Photos and Description of this Pitigliano holiday house
Holiday complex "Relais La Doganella", built in 1200, renovated 6 km from the ce
Holiday complex "Relais La Doganella", built in 1200, renovated 6 km from the centre of Pitigliano, 20 km from the centre of Saturnia, 70 km from the centre of Siena, in the countryside. Private: grounds 7 ha, garden 3'000 m2, swimming pool (6 x 14 m, depth 120 - 250 cm, 03.05.-18.10.) with built-in steps. Tennis (1 x clay court), terrace, garden furniture, barbecue. Parking in the grounds. Shop 6 km, bus stop 6 km, railway station "Orvieto" 50 km, sandy beach 50 km, riding stables 10 km. Perched on a spur of volcanic rock, sheer on three sides, stands the ancient town of Pitigliano with its perfectly preserved mediaeval town-centre. That area is rich with Etruscan-Roman archeological remains,villages,medieval castle and sulphur hot springs (Sorano, Sovana and Saturnia). "Relais La Doganella" IT5274.810.2 with private swimming pool sleeps 16 and consists of 2 properties which distant 25m from the each other : Villa Rosa is an old watch tower our reference number IT5274.810.1 and Antico Casale a building date 1800 with exposed beams our reference numberIT5274.810.4. On request it is possible to book one of the 2 properties but then, if the second one get booked, the swimming pool is for shared use. Mountain Amiata, called fire mountain, took its name from extinct volcano, 40km away from the house. You can quickly reach Monte Argentario coast as well as the towns of Siena, Orvieto and Viterbo. Client can useclay tennis court and during their stay they are responsible for its maintenance. Golf course (18 holes) 20 km away . Next to the Relais there is Azienda Agricola Biologica La Doganella an organic farm. 310 m. >>Important, historical, idyllic village with 4'000 inhabitants, in the southern part of the region 50 km from the sea, on top of a hill with beautiful view, 50 km south-west from Orvieto, 55 km north-west from Viterbo, 80 km south-east from Grosseto. All shops, restaurants etc. in the resort. Thermal pool, health cures at 30 km. Access: motorway A1 Firenze - Roma, exit number "Orvieto". Then road SS. 71 - SS. 74. Access via a winding road. For arrivals by plane: airport Roma-Fiumicino (FCO), Roma-Ciampino (CIA). In a picturesque almost surreal position on a stone ridge overhanging the "Val di Lente" valley, Pitigliano has a very long history stretching from prehistoric times through Etruscan and Roman times to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The Hebrew ghetto also known as "Piccola Gerusalemme" is of special importance. The grottos and caves have served as a cellar for centuries, also as a store for the famous "Bianco di Pitigliano". "Villa Rosa", 7-room villa 250 m2 on 2 levels, on the ground floor, fully renovated, very comfortable and tasteful furnishings: lounge with open fireplace and TV. Dining room. 1 double bedroom. 1 room with 2 beds. 1 small room, without window with 2 beds. Kitchen (oven, dishwasher, freezer) with dining table. Bath/WC, shower/WC. Upper floor: living room with open fireplace. Exit to the terrace. 1 double bedroom. Kitchenette. Sep. WC. Air-conditioning (extra). Terrace 100 m2. Garden. Terrace furniture. Lovely panoramic view of the countryside. Facilities: washing machine, children's highchair, cot. Please note: only 1 dog accepted. The floor can be accessed either from inside or outside (stairs). The large ground floor kitchen is equipped with a wood-fired oven, ceramic hob and 2 fridges. In the small bedroom on the ground floor there is a wardrobe. In the double bedroom on the first floor there are volted ceiling of limestone. Actual prices are billed in euros, the prices displayed are for reference only.
