Villa Donati 14
An historic villa for 14 on the Tuscan hills : Rosia, near Siena
Nice little touches
- Montestigliano is a beautiful spot and this house is a great choice for a family holiday. There is help with cooking and meals and the children always meet new friends.
- 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.
Good to know
- Wireless internet available in all apartments, estate office, courtyard, furnished gardens and near swimming pools.
- Pets are welcome, but only in Mid and Low seasons and never allowed around the swimming pools
Villa Donati is a distinguished villa forming part of the extensive Montestigliano estate of 3.000 acres just south west of Siena. Situated in exceptionally picturesque countryside, Montestigliano has all the characteristics of the classic Tuscan Great Estate: avenues of cypresses, vineyards, olive groves, woodlands and neat, cultivated fields. Other farmhouses on the estate have been converted for holiday use. The villa has large, nobly proportioned rooms with high, beamed, decorated ceilings and antique furniture.
Accommodation
Entrance is into the large dining hall with a round table and interesting eighteenth century paintings. Three tall arches at the far end lead to a large shower-room with a washing machine.
Leading off the hall is a twin bedroom that accesses a single bedroom, a kitchen with a huge fireplace and ancient Siena marble sink, a small breakfast room, an elegant sitting room and a second single bedroom. Another door leads to the larder and wine cellar. A wide travertine staircase leads to the mezzanine floor with a small twin bedroom and a shower room.
On the first floor: a shower room and a corridor leading into a tall, elegantly furnished drawing room with a decorated ceiling and working fireplace. Off this room are a twin bedroom and three double bedrooms, two of which can be made up as a twin. Up a few more steps of the main staircase are a bathroom and an extra room with WC and washbasin.
The rear door of the villa from the reception hall, leads to a secluded garden with wonderful views.
Features
Villa Details
- Swimming Pool
- Wifi
- Free Parking
- Fireplace
- Fenced Pool
- Pets Welcome
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Twin / Double Bedrooms
- 2 Single Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms With Showers
- 1 Bathroom Wit Bathtub
- 1 Hairdryer, More Available On Request
Kitchen equipment
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Italian And French Press Coffee Makers
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Fireplace
- Home Grown Produce Available In The Farm Shop
Amenities
- Wifi Internet
- Telephone - Calls Metered By Computer And Paid Separately
- Television
- Dvd Player
- Cd Player / Radio
- Washing Machine
- Iron And Ironing Board
- Baby Bed And High Chair Available On Request
- Fans Available On Request
What's included
- Final Cleaning Included
- Pool Towels Provided (From Estate Office)
- Firewood Provided
- Central Heating
Extras
- 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
- Bicycles Can Be Arranged On Request
- Transport And Tours Available On Request
- €300 Cautionary Deposit On Card On Arrival (Authorisation Only)
- Tourist Tax €1.50 Per Night Per Person Over 12, For Up To 6 Nights Only
- Cot And High Chair €50 Per Week To Be Paid On Site
- Extra Beds May Be Provided At €50 Per Bed Per Night
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
- 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 Activities
- River Swimming Nearby
- 18-Hole Golf Course Nearby
- Excellent Walking Country
- Read more about the area around Villa Donati
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Where is Villa Donati ?
Getting here
- Florence airport 1 hr 30 mins
- Pisa airport 2hrs 30 mins
- Rome Fiumicino airport 2hrs 30 mins
- Simple shop/restaurant in Orgia 2 kms
- Shops, bars and restaurants in Rosia 5 kms
- Siena 15 kms
Around Villa Donati
There are two large swimming pools shared by guests at the main villa and the farmhouses. Both have ample sun furniture and extensive views across the countryside as far as Siena. The pool nearest the villa is reserved for people who want peace and quiet.
The estate buildings form a small complex with some farmhouses and agricultural buildings in a beautiful position on top of a hill, with extensive views of the surrounding countryside. Wide, sandy floored cypress lined avenues traverse the forested hills of the estate, often terminating in belvederes at the most impressive viewpoints.
Although many of the stone benches which once flanked the avenues have gone, enough still remain to provide resting places on your walks down these romantic remnants of a more leisured era. Through the tangled woodlands, across the cultivated plain below, one can see Siena and the Chianti hills in the distance, and there is a rare abundance of wild flowers and animals. Wine, olive oil and other farm produce is for sale and guests are very welcome to watch or join in with agricultural activities.
Sleeps : 14
From € 393 to 725 per day
From € 2754 to € 5076 per week
Approximately
$2974 to $5482 in USD
£2341 to £4315 in GBP
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Calendar for Villa Donati
How to book
Is Villa Donati perfect for you?
For availability and pricing see the calendar above. To book online simply 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 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 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 up to 48 hours while you check flights or make sure everybody is on board.
Any more questions?
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Booking Notes
- This property is subject to a €300 cautionary deposit on card on arrival (Authorisation only)
- Tourist Tax €1.50 per night per person over 12, for up to 6 nights only
- Cot and High Chair €50 per week to be paid on site
- Extra beds may be provided at €50 per bed per night
