Ulivi
Chianti and South of Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Our view
Wonderfully placed for coast and countryside, this is a really relaxing luxury villa in Tuscany, quietly secluded but quite close to varied attractions.
In brief
- Peaceful location
- Covered terrace
- Near coast
About the villa
Shops and restaurants, golf and tennis, sailing and diving, and protected parkland are all within about 30km of this remarkable house. Thermal baths, sandy beaches and offshore islands are just a little further. Prestigious vineyards are within easy reach and even sumptuous Siena is within reach for a day trip. Yet this lovely very private villa, in the heart of Tuscany’s picturesque Maremma hills, tempts its guests to simply wind-down to its tranquil tempo. The spacious stone villa nestles in tree-shaded gardens, its cool interiors furnished in elegant but very comfortable country house style. The first floor is occupied by four charming bedrooms, all typically styled with ornate iron beds, bentwood chairs and eclectic artworks. Three have en suite shower room, and the master suite is complete with air conditioning, a private terrace and wonderfully spacious bathroom. On the ground floor a big and beautiful sitting room opens out to a covered terrace, furnished as al fresco living areas, a superb spot for a cocktail or after dinner drink. At the opposite end of the house, the dining area opens to a beautiful dining terrace with pergola. The very attractive country kitchen with pantry area is superbly equipped. And just an easy stroll down a grassy path from the house, a swimming pool is splashed by a little frog fountain and set in level lawns with smart furniture and a shady pergola with table and chairs. Ulivi offers additional cook service and is just 4km from restaurants in Magliano in Toscana.
Villa details
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Large open plan room with entrance hall, sitting room with large fireplace, dining room with French windows opening to terraces and gardens
- Study opening to terrace and gardens
- Kitchen opening onto terrace
- Bathroom
First Floor
- Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite opening to terrace
- Double bedroom with bathroom en suite (Jacuzzi bath) and separate shower
- 2 Twin bedrooms with shower room en suite
Facilities
COOKING OUTDOORS
- Portable barbecue
ENTERTAINMENT
- Satellite TV
- WiFi
- DVD Player
- CD player
COOLING FACILITIES
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms
- Ceiling fans in all bedrooms
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Hob
- Oven
Important Information
Please note that there is a European tourist tax payable on arrival to the House Manager. This only applies to guests over 12 years and the amount varies from €1 .5 to €6 per person and is set by the local council. Further details will be advised prior to arrival.
Having a barbecue in Italy is one of the best ways to cook your food but you may find that due to long drought periods in high season barbecuing may be restricted in some areas. You will be informed if this happens by your house staff or local representative.
Please note that the staircase is open on one side and therefore children must be supervised.
CV CONTACT
An English speaking CV representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.
TENANCY TIMES
Arrival from 16:00 - 19:00. Departure by 10:00.
LOW WALLS
Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.
Recommended
FLIGHTS
CV Villas is delighted to offer our own allocation of scheduled seats on British Airways from London Heathrow to Pisa. Please see the Flights page or contact us for more details.
CAR HIRE
Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport.
FOOD HAMPERS
A food hamper is available on request. It must be ordered in the UK pre departure and paid for locally. Please ask for details.
Additional services
CV Villas offers a wide variety of additional services, to make your villa holiday even more special. You should be able to find all the information you need here, otherwise you can check out our frequently asked questions page or simply send us an enquiry.
Service & Staffing
Included
- Welcome pack
- Maid service 3 hours per day 5 day(s) per week
- Linen change 1 day(s) per week*
- Air conditioning
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT AN ADDITIONAL COST
- Cook service
* On Saturday (extra changes are available on request for an additional charge)
Location
ACtivities
- Golf 14km Marammello and Gavorrano
- Tennis 24km Orbetello
- Diving 32km Porto Ercole
Amenities
- Shops and restaurants 4km Magliano - Toscana
Beaches
- Albinia 16km
- Porto Ercole 32km
Airports
- Rome 140km
- Pisa 150km
- Florence 170km
Train Station
- Orbetello 24km
Chianti and South of Siena
Average weather
The hills south of Florence, known as the Chianti, look like most people’s idea of ‘classic Tuscany’. Fortress towns such as Castellina and Radda look out over mile after mile of rolling, vine-clad fields, spotted with Tuscany villas. The region’s major annual festival, September’s Rassegna del Chianti Classico in Greve, celebrates the grape harvest, and signs inviting anyone on a Chianti holiday to a roadside enoteca (wine tasting canteen or shop) are a common sight. The Gothic city of Siena, south of Chianti, is the biggest hill-town of all, with a stash of Medieval art and architecture unmatched in Italy.
But Tuscany still has surprises to offer, and unknown even to many Italians. Maremma, only a two-hour drive southwest of the city of Florence is an extensive and largely undeveloped territory in stark contrast to the compact, ordered Chianti hillsides around Florence and Siena that have, until now, been the major draw for visiting wine lovers.The Maremma has great restaurants, and a treasure trove of new wineries.
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