Casina Moresca 4
Argentario Romantic Cottage with a Hot Tub : Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany
Nice little touches
- The views from this little cottage are spectacular - you can see the Island of Montecristo, Giglio, Elba - even Corsica on a good day
- Looking upwards is even better at night. With so little light pollution the Milky Way is bright and visible in a way that just isn't possible in modern cities. A treat.
Good to know
- While the sea seems only a step away there is no easy walking access to beaches or restaurants - the cottage is at 340 metres above sea level so you will need to drive to reach beaches.
- The road up to the cottage is a narrow and bendy - best for small cars.
- This property is on stone olive terraces and might not suit small children
Casa Moresca is a little house high on a ridge over the mediterranean sea, surrounded by olive trees and with views that go on forever. During the day you can see out to the Island of Giglio, then to Montecristo and even as far as Corsica. At night stars sparkle gloriously right over your outside dining table as well as over the nearby Jacuzzi - the owner told me with tongue in cheek that they had built it purposely exactly beneath the milky way for maximum effect!
This is a house in which to return to ancient, more relaxing times with daily rhythms punctuated by meals, swims and snoozes. The sage and rosemary that surround the house mix with the sea-air for that wonderful mediterranean aroma of holidays and lazy summers. It sleeps 4 but is also ideal for a couple as a romantic hideaway.
Accommodation
The house is reached by a narrow singletrack road that climbs up the side of Argentario to a spot close to the top of the limestone ridge, at around 330 metres or just over 1000 feet.
It is a simple cottage, designed to face straight out to sea, with a living room and kitchen stretching across all the front of the house, and with 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom at the back.
The master bedroom has a small ensuite washroom, and french windows leading out to the side, towards the Jacuzzi.
The Jacuzzi is set on an old olive grove terrace, among newly planted olive trees and looking out at the Mediterranean sea with the island of Giglio in the distance, making it a perfect spot to lie back and relax with a glass in your hand.
In front of the house a pergola shades a dining table that is perfectly positioned to enjoy the view. A meal of olives, fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil, parma ham and sheep's cheese all washed down with red wine is worth hours of therapy!
Features
Villa Details
- Wifi
- Free Parking
- Fireplace
- Jacuzzi
- Barbecue
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom, 1 Ensuite Washroom
- 2 Double Bedrooms
Kitchen equipment
- Coffee Maker (Italian Moka)
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Oven
Amenities
- Fans
- Iron And Ironing Board
- Television
- Washing Machine
- Fireplace
- Pergola And Outside Dining
What's included
- Free Wifi
Extras
- Heating Costs Including Firewood To Be Paid Directly To Owner.
- Final Cleaning €120
- Security Deposit €500 In Cash, Due Upon Arrival
Outdoors
- Jacuzzi Overlooking The Sea
- The Closest Beach Is Cala Del Gesso, A Short Drive Away
Nearby Activities
- Argentario Golf Course Is 25 Minutes Away
- Boat Hire In Porto Santo Stefano
- Kite Surfing In Talamone
- Read more about the area around Casina Moresca
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Where is Casina Moresca ?
Getting here
- Rome Fiumicino Airport 1hr 30 mins
- Rome Ciampino Airport 2 hours 20 minutes
Around Casina Moresca
The promontory of Argentario was once an island, until gradual silting joined it to the mainland. It is remarkably mountainous, like many of the islands in the Tuscan archipelago and has a beautiful craggy coastline, with coves, grottoes and cliffs.
There are two main towns, Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole, one in the north and the other in the south. It is a wonderful place to explore on foot, with paths crisscrossing the hills and following the ridges. Or you can explore the peninsula - and the other islands - by boat.
A small ferry will take you to Giglio in around an hour, or you can explore the coves and caves on the Argentario coast itself - you can take bespoke boat trips to see some wonderful little bays and beaches. You can also rent a small dinghy (so no licence needed) or a boat with a skipper to go around the island and find your own private spot.
If you decide to explore further inland, Orbetello is a wonderful town, with a market on Saturdays and a lively evening scene with good restaurants and bars. There are also beautiful national parks with spectacular bird-spotting, archeological sites like Cosa, a Roman city set close to modern Orbetello on a promontory called Ansedonia.
Further inland there is also the better preserved site of Roselle, once an Etrusco-Roman city with a port, now miles from the sea. The cyclopic walls are well worth seeing, as is the forum. On a brighter, more modern note, the "Giardino dei Tarocchi" is a vibrantly coloured garden designed by Niki de Saint Phalle - a sort of Gaudi on acid experience. There are also local festivals to enjoy, like the Palio Marinaro, a rowing boat race run from Porto Santo Stefano. Four local teams race against each other, apparently in memory of a rowing boat that escaped Turkish pirates in the 16th century by rowing so fast they managed to escape, and hide in a local cave, still called "Grotto of the Turks". The Thermal baths of Saturnia are a short drive inland, a series of naturally formed baths of limestone with hot mineral rich water cascading across them.
Nearby Activities
- Porto Santo Stefano for shopping, bars, restaurant - 15 minutes
- Thermal baths of Saturnia 1 hr 20 minutes
- Orbetello and the lagoon 25 minutes - great bird watching
- Giardino dei Tarocchi 50 minutes
Local Towns and Places to Visit
Calendar for Casina Moresca
How to book
Is Casina Moresca perfect for you?
For availability and pricing see the calendar above. If you have any questions or would like help choosing, we visit our properties regularly and can help you choose and book the best villa for your holidays.
We can hold dates for you for 48 hours while you make sure everything lines up, then you simply pay the deposit (30% of total) to secure your booking. The balance will then be due 10 weeks before you travel. You can also add "XCover" to your booking for a full refund if you can't travel.
For more details see our Booking Conditions and XCover. You can add XCover to your booking at any time until you have paid your balance, simply ask your agent.
Worth knowing
Many local administrations now charge a “Tourist Tax” for people staying in rented accommodation and these vary from town to town. The charges are generally per person per night with a maximum number of nights, usually around 5 but sometimes 7, beyond which they will not charge. The charges range between 50 cents to 3 euro. Children are sometimes included, sometimes not and these charges should be collected by the property owners.
Not sure?
It can often be faster to contact us to ask for advice - we visit all the houses so can give you first hand advice based on your wishlist. Once you find a villa you like we can hold dates for you for up to 48 hours while you check flights or make sure everybody is on board.
Any more questions?
Please ring us with any queries - there are a lot of answers in our FAQ page too. If you want to keep searching, have a look at our suggestions below!
Booking Notes
- Heating costs including firewood to be paid directly to owner.
- Final cleaning €120
- Security deposit €500 in cash, due upon arrival
