FORTILIZIO 6

Toscana - Siena - RAPOLANO TERME
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
(1 double, 1 double with bed 1,40 m wide, 1 twin with joinable beds)
Bathrooms: 3
(1 with shower, 1 with tub, 1 guest bathroom, of which en-suite bathrooms: 1)

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (Lease only). Fortilizio, situated at the edge of the town of Rapolano Terme, on a hilltop overlooking the Val di Chiana and the plain of the Sentino, and surrounded by woods of oak and chestnut trees, is an old watchtower, part of the larger complex of the "Castellare di Sarri," a thousand-year old fortified medieval hamlet of Lombard origin which, over the centuries, has retained its original structure, enclosed in large town walls, containing an armoury which later became a church with valuable, restored, fourteenth century frescoes and a second watchtower, which is currently the owners’ house. In an independent position and carefully converted by the current owners to become a comfortable country home, Fortilizio has maintained unaltered its architectural structure with the thick external and internal walls (ensuring pleasant temperatures either in the summer and in the winter) of the ground floor in open-face stone. For the internal décor tradition and local materials prevail: ceilings with exposed beams and tiles, floors in split slate and yellow Siena stone; the rooms are enriched with antique furniture but with customized details giving a touch of originality and lightness to the ancient charm of the building. A holiday in this charming hamlet, immersed in a natural oasis rich in history and art and very close to the famous spa town of Rapolano, is a unique opportunity to revitalize body and spirit in an experience involving all the senses. The proximity to major road links also make it an excellent starting point for exploring the many rural villages with their excellent cuisine in the immediate vicinity and for visiting the major art cities both in Tuscany and in nearby Umbria. The house is located about 70 metres from that of the owners, who stay only occasionally in the property and can be a useful reference point for guests to whom, however, complete privacy and exclusive use of the pool and of the park is guaranteed. In order to see more pictures of the medieval hamlet please visit the web site: www.castellaredisarri.org

FORTILIZIO 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 has two floors. The entrance on the ground floor leads on the right to the kitchen, toilet and laundry and, on the left, to the dining room and from there to the sitting room with sofas and satellite TV. A staircase in the entrance hall leads up to the first floor consisting of a twin bedroom with joinable beds with en-suite bathroom with shower and two double bedrooms, one with bed 1,40 m wide, sharing a bathroom with tub. This floor is completed by a sitting/reading room with sofas and fireplace.

Park:

The estate in which the house is situated covers an area of about 40 hectares, most of which are covered by woodland and, for a hectare and a half, by an olive grove. The park is completely fenced-in for about 1 hectare; here lawns alternate with paths and paved areas, everywhere flanked by colourful borders, medicinal plants, tall trees and fruit trees. The area of the hamlet belonging to the house has independent and direct access from the car park at the rear of the house, at the end of the inner, oleander-lined driveway and is bordered by a shady pine wood and by a large well-kept garden. In this green area framed by olive trees, in front of the French window at the entrance and kitchen, an outdoor dinning/living area has been set up, surrounded by hydrangeas, hibiscus and jasmine. 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:

Perfectly integrated in the hamlet, the pool is situated in a private, fenced-off area of the property, a few metres from the house and accessible through a gate for the safety of children, surrounded by a dense forest vegetation and framed on one side by a wall adorned with a rich assortment of succulent plants and bushes of colourful flowers. It is lined in PVC with travertine border; large steps lead down into the water and it has a outdoor shower. It measures 7 x 15 m with the depth varying from 1.2 m to 2 m. It has salt purification. The sunbathing area, with Tuscan travertine paving, is dominated by a large oak tree creating natural coolness and is equipped with sunbeds, chairs, little table, and lighting. The pool is open from the last Saturday in May to the last Saturday in September.

For more technical details and layout of spaces, see "Planimetries"
Pets: Yes, small size. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week.
Fenced-in property: Yes
CIN CODE: IT052026C2T8S4TTAA
REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION CODE: 052026LTN0011
Amenities and Features
  • air conditioning in the bedrooms and in the living room of the first floor
  • Satellite Tv
  • radio with CD reader
  • internet wireless connection
  • dishwasher
  • microwave
  • kettle
  • american coffee machine
  • espresso coffee machine
  • moka
  • mixer
  • toaster
  • high chair
  • baby cot
  • iron and ironing board
  • washing machine
  • hairdryer
  • safe
  • videophone

Location and distances


Rapolano Terme is a small Tuscan town in the district of the Crete Senesi, where the clay waves that characterize the area begin to soften and dissolve into dense woodlands as they slope down towards the hills of Chianti and the verdant valleys of the blooming Val di Chiana. Famous for its spa and avant-garde medical and beauty treatments, as well as for the production of the famous travertine marble, the common denominator of the local architecture of churches and town squares, Rapolano is located in a geographical position that allows guests to explore the nearby picturesque villages, rich in castles, churches and fortresses. Road links are excellent: the E78 highway, a short distance away, allows guests to reach A1 motorway in less than half an hour and to get quickly and easily to major cities such as Siena and Arezzo as well as to the famous and evocative towns in the vicinity like Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona and many more. From Rapolano, where guests can do their daily shopping, buses and trains leave for Siena and the larger railway station of Chiusi. Finally, golfers can practice their favourite sport at the 9-hole golf course in nearby Bettolle while, for those not wanting to miss out on a quality shopping spree, the Val di Chiana Outlet Village is a less than half an hour away.

Airport: Firenze 133 km, Pisa 193 km, Roma 231 km, Milano 467 km
Train station: Rapolano Terme 2,5 km
Highways: A1 exit Valdichiana 23,5 km, freeway Siena - Bettolle exit Serre di Rapolano 3 km
Shops and services: Rapolano Terme 2,5 km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea 122 km
Parking: Inside the property: up to 6 non covered parking spaces
Access roads: 1,1 km of unpaved road
Attractions within 100 km: Siena 31 km, Montepulciano 37 km, Pienza 39 km, Gaiole in Chianti 39 km, Montalcino 40 km, Radda in Chianti 45 km, Cortona 45 km, Lago Trasimeno 50 km, Greve in Chianti 75 km, San Gimignano 76 km
Altitude: 409 slm

Reviews

9.1 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

9
Overall rating
8.8
General cleanliness
9.8
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
8.7
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Mariette Legault
Canada 8/26/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, even more
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
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
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Make sure the internet works well around the pool area and in the bedrooms
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfect
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The propertys were all very beautiful and the website was very profesional
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Nothingñ
by Mike Drane
United Kingdom 6/18/2022
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?
Fair
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
None
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
No problems, efficiently carried out checking in and out
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The property looked, and was ideal, also Emma Villas dealt with the setting up of the vacation very effectively.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
None everything spot on
by paola marinucci
Belgium 8/24/2020
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Good
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Gli esterni: giardino e piscina ad uso esclusivo, arredo esterno molto curato La gentilezza dei proprietari. Il fascino del borgo.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
by Andrew White
Switzerland 9/2/2019
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
7/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Good
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Lovely estate. Private big salt water pool. Airconditioning. Wonderful property
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
More moskito screens, airconditioning downstairs in the living room, better lights
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Yes
by Rahel Blackman
Switzerland 9/3/2018
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Loved the large swimming pool
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Maybe
by Sandra O'Neill
Ireland 7/22/2017
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Sole occupancy and use of the pool
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
none
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
none
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Yes
by Marie-Laure Bolentin
France 8/30/2016
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
7/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
good
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Park and pool
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Improve the kitchen and appliances + old fashion furnitures
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
good
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
yes
by Keith Morley
Italy 9/29/2014
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
7/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
maybe
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Mr and Mrs Fatini and Dino were delightful - very special people. The pool was always very clean. WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR STAY THERE. THE GROUNDS OF THE VILLA WERE DELIGHTFUL.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
No
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Graeme Young
Canada 9/30/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
General living areas and exterior
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Anonimo
9/8/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
si
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
buono
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
si
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
L'autenticità della struttura, la cordialità dei proprietari e del personale, la tranquillità del posto.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
by Frits (Fredericus) den Breeijen
Switzerland 8/10/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
good
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Surrounding , Location , marvellous swimmingpool, nice owner
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Some better kitchen utility
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
good
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
No
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by kkaesler Mta travel
Australia 6/17/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Non. It was presented immaculately
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
none. This property is the second we have utilized from Emma Villages, and both properties have been excellent.
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
2/21/2024 - 1/4/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 1/3/2026 7 Nights Only Sat

Availability Calendar


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The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00/week or part of week/animal)
  • Tourism tax (€ 1,50 per person per day for the first 7 days. Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay).

On Request:

  • extra cleaning (€ 15,00/hour per cleaner), extra linen (€ 12,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices), firewood (€ 20,00/100 Kg), THE ABOVE MENTIONED SERVICES CAN BE REQUESTED DIRECTLY AT EMMA VILLAS AND HAVE TO BE PAID ON SITE AS THEY ARE MANAGED BY THIRD PERSONS OR EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS AND NOT WITH THE OWNER OR EMMA VILLAS
  • Health Policy by EuropAssistance (Optional)
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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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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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)

The following extra services are available to be purchased during the booking process.
You can start adding the services you want by selecting them in the booking box.

Food
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
Info
€ 125.00

Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors
Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - In company around a BBQ of excellent raw materials: tasty arrosticini and hamburgers of our Angus from the Italian supply chain, black pork sausages from the Sicilian Nebrodi mountains and Leonessa potatoes baked in foil. To accompany the burgers, the unfailing pane cafone, cheddar and sweet San Marzano tomato sauce. To accompany, our Amatrice spelt beer and the ever-present iced tea for the little ones.
Info
€ 170.00

Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif
Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
Info
€ 173.00

Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn
Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - To start, tantalizing nachos with guacamole, followed by our selection of cured meats and cheeses served with hand-stretched breadsticks and chocolate brownies to finish.
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€ 129.00

Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch
Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - An international classic that combines the relaxation of breakfast with the flavours of lunch: a brunch featuring top-quality ingredients.
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€ 110.00

Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa
Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - Discover all the taste of our vegetable products. A rich starter with tofu cheese, our sott'oli and pane cafone. First course with fusilloni from Gragnano accompanied by a yellow date sauce. To finish, tasty vegetable nuggets accompanied by lioness potatoes.
Info
€ 101.00

Food Delivery - Welcome hamper
Food Delivery - Welcome hamper

THE KIT WILL BE DELIVERED UPON ARRIVAL AT THE VILLA - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits): The essential welcome hamper. Starting with breakfast essentials: tea, milk, biscuits, rusks and a selection of 6 single-portion jams in three flavours, enriched with the characteristic taste of orange blossom honey. A jar of peanut butter is a must-have, a versatile and tasty ingredient. For lunch, enjoy artisanal spaghetti from our Abruzzo pasta factory with cherry tomato passata, enhanced with our Lucanian olive oil. A tasty snack featuring our classic Puglian taralli is also provided.
Info
€ 61.00

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
(1 double, 1 double with bed 1,40 m wide, 1 twin with joinable beds)
Bathrooms: 3
(1 with shower, 1 with tub, 1 guest bathroom, of which en-suite bathrooms: 1)

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (Lease only). Fortilizio, situated at the edge of the town of Rapolano Terme, on a hilltop overlooking the Val di Chiana and the plain of the Sentino, and surrounded by woods of oak and chestnut trees, is an old watchtower, part of the larger complex of the "Castellare di Sarri," a thousand-year old fortified medieval hamlet of Lombard origin which, over the centuries, has retained its original structure, enclosed in large town walls, containing an armoury which later became a church with valuable, restored, fourteenth century frescoes and a second watchtower, which is currently the owners’ house. In an independent position and carefully converted by the current owners to become a comfortable country home, Fortilizio has maintained unaltered its architectural structure with the thick external and internal walls (ensuring pleasant temperatures either in the summer and in the winter) of the ground floor in open-face stone. For the internal décor tradition and local materials prevail: ceilings with exposed beams and tiles, floors in split slate and yellow Siena stone; the rooms are enriched with antique furniture but with customized details giving a touch of originality and lightness to the ancient charm of the building. A holiday in this charming hamlet, immersed in a natural oasis rich in history and art and very close to the famous spa town of Rapolano, is a unique opportunity to revitalize body and spirit in an experience involving all the senses. The proximity to major road links also make it an excellent starting point for exploring the many rural villages with their excellent cuisine in the immediate vicinity and for visiting the major art cities both in Tuscany and in nearby Umbria. The house is located about 70 metres from that of the owners, who stay only occasionally in the property and can be a useful reference point for guests to whom, however, complete privacy and exclusive use of the pool and of the park is guaranteed. In order to see more pictures of the medieval hamlet please visit the web site: www.castellaredisarri.org

FORTILIZIO 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 has two floors. The entrance on the ground floor leads on the right to the kitchen, toilet and laundry and, on the left, to the dining room and from there to the sitting room with sofas and satellite TV. A staircase in the entrance hall leads up to the first floor consisting of a twin bedroom with joinable beds with en-suite bathroom with shower and two double bedrooms, one with bed 1,40 m wide, sharing a bathroom with tub. This floor is completed by a sitting/reading room with sofas and fireplace.

Park:

The estate in which the house is situated covers an area of about 40 hectares, most of which are covered by woodland and, for a hectare and a half, by an olive grove. The park is completely fenced-in for about 1 hectare; here lawns alternate with paths and paved areas, everywhere flanked by colourful borders, medicinal plants, tall trees and fruit trees. The area of the hamlet belonging to the house has independent and direct access from the car park at the rear of the house, at the end of the inner, oleander-lined driveway and is bordered by a shady pine wood and by a large well-kept garden. In this green area framed by olive trees, in front of the French window at the entrance and kitchen, an outdoor dinning/living area has been set up, surrounded by hydrangeas, hibiscus and jasmine. 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:

Perfectly integrated in the hamlet, the pool is situated in a private, fenced-off area of the property, a few metres from the house and accessible through a gate for the safety of children, surrounded by a dense forest vegetation and framed on one side by a wall adorned with a rich assortment of succulent plants and bushes of colourful flowers. It is lined in PVC with travertine border; large steps lead down into the water and it has a outdoor shower. It measures 7 x 15 m with the depth varying from 1.2 m to 2 m. It has salt purification. The sunbathing area, with Tuscan travertine paving, is dominated by a large oak tree creating natural coolness and is equipped with sunbeds, chairs, little table, and lighting. The pool is open from the last Saturday in May to the last Saturday in September.

For more technical details and layout of spaces, see "Planimetries"
Pets: Yes, small size. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week.
Fenced-in property: Yes
CIN CODE: IT052026C2T8S4TTAA
REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION CODE: 052026LTN0011
Amenities and Features
  • air conditioning in the bedrooms and in the living room of the first floor
  • Satellite Tv
  • radio with CD reader
  • internet wireless connection
  • dishwasher
  • microwave
  • kettle
  • american coffee machine
  • espresso coffee machine
  • moka
  • mixer
  • toaster
  • high chair
  • baby cot
  • iron and ironing board
  • washing machine
  • hairdryer
  • safe
  • videophone

Location and distances


Rapolano Terme is a small Tuscan town in the district of the Crete Senesi, where the clay waves that characterize the area begin to soften and dissolve into dense woodlands as they slope down towards the hills of Chianti and the verdant valleys of the blooming Val di Chiana. Famous for its spa and avant-garde medical and beauty treatments, as well as for the production of the famous travertine marble, the common denominator of the local architecture of churches and town squares, Rapolano is located in a geographical position that allows guests to explore the nearby picturesque villages, rich in castles, churches and fortresses. Road links are excellent: the E78 highway, a short distance away, allows guests to reach A1 motorway in less than half an hour and to get quickly and easily to major cities such as Siena and Arezzo as well as to the famous and evocative towns in the vicinity like Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona and many more. From Rapolano, where guests can do their daily shopping, buses and trains leave for Siena and the larger railway station of Chiusi. Finally, golfers can practice their favourite sport at the 9-hole golf course in nearby Bettolle while, for those not wanting to miss out on a quality shopping spree, the Val di Chiana Outlet Village is a less than half an hour away.

Airport: Firenze 133 km, Pisa 193 km, Roma 231 km, Milano 467 km
Train station: Rapolano Terme 2,5 km
Highways: A1 exit Valdichiana 23,5 km, freeway Siena - Bettolle exit Serre di Rapolano 3 km
Shops and services: Rapolano Terme 2,5 km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea 122 km
Parking: Inside the property: up to 6 non covered parking spaces
Access roads: 1,1 km of unpaved road
Attractions within 100 km: Siena 31 km, Montepulciano 37 km, Pienza 39 km, Gaiole in Chianti 39 km, Montalcino 40 km, Radda in Chianti 45 km, Cortona 45 km, Lago Trasimeno 50 km, Greve in Chianti 75 km, San Gimignano 76 km
Altitude: 409 slm

Reviews

9.1 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

9
Overall rating
8.8
General cleanliness
9.8
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
8.7
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Mariette Legault
Canada 8/26/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, even more
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
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
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Make sure the internet works well around the pool area and in the bedrooms
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfect
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The propertys were all very beautiful and the website was very profesional
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Nothingñ
by Mike Drane
United Kingdom 6/18/2022
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?
Fair
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
None
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
No problems, efficiently carried out checking in and out
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The property looked, and was ideal, also Emma Villas dealt with the setting up of the vacation very effectively.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
None everything spot on
by paola marinucci
Belgium 8/24/2020
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Good
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Gli esterni: giardino e piscina ad uso esclusivo, arredo esterno molto curato La gentilezza dei proprietari. Il fascino del borgo.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
by Andrew White
Switzerland 9/2/2019
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
7/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Good
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Lovely estate. Private big salt water pool. Airconditioning. Wonderful property
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
More moskito screens, airconditioning downstairs in the living room, better lights
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Yes
by Rahel Blackman
Switzerland 9/3/2018
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Loved the large swimming pool
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Maybe
by Sandra O'Neill
Ireland 7/22/2017
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Sole occupancy and use of the pool
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
none
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
none
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Yes
by Marie-Laure Bolentin
France 8/30/2016
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
7/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
good
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Park and pool
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Improve the kitchen and appliances + old fashion furnitures
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
good
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
yes
by Keith Morley
Italy 9/29/2014
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
7/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
maybe
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Mr and Mrs Fatini and Dino were delightful - very special people. The pool was always very clean. WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR STAY THERE. THE GROUNDS OF THE VILLA WERE DELIGHTFUL.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
No
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Graeme Young
Canada 9/30/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
General living areas and exterior
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Anonimo
9/8/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
si
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
buono
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
si
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
L'autenticità della struttura, la cordialità dei proprietari e del personale, la tranquillità del posto.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
by Frits (Fredericus) den Breeijen
Switzerland 8/10/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
good
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Surrounding , Location , marvellous swimmingpool, nice owner
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Some better kitchen utility
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
good
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
No
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by kkaesler Mta travel
Australia 6/17/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Non. It was presented immaculately
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
none. This property is the second we have utilized from Emma Villages, and both properties have been excellent.
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
2/21/2024 - 1/4/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 1/3/2026 7 Nights Only Sat

Availability Calendar


Calendar is updated in real time and it is possible to book on line 24/7.
Before proceeding with a specific request ("Book " -"Option" - "Information") click on the calendar to select the dates.
If you wish to change the date click on "Reset".


Booked
Optioned
Short stay available


The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00/week or part of week/animal)
  • Tourism tax (€ 1,50 per person per day for the first 7 days. Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay).

On Request:

  • extra cleaning (€ 15,00/hour per cleaner), extra linen (€ 12,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices), firewood (€ 20,00/100 Kg), THE ABOVE MENTIONED SERVICES CAN BE REQUESTED DIRECTLY AT EMMA VILLAS AND HAVE TO BE PAID ON SITE AS THEY ARE MANAGED BY THIRD PERSONS OR EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS AND NOT WITH THE OWNER OR EMMA VILLAS
  • Health Policy by EuropAssistance (Optional)

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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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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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)

The following extra services are available to be purchased during the booking process.
You can start adding the services you want by selecting them in the booking box.

Food
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
Info
€ 125.00

Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors
Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - In company around a BBQ of excellent raw materials: tasty arrosticini and hamburgers of our Angus from the Italian supply chain, black pork sausages from the Sicilian Nebrodi mountains and Leonessa potatoes baked in foil. To accompany the burgers, the unfailing pane cafone, cheddar and sweet San Marzano tomato sauce. To accompany, our Amatrice spelt beer and the ever-present iced tea for the little ones.
Info
€ 170.00

Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif
Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
Info
€ 173.00

Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn
Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - To start, tantalizing nachos with guacamole, followed by our selection of cured meats and cheeses served with hand-stretched breadsticks and chocolate brownies to finish.
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€ 129.00

Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch
Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - An international classic that combines the relaxation of breakfast with the flavours of lunch: a brunch featuring top-quality ingredients.
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€ 110.00

Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa
Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - Discover all the taste of our vegetable products. A rich starter with tofu cheese, our sott'oli and pane cafone. First course with fusilloni from Gragnano accompanied by a yellow date sauce. To finish, tasty vegetable nuggets accompanied by lioness potatoes.
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€ 101.00

Food Delivery - Welcome hamper
Food Delivery - Welcome hamper

THE KIT WILL BE DELIVERED UPON ARRIVAL AT THE VILLA - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits): The essential welcome hamper. Starting with breakfast essentials: tea, milk, biscuits, rusks and a selection of 6 single-portion jams in three flavours, enriched with the characteristic taste of orange blossom honey. A jar of peanut butter is a must-have, a versatile and tasty ingredient. For lunch, enjoy artisanal spaghetti from our Abruzzo pasta factory with cherry tomato passata, enhanced with our Lucanian olive oil. A tasty snack featuring our classic Puglian taralli is also provided.
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€ 61.00