Charming hillside villa set in olive grove with spectacular views

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Villa from olive grove
Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Villa from olive grove
  • Per week €850 - €1,070
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per week (USD) $1,081 - $1,361
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps7
  • 3 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Casole d'Elsa vacation villa rental
3 large double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps maximum 7

'II Tramonto' (the sunset), a spacious and recently refurbished villa, set in its own private garden and olive grove in peaceful wooded surroundings, is the perfect choice for those who enjoy the countryside. It is situated about ten minutes drive from Casole D'Elsa in the Chianti area on the 'protected' hills of the Montagnola, with fabulous views towards San Gimignano and within easy reach of the famous cities of Siena and Florence. Only a few kilometres away there is a superb choice of restaurants, shops and bars. A special feature of this property is the beautiful interior decoration by the artist owner. Although generously accommodating up to 7, the villa is equally suitable for fewer and is frequently booked by 2 or 4 people.

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Villa from olive grove

Villa from olive grove

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Sunny terrace

Sunny terrace

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Entrance to villa

Entrance to villa

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - View from villa

View from villa

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Lounge and Fireplace

Lounge and Fireplace

Casole d'Elsa villa rental
Casole d'Elsa villa rental
Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Summer View from Terrace

Summer View from Terrace

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Three singles bedroom

Three singles bedroom

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Green Bathroom

Green Bathroom

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Dining room onto terrace

Dining room onto terrace

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - view towards Villa on Montagnola

view towards Villa on Montagnola

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - on a walk from Villa, by San Chimento

on a walk from Villa, by San Chimento

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - sunset dinner on the terrace

sunset dinner on the terrace

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - San Galgano, 30 mins away

San Galgano, 30 mins away

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Siena 30 mins

Siena 30 mins

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Siena at Night

Siena at Night

Casole d'Elsa villa rental
Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Entrance to Villa

Entrance to Villa

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Jackies Studio

Jackies Studio

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Aquaduct at San Chimento 5mins

Aquaduct at San Chimento 5mins

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Hanging out in Tuscany

Hanging out in Tuscany

Casole d'Elsa villa rental - Cloisters of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. 1hour

Cloisters of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. 1hour

Nearest Airport : Pisa at 120 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Livorno at 90 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Poggibonsi at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Monteriggioni at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 50 Kilometres
Car: necessary

On the Montagnola Senese Hills near Pievescola between Monteriggoni and Casole D'Elsa, thirty minutes west of Siena.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Casole d'Elsa, Italy

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May 12 2012 Sep 7 2012 €1,070 - - - - - - 1 Week
Sep 8 2012 Oct 19 2012 €950 - - - - - - 1 Week
Oct 20 2012 Dec 21 2012 €850 - - - - - - 5 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • Discounts for long term rentals.
    Rental rates do not vary as much as one might expect between summer and autumn/winter/spring, as heating costs, which are included in rental rates, are extremely high.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation villa rental in Casole d'Elsa, Italy

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 200 m²

Location Type:
  • rural
  • village

Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all

General:
  • hair dryer
  • soaps basic
  • local maps
  • telephone
  • firewood
  • restaurant dining guide
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • spices
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
  • hob
  • freezer
  • refrigerator

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 7 people

Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 7 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • One - Toilet, Tub, Bidet, Spacious
    Two - Toilet, Shower
    Downstairs - Toilet, Shower
  • All three bathrooms were refurbished when property was refurbished recently and are fully tiled.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
  • One - 1 Queen, Spacious
    Two - 1 Queen, Spacious
    Three - 3 Twin/ Single, Spacious
  • As well as being spacious, all three bedrooms have plenty of storage in wardrobes and chest of drawers and have great views. 1 cot available
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • DVD
  • books adult
  • video library
  • games kids
  • CD
  • audio tape player
  • radio
  • books

Internet Access:
  • internet access

Communication / Internet:
  • cell phone

Outside:
  • balcony
  • porch/lanai
  • terrace
  • parking
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • parking off street
  • 7 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • low allergen environment
  • children welcome

Attractions:
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • horseback riding

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • tennis

Notes: Good Selection of DVDs and CDs as well as a large number of books, just right for the relaxing/lazy days of the holiday. Small selection of children's games,jigsaw puzzles, etc.

Further details for this vacation villa rental in Casole d'Elsa, Italy

About the area: In the holm oak and chestnut woods of the Montagnola with its abundance of wild flowers, birds and animals, including wild boar and deer, the expression 'away from it all' says it all.

Here, along the kilometres of the unspoilt mountain range that stretches west of Siena to the coast, walking, riding and cycling excursions become adventures to discover the ancient pathways to hamlets, chapels, castles and villas. From here, in every direction places of historic interest such as Siena, San Gimignano and the Abbey of San Galgano are easily reached.

How to get here, getting about and shopping: From the villa, Il Tramonto (The Sunset), the nearest airports are Pisa(1hr 45 mins), Florence(1hr) and Bologna(2hrs). Colle Val D'Elsa (20 mins) is the nearest town for shopping, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and bus services. Poggibonsi (25 mins) and Siena (30 mins) both offer excellent shopping, bus and train services. The nearest villages with bars, restaurants and shops are just 10 minutes away.

What to do: A great way to discover the Montagnola is on horseback, local stables 20 minutes. The hot springs (50 mins) are a must for their healing qualities. There is lovely river swimming just 25 minutes away and a day trip to the coast is definitely worthwhile.

Restaurants and local producers of wine, cheese and olive oil are dotted all over the area.

The owner, Jackie, designs and makes objects in metal and has a studio/showroom just 5 mins away. She can also arrange visits to the studios of other local artists and craftspeople. Living locally, she is usually available in the event of queries and will be happy to suggest places of interest to visit, depending on guests' preferences.

Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Casole d'Elsa, Italy

Charming hillside villa set in olive grove with spectacular views
average rating of 5.0 based on 6 reviews
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Charming hillside villa set in olive grove with spectacular views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p10039
+0044 (0)1892-528057
Casole d'Elsa Val d'Elsa - Siena
HR GuestBook
5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
Unsolicited quotes from guests.

“Everything we’d dreamed it would be – peace and quiet, idyllic surroundings and breathtaking views. Watching the sunset from the balcony with a glass of wine; stargazing; awakening to the ‘tinkle’ of the nearby goats bells. The beautiful home ‘held’ us from travelling too far. Who could want for more…..other than a few more
days!”

“Thank you very much for a fantastic week at Il Tramonto. It’s a wonderful building in a great setting. You are very lucky people to have it, and we count ourselves fortunate to have been able to make use of it.
The internal layout of the rooms is excellent – such a sense of space. And dining every evening on the balcony to watch the sun go down was a real treat. With fire-flies in the hedge at no extra cost.”

“Villa is stunning and big enough for 7 of us.' '---opening up the bedroom shutters each morning and enjoying the view---'' ' I don't want to go home. This place is stunning. Every room is beautiful.'
Rating
5 out of 5
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Charming hillside villa set in olive grove with spectacular views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p10039
+0044 (0)1892-528057
Casole d'Elsa Val d'Elsa - Siena
Sydney, Australia
5

A Memorable Stay

Review Submitted: January 24, 2010 Date of Stay: December 2009
Our family of 4 including 2 hard to impress teenagers, spent 5 nights at Il Tramonto before Christmas during the burst of severe and icy weather which left Northern Europe and Tuscany under several inches of snow, and the road up and down from the house, not readily passable without snow chains. However owner Jackie provided invaluable assistance, and of our 5 weeks of travel in Europe staying in some great places, our family all agrees that Il Tramonto was our most special and memorable place to stay.

The house is large, full of character and comfort, and most important given that it was –9 degrees outside at 10am one day – cosy for a winter stay. It was also clean and very well equipped. We spent many relaxing hours in front of a lovely open fire with a large stock of chopped wood just outside the door, and plenty of books and other materials available inside.

The position is magnificent, and the views and walks very lovely. Given the snow, we didn’t see as much of the area as planned, but had more time to enjoy the house, relax and build snowmen in the garden!

Highly recommended
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Charming hillside villa set in olive grove with spectacular views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p10039
+0044 (0)1892-528057
Casole d'Elsa Val d'Elsa - Siena
Benington Herts uk
5

Fantastic

Review Submitted: March 24, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
What a great place to stay!! The villa is exceptionally clean, beds are comfortable with professionally laundered linen ( why does it always feel so different?). Central heating keeps the villa really warm and the log fire (plenty of logs) is just the icing on the cake! Every window has a fantastic view including the loo!!!! Jackie the owner is very knowledgeable about the area and very helpful.
March is a great time to visit Tuscany - the tourists hadn't arrived - and we had no trouble parking at the main attractions. Hope we go back again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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5 out of 5
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Charming hillside villa set in olive grove with spectacular views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p10039
+0044 (0)1892-528057
Casole d'Elsa Val d'Elsa - Siena
Nottingham
5

Our Dream Holiday

Review Submitted: February 27, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2008
Our stay at 'Il Tramonto' was truely a dream holiday, with its indescribible views and overwhelming sense of mystery and romance, its beautiful, vivid sunsets and wonderfully cool mornings and evenings.
The drive up is a great daily experience with an abundance of wildlife and views. We found the house a great base to begin wonderful journeys from, and 'what a relief' to come back to its cool tranquility after the heat of the day. It has everything needed for a really superb holiday and we left with heavy hearts and the distinct feeling that in not actually spending whole days relaxing in such lovely surroundings, we had missed a beautiful alternative dimension.
Italy has always been a wonderful experience for us and we look forward to returning again and again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 3/4
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Charming hillside villa set in olive grove with spectacular views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p10039
+0044 (0)1892-528057
Casole d'Elsa Val d'Elsa - Siena
London
5

Il Tramonto

Review Submitted: January 13, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
A beautiful villa which was huge and definitely big enough for six adults. We spent a few days after Boxing Day there and it was lovely and cosy with a huge open fire place (with plenty of wood available to burn). The kitchen was fully equiped, there was a huge dining area, plenty of books and games with wonderful views of the (snowy) surrounds. I imagine this place would be just as beautiful in warmer weather. It would also be good for families ( at least two could stay there comfortably).
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
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