The splendid garden of the Villa:
The grounds of the villa (2.000 qm / 21.500 square yards) are made for maximum relaxation in the company of birds and squirrels:
In the upper part of the garden you will find tables and seats making romantic outdoor dinners possible under the Tuscan sky during summer. A barbecue is also available for use.
The lower part of the garden contains the in-ground swimming pool, which is situated next to a large expanse of green lawn complete with ancient Tuscan well. Comfortable banana lounges are provided alongside the pool, which is a perfect place to soak up the sun while children play. This part of the garden contains many flowers, fruit trees and a little pine wood.
Extra Services:
From the very moment you arrive we are always ready to offer you a wide range of special services in order to make you feel at home and make your holiday as relaxing and entertaining as possible. We can organise…
…pickup from the airport/train station in Siena or Florence,
… a trustworthy baby-sitter,
… car/motorbike rental,
.. excursions with horse or bicycle, or visits to cellars and oil-presses,
… trips to the hidden jewels of Siena,
… tickets for uniquely Tuscan events such as the ‘Palio di Siena’, theatre, concerts, festivals, etc.
… courses in cooking or learning the beautiful Italian language.
On request the chef of Casa Toscana can come to the villa to cook a delicious, traditional Tuscan meal of your choice or to lead you in a cooking co
How to reach:
By car from Florence
- Motorway A1 “Milano – Napoli”.
- Exit “Firenze Certosa”.
- Take the highway (“4 corsie”) “Firenze–Siena”, direction Siena.
- Do not take any exit of siena, and follow the direction to “Grosseto” (S223).
- Take the exit “S. Rocco a Pilli”.
- Follow the street and go through “S. Rocco a Pilli” until you come to a traffic circle: Continue to go straight.
- Turn left at the crossroad “CARPINETO – BARONTOLI”
- Keep driving on the main road until you find the second street sign CARPINETO, turn right in “VIALE EUROPA”.
- drive straight on and at the street sign “VIA OLANDA” turn right and keep driving straight on up to the end of the road, drive through the gate at your left “ Fonzi”.