Ropoli Sotto 6
A Tuscan farmhouse set in an olive grove
Nice little touches
- Casa Ropoli enjoys uninterrupted views and, buffered by an olive grove, has greater quiet than that found in the Estate's central piazza.
- Family reunions find taking Ropoli Sotto and Sopra a great arrangement.
- The two swimming pools mean there is one that is kept quiet for reading and relaxing while the second one - further away from the houses - is for fun and frolics.
- The estate organises Pizza evenings and other communal activities which are held in the main estate square.
Good to know
- Pets are welcome, but only in Mid and Low seasons and never allowed around the swimming pools
- Wireless internet available in all apartments, estate office, courtyard, furnished gardens and near swimming pools.
Stopping midway up the hill to the center of the large farming estate has some advantages and Ropoli Sotto enjoys them all.
It has sweeping uninterrupted views of the valley and the hills that surround it, is has greater quiet than that found in the Estate's central piazza, and it has an olive grove in its back garden and a pizza oven at hand.
Just the right size for a family, who will be delight to know that the Family Pool is just a short walk up the drive.
Accommodation
On the opposite side of the road from Casa Damiano this spacious apartment is on two floors of Casa Ropoli, a house built into the hillside along the drive up to Montestigliano.
A door on the drive leads directly into a roomy living room with a dining table for six. Behind the curtain near the dining table are bars the give a glimpse of the entrance to the cellar where wine and foodstuffs were kept cool.
A stairway from the living room leads up first to an eat-in kitchen and then further to the sleeping accommodations on the top floor.
There are two twin bedroom and a double bedroom and the choice of a bathroom and a shower room. A back door from the kitchen leads to a semi-covered, paved patio with a pizza oven and private garden. This house may use the covered parking area below Casa Damiano across the drive.
Features
Villa Details
- Shared pools
- Insect screens on all windows
- Central heating (extra)
- Wifi internet
- Barbecue
- Pets welcome - never allowed near pools
- Part of montestigliano estate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 double bedroom
- 2 twin bedrooms
- 1 bathroom with shower
- 1 bathroom with bathtub
- 1 hairdryer, more available on request
Kitchen equipment
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Italian and french press coffee makers
- Kettle
- Home grown produce available in the farm shop
Amenities
- Telephone
- Cd player / radio available on request
- Washing machine in shared laundry under casa ropoli
- Iron and ironing board
- Insect screens on all windows
- Fans available on request
- Tv/dvd in estate rec room
- Baby bed and high chair available on request
What's included
- Final cleaning included
- Pool towels provided (from estate office)
- Firewood provided
Extras on request
- Arrival groceries on request
- Cooking lessons available on request available on request, for adults and children
- Babysitting available on request
- Children's equipment available on request: push chair, changing mat, bath, stair gate, rocker, babysitting
- Extra cleaning available on request
- Ceramics and art courses for adults and children
- Transport and tours available on request
Outdoors
- 2 shared swimming pools, both with diving boards and sun loungers. there is a 'quiet pool' (16 x 6.5 m) which is not suitable for children and a 'family pool' (15x7.5m, depth of .90- 2.50 m.) with a shallow end suitable for children, with parental supervision. pools are open from 1st june to 31st september.
- Furnished private garden
- Pizza oven
- Barbecue
- Workshop and conference space in estate common areas in the granary - large space (14 x 28 m) suitable for art courses or conferences.
Nearby
- River swimming nearby
- 18-hole golf course nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Bicycles can be arranged on request
- Excellent walking country
Photos
Where is Ropoli Sotto ?
Getting here
- Florence airport 1 hr 30 mins
- Pisa airport 2hrs
- Rome Fiumicino airport 2hrs 30 mins
- Simple shop/restaurant in Orgia 2 kms
- Supermarket, bars and restaurants in Rosia 5 kms
- Siena 15 kms
Around Ropoli Sotto
Some of the farmhouses and agricultural buildings on the vast Montestigliano estate have been very carefully converted into pleasing, comfortable houses and apartments. Guests on the estate share two swimming pools, one reserved for those who want peace and quiet, the other, further from the houses, for allowing free rein to summer holiday fun. Guests at all the properties may wander at will all over the estate. Part of the lands front the River Merse, which has excellent swimming and is protected for bathers by the Sienese authorities. The tiny village of Torri, with its famous monastery and striped cloisters is two minutes away by car, while there are pizzerie and restaurants within a few minutes' drive. A very important extra here is provided by the charming owners who will unobtrusively keep out of your way or happily go out of their way to help you, providing endless extra services if you require them, from sending faxes, arranging balloon trips, providing touring information, to translating at the doctor's.
During the summer concerts and exhibitions are often organised in the ancient granary, an extraordinary lofty space (14 X 28 m.) spanned by great arches laced with tie bars. This barn is also very suitable as studio space for art courses or conferences, and the rooms below, next to the estate offices, include a games room with billiards, TV, ping pong, a dining room, a catering kitchen and a small gift shop. The little restaurant provides delightful suppers twice a week.
Sleeps : 6
From € 216 to 339 per day
From € 1512 to € 2376 per week
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Calendar for Ropoli Sotto
How to book
Is Ropoli Sotto 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 "Booking Protect" to your booking for a full refund if you can't travel.
For more details see our Booking Conditions and Booking Protect. You can add Booking Protect 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?
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Booking Notes
- Heating costs including firewood to be paid directly to owner.
- This property is subject to a cautionary deposit of €250 (or equivalent in pounds sterling or dollars), which should be handed over in cash or a Eurocheque to the owner or her representative at the start of your holiday.
