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| VILLA...there is also the Farmhouse in tuscan rustic style. - Siena Vacation Rentals Tuscany Vacation Lodging |
In history books about Siena, a small borough is mentioned under the name of "Clatinianum", which was a witness to many events that forged the destiny of the city, and was laid waste by a band of Spaniards in 1554.
The Villa was built at the end of XVII° century by the ancestor of the currents proprietors, Quinto Settano, pseudonym of Monsignor Lodovico Sergardi, a writer and a lover of the arts. The small borough already existed in 1500 with the name of "Clatinianum" as a property of Sergardi family. Nowadays the Villa, overlooking a beautiful italian garden, decorated with statues representing the four season, and the medievaltowers of Siena in the distance, welcomes guests who appreciate historical sites and suggestive atmospheres. The Villa is divided into large apartments, the mos tsuggestive ones can be reached walking through the large entrance hall dominated by the coat of arms of the Sergardi family and their motto "Expertus fidelem". Guests will appreciate lemon trees, vases of geraniums all around the Villa and the Arcadian atmosphere wich has been for centuries a frame to the tradition of a family of notaries and lovers of letters and arts. We are certain that the peace and serenity of this ensemble will remain with them forever.
Today, among the gently rolling landscape and the beautifully playing light, the Farmhouse and Villa di Catignano blends harmoniously with its environment. Renowned oil and wine were made here; nowadays the owners welcome their guests personally to apartments masterfully renovated in accordance with the traditional style and architecture.
Catignano is 8km from Siena and just 3km from the road to Florence, passing through Gaiole, Radda and Greve in Chianti. Nearby are marvellous mediaeval towns such as Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano, and San Gimignano, Volterra, and Massa Marittima - none more than 50km away. You can take the motorway through the Maremma, and quickly arrive at the beaches at Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia and Talamone, all less than 100km away
Set within a lovely Italian garden, the Villa and Fattoria are two parts of a single structure. Look out at the 'English wood' and between the olive groves you glimpse a walk of Cypress trees. These lead to the swimming pool, from which you enjoy lovely views of Siena and its surroundings.
ACCOMMODATION:
Nowadays both the Fattoria and the Villa offer the best hospitality, differentiated only by the types of apartments; those of a cosy and rustic tuscan style are located in the Fattoria, on top of which are four indipendent little houses with their own garden.
The seven apartments, found on the 1st floor of the Villa, and put at the disposal of the guests, are greater in size, and as a general rule, are decorated ornately with paintings and frescos.
The Fattoria has a broad selection of apartments, sleeping from two up to six. Depending on the size and season, weekly prices range from EURO €260 to €827 a week, with heating ranging from €40 to €75. Extra beds will cost €75 and a child's cot €45. Minimum stay is four days in low season and seven days at the peak.
The Villa, meanwhile, has apartments for three or four guests, with prices ranging from €335 to €827 weekly, and €78 to €155 per day. All prices include electricity, water, gas, heating, linen, and final cleaning.
Each apartment has a well-equipped kitchen. You can stock up on provisions in the grocers at San Giovanni (1km), Ponte a Bozzone (2km) and Pianella (5km), and there is a Co-op supermarket 7km away, on the outskirts of Siena. You don't need to cook though; in the surrounding area - within a radius of 4 or 5km - you will find good, typical restaurants.
WEDDINGS:
The old Tinaia, completely restored with vaulted ceilings and terracotta floors, can hold up to 120 people for weddings, meetings and dinner parties, with catering provided. This gives onto a large terrace and guests have use of a big outdoor area including a lovely Italian garden. The house also provides an al fresco brunch buffet, a sea food menu, Tuscan dinners, a welcome dinner, and barbecues for a minimum eight people. There are cookery courses on offer, a tour guide available, babysitting, help in renting a car, bicycles for hire, help in planning your wedding reception … you can even order a massage!
Please contact your hosts for a detailed breakdown of availability, prices and the booking and cancellation procedures. Whichever apartment you choose you will be spending your Tuscan holiday in a peaceful and relaxing location. Gazing out onto lemon trees, with vases of geraniums around the Villa, and an Arcadian atmosphere unchanged for centuries - you'll find this a holiday for the spirit and soul.
Sleeps: 2 - 65 people
