Overview
Chiarentana was once a medieval fortress and has been 'de-gentrified' over the centuries, becoming one of the main farm buildings on the property. The 6 apartments are still named after the peasant families who last lived here. The square building surrounds a large, shady courtyard planted with climbing roses, lavender and a deliciously scented lime tree. The arched entrance admits a cool breeze and leads out into the wide landscaped garden with a pool (15x7 m) and a tennis court. The view from here is spectacular and surveys the entire valley, but your eye will finally settle on the dominating Monte Amiata, Tuscany's highest mountain. The garden is furnished with tables and chairs for all apartments, each far enough from the other to guarantee each party sufficient privacy.
You will reach this apartment over an external staircase which is grown with luscious roses and climbers of all sorts. The light and friendly rooms create an appealing atmosphere. The apartment has been decorated with interesting antiques.
Wifi Internet access a specially appointed room at Chiarentana, accessible to all guests.
On this video, listen to the owner Donata Origo as she talks about the restoration of Chiarentana, which took up to 20 years.
Service available
- Cook
- Household on demand
- Welcome dinner
- First shopping
- Baby equipment
- Hifi stereo
- Satellite TV
- Pool
- Fireplace
- TV
- Internet access
- Parking Covered parking space
Floorplan of the villa

Dining kitchen
Living room
1 twin_bedroom
1 double with en-suite bath with shower
1 further bathroom with shower
garden :
The garden is furnished with tables and chairs for all apartments, each far enough from the other to guarantee each party sufficient privacy.
The pool (15x7 m.) is shared with the other guests of Chiarentana.
Map & Getting there
La Foce lies south of Siena, overlooking the wide and open Orcia valley, close to Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza. The nearest village lies at a distance of 5 km.
- Montepulciano 15 minutes
- Pienza 20 minutes
- Cetona 30 minutes
- Montalcino 40 minutes
- Arezzo 50 minutes
- Orvieto 50 minutes
- Siena 1 hour
- Cortona 1 hour
- Florence 1 ½ hour
- Rome 2 hours
Guest reviews
La Foce is most definitely one of the spots on this planet that deserves to be called paradise! We lived the “dolce vita” this past week, driving around hill town, heading off for walks in the mornings and eating some magnificent food. We’ll most definitely be back next year. We hope you will enjoy your stay as much as we did, dear reader!
James, Mollie and William, UK
Rates
(rates in € / week)
2013Beds> | Low season | Mid season | Mid season 2 | High season |
| 4 | 1010€ | - | 1540€ | 1650€ |
* Low season : 01 January 2013 - 30 March 2013, 06 April 2013 - 18 May 2013, 12 October 2013 - 31 December 2013
* Mid season 2 : 30 March 2013 - 06 April 2013, 18 May 2013 - 15 June 2013, 31 August 2013 - 12 October 2013
* High season : 15 June 2013 - 31 August 2013
4
2
2
115 m²
Florence: 150 km
cultural sightseeing,winemaking area, tennis, spas, hiking
Siena, Florence, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza, Orvieto, Cortona



