Romantic HideAway in an Old Olive Grove - EcoTourism - Huge Pool - Lovely Area - Casa Lola
About the property
- Farmhouse861 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps5
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 - 7 nights
Quiet charming villa with huge pool, stunning views, 5 star self catering style
'Podere Fulignano' is a beautiful old farm house complex which has been lovingly restored. It is situated in the middle of a 300 year old olive grove.
The charming houses, which are covered by wines and wisteria, are full of character with excellent quality furnishings and up-market fittings. Beamed ceilings, terracotta floors and hand painted tiles are found throughout them.
'Podere Fulignano' is perfect for both big groups and families who love to spent some time together but also like to enjoy their privacy as well. It is set in 50 acres of ground and the three independent cottages are far enough apart to guarantee peaceful privacy if needed.
Campagnatico, the next village is only three minutes by car from the farm.
It is the ideal place for anybody wishing to get away from it all and to relax and experience real Tuscan life without having to use the car every day. The huge pool, beautiful garden and great views make it a perfect stay for everyone.
Golf Information: 3 different 18 holes Golf Courses located within 50 km from the property, open all the year: “Golf Club Toscana - Il Pelagone” (35 km), “Golf Club Punta Ala” (about 35 km), Golf Club Monte Argentario (50 km)
'Il Pelagone' is 18 holes, 5.920m, and PAR 71-SSS 70, with many facilities: training field, putting green, pro shop, hire cart, golf bags and trolley, bar, swimming-pool, volley, baby-sitting. During winter is closed on Wednesday.
'Punta Ala', opened in 1964, is 18 holes, 6.168m, PAR 72-SSS 72, with driving range, golf-cars, pro-shop, golf trolley, bar, restaurant and spectacular views all around. Open everyday.
'Monte Argentario' is a spectacular Course on the half island of Monte Argentario between the pitoresque villages of Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano.
Nearest Airports to the property: Florence Airport - 130 km - approx. 1,5 hours car drive or 2 hours by bus.
Pisa Airport - 170 km - approx. 1,5 hours car drive or 2 hours by train.
Rome Airport - 180 km - approx. 2 hours car drive or 2,5 hours by train.
Property Manager
Mel
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english, german, italian
- Calendar last updated:
- Jan 21, 2018
About Mel
Ciao :) my husband Thomas and I bought Podere Fulignano almost 20 years ago. By then we both worked in the media business and were a bit tired of its superficiality. The southern Tuscany and its rurality fascinated and inspired us. Since the very first day we consistently renovated, renewed, changed and improved and we still do :) We are looking forward to welcoming you as our guests
Mel purchased this Farmhouse in 1995
Why Mel chose Campagnatico
We absolutely fell in love with this place from the very first second we saw it. For us it was like an old stage out of a film or an opera scene. We both felt the peace and the quietness and decided within one hour to buy it. The southern part of Tuscany is still so unspoilt and there are little tourists. The locals became close friends over the past years and treat us and our guests like close friends. And all major cities such as Rome Pisa Siena and Florence are within 1:30 hours reach and even the sea is only 30 minutes away. It's absolutely perfect for us and so say our guests and friends.
What makes this Farmhouse unique
For us and our friends and guests Podere Fulignano is the most peaceful spot on earth. It is heavenly quiet with clean air and no light pollution and therefore many shooting stars will be seen in the starry sky. You can listen to the fantastic nature - nightingales and crickets and fireflies. Enjoy the wonderful nature with its fantastic wild life - porcupines, wild boar, deer etc. Visit the unspoilt medieval villages and beaches of Tuscany...
Amenities
- Internet
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
- Bedroom1 queen
- Bedroom1 queen
- The master bedroom got a large double bed (queen size). The second bedroom got a queen size double bed. 5th person might sleep on the Sofabed in the living room. Please note that the second bedroom is just separated by a linen curtain.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower
Location Type
- Beach
- Mountain
- Near The Ocean
- Rural
- Town
- Village
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Farm Holidays
- Historic
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Parking
- Firewood
- Heatingif required 15 Euro/day
- Internet
- Linens ProvidedAll house linens provided
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Hair Dryer
- Sofa Bed
- Sunbed
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided2 towels per each guest please bring your own pool/beach towels
- Washing MachineThe washing machine is located behind Casa Enrico and can be used by the guests of all three houses.
- Wireless Internet
Kitchen
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Grill
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 5 people
Entertainment
- BooksThere are a lot of english and german books available on request
Outside
- BoatBoats can be rented for beautiful trips around Monte argentario at Biba Boats in Porto Ercole. Boat drivers licence required depending on size of boat.
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- TennisTennos courts are in Campagnatico (quarz) and Paganico (2 sand courts)
- Terrace
- Wood Deck
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- unsuitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolThe pool is shared by all houses. It is equipped with sun beds, fat boys, deck chairs and umbrellas and a trampoline. There is a fridge in the little pump house nearby where you can store drinks.
Attractions
- playground
- caves
- cinemas
- forests
- marina
- nude beach
- churches
- restaurants
- ruins
- theme parks
- water parks
- waterfalls
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- roller blading
- cycling
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- paragliding
- pier fishing
- deepsea fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Notes
- All bathroom tiles are beautifully hand painted from the Siena region. The second bedroom has no door but a curtain. Opposite the terrace within 20 meters reach is the old restored pizza oven with its big terrace and a stunning view over the countryside. In the back of Casa Enrico you will find a small laundry which is shared by the other houses as well. The swimming pool is equipped with wooden deck chairs and sun shades. Next to the pool is a little house with a fridge to store drinks.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
16 Reviews
Latest reviews
Pristine inside and out!
If you are truly looking for seclusion from the hustle and bustle of life, this is the place for you. Located down a steep, winding gravel driveway you will find incredible views and TOTAL privacy. No television or electronics to distract you. Huge pool down a small hill from house. Attention paid to details with comfortable outdoor seating, perfectly maintained gardens. Inside well equipped kitchen, plenty of hot water. The outdoor pizza oven is spectacular. The closest market is small and no english is spoken. 15 minutes away though is a well stocked coop. This home is isolated so make sure that is for you.
Great Tuscan hideaway
Great atmosphere, beautiful location and well equipped cottage. Pool stunning. Luciano and Daniela very welcoming and helpful. Campagnatico good village with all you need and nice restaurant.
Dear Louise and friends, thank you :)
Living 'la dolce vita' in an adorable surrounding
The casa lola, a charming stone house for 4 to 5 guests, lies within an old olive grove near the picturesque small village of Campagnatico. The surrounding is quiet and beautiful. We enjoyed the view of a picture-perfect tuscanian landscape from our grounds. There are two other houses for travellers - anone belongs to the owners -, so the place was not
'packed' at all with people, you get loads of space for yourself (which was an important factor for us). The facilities in casa lola are impeccable, there's everything you need for a good living (well set up kitchen, very clean and neat in- and outside the house etc.), and even more: Around the corner of the house you get your own pizza-oven and barbecue-grill (runs with gas) besides a lovely terrace where you want to spend hours of cooking and 'mangiare' and fine red wine while enjoying tuscanian sunsets.
Then, there's the large pool area, few yards below the housing complex, which makes it hard for you going out for a daytrip. You just don't want to leave there. ;)
Of course - the price for enjoying peaceful solitude - you need to be motorized for doing grocery shopping, sight seeing. Siena is a one hour ride from Campagnatico e.g. Food is best when buying at the local market or super markets in Grosseto, half an hour by car.
The owners and staff (special thanks to Daniela and Luciano!) were helpful and caring. There is also a small guide book at the house for activities in Grosseto and Campagnatico, with restaurant and shopping suggestions.
We absolutely recommend the Casa Lola and we hope we have the chance to come back soon!
Thanks so much! I will forward your lovely words to Luciano and Daniela as well - they will be happy to her that - without their help, dedication and passion we would be lost!! And you definitely have to come back and we should have a beer or wine together:) All the best, mel
Fantastic location - perfect for a break out
Cool place to calm down. Original Toscana flair with romantic and confortable houses. Great place to stay.
thank you :)
Wunderbare Erholung
Extrem gepflegtes Anwesen, herrlich ruhig, gigantischer Pool, sehr nette Gastgeber und extrem aufmerksame Angestellte, ein perfekt ausgestattetes Ferienhaus, unvergessliche Abende am Pizzaofen. Wir waren rundum glücklich und entspannt. Kommen sicher wieder! Vielen Dank! Martin, Petra und Nina
Lieben Dank! Wir würden uns freuen, Sie in Zukunft wieder begrüssen zu dürfen :)
Herzlichst, mel
wir bleiben hier :o)
Beste Mel
Die Sonne hat uns wieder ... Axel & ich haben beschlossen WIR BLEIBEN ...
Manchmal glückt der Versuch, nicht ans Koffer packen und Abreisen zu denken – aber eben nur manchmal.
Wir hatten ganz besonders schöne Tage in Eurem home, haben viiiel gewandert – „bis nach Sienna“. Bei Wind und Regen und natürlich immer wieder bei herrlichem Sonnenschein. Wir haben lekker gekocht und noch besser „außer des eigenen Kochtopfes“ gegessen – was für eine gute Zeit.
Eure Katzen sind so gute, wohl erzogene Tiere. Jeden Morgen habe ich sie gerufen, sie gekuschelt und der Bande Milch-Wasser-Frühstück gegeben – dann lagen sie bei uns im Schatten – putzten ihre plüschigen Samtpfoten, schurrten und entschwanden lautlos.
Am Samstag machen wir nun wirklich „ernst“ – fligen von Rom nach Hause – zum Glück scheint in Den Haag die Sonne – nehmen alles an Erinnerungen mit (die wiegen n ichts im Koffer, aber in unseren Gedanken schwer, schön schwer!) und lassen auf unserem, für 10 Tage ausgeliehenem Tisch mit „a view“, das Pinienzapfen-Hülsenfrüchte-Ensemble“ (unsere Deko vom ersten Tag an) zurück.
Mögen alle Gäste Ruhe und diese Zufriedenheit, Glück und Freude „im Enrico“ finden – wir haben es ...
Ganz vielleicht reisen wir schon FR spät abends ab – die Idee, im Hilton am Airport zu schlafen – ABER Axel mag bis auf die letzte Sekunde bleiben – so denke ich, werden wir gen 5:30 am SA „früh in See stechen gen Rom“ – der Flug geht irgendwas gen 9:40 ... anyway. Wir lassen deb Schlüssel unter dem Stein, bei Luciano haben wir bezahlt – was für ein guter, freundlicher Mensch und wie dumm, dass wir kein italienisch praten – mit unserem sehr spärlichen Langenscheidt versuchten wir es, aber von Erfolg kann da nicht die Rede sein. Bitte richte Luciano auf diesem Weg hartelijke groetjes von uns aus! Bedankt.
Auf ein Wiedersehen.
Alles Liebe und take care
Axel en Andrea
... wir waren zu feige ins Pool zu springen – zu kalt zum Schwimmen – traumhaft zum Wandern – AAABER morgen werde ich eine Runde im Wasser machen – versprochen. Heute schon ist es sehr warm (puuuh, sportlicher Ehrgeiz zieht uns nach San Gimignano – studentische Erinnerungen ... – letzte Wanderrunde) und morgen wird eben geschwommen und in die Ferne geschaut – ans Packen denkt hier keiner ...
Location
At the beautiful and charming little medieval (c.1200 century) village of Campagnatico (700 inhabitants) you will find a small supermarket, a pharmacy, a butcher, a bakery, a bank, a post office, two bars and three restaurants: a pizza place, a trattoria and a very luxurious one (which is an insider’s tip). The next big town is Grosseto, just 18 km away. There you will find everything you need including huge supermarkets, fresh fish markets and a really nice shopping area and walking zone. Campagnatico is located exactly in the middle of a triangle between the three big cities of Florence, Pisa and Rome. There is also good railway connection between these three cities and Grosseto, which is great for arriving to the farm, as well as for sightseeing. The big and beautiful nature reserve 'Parco naturale della Maremma' and the nicest beaches of the Maremma region such as Punta Ala, Monte Argentario, Castiglione della Pescaia are in only half an hour by car from the property. Other Activities: wine tasting Golf: 2 different 18 holes Golf Courses located within 40km from the property, open all the year: “Golf Club Toscana - Il Pelagone” (35 km) and “Golf Club Punta Ala” (about 35 km). 'Il Pelagone' is 18 holes, 5.920m, and PAR 71-SSS 70, with many facilities: training field, putting green, pro shop, hire cart, golf bags and trolley, bar, swimming-pool, volley, baby-sitting. During winter is closed on Wednesday. 'Punta Ala', opened in 1964, is 18 holes, 6.168m, PAR 72-SSS 72, with driving range, golf-cars, pro-shop, golf trolley, bar, restaurant and spectacular views all around. Open everyday.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Change over day is Friday. ARRIVAL TIME any time at the property. Access to the house latest around 4pm . DEPARTURE should not be later than 10am but can be dircussed short term RATES INCLUDE: Electricity, gas, firewood, all house linen and kitchenware, initial cleaning. NOT INCLUDED: Central heating and final cleaning HEATING (if required): Euros 15 per day. FINAL CLEANING: Euro 140