Casa Alta is a delightful 14th century Tuscan house completely renovated with respect and attention to detail in harmony with traditional Tuscan architecture. Owned by a passionate Italian antiquarian, the house has been tastefully furnished to welcome large family reunions, hosting friends in full comfort and delightful setting. The cool old terracotta floors and beamed ceilings grant coolness in summer, whilst large fireplaces and heating will keep you comfortably warm in the winter months. Casa Alta has in fact been restored to welcome guests throughout the year. The house is surrounded by four and a half acres of ground, partly used as a garden with a lovely and refreshing swimming pool, and partly planted with olive and fruit trees. From its dominant position the view is magnificent all around the house, stretching as far as Montalcino and Mount Amiata. The area is surrounded by lovely trails where walking and horse riding can be organised.

Placed at the top of the ancient Etruscan hamlet of Pompana, Casa Alta is just a few miles away from the town of Murlo in the Province of Siena and is conveniently situated half an hour's drive from Siena, and within one hour's drive from Montalcino, Pienza, val d'Orcia and the Tyrrenean coast. Shops, restaurants, banks 7 kms away. The Location of Casa Alta is perfect for touring. Siena 35 kms, 1 hour to Florence, 7 kms from Murlo and Buonconvento. The beautiful Etruscan/Roman village of Montalcino just over the hill is famous for its Brunello di Montalcino wines and boasts some excellent restaurants. Within half an hour's drive there are fascinating towns and villages rich in art and architecture such as Murlo and its Etruscan museum, Montepulciano, Monte Oliveto Abbey, Sant'Antimo monastery where you can be listed to beautiful Gregorian chants, Pienza - home of Pope Pius II, one of the most picturesque towns in Italy - also famous for its Pecorino cheeses.

Further details about the house

The house has been thoroughly renovated and is made up of the main wing and one apartment with separate entrance. MAIN WING: Ground floor: Front dining terrace with covered grill and wood oven, country dining room with table to seat up to 18, large well equipped country kitchen with breakfast table, dishwasher, grill etc. First floor: Very inviting living room with fireplace, second sitting area, 1 double bedroom and 2 singles, two shower rooms (one is ensuite). Second floor: a double bedroom with canopied king size bed, a twin bedroom and one bathroom with tub/shower. SUITE: Ground floor: small kitchen, lovely bedroom with king size bed and shower room. First floor: one twin bedroom and one single.

Further details about the area

Tuscany is the most famous and visited region of Italy thanks to its wonderful art cities - Florence, Siena, Pisa, Volterra, S. Gimignano to name just a few; its wine - Chianti, Brunello, Sassicaia, Montepulciano; its food - Florentine steak, the hearty soups, the wild boar stews, the wonderful fish soups; for its natural settings - the wonderful Tyrrhenian coast, the Maremma, the Crete Senesi, the Appenine and certainly for the fun loving character of the Tuscan people. The weather is gorgeous between May and October, July and August being the hottest months (38°) and May and September the greenest and lushest. Last week of July and mid August Siena hosts the famous Palio, an experience worth living. Every village of Tuscany has pleasant feasts throughout the summer and autumn. There are plenty of activities one can do whilst here.

Other Activities cooking courses, wine tours

The prices include final cleaning, sheets and towels (not pool towels - please bring your own), water and electricity. The price does NOT include heating, daily maid and cook, excursions, laundry. Heating is charged separately on a meter according to usage.
A live-in cook service is available for shopping, preparing, serving and clearing up breakfast and dinner. The service is charged at €150 per day, ingredients excluded (about €15 per person per day).

Prices

• All year round €4850

Special offer for June and September: a free dinner for the first night of your stay.