Property Overview
Enjoy being minutes from Siena, yet nestled in the verdant Chianti Tuscan countryside, this Tuscany villa rental is offers peace, vistas across the vine- and olive-covered hills, first-class comfort, and a large pool to complete your vacation. Minimum stay 7 nights.
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3. Minimum Stay: The minimum stay is 7 nights. Sorry but we honestly don’t offer shorter stays.
Location
This lovely villa complex is nestled in the Chianti producing hills, yet is within the boundaries of the historic city of Siena. Views acr...oss vines and olive trees to medieval, fortified properties and the Tuscan hills tempt you to wander.
It is ideal for weekly and longer vacations because of the comfort and quality of the accommodations, as well as proximity to the treasures of Tuscany. Drive, bike, or walk to explore far and near.
Five kilometers, 3 miles from Siena, it is an hour's drive to Florence, and close to dozens of hill towns of Tuscany each with their own charm, local wine and olive oil specialty. Restaurants, markets, and a supermarket are a five minute drive.
Exterior
The first class comfort of the accommodations, large pool, and well-tended grounds invite you to relax. The villa property produces grapes, olives, apples, cherries, apricots, and persimmons. All are gathered by hand, so harvest time is interesting but not noisy. Feel free to pick for your own consumption.
Recently restored apartments and cottages feature traditional, wood beamed ceilings, exposed structural stone arches, and cool, red "cotto" terracotta floors. The owner's (who lives on the property) passion is decorating and collecting antiques, so each apartment or cottage surrounds you with beauty and offers several gorgeous antiques from, usually, the 1700's (settecento) for you to appreciate.
Interior
Villa Agosto offers four two-bedroom cottages or apartments.
Belcaro, independent cottage, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 700 sq ft
Cozy, independent cottage in a lovely, solitary setting.The open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen offers comfortable modern furniture and some antiques. The Tuscan country-style dining table is in front of a modern kitchenette that features attractive Italian tile work. It is fully equipped for preparing and serving meals with produce from the local markets. A private patio adjoins the cottage where you can barbecue and dine al fresco with views of the rolling Tuscan hills. One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other bedroom has twins. The bathroom has a shower.
Pagliaio, apartment, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 650 sq ft
A raised first floor apartment, ten steps up, Pagliaio presents an open and comfortable feel. The comfortable living and dining room are open plan with a low wall separating the kitchen from the living room. The living area offers two sofas and coffee table so everyone can relax. An outdoor patio with table, umbrella, and barbecue in the garden below is dedicated to Pagliaio. The kitchen is compact, modern, and contains all you need to prepare and serve a meal, perhaps taking advantage of local produce, oils, and wines. One bedroom has a queen sized bed and the other two twin beds.
Serra, Cottage, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 860 sq ft
A small path branches off the path to the pool, leading to Serra, a cozy independent cottage in a quiet setting with its own garden. Nestled rustically under shady Mediterranean pines and next to the vineyard, its interior has all the comfort and class of the rest of the property.
The open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen offer comfortable modern furniture and fine antiques. The living room has two sofas, a coffee table, and carpet. The Tuscan country-style dining table is in front of an antique cupboard. The modern kitchenette that features attractive Italian tile work, is fully equipped.A private garden surrounds the cottage where you can barbecue and dine al fresco. One bedroom with queen sized bed and one with twin beds which can be made up as a large double bed to accommodate your needs. The bathrooms have showers.
Granaio, apartment, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 860 square feet
A two-floor apartment (no elevator), Granaio offers a balcony for al fresco dining as well as an eat-in kitchen. the living room has double sofas and a coffee table as well as large windows that fill the room with light. A small table with chairs offers space for correspondence and planning your excursions in Tuscany while you gaze across the countryside views from the apartment and balcony.
Policy: Smoking not allowed
Minimum Stay: 7
Check-In: Afternoon
Check-Out: 10:00am Read more
Rated: 4 of 5
Beautiful cottage in a perfect setting
· By Juliet kelley from San Francisco, California on 9/30/2009 for a stay in 8/1/2009