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A large and comfortable
house built in stone with a spacious and very panoramic
garden.
La
Cerchiaia is a 15th to 16th century building restored
in 1999. It enjoys a view on a peaceful valley at
the foot of Monte Cetona as well as a dramatic view
of Monte Amiata and it’s surroundings.  The location
of the swimming pool is simply astonishing, a seemingly
endless vista over the unspoiled, awe inspiring Val
d'Orcia. The villas interior combines the flavour
of it’s architectural integrity, such as brick
arches and chestnut beamed ceilings with modern comforts
and some eclectic modern furnishing.
This villa can provide
you with a simply wonderful holiday, every little
thing has been considered to make it perfect for you.
ACCOMODATION: The internal living space comprises 460 m² (or
4951 sq.ft.) as well as large well furnished out door
areas for relaxing and dining al fresco.
Ground floor: Living
room with glass stairs to the first floor. A large
living/dining room with fireplace. Kitchen with stove,
oven, fridge, dish washer and screened door to the
garden. Half bath. Three bedrooms, one with a screened
door to the garden and each with two adult sized single
beds and en-suite bathroom with shower. First floor:
Four bedrooms, each with two adult sized single beds,
one withen-suite bathroom with shower, the rest with
an en-suite bathroomswith bathtub and hand shower.
 La
Cerchiaia 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. The baker passes each morning in his van
with bread still hot from the oven. You’ll be
in the lap of luxury and never want to go home.
Please note that this
villa does not have air conditioning, due to the high
altitude and thick walls of the villa it is simply
not necessary.
THE ESTATE: La Cerchiaia 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 3 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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