Campalfi - Archi

Description from the manager

On the ground floor, with access from the courtyard through a glazed front door, this spacious apartment is characterised by the arches which give it its name. It has a light, airy atmosphere and simple furniture. There is a large kitchen/living- room (cooker has hobs, no oven), a shower room and a bedroom with three single beds. A few steps lead to a double bedroom.

The river Merse is now a natural bathing area of great beauty, with clean, large pools, bigger than Olympic swimming pools, with shallow, safe areas shelving from tiny sandy beaches, and deep parts accessible by diving from the rocks and banks, all picturesquely framed by t...he steep wooded hillsides and wild flowers. Campalfi has a special magnetism. Sounds of water, at first whispering then sighing and chattering as you are drawn down the lane to the oak glade, off along a little path, and to the steps which are cut into the river bank. This wide, slow moving river, important in the past for Siena's corn mills, is now frequented by dragonflies and birds, its banks host to rare shrubs and wild flowers, all picturesquely framed by wooded hillsides and antique roses. The ancient, multifaceted forests, a continuing source of warmth and energy for centuries, are home to deer, badgers and wild boar. At times it is hard to tell which tracks you find are from human use and which for animal passage. These cool, forested hills open up into small plains, glades and valleys. Campalfi is in a wide, fertile valley and the views are of this lovely, mystical countryside, inviting guests to make rewarding explorations, on foot, bikes or horses. Fishing rods are available and there are riding stables within easy reach, and balloon flights can be arranged. Nearby, the hill village of Orgia has a restaurant / general store and bar, and just outside the village is a "Woods Museum", an outstanding example of a living museum, with country artefacts housed in a huge Tithe barn, and guided walks through the woods and countryside. For all its peace and insulation from the bustle of city life, Campalfi is only 3 km. from Stigliano and a few minutes further from Rosia with shops and restaurants. Within walking distance is the tiny village of Brenna, also on the river side, which has a good pizzeria. A few minutes drive takes you to major arterial roads, making visits to all the centres of Tuscany and beyond very easy.

Check-In: 5:00 to 8:00 pm

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