Villa Contea

Property Description

Villa Contea is a magnificent Tuscan country house, located in arguably the most picturesque setting of Italy – the Val d’Orcia area of Tuscany. The setting is ripe with the astonishing rolling hills and the wine country that Tuscany is so well known for. This property was purchased in the last decade of the 20th Century and underwent a total renovation. Owned by a renowned interior designer, the vast majority of the furniture and amenities are conceptualized, designed, and manufactured by the owners themselves. Villa Contea is a magnificent Tuscan country house, located in arguably the most picturesque setting of Italy – theVal d’Orcia area of Tuscany. The setting is ripe with the astonishing rolling hills and the wine country that Tuscany is so well known for. Set on a wonderfully private piece of land, this area was the exact setting for the Oscar winning movie The English Patient and the breathtaking panoramic countryside scenes from the Gladiator. Here you are in an area rich with the best that Tuscany has to offer as you are set in a superbly strategic location. This is some of the best driving and sightseeing country around. You have amazing areas all through theVal d’Orcia (Pienza, world-famous for its town and cheeses, Montalcino & Montepulciano, arguably Italy’s most important wine territory) all between a 15 and 30 minutes drive. The drive through Acquapendente & Pitigliano are some of the most beautiful in Italy, period. Siena is certainly a day trip, San Quirico d’Orcia, a beautiful little nook of a town is only 15 minutes away, LakeBolsena is near, even Orvieto is only an hour away. Arezzo & Cortona are only an hour and 15 mins away and Perugia, 90 minutes. Here, you are in sightseeing heaven. This is also Golfer’s and Spa enthusiast’s dream location. You have the luxury of Italy’s two premier Spa’s no more than 30 kilometres away as is theVal di Chiana Golf Club (9 holes). The Lamborghini Panicale Golf Club (9 holes) is 50 minutes and the 18-hole Perugia Golf Club just a little bit over an hourish. Simply stated, this is THE perfect rental property.

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Bedrooms

This property has 8 bedrooms and sleeps 16 people

Bedroom	Beds	Sleeps	Comments
Bedroom 7	1 Double	2
Bedroom 8	1 Double	2
Bedroom 1 | Primary	1 Double	2
Bedroom 2	1 Double, 2 Single/Twin	2
Bedroom 3	1 Double	2
Bedroom 4	1 Double	2
Bedroom 5	2 Single/Twin	2
Bedroom 6 | Primary	1 Double	2

Bathrooms

This property has 1 bathrooms

Bathroom	Type	Features	Comments
Bathroom 1 | Primary	full	Toilet, Shower	En-suite.
Bathroom 2	full	Toilet, Shower	En-suite.
Bathroom 3	full	Toilet, Shower	En-suite.
Bathroom 4	full	Toilet, Shower	En-suite.
Bathroom 5	full	Toilet, Shower	En-suite.
Bathroom 6 | Primary	full	Toilet, Shower	En-suite.
Bathroom 7	full	Toilet, Shower	En-suite.
Bathroom 8	full	Toilet, Shower	En-suite.
Bathroom 9 | Half	half	Toilet	Powder Room.

More Amenities

Category	Amenities
Activities	Bird WatchingEco TourismGolfHikingSwimmingTennis
Attractions	Museums
Entertainment	DVD PlayerSatellite Or CableTelevision
General	Air ConditioningFireplaceHot TubPoolWifi
Health and Safety	Disinfectant Used For CleaningEnhanced Cleaning PracticesHigh-touch Surfaces DisinfectedLinens Washed At High-tempMasks And Distancing Protocols During Check-in/Checkout
Indoor Features	Baby EquipmentBed LinensPool/Beach TowelsSafeToiletriesWasher/Dryer
Industry Association Recommended Cleaning Practice	European Holiday Home Association
Kitchen	Coffee MakerCooking UtensilsDining AreaDish WasherFreezerFully Equipped KitchenOvenRefrigeratorStove Top Burners
Nearby Facilities	Fitness CenterGroceriesRestaurantsShopping
Outdoor Features	Dining TableGardenGazeboHeated PoolInfinity PoolLounging AreaOutdoor GrillParkingPoolside Lounge ChairsPrivate PoolTerrace
Regional Sanitization Practices	Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)
Staff	Housekeeper(s)

Villa Contea is equipped with an array of included amenities and services:
• Personal service by the villa staff including a Housekeeper (room cleaning)
• Pool heating - solar panels installed for the pool to have it naturally heated at 28/30°C (82/86°F) in summer and 24 - 26°C (75/79°F) in the mid seasons, depending on the weather
• Air conditioning (bedrooms only)

Property Rates

Rate Category	Period	Rates	Minimum Stay
Mid Season	Mar 30, 2024 to May 3, 2024	€17,000 per Week	5 night(s)
High Season	May 4, 2024 to May 31, 2024	€21,500 per Week	5 night(s)
Peak Season	Jun 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2024	€26,500 per Week	5 night(s)
High Season	Sep 1, 2024 to Sep 28, 2024	€21,500 per Week	5 night(s)
Mid Season	Sep 29, 2024 to Nov 2, 2024	€17,000 per Week	5 night(s)
Low Season	Nov 3, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024	€13,000 per Week	5 night(s)
Christmas | New Year's	Dec 21, 2024 to Jan 6, 2025	€18,000 per Week	5 night(s)

• Events permitted at an additional fee • City tax per person per night to be paid cash on site upon arrival

Property Location

Location Type: Town, Rural, Mountain View

Location Information

Medieval castles, sunny rolling hills, isolated hilltop towns, charming farmhouses and isolated rural homes, avenues of cypresses, rows of vineyards, olive groves, and golden wheat fields are just some of the elements of the fantastic and harmonious landscapes of Val d'Orcia! Crossed by the Orcia river, from which the valley derives its name, this wonderful region in southern Tuscany stretches along the provinces of Siena and Grosseto. The area is now protected as a natural and cultural park, and it has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2004. Beautiful nature is the actual absolute protagonist in Val d'Orcia, with many different colors according to the season. A vacation in Val d'Orcia is a special journey between sweet tastes and marvelous panoramas that you will never forget. The most beautiful photos you see of Tuscany come from this paradise!

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