Villa Astro 28 - Villa Astro 27

Description

This is a country villa sitting on a secluded mountain top in the countryside not far from a tiny stone village called Tocchi, which is located approximately 20 minutes drive south of Siena. Records show the villa dates back to 1204. The villa was inhabited until the start of World War II, after which it was left to fall into ruin. In 1995 the present owner bought the property and has painstakingly restored it, transforming it into a wonderfully villa that allows guests the opportunity to pamper themselves.
In the extensive gardens there is a beautiful large pool (20x10 meter and deep 1,60 meter) positioned below the villa. The lawn surrounding the pool is dotted with sunbeds, chairs and umbrellas, providing guests the perfect sunny position to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of the river Merse valley. Next to the pool there is a sauna that is open for use during predefined times of the day, the exact times will be provided on arrival at the villa. The sauna area also has showers and changing rooms.
The external part of the complex is complete and includes three tubs heated to different temperatures, a frigidarium (cold), the tepidarium (tepid) and a caldarium (hot) nestled on the edge of the forest with the perfume of the nearby lemon and orange trees wafting past. Guests can start their circuit of the bath complex with a sauna in the fine Finish sauna, progress to the solar heated swimming pool.
Villa Astro 27 exudes such tranquility and natural beauty that it will be very tempting to just stay there, enjoying the fresh air, walking through the forest, toiling in the organic vegetable garden with the gardener, assisting the chef to prepare dinner or simply lazing around and listening to the sounds nature. Scattered around the gardens are several furnished terraces where it is possible to enjoy the Tuscan sun in total tranquillity. The forest has several hiking trails with benches located at several points to admire the view. These trails pass various livestock that belong to the villa owner. These animals include a rare breed of pigs, the local Cinta Senese pig, Chianina cattle highly prized for their meat for Florentine steak, chicken and sheep.
There are also a couple of small lakes which are filled with trout which, on request, can be cooked for you by the chef.

The villa is located near Tocchi, in the municipality of Monticiano, between the ancient Roman thermal baths of Petriolo and the Cistercian Abbey of San Galgano, in the province of Siena, which is about 25 km away. Easy to reach by plane, train or car, a shuttle service and private car is still available from the main stations and airports. There is also a small heliport nearby: the villa is, for example, about a 40-minute flight from Rome.
Main distances:
15 minutes to Monticiano: church, tennis court, restaurants, shops
25 minutes to Siena: railway station, Hospital.
60 minutes to get to the nearest ski area.
75 minutes to get to the prestigious Golf Club "Punta Ala"
75 minutes to the sea: Castiglion della Pescaia with sandy beaches.
120 minutes to Pisa and international airport.
180 minutes to Roma and international airport.

20 meters *10 *1,60 deep

plenty slots available

===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
Villa Astro 27 is made up of a main building, a Guest House and a Guest Suite (located in a separate building). The whole property can accommodate up to 28 guests in 14 bedrooms. The main building is divided into 10 double bedrooms for a total of 20 sleeping places.
Each bedroom has its own bathroom, with bath and handheld shower and complimentary Florentine soaps and shampoos. The beds are made up with fine linens. All the bedrooms have flat screen televisions. The suites also have comfortable sitting areas.
For guests at the ancient residence, stylish interiors in natural materials: terracotta tiles, wooden beams, wrought-iron and great care taken over the combinations of colors. Fourteen of the villa's rooms are large (15-20 sq m), with spacious bathrooms en suite, filled with light and furnished with period pieces. Every detail is a homage to nature lovers: the windows open onto the park, the swimming pools and the woods, stretching as far as the eye can see.
The bedrooms are composed as following:
- In the main building: bedroom 1 which has a double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower and outdoor entrance.
- In the Guest House, bedroom 2 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, bedroom 3 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower, bedroom 4 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower.
- Suite C with bedroom 5: double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, bedroom 6: double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, bedroom 7: twin bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower. In the suite A: bedroom 8 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub, bedroom 9 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, small windows, bedroom 10 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower.
- Suite B on the 2nd Floor with: bedroom 11: double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower. Shared living area with fireplace and access to steps leading down to main courtyard. Bedroom 12: double bed, en-suite bathroom, shared living area with Bedroom 11 (ideal for friends sharing). Bedroom 13 with double bed, bathroom with shower, small living area and outdoor entrance.
- In the Guest Suite with bedroom 14: double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and separate shower, living area, dining area, kitchenette, separate building, entrance from courtyard.
The property is completed with the following: Astronomical observatory (although it cannot be used without qualified supervision, the Astronomical Society of Siena is at guests disposal by appointment, to show and explain the wonders of the night skies.).
Something new to discover in every season: from the splendid colors of the autumn foliage to gazing at the stars in the clear winter sky, from rides on horseback to relaxing in pools of water at different temperatures, all amidst breathtaking scenery.

Our Opinion:
Ideal for friends on vacation, for gatherings of stargazers, yoga courses or incentive groups, for managers who need to recharge their batteries, for team building programs, small-scale meetings or original events.

The main building, the Guest House and the Guest Suite feature a living area with lounge and large dining room.
Open space with sofas and dining table in the observatory.
Well equipped outdoor living area.

Villa Astro 27 is made up of a main building, a Guest House and a Guest Suite (located in a separate building).
The whole property can accommodate up to 28 guests in 14 bedrooms. The main building is divided into 10 double bedrooms for a total of 20 sleeping places.

Each bedroom has its own bathroom, with bath and handheld shower and complimentary Florentine soaps and shampoos. The beds are made up with fine linens. All the bedrooms have flat screen televisions. The suites also have comfortable sitting areas.

The 14 bedrooms are composed as following:
- In the main building: bedroom 1 which has a double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower and outdoor entrance.
- In the Guest House, bedroom 2 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, bedroom 3 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower, bedroom 4 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower.
- Suite C with bedroom 5: double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, bedroom 6: double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, bedroom 7: twin bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower. In the suite A: bedroom 8 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub, bedroom 9 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, small windows, bedroom 10 with double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and shower.
- Suite B on the 2nd Floor with: bedroom 11: double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower. Shared living area with fireplace and access to steps leading down to main courtyard.
Bedroom 12: double bed, en-suite bathroom, shared living area with Bedroom 11 (ideal for friends sharing).
Bedroom 13 with double bed, bathroom with shower, small living area and outdoor entrance.
- In the Guest Suite with bedroom 14: double bed, en-suite bathroom with tub and separate shower, living area, dining area, kitchenette, separate building, entrance from courtyard.

Well equipped kitchen and several living areas with large dining table.

The whole property has 14 bathrooms.
Each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom, with bath and handheld shower and complimentary Florentine soaps and shampoos.

- In the main building, in the bedroom 1, an en-suite bathroom with tub and shower.
- In the Guest House, bedroom 2, an en-suite bathroom with tub and shower;
- In the bedroom 3, an en-suite bathroom with shower;
- In the bedroom 4, an en-suite bathroom with tub and shower.
- Suite C, bedroom 5, an en-suite bathroom with tub and shower;
- In the bedroom 6 an en-suite bathroom with tub and shower;
- In the bedroom 7, an en-suite bathroom with tub and shower.
In the suite A, bedroom 8, an en-suite bathroom with bathtub.
- In the bedroom 9, an en-suite bathroom with tub and shower.
- In the bedroom 10, an en-suite bathroom with tub and shower.
- Suite B on the 2nd Floor, bedroom 11: an en-suite bathroom with shower.
- In the bedroom 12, en en-suite bathroom.
- In the bedroom 13, a bathroom with shower.
- In the Guest Suite, bedroom 14: an en-suite bathroom with tub and separate shower.

The following might be to be paid extra: Air conditioning, Full Board, Half Board, Heating.