Property Overview

Few Tuscan villas offer a more ideal combination of elegant simplicity, historic charm, tranquility, and accessibility than this family-friendly luxury villa with private pool in Tuscany: Only 5 km from the cosmopolitan university town of Siena, which is where the novel by Herman Wouk and TV series starring Robert Mitchum, Winds of War, took place as well as where the movie "My House in Umbria" starring Maggie Smith was filmed, and yet still nestled in the peaceful countryside, Villa del Cielo is an ideal choice if you want to "have it all" during your Tuscan villa rental experience. Anyone with an appreciation for architecture will enjoy the chapel's original vaulted ceilings and nave---which now meld seamlessly into the lines of the living space. Other highlights of this Tuscany luxury accommodation include a beautiful swimming pool and spacious grounds for exploration. It's also a good base for daytrips to Florence [there is regular train service from the train station in Siena], an...d the fascinating medieval hill towns of San Gimignano and Volterra.

[4 hectares] Originally a 17th century chapel, Villa del Cielo has been tastefully converted into a charming and unique villa rental in Tuscany for up to 8 people. Attached to the chapel by a corridor is a small villa [Caminetto] that can accommodate up to 5 people, and is rented as Villa del Cielo with Caminetto. The villa's outdoor amenities include a lovely swimming pool [12m x 6m], shaded parking, and sitting/dining areas which seat up to 12 people, with views of the vineyard-covered hills.

Chapel [180 m2] Two floors.

Ground floor: There is a sitting room with three sofas and an armchair. There is a kitchen with breakfast counter, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, and microwave. There is a dining area seating 8-10 people. There are two bedrooms with queen-size beds. The two bedrooms share one bathroom with bathtub.

First floor: There is one bedroom with a queen-size bed and one bedroom with two twin beds, both with air conditioning, and two bathrooms with shower.

Caminetto [160 m2] One floor.

The Caminetto has a living room with three sofas and a fireplace. The small kitchen is equipped with an electric oven, four gas burners, large refrigerator, dishwasher, and a small pantry. The dining room table seats up to 12 people. There is a large glassed veranda and a sitting room. There are two double bedrooms with air conditioning and one small single bedroom. The bedrooms share two bathrooms with showers. There is an outdoor laundry area.

The delightful city of Siena is approximately 5 km away. The bus stop for Siena is 200 meters away [5 minutes walking distance], but the bus passes only twice in the morning. A taxi costs about 10-15 Euros one-way. A rental car is highly recommended while staying at this luxury villa in Tuscany.

Pisa: 114 km

Florence: 76 km

San Gimignano: 37 km

Siena: 5 km

Small restaurant: 1 km, within walking distance

Available Amenities: American coffee maker, dishwasher, telephone, washing machine, dryer, satellite TV, CD player, and iron with ironing board, ceiling fans on ground level, air conditioning in upstairs bedrooms, central heating, window screens, swimming pool [open May to September], welcome basket upon arrival with wine, olive oil, cheese, milk, and more [please be aware that items change according to availability]

Extra Services: Two baby beds, two high chairs, and a baby bath tub are available upon request and are free of charge. Additional housekeeping and a cook are available at an extra cost. A bundle of wood for the fireplace costs 30 Euros and will last 1-2 days.

Please note:

* It is important to note that from late October to mid-April, the old chapel can be chilly due to its unique construction.

* All utilities are expensive in Italy, particularly heating, which costs about 50 Euros a day just for the chapel. Each bundle of wood for the fireplace costs about 30 Euros, and it must be requested.

Minimum Stay: 7

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