We offer a unique, self-catering studio-apartment with breathtaking views
of the countryside in all directions. To the south the twinkling hilltop lights
of Montalcino are only 15-minute drive away. To the northwest the skyline
of medieval Siena merges into magnificent golden sunsets.
The studio apartment has been updated with terracotta floors and wooden beams, while its walls are painted a soft and warm Tuscan yellow hue. Originally part of the historic property called “Podere Salicotto”, located just outside the medieval village of Buonconvento, the apartment occupies the 2nd floor of the renovated barn, a few metres away from the main house. Appropriately named “Belvedere,” the apartment sleeps 2-4 guests.
Having your own entrance allows you to enjoy the stunning views of the Crete Senesi countryside and amazing sunsets in relative privacy.
Closest village: Buonconvento, 2 km, pop. 3,200. The village contains various shops, a supermarket, banks with ATM’s, restaurants, pharmacy, a railway station and regional bus stop (Buonconvento). There is in addition a lively
outdoor market every Saturday morning.
BELVEDERE studio apartment has:
Fully equipped kitchen corner including coffee maker, toaster, cooking utensils, iron & ironing board, 4 ring stove, refrigerator, freezer, microwave
Working corner fireplace
One double-bed (or 2 twins according to your needs)
Very comfortable queen sized hide-a-bed-couch
Spacious bathroom with shower and hair-dryer
Air-conditioning which can be set as desired
Independent heating
Internet wireless access with your own laptop
Independent entrance
Landing
Attractions: We are in a strategic location for exploring Tuscany and part of Umbria, the neighbouring region. You can enjoy day trips to medieval and Renaissance cities/art centres (such as Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano,Lucca, Pisa); to citadels, cities, towns, villages with castle,
medieval walls, fortresses such as Radda in Chianti, San Gimignano, Buonconvento, Montalcino, Pienza, San Quirico, Bagno Vignoni; to major Abbeys (these 3 are very special ones!): San Galgano, Sant'Antimo, Monte Oliveto Maggiore; to Natural Sanctuary/Reserves: Maremma and Parco dell'Uccellina.
Rental rates for this studio apartment near Buonconvento, Siena, Italy:
DATES
RATES
Name of period
Begins
Ends
Monthly
Spring
30 March 2010
30 June 2010
2.500,00
Summer
01 July 2010
31 August 2010
3.600,00
Fall
01 September 2010
31 October 2011
2.500,00
Winter
01 November 2009
29 March 2010
1.500,00
Above rates do not include utilities gas and electricity. Above rates include water supply, internet wireless access, final cleaning.
Note: Guests are not required to clean their apartment before vacating it, but they are requested not to leave an excessively dirty or disorderly apartment upon their departure.
Outside:
Shared garden
Shared gas/wood BBQ
Shared 7m x 14m salt water infinity pool with panoramic views on all sides
Mountain-bikes
Parking
Note: The pool is normally open from the end of April till the end of September
Onsite equipment:
Garden table
Garden chairs
Bench
Deckchairs with large sun umbrellas
High quality soft cotton towels, pool towels, bathrobes
High quality cotton linens
Dish towels, apron
Onsite services:
A selection of high quality local wines as well as extra virgin olive oil produced by the property are available in the cellar and offered for sale.
Wine tours and cooking classes available from April till October
Continental breakfast available in June, July, August at Euro 15,00/person
Cleaning service at Euro 15,00/hour, min. 2 hours available throughout the year.
Wood available at Euro 5,00/basket in winter time
Local activities:
Hot air ballooning from spring till autumn
Trekking
Biking
Thermal baths
Horseback riding
Activities available nearby: sailing from April till October
Suitability:
Pets not allowed
Wheelchair inaccessible
Not suitable for children
Not suitable for infirm
Non smoking only
Internet access: WiFi wireless access is available in the studio apartment and is f.o.c.
PAYMENT TERMS - Fifty percent of the rental fee -
is due as a down payment -
upon booking. This down -
payment is refundable until -
30 days before - the first night of the -
reservation. - After this date the down - payment is no longer - refundable.
- The remaining fifty percent is - due 30 days before arrival - either by credit card or by -
bank transfer.
- The balance of utilities - electricity/gas (read off a - meter) must be paid upon - departure in cash.
- Check-In: from 4:00 pm -
to 7:00 pm on the first -
day of the month
