San Quirico d'Orcia Villa for Rent: Lo Studio - Property 88113

About the Experience
For travelers searching for an authentic countryside experience, this farmhouse accommodation in Tuscany is your home away from home. Located in the countryside of southern Tuscany/northern Lazio, this Tuscany farmhouse studio is surrounded by wooded hills, olive orchards, and vineyards. Adjacent to the property is a nature reserve, and the seaside at Maremma is a scenic hour and a half drive away. Farm holidays in Tuscany are perfect for the nature lover who wishes to ramble outdoors and enjoy the panoramas and natural setting of this protected rural area.

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
(35 m2) Ground Floor: A soundproof double door insulates Lo Studio from the rest of the farmhouse. The suite is a small single-level studio apartment ideally suited for two persons. It has a private entrance that is accessible by way of a wide outdoor stairway. It has its own furnished terrace providing access to the back yard from which there is a view of the pool area with Mount Amiata in the background. The living/sleeping room has a fireplace and two single beds with latex mattresses that can easily be converted to one queen-size bed upon request. There is a fully equipped kitchen including stove, oven, toaster, and coffee maker. The bathroom contains a shower, WC, bidet, and sink. Central heating is provided when necessary.

Features
Available Amenities: Shared swimming pool, shared garden area, shared 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. Chef and maid service also available at extra cost.