Since 1982

Torrevista 10

Tuscan Villa with a splendid view of San Gimignano : Siena, Tuscany

This wonderful conversion of a typical Tuscan farmhouse sits on a ridge looking across to the famous towers of San Gimignano, surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. Gently restored by a Swiss conductor who for over a generation has embraced the joys of music, wine making, and generous hospitality, it is also available as an excellent place for friends and extended families to gather.

The private pool on a large terrace enjoys the same amazing views as the house itself, and is an excellent spot to relax and drink in the medieval silhouette, golden light and some of the excellent locally produced red wines, or perhaps San Gimignano's typical white, the Vernaccia. There are places indoors and out for everyone to dine together and spacious living areas to sit and recount the day's adventures, but with two independent floors in the main house there is also room for privacy. The house has a piano and other instruments in a room beyond the living room, set up for musicians who would like to delight the travelling companions or simply practice while away from home.

The art cities and main areas of Tuscany are all within easy reach, with Siena, the Chianti hills, Florence and the amazing landscapes of the Val d'Orcia all close by, not to mention the lesser known delights of Volterra and the Metal Hills.

Torrevista is listed under the following categories:

Accommodation

Entrance to the upper floor is via the stone steps from the poolside terrace. In keeping with Tuscan priorities, one of the first rooms encountered is a spacious country kitchen with travertine counters, a large dining table and a traditional fireplace. On a corridor off the kitchen are three roomy bedrooms, all furnished with country antiques and bright fabrics. One of the two twin bedrooms has its own shower and sink, and the large double bedroom has a sink. There is a shower room near the double bedroom and a bathroom, equipped with a washing machine and separate WC off the entrance landing. Beyond the bedrooms are two living areas that spread the width of the house. The first has a cosy sofa and chairs gathered around the Sat. TV on one side of the room; on the other side is a dining area whose windows have the best interior view of the evocative city across the valley. The second living area, a few steps lower through the double arched entry, has comfortable seating near an open fireplace and an upright piano, tuned and ready for a visiting musician.

Two sets of French doors access the lower floor from the garden, one leading directly into a twin bedroom that connects to a second twin bedroom via curtained glass doors set in a brick arch. A door from the second bedroom leads to a large shower room with sweeping brick arches overhead. This floor also has an eat-in kitchen with doors up to the back garden, making it very handy for preparing those al fresco meals.

Features

Villa Details

  • Swimming Pool
  • Wifi
  • Free Parking
  • Private Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue
  • Fans
  • Insect Screens
  • Pets Welcome

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Double Bedroom
  • 4 Twin Bedrooms, One With Ensuite
  • 3 Shower Rooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Hair Dryer

Kitchen equipment

  • Coffee Maker (American And Italian)
  • Dishwasher
  • Kettle
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Dvd Player
  • Fans In The Bedrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Iron And Ironing Board
  • Cd Player And Radio
  • Piano
  • Washing Machine

What's included

  • Final Cleaning Included

Extras

  • Extra Cleaning Available On Request
  • Heating If Required Is Charged At €100 A Day, Payable On Site

Outdoors

  • Dim: 12 X 6 M. With A Graduated Depth (1-3 M.) Corner Steps Into The Pool And Generous Terracotta Border. Lounge Chairs & Furnished Pergola By The Pool.

Photos

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Reviews

“ Great value here! ”

Great value here! The hosts were fantastic and personable. The complimentary wine tasting is not to be missed - definitely a highlight of the trip. It's your own piece of heaven - very close to San Gimignano!I would definitely stay here again!

Mr. J.R. with family and friends, USA staying in Torrevista .

“ We really enjoyed our stay at Torrevista ”

We really enjoyed our stay at Torrevista. The weather was great and the property just what we expected. I have to also say how satisfied I was with our overall experience using Invitation to Tuscany for our booking. Lyn was a great help and the whole process from making the initial reservations, being able to make them in English, making payments, getting information on the property and area in advance. The Internet is an amazing tool for this. I really appreciated how Lyn tried contacting us before our arrive to make sure we knew how to get to Torrevista as the address does not show up on GPS navigation. We would like to go back sometime.

We will highly recommend Invitation to Tuscany to anyone we know interested in traveling to Tuscany. Thanks for helping us have such a great vacation/holiday.

Mr. R.M. and family, USA staying in Torrevista .

FAQ about Torrevista

1. What's the approach road to Torrevista like?

The final section of the approach road is a well-maintained gravel road - it's wide and easy to drive on.

2. How far is the house from San Gimignano?

Torrevista is around 10km from San Gimignano - you'll have a beautiful view of the towers from the swimming pool and the house.

3. Is Torrevista a good base for visting wineries?

Yes, it's very well placed, with wineries surrounding it in all directions, particularly in Chianti which is very close indeed and dotted with fabulous wineries.

Where is Torrevista ?

Getting here

  • Florence Airport: 45 mins
  • Pisa Airport 1hr 10 mins
  • Nearest Train Station Poggibonsi, 10 min

Around Torrevista

As the furnished pergola on the terrace suggests, outdoor dining seems natural on a summer's evening, and whether the nearby barbecue is put to use or the caretaker's home-cooking requested, guests can easily treat themselves to Tuscan ingredients that harmonise with the owner's own-produced red wine.

Torrevista is an excellent base for day touring. San Gimignano is a UNESCO site for good reason and draws many to stroll their shops or sit on the cathedral steps under a starry sky for an evening of music. Keen walkers will also have plenty to do - our favourite walk in the area is up to Castelvecchio, a medieval village close to San Gimignano abandoned in the fifteenth-century and now a delight to explore in the holm-oak forests.

Also in easy reach are Colle Val d'Elsa, whose crystal manufacturing dates back to the middle ages, Volterra, whose Etruscan ancestors and alabaster production go back even earlier and, of course, Siena, Chianti and Florence, once former rivals and now many-starred in any guide book and less than an hour away.

Nearby Activities

  • Bars, restaurants, shopping at San Gimignano 9 km
  • Poggibonsi /w large PAM supermarket 6 km
  • Volterra 20 min
  • Siena, Chianti 30 min
  • Val d'Orcia, Pienza, Montalcino 1hr 30 min
  • Florence 1hr

Local Towns and Places to Visit

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Torrevista: Sleeps 10
€ 2800 to 4267 per week

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How to book

Is Torrevista perfect for you?

For availability and pricing see the calendar above. To book online click on your desired arrival date, then on the departure date. The calendar will grey out dates for stay lengths that are not accepted - most villas book Sat to Sat but many also allow shorter stays or odd dates.

If you have any questions or would like help choosing, we visit our properties regularly and can help you select 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.

Easy cancellation

Simply 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, ask your agent. If you simply need to change your dates please let us know: we can often modify your booking rather than cancelling outright.

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 5 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 around 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!

CIN: IT052028C2J2I66HAX and IT052028C2V59EQQDH

Booking Notes

  • Heating if required is charged at €100 a day, payable on site