Vacation Rental Description
Villa, apartments and farmhouses in Tuscany, 10 minutes drive South of Siena, in the park of Castello di Grotti. Accommodations range from apartments for two persons to an elegantly decorated villa of the XVIII century for 12. The location is ideal for relaxing in the unspoilt countyside of the 'crete' region South of Siena and for visiting the celebrated art centers of Central Tuscany (Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza, San Gimignano,Volterra amongst them). While staying at the Castello di Grotti Estate one can also spend a day in Florence which is only 85 kms away, or take a tour of the Chianti area and its well-known wine cellars.
Villa Ballati is a beautiful 18th century luxury villa with frescoes. The 2 storey villa has accommodations for 10 guests. Additional accommodations for 2 are available in the private apartment Ballatina on the ground floor of the villa. Located on the grounds of the Grotti Castle, the villa has been completely renovated and is comprised of:
Ground floor:
living room with fireplace
dining room
large kitchen with dishwasher
1 bathroom
Upper floor:
2 sitting rooms
2 double bedrooms
3 twin bedrooms (2 beds each)
2 bathroom
The ground floor of the villa has a living room with fireplace and a separate dining room. On the other side of the entrance is the large kitchen, complete with dishwasher. There is also a bathroom with shower on this floor. The ceilings are vaulted with exposed brick.
An antique staircase of travertine leads to the upper floor where you'll find 2 sitting rooms and 5 bedrooms. 2 of the bedrooms have queen sized beds, one with ensuite bath. The other three each have 2 twin beds. The is another bathroom near the other bedrooms, all with shower, sink, w.c. and bidet. The ceilings of the upper floow of the villa have exposed beams of chestnut wood.
The villa has centralized heating making this vacation rental perfect also in the off season. Laundry facilities available upon request.
The villa looks out onto a grassy lawn with the castle in the background on one side, the other sides look out on a garden and views of Tuscany that go from Siena to Chianti.
Upon request, laundry facilities are available.
Nearby, at just 600 meters, you'll find the village of Ville di Corsano with a restaurant, bar, post office and supermarket.
Siena is at 12 km., Firenze at 80 Km., Grosseto at 63 Km.
You can easily make day trips to some of the most beautiful towns of Tuscany: Pienza at 50 Km, Monteriggioni at 32 Km, San Gimignano at 46 Km, the Abbey of San Galgano at 32 km. or visit the medival towns of Val di Merse.
Some spa in the region: Bagni di Petriolo at 21 Km, Bagno Vignoni at 45 Km, San Casciano dei Bagni at 90 Km, Saturnia 115 Km.
Certino is a 2 story, traditional tuscan farmhouse just outside the village of Grotti and 12 km from Siena.
This typical country house sits on a hill above the Castello di Grotti estate, on the way to Bagnaia; it has been recently restored and decorated with care.
The Certino farmhouse is divided into 4 apartments with accommodations for 2, 4 or 6 guests.
The position of the farmhouse affords wonderful views, with Siena, the hills of Chianti and in the distance Pienza and Montepulciano on one side, and on the other an a olive grove and a large lawn surrounded by fruit trees where guests can enjoys the outdoors.
The farmhouse has centralized heating and all apartments include a fireplace for perfect accommodation year round.
Apartment Certino 1 (sleeps 4/6)
This apartament is on the upper floor of the farmhouse and faces the west. On two levels, the apartamentis comprised of a large living area with fireplace, a kitchen, two double bedrooms, one bathroom with shower and a converted attic space.
