Just south of Siena there is the surreal area of
Crete, an amazing semi desert that breaks through the bewitching
green of this area of Tuscany. The Siena Crete is a part of the
Val d'Orcia, a worldwide patrimony which is recognized by
UNESCO and much prized by the councils of Montalcino, Castiglione
d'Orcia, Pienza, San Quirico d'Orcia and Radicofani.
The Siena Crete: a lunar landscape dominated by tones of
grey which blend and change depending on the time of day or the
season.
Hills,
where every now and then there are fields of sunflowers, which in
summer glow, fields of grain which in spring hug the bright green
ground is the most beautiful part of Montalcino which gives us a flowing
green landscape of vigorous vineyards, the leaves of which change
to red in Autumn and Winter offer us their bare sleeping shoots. In
this lunar landscape, castles and strongholds timidly rise, but the
most noticeable walls are the solid walls of the farm, proof of a
deep farming tradition.
Between
the winding slopes of these hills, the 3 farm cottages are
constructed in 400 hectares of land, fenced farm to preserve
the fauna and the flora that are part of the Val D'Orcia, crossed
by the ancient medieval road Francigena. This road contributed
the growth of the small centres of the farming community that today,
as the past times, welcome the travellers with genuine hospitality.
These strong and sober stone houses, originating in the XII century
and belonging to the Senesi di Santa Maria della Scala hospital which
from the XV century have belonged to a noble family and to this day
still do.
They have recently been restored, respecting their architectural values
and adding what we expect nowadays. They are a precious corner to
spend your holiday in.
The apartments are large and spacious with antique floors and large
fire places. The furniture is simple and elegant, in keeping with
the old structures.
Apartments
Apartments for 4 guests
One double room, one bedroom with 2 single beds, one bathroom, sitting
room and dining room with fireplace, and kitchen with oven and grill.
Apartments for 8 guests
Two double rooms, two bedrooms with single beds, two bathrooms,
sitting room and dining room with fireplace, and kitchen with oven
and grill.
Every apartment has it's own entrance, a private outdoor area with
garden furniture and barbecue, TV, stereo, wood burning stove, fireplace,
and heating and linen are provided.
At our guest's disposal there is a laundry room with washing-machine
and iron with at no additional cost.