La Cascina - Montepulciano - Tuscany
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Available:
- January - December
- Pool:
- Shared pool
- Open:
- April - October
Pricing & Availability
1 double bedroom,
bathroom with shower,
open plan sitting room with kitchen and dining area,
private terrace.
Air conditioning in bedroom, broadband (wireless), barbecue, TV, mountain bikes, pool towels, laundry (3 euro per wash).
This cottage is in the grounds of Podere Fontecastello with three other apartments - La Loggia for 2, La Scala for 2-3 and La Doppia for 4.
The farm's own olive oil and wine are for sale
Pool info: Shared pool, 40 ft x 20 ft
Location...
Montepulciano is a hilltop town with an eye for theatricality. You simply can't help but love the atmosphere! It's one of Tuscany's more important wine towns and as such is always bursting with life. You'll find Renaissance art, well-stocked cantinas, shops and eateries aplenty and it's just 10 km from the Umbrian border. Culture buffs are spoilt for choice with all the great art on offer and all the best towns within easy reach, as a glance at any map will show. Scenic Siena is an hour's drive away and picturesque Pienza just 20 minutes; this humble little village was transformed by Pope Pius II in 1460 to become one of the earliest Renaissance masterpieces.
For the wine buff, there's the local Vino Nobile to sample in cool vaulted wineries. Slightly further afield, pilgrimages to the vineyards of Montalcino and Chianti will be the stuff of many a happy morning’s wine tasting.
La Cascina is the new addition to the Podere Fontecastello estate: a separate building, previously a barn, with private terrace, a large open-plan sitting room with kitchen and dining table, double bedroom and bathroom with shower. The sitting room and kitchen have been delightfully decorated with rustic knick-knacks - and the welcome you'll receive is delightful too!
Farms around La Cascina
La Cascina in the Fog
La Cascina was a fantastic house, situated in a the most idyllic place, with the birds singing in the mornings, sun shining through the window and views to the vineyards and olive groves. It was kept spotless and was also homely. Antonella and her family are so welcoming and friendly, but also allow you privacy. The homemade wine and olive oil would make you want to stay there forever. I couldn’t recommend this property more highly!!
On the last morning Antonella insisted on washing our hire car when she saw me washing dust off the windows. What a woman!!
Overall we had a wonderful holiday, Montepulciano is a delightful place, lots of lovely restaurants, stunning views and narrow streets to wander about. The hills certainly keep you fit! We would be very happy to return for another visit.
We depended on local transportation for our visit, and did not suffer for doing so - 10 minute walk, with bags (we travel light, true) from the bus terminal to La Cascina, 25 minute walk to Montepulciano main square, easy access to neighbouring towns/villages via bus.
| Rental Seasons for 2013 | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 2013 | - | Mar 23 2013 | EUR 520 |
| Mar 23 2013 | - | Apr 6 2013 | EUR 750 |
| Apr 6 2013 | - | Jun 22 2013 | EUR 670 |
| Jun 22 2013 | - | Aug 31 2013 | EUR 750 |
| Aug 31 2013 | - | Sep 28 2013 | EUR 670 |
| Sep 28 2013 | - | Nov 9 2013 | EUR 520 |
- Council tourist tax: 1 euro per adult per night
- Heating (if used): charged at cost
Everything else is included in our price.