San Quirico d'Orcia Villa for Rent: Barberini - Property 88112

About the Experience
If you're searching for that authentic Italian countryside experience, let this Tuscany house be your home away from home! Located in the countryside of northern Lazio, this holiday accommodation in Tuscany is surrounded by wooded hills, vineyards, and olive orchards. A nature reserve is adjacent to the property, and the seaside at Maremma is a scenic one and a half hour drive away. This area is perfect for the nature lover who wishes to ramble outdoors, enjoying the natural settings and exquisite panoramas offered in the protected rural area by this Tuscany country house with a pool.

Location
Podere Proceno is situated on approximately 4 acres in the rolling countryside, just 2.5 km west of the charming village of Proceno, between the village and Castel Azzara. Access to the guest house is via a 1.5 km section of unpaved road in an area that contains the ruins of many Etruscan dwellings. Nearby Proceno is host to an assortment of shops, cafes, and a well-regarded restaurant located in a castle. The spa baths of Saturnia and Bagno Vignoni are not far away, offering year-round pleasures.
Proceno: 2.5 km

Exterior Description
Newly renovated in 2000, the rental is a farmhouse and guesthouse. The area is surrounded by many large fruit, nut, and cypress trees, and the guest house sits 70 m away from a farmhouse in the same style. A large herb garden is conveniently located nearby. Between the two buildings, surrounded by lawn and garden, is the swimming pool, open from mid-May to mid-October. It measures 10x5 m with a depth of 1.2 ? 1.9 m, and is equipped with lights for evening use. Chaise lounges and umbrellas provide comfortable seating, along with a gas-fired barbeque.

Interior Description
(52 m2) Ground Floor: Barberini is a separate, single-level guesthouse located 70 m from the farmhouse. It contains a living room with fireplace, comfortable sitting area, dining area, and a sofa-bed. There is also an adjacent, fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer, toaster, and coffee maker. The bedroom has a queen-sized bed (latex mattress) and a clothes closet. The bathroom is complete with shower, WC, bidet, and sink.

Features
Available Amenities: Shared swimming pool, garden area, and barbeque; central heating, bug screens on all bedroom windows. Baby bed and high chair available upon request, but sheets for the baby bed are not provided.
Extra Services: Firewood can be purchased at ?5 per basket from the key holder. Mountain bikes can be rented for approximately ?25 a day at a neighboring villa. Transfers from the airport and a chauffeur are available at an extra cost. Cook and maid service also available at extra cost.