An
exceptional rural retreat in the hills of southern Tuscany
2
cottages, 1 bedroom, bathroom, living room
A recently
restored stone barn amongst the rolling hills of undiscovered southern
Tuscany offers two charming cottages in a tended garden with spectacular
views down the Albegna valley to the coast and up the valley to
Monte Labbro. The picturesque village of Roccalbegna is a ten minute
drive away, the hot springs of Saturnia are 20 minutes away. It's
an hours drive down to the coastal resorts of Castiglione della
Pescaia and Marina di Grosseto. The Etruscan remains of Sovana and
Pitigliano are 30 minutes away. The area boasts numerous nature
reserves and is good for walking. The English owner is on hand to
help, advise and make your stay as pleasant as possible. |
Zolferate

Zolferate
Traditional
chestnut beams, terracotta tiles and fireplace give the cottage
a relaxing old world feel. The bedroom comprises a double bed and
a fold down single. There's a small safe for valuables. The bathroom
is equipped with a hair dryer. The living room has a small 'cucina
in muratura' with a traditional stone sink. A double sofa bed provides
sleeping accommodation for two. There's also an open fireplace for
winter evenings and full central heating. The secluded private terrace
for 'al fresco' eating offers spectacular views to Monte Labbro
and the hills above Roccalbegna.
Accommodation
and Facilities for Zolferate: |
| 
The
'cucina in muratura', Zolferate
|
Floor
Area:
|
50
m² (1 sq m aprox. = 10 sq ft) |
| Accommodation
Type: |
self-catering
|
| Location
Type: |
rural
|
| Theme:
|
away
from it all, spa, romantic |
| General: |
central
heating, linen provided, safe, towels provided |
| Kitchen:
|
4
ring gas stove, fridge, kitchenette |
| Living
Room: |
fireplace,
double sofabed, living area seating for 5 people |
| Dining: |
dining
area, seating for 5 people |
| Bathrooms: |
1
bathroom with hairdryer |
| No.
of bedrooms: |
1
bedroom, double bed, fold down single |
| Entertainment: |
radio,
satellite or cable, tv |
| Outside: |
barbecue,
garden, parking, private terrace, 5 garden chairs |
| Suitability: |
car
essential |
| Local
Activities: |
cycling,
horse riding, walking, birdwatching, swimming - 20 minutes to a pool,
an hour's drive to the coast |
| A
washing machine ia available. Towels are provided but please bring
your beach towels. Remember to pack your swimwear for the hot springs
at Saturnia. |

Living
room, Capitorio
|
| Capitorio
This
cottage faces south and offers wonderful views across the Albegna
valley and down to the Rocconi WWF nature reserve, the coast and
the Argentario peninsular beyond. Terracotta tiles, chestnut beams,
a traditional 'cucina in muratura' with a stone sink and the open
fireplace give the cottage a cosy old world atmosphere. A double
sofa bed in the living room provides sleeping accommodation for
two. There's a double bed and fold down single in the bedroom. A
hairdryer is provided in the bathroom and in the bedroom there's
a small safe for valuables. The private terrace allows for peaceful
'al fresco' dining with breathtaking views across the valley and
multicoloured sunsets. Full central heating.
Accommodation
and Facilities for Capitorio: |
Floor
Area:
|
50
m² (1 sq m aprox. = 10 sq ft) |
| Accommodation
Type: |
self-catering
|
| Location
Type: |
rural
|
| Theme:
|
away
from it all, spa, romantic |
| General: |
central
heating, linen provided, safe, towels provided |
| Kitchen:
|
4
ring gas stove, fridge, kitchenette |
| Living
Room: |
fireplace,
double sofabed, living area seating for 5 people |
| Dining: |
dining
area, seating for 5 people |
| Bathrooms: |
1
bathroom with hairdryer |
| No.
of bedrooms: |
1
bedroom, double bed, fold down single |
| Entertainment: |
radio,
satellite or cable, tv |
| Outside: |
barbecue,
garden, parking, private terrace, 5 garden chairs |
| Suitability: |
car essential |
| Local
Activities: |
cycling,
horse riding, walking, swimming - 20 minutes to a pool, an hour's
drive to the coast |
| A
washing machine is available. Towels are provided but please bring
your beach towels. Remember to pack your swimwear for the hot springs
at Saturnia. |

Bedroom,
Zolferate

Podere
Sant'Angelo to Capitorio Cottage,
the lavender walk

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