villa contessa

Situated in the heart of Tuscany between Siena and Florence, Villa Contessa is a large top luxury retreat for vacation rentals, ideal for the celebration of important events such as weddings.
This grand home 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. Every year the owner carries out renovation in order to have everything up to date.
The villa has four floors which give a total area of 1500 m2.
All the bedrooms in the property have a private en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower (with a small number of exceptions which only have a shower), air conditioning, a phone, a safe, a hairdryer 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 assist guests. The staff lives onsite, utmost privacy is guaranteed for guests.

main villa sleeps 26
ground floor
historical room with small museum of utensils from the countryside work, room for wine tasting leading to the billiard room.
Large kitchen (professional equipment) three dining rooms all connected together, each with a 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 floor
access by internal and external staircases, Tv room, laundry room, room with table games and bar, tv, and fridge.
bedroom 1 (209) double bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm) with antique paintings, en suite bathroom with shower cabin (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 2 (212) suite with double bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm) with big wardrobe, living room, en suite bathroom with shower cabin.
bedroom 3 (210) master suite with double bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm), living room with extra sofa bed, en suite bathroom with bathtub (plus extra hand held shower). The suite is near the terrace on the first floor
bedroom 4 (216) independent suite with separate spacious living room with large sofa bed, double bed (convertible into a twin, bed size 170cmx200cm), en suite bathroom with double shower box.
bedroom 5 (211) double bed (not convertible into a twin, bed size 170cmx200cm), ensuite bathroom with shower (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 6 (214) double bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm) overlooking the Borgo of Collalto, en with bathroom with handheld shower.
bedroom 7 (215) double size canopy bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm) en suite bathroom with shower (only hand held shower).
second floor
bedroom 8 (223) double bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm) with en suite bathroom with shower (only hand held shower).
bedroom 9 (218) twin beds (not convertible into a double, 115cmx200cm each bed), en suite bathroom with bathtub (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 10 (219) suite with double bed (not convertible into a twin, 175cmx200cm) with big windows to both sides of the room, en suite bathroom with bathtub (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 11 (220) double bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm) with bathtub in the room and en suite bathroom.
bedroom 12 (221) double bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm) with en suite bathroom with shower cabin.
bedroom 13 (222) twin beds (convertible into a twin, 90cmx197cm each) ideal for children, en suite bathroom with bathtub (plus extra hand held shower).

guest house sleeps 6
ground floor
reception with independent entrance, computer.
bedroom 14 (204) suite with double bed (not convertible into a twin, 180cmx200cm), small sitting room with fireplace, TV, en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 15 (201) double bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm), with balcony facing the main yard, en suite bathroom with bathtub (plus extra hand held shower).
bedroom 16 (202) double bed (not convertible into a twin, 170cmx200cm), en suite bathroom with bathtub (plus extra 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.

notes
the 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 on the lower floor of Casa Contessa. Complete privacy for guests is ensured. The above indicated bedroom numbers are given by the staff in order to facilitate the internal organization during your stay. The villa can host a wedding for up to 80 guests indoors and up to 100 guests outdoors.