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47 m²

Florence: 150 km

cultural sightseeing,winemaking area, tennis, spas, hiking

Siena, Florence, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza, Orvieto, Cortona

Overview

The medieval castle of Castelluccio (literally “little castle”) lies on the summit of a hill on the La Foce estate. The precise date of its foundation is not known. It was probably built in the XIth century, though it had certainly been the seat of an Etruscan acropolis centuries before that time. Over the years the castle has been altered and enlargened, gradually turning into what it is today.

A large, old woodendoor opens onto a stone ramp and a pretty courtyard with arches, which in summer are decorated with a profusion of hanging geraniums. Here, the Incontri in Terra di Siena festival holds chamber music concerts each year at the end of July.
The chapel in the castle, with XVIth century frecoes and an extension by Cecil Pinsent, is still used by the Origo family today for special events such as christenings and weddings. It is also available for La Foce tenants and catholic ceremonies.

Two apartments, Tartaruga and Etrusco, are reached from the courtyard. They were delightfully restored in 2001 and enjoy beautiful views of the hills and woods that surround the castle. A country restaurant lies at the foot of the hill, in walking distance, if you feel like a stroll.

Etrusco: This romantic retreat within an impressively well-preserved medieval castle boasts a lovely view over the surrounding woodlands. The charm of this apartment lies in both its practicality and the tasteful details of its furnishing. In the well-equipped fitted kitchenette there is plenty of storage place, and the furniture reflects the amusing decor of the bedroom paintings.

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Floorplan of the villa

First floor
Living and dining room with kitchenette
Double with open fireplace and painted ceilings
Bathroom with shower

garden :
The walled-in garden of Castelluccio is reached through a wrought-iron gate.
A spacious lawn welcomes you, with large shady yew trees and a swimming pool (8 x 4,5 m). The garden is shared with the tenants of Tartaruga and Belvedere 1+2

Guest reviews

Vive La Foce! Nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine à Castelluccio; la région est magnifique, nous avons rencontré des personnes adorables tout au long de notre séjour, et de très bons produits pour bien cuisiner! Tout est bien pensé dans cet appartement et les multiples attentions sont très agréables. Nous espérons donc revenir bientôt.
Florence et Nicolas C., Suresnes, FRANCE, Septembre 2008

Rates

* 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