House in Abbadia San Salvatore, Siena

Restored farmhouse on the Tuscan hills

Restored farmhouse on the Tuscan hills

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house and surrounding areas
front of the house
kitchen and living space
Back of the house with private seating/dining area
Dining area and living room at the first floor.

Overview of Restored farmhouse on the Tuscan hills

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Abbadia San Salvatore, Siena
  • Popular LocationAbbazia di San Salvatore13 min walk
  • Popular LocationBaths of San Filippo15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonte Amiata17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Restored farmhouse on the Tuscan hills

Podere dei Castagni is part of a beautifully restored old farmhouse nestled in the hills of the Val D’Orcia beneath the gentle slope of Monte Amiata (1738 m.). The house has a charming, country feeling, and is set in a quiet, wooded three acre property with many plantings and stonework. The interior of the house is clean and bright. The first floor is large and open, with a kitchen equipped for cooking including oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, American coffe maker all new . A living room with a large traditional Tuscan fireplace, and a bathroom with shower. It is filled with natural light and views of the surrounding gardens. On the second floor are two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. The house is furnished with local antiques and original artwork. Architectural details include cotto tiles, wooden beams, local stone, and doors from a medieval bell tower. The house’s elevation and ventilation afford cool and comfortable nights during the hot Tuscan summer. Laundry/washer on site.


Further Details: The location of the house is located 15 minutes walk from the medieval town of Abbadia S. Salvatore on the bottom of the Monte Amiata , an ancient extinct vulcano famous for its mineral hot water springs and porcini mushrooms during season. The house is ideal to relax and cool off during summer and discover the beauty of less explored area of Tuscany. There are several restaurants that offer excellent traditional cuisine and wines. Its location is ideal for exploring ancient southern Tuscan towns such as Siena , San Gimingnano ( 60 km by car) Pienza and Montepulciano, ( 25-30 kms by car) as well as neighboring Etruscan Umbria ( Chiusi 45 kms by car) . Florence is an easy day trip away ( 150 Kms by car). One can also explore numerous charming villages like Vivo d’Orcia which dot the mystical countryside of the Val D’Orcia, one of the most beautiful natural areas of Tuscany and a recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

If the Tuscan sun gets too intense, you can take refuge in the cool mountain forests of Monte Amiata. Here one can take long walks, hike, ski or even hunt for the prized Porcini under a shady canopy of Beech and Chestnut trees. The town of Abbadia San Salvatore, with its ninth century abbey, medieval Borgo, restaurants, shops, a large swimming pool and tennis courts is within walking distance. You can relax and renew yourself in the healing thermal waters of San Filippo (17kms) or Bagni Vignoni (28 Kms) which are fifteen and twenty five minutes by car. Bagni San Filippo offers also natural pools in the forest with water a different temperatures. A fun destination also for families.

Important Etruscan areas, the Maremma, and the Mediterranean coast are an hour and half drive.

Roma Fiumicino and Florence are the closest airports.

Property manager

Elly

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Only small pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

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 EUR 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

Abbadia San Salvatore

Located in Abbadia San Salvatore, this holiday home is in a rural area. Cantore Ski Lift and Baths of San Filippo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garden of Daniel Spoerri and Mount Amiata Fauna Park. Pinzi Pinzuti and Parco Piscine Capenti Outdoor Pool are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Pinzi Pinzuti - 13 min walk
  • Abbazia di San Salvatore - 13 min walk
  • Mining Museum Park - 4 min drive
  • Baths of San Filippo - 15 min drive
  • Monte Amiata - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Chiusi Chianciano Terme Station - 47 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante L'Accoria - 6 min drive
  • Il Gatto e la Volpe - 14 min walk
  • Bar Lo Stadio - 6 min drive
  • Hotel Fabbrini - 13 min walk
  • Focus Marb - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored farmhouse on the Tuscan hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restored farmhouse on the Tuscan hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored farmhouse on the Tuscan hills?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Restored farmhouse on the Tuscan hills located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pinzi Pinzuti and Abbazia di San Salvatore. Mining Museum Park is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Reviews

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Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A lovely place with some hiccups
We stayed at the cottage outside Abbadia San Salvatore from Sept 26 to Sept 30. It was a quintessential cottage and once we located it, we discovered it was close to many wonderful sights in that part of Tuscany. There were a few hiccups that I found embarrassing and frustrating. We were two couples. I took are of the booking. I wanted us to have each our own bathrooms with showers. We were traveling for 3 weeks. I wanted to have a washing machine to be able to do laundry instead of hauling enough clothes for that many days. When we arrived we found out the washer did not work and one of the showers was out of commission too. The owner, who is in New York, arranged with her mother who lives in the house connecting to the rental and speaks no English, for us to use her washer. This was a stopgap solution not the best. Since the downstairs shower didn’t work, we four shared the one upstairs bathroom. We didn’t mind BUT I paid for 2 showers and a working washer and did not get 2 showers and a working washer. It set a mood from the beginning, which took a while to recover from. In the end we made it work because that’s what travelers do.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tuscan Countryside Stay
Had a perfect place to enjoy exploring the Tuscan countryside. Loved the kitchen,comfortable beds & pillows. It was the perfect balance to a month long visit in Italy. Sweet roomy place with atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amélie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Un très bel endroit !
Nous avons passé quelques jours dans la maison d'Elly et nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce moment un peu hors du temps. La maison est un peu isolée, au calme, très bien décorée et avec tout le nécessaire. Ce fut un plaisir de profiter de la nature et de la sérénité de l'endroit. Attention si vous êtes en voiture, le chemin pour arriver à la maison est vraiment très pentu !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harald O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hervorragendes Ferienhaus in wunderschöner Gartenlandschaft.
Ein sehr schön gelegenes Ferienhaus in erhöhter Lage mit wunderbarem Blick und einem liebevoll gepflegten Garten. Hervorragender, unkomplizierter und freundlicher Kontakt zu den Vermietern. Mit dem Auto sehr gut zu erreichen. Das Interieur ist sehr individuell und liebevoll gestaltet und hebt sich vom üblichen Ferienhausambiente deutlich und positiv ab.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Isabelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable séjour en Toscane
Jolie et agréable maison toscane, mitoyenne de celle de la propriétaire, plutôt bien équipée et offrant un petit jardin privatif ombragé (belle vue dans une partie du jardin de la propriétaire). La maison est située à une altitude suffisante pour éviter les trop grosses chaleurs estivales de Toscane, sur les pentes arborées du mont Amiata où l’on peut faire d’agréables randonnées. Abbadia de San Salvatore est à 15 min à pied ou à 3 minutes en voiture et offre tous les commerces et commodités nécessaires. Avant notre arrivée, Elly nous avait répondu gentiment pour nous donner toutes les explications dont nous avions besoin. A notre arrivée, nous avons été accueillis par Sarah qui ne parle qu’italien mais nous avons rencontré Elly quelques jours plus tard qui nous a gentiment apporté des compléments d’information.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Elly

Host profile image
I am an italian architect and landscape architect living in USA. I love restoring old houses transforming them in special places and share them with other people that love traveling.

Why they chose this property

This is a special place that offers modern confort combined with beautiful antique furniture immerse in a cool green garden.

What makes this property unique

We are at 800 mt above sea level and the place is much cooler than in the lower valley during the summer months
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