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Overlooking
the lake with the 13th century Abby in the distance
Il Casino has the most wonderful views, the house
offers privacy and an evocative atmosphere. It will
ensure complete relaxation and tranquility.
 Il
Casino di Caccia - 240 m² (or 2583 sq.ft.) Sleeps
8 in four bedrooms with four bathrooms. Private Pool.
Originally 16th century
Il Casino was restored in 1998. Overlooking an amazing
Tuscan landscape and flanked with lavender hedges,
il Casino di Caccia, is a very old farmhouse wholly
made of stone. It has been exquisitely updated whilst
preserving the original feel and integrity of the
building.
Inside Il Casino is
a warm and welcoming home. The choice of colors, the
dimensions of the rooms and the carefully selected
furnishings and fittings which are a blend of antique
pieces and modern design, ensure a pleasurable and
relaxing vacation.
Il Casino has a telephone
extension in each bedroom, a hairdryer in each bathroom,
a bathroom for every bedroom and a designer kitchen
with cooker and oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
It also has a washing machine, iron and iron board,
television in the living room and video recorder (on
request). The beds are comfortable and capacious with
100% pure cotton sheets and towels. You’ll be
in the lap of luxury and never want to go home.
 ACCOMODATION: Ground floor: Living/dining room with fireplace.
Half bathroom. Kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, dishwasher
and washing machine. One bedroom with two adult sized
single beds, doors to the grounds and en-suite bathroom
with shower.
First
floor: two bedrooms each with two adult sized single
beds and en-suite bathroom with shower. One bedroom
with a queen size bed, sofa and en-suite bathroom
with shower.
THE ESTATE: Il Casino is a part of Spineto di Tenuta
which is a sweeping 830 hectare (2051 acre) estate
with 11 gracious and completely independent Tuscan
hill houses. The houses are kilometers apart and very
private one from the other, (click
here) to get an idea of the whole estate
and the distances involved. If you’d like to
review the other villas on the estate (click
here).
The whole complex is
managed from an ancient 13th century abbey that has
been immaculately restored including the chapel and
refectory.
With
in the estate are approximately 70 km of private roads,
framed by verdant valleys, a small lake, wooded hills
and cultivated fields. The villas are secluded one
from the other, each in an isolated position that
guarantees complete privacy and  tranquility.
Each
is replete with stunning views, many guests never
leave the estate during their stay, passing the time
swimming, horse riding, walking, fishing and relaxing.
On the edge of the vast nature reserve that makes
the Val D’Orcia a perfect spot for nature lovers.
Spineto is also a great location from which to explore
Tuscany and Umbria, it is with in easy reach of most
well known tourist destinations in Southern and Mid
Tuscany and also many more off the beaten track.
The
owners are from a noble Italian family and have sent
there grown up children to be educated in the United
States. They have been in the industry for many years
and know more than a thing or two about creating the
perfect holiday. They can provide you with many services
and advantages not found in normal rental villas;
child friendly fishing, fitness facilities, disabled
facilities, concierge services, guided tours, transfers,
catering, mountain bike rentals, E-mail, fax, internet,
transfers, rent-a-cars, on going hotels, restaurant
bookings, tickets, 24 hour emergency assistance and
taxi reservations, in fact full concierge services,
normally only found in luxury hotels.
 Services
include; The daily maid service (2 hours), gardening,
daily pool cleaning and a change of linen twice a
week. You can also request; use of the abbey sauna
and gym, baby sitting and extra maid service, in house
catering.
These
villas are all child friendly.
At
InTuscany we have worked with The Spineto Estate for
over 6 years. We have sent many parties of guests
there and organized two weddings. Every one comes
back with glowing reviews. These properties attract
many referred and repeat guests. We cannot recommend
them more highly. At Il Spineto you are guaranteed
a perfect and fabulous holiday.
LOCATION: Tenuta
di Spineto is near to Sarteano as well as with easy
reach of most important Tuscan places of interest.
The nearest airports are Rome; both Ciampino and Fiumicino,
and Florence, all under two hours by car.
Tenuta di Spineto
is located, between Monte Cetona and the National
Park of the Val d'Orcia, it is three miles to Sarteano
where there are shops, restaurants and a bank, and
a short driving distance to Chiusi, a larger commercial
centre and railway station.
 The
estate is central to the zone encompassing Orvieto,
Arezzo, Cortona, Perugia, Florence and Siena, with
Rome, Lucca and Pisa being more distant but easily
reached for a day's outing. The wine and art towns
of southern Tuscany - Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano
are nearby, as are Lakes Trasimeno and Bolsena.
Both Rome
and Florence can be reached in about 90 minutes by
car and one hour by train from Chiusi. The countryside
between Sarteano and Radicofani is dotted with monasteries
and castles, and the Val d'Orcia itself is a spectacular
natural and cultural attraction, made famous by Iris
Origo's excellent book, "War in Val d'Orcia.
A diary." (Cape, 1947 and reprinted many times
since).
Please note that it
is a 10 minute drive from the main gate to the villa
along a well maintained gravel drive. Whilst this
would be fine for an ordinary sedan, you may want
to leave your Ferrari in the garage for this trip.
OTHER FACILITIES
AVAILABLE NEAR BY: Horse riding & Tennis
court, nearby. Thermal pools and Spa 15 minutes by
car. Golf course 25 minutes by car.
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