Villa Ascarello 11
An elegant villa with an enchanting view of Siena
Nice little touches
- The position of this villa really is quite magical, with the silhouetted panorama of Siena laid out in front of the house.
Good to know
- Due to local conservation area laws the pool is an 'out-of-ground' pool.
Driving up along the quiet lane approaching Villa Ascarello, past vineyards and olive trees, it is hard to believe how very close this prestigious villa is to Siena, and yet, when you arrive, drive through the gateway flanked by two palm trees, and step out onto the broad terrace at the side of the villa, there is Siena across the valley - you can almost reach out and touch its evocative silhouettes!
In an airy position on the edge of Chianti countryside and with possibly the best view of Siena, Villa Ascarello is a large, elegant villa in ample grounds, including a pretty, walled, rose garden. It has a wide terrace overlooking Siena, with a well and a private chapel. Built in the 16th Century, the villa has been carefully and totally renovated, and provides an high class accommodation.
Accommodation
Entrance hall, drawing room, large dining-kitchen with excellent equipment including a dish washer, study/single bedroom, shower room, separate WC and wash basin, boiler and laundry room, underground wine cellar. The gracious dining-room has glazed doors leading to a terrace where one can dine outside, overlooking the walled rose garden with lemon trees and a lemon house at the rear. A marble staircase leads to a sitting room on the first floor, off which are two twin bedrooms, two double bedrooms, and a bedroom with a small double bed. There are three bathrooms and a dressing room on this floor.
Features
Villa Details
- Private pool
- Free wifi
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 double bedrooms
- 2 twin bedrooms
- 1 bedroom with french double
- 1 single
- 4 bathrooms
- Hairdryer
Kitchen equipment
- Coffee maker (american and italian)
- Dishwasher
- Kettle
- Oven
- Toaster
Amenities
- Baby bed and high chair
- Barbecue
- Portable fans available on request
- Cd player and radio
- Safe deposit box
- Washing machine
- The large converted lemon house off the garden offers space for conferences and workshops.
What's included
- Final cleaning included
- Pool towels provided
Extras on request
- Catering available
- Cooking lessons on request
- Spacious grounds ideal for reunions and weddings. owner can assist with event organizing. there is an event fee for weddings.
- Central heating, extra
- Pets welcome with prior request
- Arrival groceries available on request
Outdoors
- Semi-above ground pool (9x5 m.) inside a fenced enclosure with umbrellas and pool chairs. great view of siena! no shallow end, and entry via a metal ladder.
Nearby
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Where is Villa Ascarello ?
Getting here
- Florence airport 1 hr
- Pisa airport 1 hr 45 mins
- Rome Airport 3 hrs
- Closest Train Station Siena, 5 kms
Around Villa Ascarello
Villa Ascarello combines by-gone elegance with modern fist class equipment. As may be imagined in a villa of this nature, the rooms are beautifully proportioned, large and very light and airy. The furniture includes many antiques and there is an Art Nouveau atmosphere, enhanced by prestigious draperies and decorative granite flooring. Every room has a TV point and a telephone plug. The ground floor of the lemon house holds sun furniture for the swimming pool set in the olive grove below the house.
The pool, in contrast to the house, is simple and unadorned; but it has a wonderful view of Siena, and serves its purpose for swimming, cooling off and having fun after a long day's sight seeing. A lane nearby leads onto the Chianti road, for exploring the castles and famous vineyards, while the main arterial roads from Siena, less than a km. away, allow easy access to Florence and San Gimignano, Arezzo and Assisi. You can drive to shops and restaurants nearby, and take a bus or even walk the 2km to the historic centre, with all Siena's wonderful museums, art treasures and fascinating streets and shops to explore.
Nearby
- Restaurants and bars within 1.5 km range
- Bus stop with buses into Siena 15 min walk
- Siena Centre 3 kms away
- Montalcino, Montepulciano 1 hr drive
- Radda in Chianti 40 min drive
- Florence 2hrs by train or 1hr drive
Local Towns and Places to Visit
Calendar for Villa Ascarello
How to book
Is Villa Ascarello 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.
