorf mit großartiger Aussicht

Sehr netter Kontakt zum Vermieter und Manager vor Ort. Tolle Lage, Anfahrt mit dem PKW nur bis zum Dorfrand.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

lucy h.

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Loved our week in Roccatederighi!

We all loved this house. The incredible view and unique character of the house with the 3 lovely terraces. Kitchen was well equipped. The upstairs bedroom with the roof terrace is magical at night with the clear view of the stars. The Borgo is full of life and nice bars and restaurants. Riccardo was super helpful too. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Charles P.

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Une maison attachante avec une vue inoubliable / charming house & unforgettable view

La maison dégage une personnalité originale et charmante : une situation pittoresque a l’extrémité du bourg médiéval, un caractère historique évident, une terrasse pour déjeuner à l’ombre d’une vigne, une autre dont la vue embrasse la Maremme jusqu’à Giglio… la maison est bien équipée et commode : les chambres du bas gardent la fraîcheur même au cœur de l’été toscan grâce à la climatisation naturelle des vieux murs. C’est vraiment un très bel endroit pour demeurer, faire de belles promenades dans une nature chargée d’histoire ou découvrir la Maremme et la province de Sienne… The house has an original and charming personality: a picturesque location at the end of the medieval village, an obvious historical character, a terrace to have lunch in the shade of a vineyard, another one with a view over the Maremma to Giglio... the house is well equipped and convenient: the rooms downstairs keep cool even in the heart of the Tuscan summer thanks to the natural air conditioning of the old walls. It is really a beautiful place to stay, to go for beautiful walks in a nature full of history or to discover the Maremma and the province of Siena...
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Esther M., Münchenbuchsee

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Wonderful atmosphere - house, people and landscape!

Incredible house and sarrounding🤗
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Per B.

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10/10 Excellent

Yannik S.

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Schönes Haus in in toskanischer Altstadt

Das Haus ist trotz seines Alters in hervorragender Form. Das Highlight des Hauses ist die Terrasse, die mit einem schönen Ausblick in die Toskana besticht. Das Dorf ist trotz seiner geringen Größe sehr lebhaft und die engen Gassen in der Altstadt versprühen ein mittelalterliches Flair. Eine Fahrradtour mit Riccardo, der sich liebevoll um das Haus kümmert, ist sehr zu empfehlen!

10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

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The Perfect Getaway

We were looking for a place to pass both holiday time with our two kids (2 1/2 and 9) and to work remotely. The house is clean, charming , spacious, and we and the kids adored all the history of the place-we felt like we were in another world but with all the comforts of the modern one. It had everything we needed. The Internet was good so we were able to use it both for professional and recreational purposes. The views are spectacular and we felt like we were in our own little paradise tucked up just under the church at the top of the village. We got used to the walk up in about 1 day. Chris is a thoughtful, thorough, generous host and Riccardo is very helpful and kind. We highly recommend this home and host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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Äußerst empfehlenswert!

Das Haus am Ende des historischen Ortskernes in direkter Nachbarschaft zur Kirche und dem beliebten Aussichtsfelsen, mit eigener privilegierter Aussicht über die Maremmaebene aus fast jedem Fenster ist ein Erlebnis, das für uns keine Wünsche offen lässt! Stilvoll eingerichtet wird hier und da die Vergangenheit erfahrbar (Turmzimmer, dicke Mauern, Eselstränke...) Trotz Hitze war es im Haus dank dicker Mauern gut auszuhalten. Abgeschieden im Garten und trotzdem irgendwie mittendrin im Geschehen. Vom Hausherr und vom Ansprechpartner vor Ort freundlichst betreut. Wir haben das Haus und Roccatederighi sehr genossen. Sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dounia G.

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Rustic and very clean

The house is rustic, nice and very clean. The equipment was incredibly good. We didn’t miss anything. The only thing missing, was an air conditioning system. Chris the house owner looked after us very well via E-Mail. Has written us a lot of tips and a lot of information about the area. He immediately answered our questions and was always very friendly. Riccardo and his wonderful family are friends from Chris. They received us and helped us with the luggage. Many thanks! Dounia
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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Unieke locatie

Fantastisch mooi middeleeuws huis en van alle gemakken voorzien. Vanaf het dakterras heb je een adembenemend uitzicht en kan je (roof)vogels, vossen, reeën en wilde zwijnen zien. Roccatederighi heeft leuke bars en restaurants en de inwoners zijn heel vriendelijk. Riccardo( de beheerder) is een geweldige man die je met raad en daad zal bijstaan en organiseert eveneens mountainbike tours. Nogmaals dit is echt een unieke, zeer mooie plek.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Björn H.

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Schönes Haus im mittelalterlichen Dorf

Das Haus ist ausreichend groß (2 Erwachsene, 3 Kinder), gut und komplett ausgestattet und gut gelegen (für Ausflüge und Unternehmungen). Tatsächlich fühlt man sich fast wie in einer mittelalterlichen Stadt oder auf einer Burg! Der Balkon vom oberen Schlafzimmer aus ist toll! Unglaublich toller Blick auf das Umland und bis zum Meer. Ausreichend Gelegenheiten zum Essen gehen und einkaufen im Dorf. Mit Ricardo steht ein sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Ansprechpartner vor Ort zur Verfügung, der einen Tipps gibt, mit dem Gepäck hilft und bei dem man günstig Fahrräder mieten kann! Insgesamt ein zu empfehlendes Objekt in einer tollen und spannenden Umgebung!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Carolyn D.

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Amazing views!

A lovely, large home in a beautiful and very friendly village. Chris was a very efficient and helpful owner to deal with. Ricardo in the village was very helpful and very quickly resolved the small water supply issue that we had. A gorgeous and relaxing area of Italy to visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Josef S., Wien, Österreich

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eine Unterkunft in einem sehr geschichtsträchtigen Altstadtteil

Ein sehr bemühter Eigentümer und ein schönes Objekt in einer sehr schönen Lage haben uns eine sehr schöne Zeit ermöglicht. Die Nachversorgung war perfekt - im Ort ist alles erhältlich. Mit Dank und Anerkennung verabschieden wir uns mit einer gut gemeinten Empfehlung für die Anbringung von Insektenschutzgitter zumindest an Teilbereichen von Fenster- und Türöffnungen. Es gibt Fledermäuse die sich einmal verirrt hatten - ein schönes Erlebnis - aber für die Tiere so meine ich eher nicht......
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten Palsgaard P.

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An excellent experience!

Our stay at Casa dell' Artista fulfilled all our expectations. We arrived to the scenery of a local medieval festival for which the ancient town was a perfect location. We had nice and cosy dinners on the terrace and made lovely trips to the beach, local wineries and restaurants. Furthermore, we were pleased with the friendly and helpful assistance from Riccardo who is the local housemanager in the town. We can highly recommend the house and the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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Perfect way to see Tuscany

The property and the village are absolutely perfect. The location is at about 2000 feet on the side of the mountain views of all the way to the ocean. The house itself is very well equipped clean excellent Wi-Fi and easily accommodate a family of 5 or 6. It is about a 400 yard walk on an old road to the property. The restaurants are actually excellent the grocery store the bakery and meat market are also excellent and the property is in close proximity to excellent beaches wineries castles, everything that one would want to experience Tuscany. We were very pleased with our stay and plan to come back. We recommend the property very highly.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hubertus H.

Außergewöhnliche location am Rande eines mittelalterlichen Dorfes mit Panoramablick

Nach vielen typischen Toskanaurlauben endlich etwas Neues. Wir verbrachten mit 2 Ehepaaren entspannte Tage in diesem für uns neuen und ganz anderen Teil der Toskana. Wir kommen wieder in dieses idyllische Dorf mit seinen vielen Einkaufs- und Einkehrmöglichkeiten.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Eric L.

Quelques déceptions, mais un séjour globalement agréable

Nous avons passé 2 semaines en août dans la Casa dell'Artista. La maison est grande et bien équipée. Le point de vue et la terrasse sont superbes. Alors qu'on s'attend à ce qu'une maison méditerranéenne de conception ancienne soit bien fraîche, la mauvaise surprise est qu'il n'y a aucun volet aux fenêtres qui sont pour la plupart exposées au sud ; en été la chaleur dans la maison devient insupportable dans la journée, notamment dans la chambre du haut qui a une grande baie vitrée (exposée au sud). Cela doit certainement être plus agréable à une période plus tempérée. Le village permet tout l'approvisionnement du quotidien sans utiliser de voiture. Pour les sorties, les routes sont sinueuses mais parfaites pour les balades en vélo, avec de très beaux paysages et villages typiques. Nous n'avons pas trouvé la "piscine à 10 minutes" qui est décrite sur le site alors que c'était une des raisons de notre choix de cette location. Mais le lac d'Accesa, à 30 minutes, était très agréable. Nous avons renoncé à aller à la mer car trop long et trop compliqué. Nous remercions Ricardo qui est vraiment très serviable et très sympathique, que ce soit pour la maison ou dans le cadre de son activité professionnelle (magasin de location et réparation de vélo).
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Goenke D. E.

All you need

A wonderful place to spend your holidays. We found all we needed - and much more than that: enough room for six people in and around the spacious und well-equipped house, places in the shade and in the sun, rocks for the children to climb upon, and lust but not least a large cooking pot and drinkable water from the tube. The view from the upper terrace alone is worth a visit (not to mention the night sky). The town provides good food shops and restaurants. Whether you prefer visiting cultural highlights or swimming, cycling or just spending the day in a quiet retreat, you will find what you need.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Chris Kennedy

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I am a retired solicitor and my wife is a teacher. We have two sons in their thirties and we acquired the property when they were teenagers. After 16 years, we all still love the house and village

Why they chose this property

We came for a holiday to Roccatederighi in 2002 and fell in love with its beauty and uniqueness. We had no intention of buying a place in Tuscany but we were enchanted by the place and the people. We decided to look around to see if we could find a place suitable for our family. Our one criteria when we were looking at properties was that the property should have adequate outside space, good views and also be within easy driving distance of the coast and hill-top towns.

We were therefore thrilled to find Casa dell'Artista with so much outside space, two terraces and a garden. We were very fortunate to find this unique house.

Although it was perfectly habitable and an artist and his family were living there, we totally renovated it. We have continued to improve the house over the years.

What makes this property unique

One of the unique qualities of Roccatederighi is that it is a genuine Tuscan village, full of charm and life. The people are wonderful, friendly, helpful and genuinely kind.
The uniqueness of the house is, without doubt its location and the astounding views, which extend across the Maremma plains to the sea and the islands of Elba, Giglio and Corsica.
It offers peace and tranquility and yet in less than 5 minutes you can be in the heart of the village with its bars and restaurants.
The Medieval character of the house is also unique. It has a history but is modernised and comfortable.

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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