Self-catering

Il Focolare - Self-catering house in Tuscany

Località Podernovo 35, 53015 Monticiano, Siena
Tuscany, Italia

Diana Grandi

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Just half an hour from Siena, a peaceful apartment with shared garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, a short walk to Monticiano

Sitting on top of a small hill and surrounded by forest and trees, this ancient farming hamlet dates back to 1780. Il Focolare is very practical with a large, fully-equipped kitchen/diner and a seating area with sofa and armchair. Walls are painted a calm dove grey and the bedrooms both have double beds, one of which can be split into twins. There are two bathrooms with showers, soaps and slippers.

A local guide can be booked for walking excursions, and cooking or yoga classes are available. Walk to Monticiano in about five minutes for a very small supermarket, a pharmacy and a simple restaurant, or drive to San Galgano, 7km, for more choice including the ruins of a 13th-century Gothic church, the Abbey of San Galgano.

Wander the large gardens, find a seat in the shade or head to the pool for a float about followed by a sun bathe on a yielding lounger. It's very quiet up here, with only birdsong to disrupt the quiet, so you should unwind nicely.

Caratteristiche

Wheelchair access: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
Limited mobility: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
Children welcome: Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards: Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken: Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning: Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi: Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome: Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport: Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Working farm: Or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property.
Swimming pool: On the premises.
Bikes available: On the premises to hire or borrow.
Tennis court: On the premises.
Vegetarian meals: Available on request.
Licensed premises: Alcohol may be served.
Cash only: Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
Dogs welcome: Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
Handpumped ales: Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
Wine list: Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
Food all day: Food is served all day long.
Babies welcome: Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Hot tub: Available to all guests, but may require booking.
Garden: Grounds for guests to explore.
Breakfast: Available, but may come at extra cost.
Self check-in: Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
EV charger: Electric vehicle charging point.

Attrezzature

Electricity included

Open fire / woodburner

Microwave oven

Central heating

Mobile reception

Television

Barbecue

Dishwasher

Cooked meals available

Washing machine

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Pub within 3 miles

Relaxation areas

Breakfast available

Breakfast included

Oven

Hob

Spa on site

Bar on site

Free parking on site

Free parking nearby

Paid parking nearby

Local points of interest from Diana Grandi:

Punti d'interesse locali da
Diana Grandi:

Canaloni del Farma - a series of natural rock pools and small waterfalls along the Farma river
Hiking
San Galgano Cistercien Abbey, dating back to the year 1000, is 7km away
Dine at Trattoria Sull'Albero at a local 5-star hotel
Km 0 butcher and cheese maker
A very peaceful place to stay for those working on projects such as writing, photography or painting

Punti d'interesse

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