villa contessa

Situated in the heart of Tuscany between Siena and Florence, this villa, owned for centuries by an Italian aristocratic family, is encircled by spectacular gardens offering breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside.
Originally dating back to 1400, with additional construction undertaken between 1700 and 1800, the entire residence was sympathetically restructured in 1997.
The villa has four floors which give a total area of 1500 msq. In front of the villa, close to the pool area. 
All the bedrooms in the property have private en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower (with a small number of exceptions which only have a shower), air conditioning, a phone, a safe, a hair dryer and a television.
The main villa, which looks similar to a castle, has various living rooms all decorated and furnished in elegant and comfortable 19th century furnishings.
Particularly pleasant are the various furnished terraces, which offer a range of settings in which to enjoy dinner or breakfast.
Guests can enjoy superb and unforgettable dinners either outside or inside the villa.
The staff works every day to clean the villa, carry out maintenance work, take care of the gardens and to assist guests. The staff lives onsite, utmost privacy is guaranteed for guests.

main villa sleeps 25
ground floor
the villa has two entrances. From the back: historical room with small museum of utensils from the countryside work, room for wine tasting leading to the billiard room.
first floor
access by internal and external staircases, living room.
bedroom 1: double bedroom king size with antique paintings, near to the main entrance, en suite bathroom with shower box.
Large kitchen (professional equipment) three dining rooms all connected together, each with circular table that comfortably seats 12. The dining rooms have French windows opening onto a spectacular terrace furnished to eat and gazebos for shade. First class dinners with silver serving plates are served.
Tv room, room with table games and bar, tv, and fridge.
bedroom 2: Suite: double bedroom king size with big wardrobe, living room, en suite bathroom with hand held shower.
bedroom 3: Suite: master suite with double bedroom king size, en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi and hand held shower. living room, 1 French sofa bed. the Suite is near to the terrace in the first floor.
bedroom 4: Suite: independent flat with separate spacious living room, large sofa bed, double bedroom king size, en suite bathroom with double shower box.
bedroom 5: single French bedroom(single 120 cmx200 cm), en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower.
bedroom 6: double bedroom king size that looks to the Borgo of Collalto, en with bathroom with hand held shower.
bedroom 7: double bedroom king size spacious, typical style with baldaquin, en suite bathroom with hand held shower.
second floor
bedroom 8: double bedroom king size spacious and with large windows, en suite bathroom with hand held shower.
bedroom 9: twin bedroom ( twin beds 120 cmx200 cm) with big windows to the main square, en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand held shower.
bedroom 10: Suite: double bedroom king size with big windows to both sides of the room, en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand held shower.
bedroom 11: double bedroom king size with large windows, en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand held shower.
bedroom 12: double bedroom king size with large windows, en suite bathroom with hand shower box.
bedroom 13: twin bedroom (twin beds 95 cmx200 cm) ideal for children, en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand held shower.

guest house sleeps 6
ground floor
reception with independent entrance, computer internet. Independent entrance: 3 steps to small sitting room with fireplace, TV.
bedroom 14: double bedroom king size, en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi and hand held shower.
bedroom 15: double bedroom king size, with a balcony facing the main yard,en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand held shower.
bedroom 16: double bedroom king size, en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand held shower.

outdoor
pool area
furnished porch with sofas, pool house with fridge, pool with internal steps, hydro massage pool next to the swimming pool, large white gazebo facing the pool, open air showers, sauna room.

amenities
grocery shops, supermarket and shops at Colle Val d’Elsa (11km/7miles, 15 min. drive), restaurants 3km/2miles, small planes & helicopters can land nearby 2km/1mile.

notes
kitchen can be used only by the villa staff. A couple from the staff lives in the main villa, another couple lives in the guest house and the keyholder lives at the lower floor of Casa Contessa. Complete privacy for guests is ensured. There is a double bedroom located in a second guesthouse which can be rented on request to increase the capacity to 33 people.