Anqua

Located in a beautiful and evocative rural setting, Anqua is a 16th century castle built on the ruins of a 12th century castle. It still belongs to the same family who originally built it, one of the oldest of Siena. It is situated on a hill near Radicondoli in the Sienese countryside with breathtaking views of the plain below.

The enormous estate which surrounds Anqua is a game preserve and it is cultivated with vineyards, olive groves and woodland. The castle itself has a real aura and atmosphere of the past with its antique furniture, beds with testers and old portraits adorning the walls. The character and the atmosphere of this very special property make it a totally unique experience for a holiday. For those guests who require it, a WI-FI internet connection has been supplied at the property. Farmer workers live in the borgo.

First Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• Bedroom 2: Sleep 2, Double bedroom
• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Twin Bedroom
• Bedroom 5: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• 2 bathrooms and a dressing room

Features & Amenities

• Wi-Fi Internet
• Washing machine
• Fireplace
• Telephone
• dishwasher

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool (15 x 5 m) – unheated
  • Pool depth – 1.40 / 2.40 m
  • NOT fenced
  • Access to pool – Ladder
  • Distance from Pool to House – 70 m

Staff & Services

• Cleaning service included 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Villa Policies

• Firewood 20 Euro/qt
• Dogs Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• A refundable security deposit of €1500 will be required in cash or traveler’s checks upon arrival at the villa
• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES - Clients must arrive between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and leave before 10 a.m. on the day of departure.
• SWIMMING POOLS - Swimming pools are not open all year. If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.
• HEATING - Heating costs are not included in the price and must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.
• WATER AND ELECTRICITY - Please note that most of the properties that we offer are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.
• INTERNET CONNECTION - Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.

Getting There Transfers are available LOW SLUNG CARS - VANS - MINIBUSES - Most of our houses are located in the countryside. Some of them can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways. We therefore advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us, at the time of booking, if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at one of our properties.

Location:

• Radicondoli (nearest village with shops, Post office and bank) – 10 KM
• Colle Val d’Elsa (nearest highway exit) – 35 KM
• Siena – 50 KM
• Florence – 65 KM
• Pisa airport – 100 KM
• Riding stables – 15 KM
• Tennis courts – 10 KM