LE GRAZIE 8

Toscana - Siena - MONTEPULCIANO

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (lease only - CIR CODE: 052015LTN0328). Le Grazie has the typical characteristics of a Tuscan farmhouse in stone and brick which the restoration works have respected and enhanced. In the living area, with the large barrel vaults in stone, the terracotta floor, the fireplace and the chestnut-wood ceiling beams, the characteristic welcoming warmth of these buildings has been restored; the dining room with rib vaults in brick invites you to convivial meals in a traditional setting. The first floor, with wooden floors and chestnut-beamed ceilings, preserves the intimacy of the sleeping area. The turret, probably from the late medieval period, rises up over the surrounding hills that offer those feelings of peace and tranquillity sought by the guests who frequent these stupendous places in Tuscany, famous throughout the world. Le Grazie occupies a truly enviable position, unique and perfect for those who love the countryside and privacy yet, at the same time, appreciate the convenience of being near a town equipped with all shops and services. Le Grazie is located close to Montepulciano which preserves the beauty of the past; in this splendid town, not surprisingly called the Pearl of the 16th century, you can admire beautiful palaces and churches bearing the signature of the greatest architects of the Renaissance. Definitely not to be missed is the wonderful Piazza Grande, surrounded by Renaissance palaces, with the Palazzo Comunale and the Duomo with its incomplete façade. Descending further, immediately below the town, the elegant grandeur of the Temple of San Biagio stands out, a "Greek-cross" church by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder. Montepulciano is also known in Italy and around the world for the importance of its production of excellent wines, wines with a great historical tradition which the illustrious 17th century physician, naturalist and poet, Francesco Redi, in his dithyrambic poem "Bacchus in Tuscany", had no doubts in affirming: "Montepulciano of every wine is King". Currently the best known and most esteemed is the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a high quality red wine, perennially classified among the best Italian wines and which boasts the DOCG label (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita = Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin).

LE GRAZIE HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

The house (200 sqm) has three floors connected internally by a terracotta staircase. The main entrance opens into the sitting room with fireplace and into the fully-equipped kitchen, served by a pantry and a bathroom with shower; next to the sitting room is the dining room with exit out to the garden. The first floor opens onto a hallway with a bathroom with shower and two double bedrooms; from the hallway a few terracotta steps lead up to a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower. The second floor consists of the turret with double bedroom and ensuite bathroom with shower. All the bedrooms have air conditioning with independent control units.

Park:

The property extends over roughly 1 hectare of land that is not enclosed. The part around the house and the swimming pool (800 sq m) is covered by lawn with an olive tree and a holm oak providing pleasant natural shade on summer days, and with a solitary cypress over the pool that designs the panorama to the west; there is also oleander, helichrysum, rosemary and laurel, and a hedge of shiny viburnum that does not shield the landscape in front. In the remaining sloping part of the property are olive trees, arable land and hints of woodland typical of the Tuscan hilly area. The wisteria-covered pergola with table and chairs for outdoor dining is adjacent to the entrance hall of the house; a brick barbecue is located on the uphill side, next to the driveway leading to the olive grove, at the end of a series of terracotta steps. Inside the property, immediately after the automatic entrance gate, is a parking area with space for two cars while, outside the gate, are another two parking spaces. The washing machine is located in a room next to the pool with external access. On the terracing below the pool is a storeroom for private use of the property serving as both the technical room for the pool and the storage of tools and machinery for the house. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The swimming pool is 5 metres from the house, on the same level as the ground floor. Rectangular and measuring 12 x 6 m with the depth varying from 1.50 to 2.50 m, it is lined in light blue PVC with a travertine border and has chlorine purification and two metal ladders for access to the water. The terracotta-tiled solarium is equipped with sunbeds, deck chairs, umbrellas and a cold-water shower. Facing the Tuscan hills with relaxing sunsets, the pool is available to guests from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October.

Pets: Yes (they cannot enter the pool). € 50.00 per animal per week or part of week
Handicap: Uncertified Structure
Fenced-in property: No
Amenities and Features
  • Fixed air conditioning in the bedrooms
  • Wifi internet connection
  • Smart TV
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave oven
  • American coffee maker
  • Moka coffee maker
  • Espresso coffee maker Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Squeezer
  • Washing machine
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Baby cot
  • High chair
  • Hair dryer
  • Stone barbecue
  • Mosquito nets on all windows
TO DO

Location and distances


Le Grazie is 3 km from the Renaissance town of Montepulciano, known mainly for the grandeur of its Renaissance palaces, for the elegant beauty of its churches and for its "Vino Nobile", one of the most esteemed Tuscan wines at an international level. The geographical position of Montepulciano, between the Val d’Orcia and the Val di Chiana, makes Le Grazie a strategic point from which to explore the beauties of Tuscany. From here you can easily reach the A1 motorway (the Chiusi/Chianciano Terme exit is only 20 km away) to reach cities such as Florence, Siena, Orvieto and Rome while the provincial road, affording a succession of extraordinary panoramas, will take you to the nearby Tuscan towns of Bagno Vignoni, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona and Sarteano or those of Upper Lazio (Bolsena, Civita di Bagnoregio, Torre Alfina, Acquapendente). The best-served and most important railway station is Chiusi, which is only 20 km away. Shops, services, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, ATMs, bus stops, restaurants, etc. are only 3 km from Le Grazie in Montepulciano which is also a very lively centre for cultural activities. Among the most famous events: the Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte (in July) and the Compagnia Popolare del Bruscello (in August). The "Bravio delle Botti" is also certainly worth mentioning: a week of celebrations, dinners, processions and parades with 14th century costumes that feature the eight districts of the city and which ends with an original palio (race) on the last Sunday of August; the competition involves two representatives from each district who run pushing a barrel of 80 kg for 2 km uphill in the historic town centre. If you love nature, just outside Montepulciano go towards Pienza or Monticchiello and after just a few kilometres the wonderful Val d'Orcia begins. If you think of the Tuscan countryside, you have probably seen at least one photo that portrays the harmony and colours typical of this area and this land. The landscape of the Val d'Orcia is made up of hills, gullies, solitary cypresses standing on green dunes or harmoniously lining the roads. Perfectly in tune with the countryside are, here and there, oak woods, vineyards and olive groves. High on the hills are ancient buildings and picturesque fortified villages. The territory majestically ends at Mount Amiata which, with its height of 1738 metres, is the highest extinct volcano in Italy.

Airport: Roma 206 km, Firenze 129 km, Perugia 70 km, Pisa 192 km, Milano 466 km
Train station: Montepulciano 7 km, Chiusi 20 km
Highways: from North exit A1 Valdichiana 20 km; from South A1 uscita Chiusi/Chianciano 20 km
Shops and services: Montepulciano 3 km
Beaches: Marina di Grosseto (Thyrrenian Sea) 110 km
Parking: 4 uncovered parking spaces: 2 inside and 2 outside the property
Access roads: 150 m of dirt and unpaved road, no low and sporty cars
Attractions within 100 km: Montepulciano 3 km, Chianciano 13 km, Pienza 18 km, Bagno Vignoni 28 km, Cortona 30 km, San Casciano dei Bagni 40 km, Montalcino 41 km, Acquapendente 56 km, Arezzo 58 km, Perugia 63 km, Siena 67 km, Orvieto 68 km, Torre Alfina 69 km, Bolsena 75 km, Assisi 82 km, Civita di Bagnoregio 86 km
Altitude: 363 slm

Reviews

9.4 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

10
Overall rating
9.3
General cleanliness
9.3
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
9
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Lisa Mulder
Australia 10/21/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, few maintenance issues which were addressed quickly. But property was amazing.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Excellent
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Be good to have nice cutlery & serving plates for use in dining room.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
10/10
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Security of dealing with professional company v’s air bnb
by Nicole Morgan
Australia 9/19/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, it was absolutely beautiful!
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Good.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
The power points did not match our European adapters, which made charging multiple devices difficult. Having
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent!
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Location and property features.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Nil.
by Katarzyna Flig
Poland 5/30/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, it looked as in the pictures.
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Very good
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Very easy.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Good reviews, many villas to choose from.
by Thomas Matherne
United States 5/11/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Great
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Great
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Location

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
2/27/2024 - 6/29/2024 4 Nights Everyday
6/29/2024 - 8/31/2024 5 Nights Everyday
8/31/2024 - 1/4/2025 4 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 1/3/2026 4 Nights Everyday

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The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • Heating from November to April (€ 40,00 per day). N.B. These costs, not included in the price list, will be calculated at the reservation time and due at the balance payment.
  • Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00 per animal per week or part of week)
  • Tourism tax (€ 1,00 per person per night. Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay)

On Request:

Book your holiday in Italy with tranquillity and safety.
With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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STAY CANCELLATION GUARANTEE DUE TO LOCKDOWN - by Emma Villas (Included in the price) The final price of the reservation includes also the special coverage, guaranteed by Emma Villas, in the event that you are forced to cancel your stay in the 30 days prior to the scheduled check-in date, due to the occurrence of at least one of the following Covid-19 epidemic containment measures officially imposed by the competent authorities:
  • national lockdown in Italy;
  • local lockdown in Italy regarding the area in which the booked villa is located ("red" area or impossible to reach due to official restrictions on free circulation);
  • national lockdown in your country of residence;
  • Italian local lockdown in the Client's Municipality or area of residence..

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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COVID-19 EXTRA POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) 40€ each reservation To protect against any risks caused by the Covid-19 emergency, you can purchase the Covid-19 Extra Policy which protects you in the event that you or one of your travel companions are forced to extend your stay or are unable to complete it. In the event of consequences related to the pandemic that occur during your stay, if you sign up to this policy, you can request the following services:
  • Return home;
  • Advance for expenses for basic necessities;
  • Guarantee for extra medical expenses;
  • Extended stay guarantee;
  • Hospitalisation allowance;
  • Travel fee reimbursement.

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And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


Live your holiday in tranquillity and safety, thanks to our project "Safety Reception" (click here to download)