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Il Castagno, Simignano, Pievescola, Siena

A peaceful house with a pool in the historic Montagnola hills
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Property summary

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 double, 1 twin bedroom, 1 bathroom.
  • Location: Central Tuscany
  • Rentals run: Saturday to Saturday

Reference: 115

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One of guests' favorite spots at Castagno is its lovely loggia. The large barbecue and nearby shaded table make the garden an excellent place for lunch or dinner. The delicate whirls of an iron bedstead set the tone of this romantic double bedroom. With its sun shade, the Castagno swimming pool seems about to set sail.
The large barbecue and nearby shaded table make the garden an excellent place for lunch or dinner. The delicate whirls of an iron bedstead set the tone of this romantic double bedroom. With its sun shade, the Castagno swimming pool seems about to set sail. One of guests' favorite spots at Castagno is its lovely loggia.
The large barbecue and nearby shaded table make the garden an excellent place for lunch or dinner.
The large barbecue and nearby shaded table make the garden an excellent place for lunch or dinner.
The delicate whirls of an iron bedstead set the tone of this romantic double bedroom.
The delicate whirls of an iron bedstead set the tone of this romantic double bedroom.
With its sun shade, the Castagno swimming pool seems about to set sail.
With its sun shade, the Castagno swimming pool seems about to set sail.
Castagno's 9x5 m. swimming pool is meant more for cooling off than olympic laps.
Castagno's 9x5 m. swimming pool is meant more for cooling off than olympic laps.
What better place for an afternoon snooze than in a hammock
What better place for an afternoon snooze than in a hammock
The swimming pool is situated such that parents can watch children play from the shade of the woods.
The swimming pool is situated such that parents can watch children play from the shade of the woods.
The Castagno pool is set at the far end of the garden.
The Castagno pool is set at the far end of the garden.
The large living/dining room under massive beams is also cool in summer due to thick walls.
The large living/dining room under massive beams is also cool in summer due to thick walls.
For guests who come in autumn there is the pleasure of an open fireplace.
For guests who come in autumn there is the pleasure of an open fireplace.
The owners of Castagno are excellent cooks and they have left guests a well equipped kitchen.
The owners of Castagno are excellent cooks and they have left guests a well equipped kitchen.
This double bedroom offer the option of sleeping together or apart.
This double bedroom offer the option of sleeping together or apart.
The long trestle dining table has more than enough room for everyone.
The long trestle dining table has more than enough room for everyone.
As the tub in the tiled bathroom is a bit on the short side, it is just as often used as a shower.
As the tub in the tiled bathroom is a bit on the short side, it is just as often used as a shower.
A large, walled courtyard fronts this restored farmhouse.
A large, walled courtyard fronts this restored farmhouse.
The Castagno loggia table offers a lovely alternative to the indoor dining room.
The Castagno loggia table offers a lovely alternative to the indoor dining room.
Tucked away in the shade this swing is an excellent place to watch the cook at work on the barbecue.
Tucked away in the shade this swing is an excellent place to watch the cook at work on the barbecue.
An internal garden gate separates the house from the large largen - a feature useful for wandering children.
An internal garden gate separates the house from the large largen - a feature useful for wandering children.

In the Montagnola hills between Siena and Casole, near the picturesque hamlet of Simignano, is a small group of ancient farm buildings, some now used as dwellings. The owners of Cristoforo, (ref.21), have a delightful house here. The large, light rooms have beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors, and everything about the building and its furnishings displays a love for its inherent, peaceful characteristics.

Accommodation

A large, walled courtyard furnished with sun-beds, tables and chairs fronts Il Castagno. There is a delightful furnished loggia at the top of the external stairs. The front door opens into a long living room with a Tuscan fireplace and comfortable armchairs. A refectory dining table and chairs are at one end and a well-equipped kitchen section at the other. A corridor leads to a double bedroom and a bedroom with a double and a single bed. The bathroom has a small tub and shower, and a washing machine. Access to the garden is at the rear of the house off the kitchen.

Around Il Castagno

Access to a large and pleasant garden with barbecue and swimming pool is at the rear of the house off the kitchen. The countryside here is particularly beautiful. Woodlands of cypresses, oaks and chestnuts create wonderful colour effects as the Italian sun burns on the hills. The soil is a striking burnt sienna, which stains the stone of the houses so that they harmonise perfectly with the countryside. Meadows and woods are used for grazing sheep and free range, rustic saddle back pigs. If you come across these pigs when they which have been rolling in the soil, they look as if they are made of terracotta.

Prices

Prices are in British Pounds Sterling or Euro per property per week. Dollar prices shown are indicative only and will vary with the exchange rate.

Prices shown are for Saturday - Saturday bookings
Low season 2nd Jan - 2nd Apr / 17th Apr - 7th May / 2nd Oct - 17th Dec / 1st Jan - 7th Jan £826.00 / €868.00
Approx US $1246.00
Mid season 3rd Apr - 16th Apr / 8th May - 25th Jun / 28th Aug - 1st Oct / 18th Dec - 24th Dec / 25th Dec - 31st Dec £994.00 / €1044.00
Approx US $1499.00
High season 26th Jun - 27th Aug £1120.00 / €1176.00
Approx US $1689.00

* This property rents at Mid Season prices for Christmas, New Year and Easter.

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