Overview
Villa Orsaia is a lovely private villa in the midst of the Chianti hills, on a ridge overlooking valleys rich in history between Florence and Siena. The location, in the heart of Tuscany, is rich in history with many Renaissance cities and towns nearby, including Florence, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra. Your holiday at Villa Orsaia offers you the opportunity to experience the dolce vita of La Bella Toscana. The beautifully restored Villa Orsaia, comprises two buildings: a magnificent tower and the original hay barn and a separate studio apartment at the pool level. Garden, infinity pool and access to a tennis court at 10 minutes car drive from here.
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LOCATION
Villa Orsaia is located in the heart of the Chianti are and is only seven minutes’ drive far from the ancient village of Barberino D’Elsa. It only takes 40 minutes to reach the main towns of Tuscany: Florence, Siena and San Gimignano.
HIGHLIGHTS & VILLA LAYOUT
1st Built
Ground floor
- 2 living rooms
Living Room One – open plan with plenty of seating and TV.
Living Room Two – signature arched windows providing spectacular views over the valley, relaxed seating and doors to Terrace & Garden
- 1 double bedrooms : super king or twin bedroom with shower en-suite bathroom, dressing room and doors to patio area and lawned garden.
First floor
- Large, open living room with hidden smart TV modern built in fireplace, sofa and occasional seating
- 3 double bedrooms :
1) Master super king bedroom with fireplace, seating, dressing room and a large ensuite with freestanding bath and shower
2)Queen or twin bedroom with en suite shower bathroom
3) Queen or twin bedroom with en suite shower bathroom
Second floor
- 1 double bedrooms : second master bedroom with super king bed, seating area, separate dressing room, and large bathroom with free-standing bath and separate walk-in shower.
2nd Built
Ground floor
- Kitchen ( state of the art kitchen two ovens ,microwave, double fridge, large wine fridge, eight burner induction, double sink, commercial dishwasher, high spec appliances )
- Dining room ( Large dining table seating 16-18 guests
- Laundry room and washroom
First floor
- 2 double bedrooms both super king or twin bedroom with ensuite shower bathroom
Guest House at swimming pool Level
- Self-contained studio bedroom with king bed, ensuite shower, and kitchenette
OUTDOOR FEATURES
- Outdoor showers
- BBQ and outdoor kitchen with pizza oven
- Table tennis
- Table football
- Garden furnishings with their lighting
- Countryside and vineyard views to San Gimignano from the terraces
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Villa Orsaia has been completely restored using original products combined with all modern conforts. The Villa is an eight ensuite bedroom villa comprises a beautifully converted watchtower with state-of-the-art kitchen, large dining room and two bedrooms above. A glass walkway links the watchtower to the main living space with three lounges and a further five beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms. Outside, the property boasts a beautiful one-bedroom studio, heated infinity pool, stylish out door kitchen, table tennis and split le vel terraces for entertaining and relaxing, offer beautiful far-reaching views to San Gimignano in the distance.
Swimming Pool
Villa Orsaia does have a panoramic infinity swimming pool available for its guests. It is open from April 1st to October 31st .
Access & Parking
The property can also host its guests’ cars, as it has provided with an ample parking space.
FEATURES & AMENITIES
- Bed Linen, towels, bathrobes and slippers
- Pool towels
- Luxury bathroom amenities: Egyptian cotton linen, Frette slippers, bathrobes
- Mineral water
- Case of Tuscan wine
- Coffee machine and Coffee
- Electric and heat
- A/C
- Fireplace
- Limoncello, Aperol and Tuscan Gin
- Dyson hairdryers
- Additional fans
- Sonos music system with surround speakers
- Full movie and Sky TV in upper lounge
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE (STAFF SERVICE)
- Bed Linen & towels
- bathrobes and Frette slippers
- Pool towels
- Luxury bathroom amenities
- Welcome Tuscan dinner and continental breakfast (1st morning)
- Daily housekeeping (except Sunday and bank holidays)
- Midweek sheet change
- Mineral water
- Case of Tuscan wine
- Coffee machine and coffee beans
- Welcome food amenities
- Electric and heat
- Wi-fi
- Air conditioning
- Welcome Limoncello, Aperol and Tuscan Gin
NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE AND ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES (TO BE PAID IN EUROS DIRECT ON THE PREMISES)
- Private chef service
- Cooking lesson
- Food shopping and grocery pre-stocking
- Additional daily housekeeping (advanced booking required)
- Additional sheet change & towels
- Full time housekeeper / chef available on request
- Local Tax
EXTRA SERVICES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST (ADVANCE NOTICE MAY BE REQUIRED)
Note: The following services can also be arranged, on request, if not already included in the cost of the rental. Additional services such as airport transfers, excursions, cooking classes, guided tours, and the like can be arranged. Please enquire about the vast tour options we can suggest for your villa stay. Costs for additional services can be quoted based on the service requested.
- Airport transfer
- Activities and excursions
- Chef/Cooking class
- Massage
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Wine list
VILLA POLICIES
- Check-in: starting from 04:00 PM
- Check-out: before 10:00 AM
LOCATION AND DISTANCE
- Km 20 San Gimignano
- Km 35 Train station santa Maria Novella in Florence
- Km 40 Florence airport
- Km 40 Siena