La Bianca

Just outside of the walled city of Siena, this stylish retreat offers an eclectic atmosphere and every modern comfort. Elegant interiors and attention to interior detail combine with breathtaking views of rolling Tuscan hills. The unique decor features terracotta and wood floors, beamed ceilings, and a white palette. The villa has a spacious living room with fireplace, large eat-in kitchen, and a comfortable study with an entertainment center. There are two bedrooms–ideal for two couples or a small family. The first bedroom features an antique queen bed with matching night tables and a bathroom with tub with handheld shower. The second bedroom has twin beds with antique headboards and has a private bathroom with shower. Outdoors there is a private garden and terrace for dining al fresco, and a private swimming pool. La Bianca, a typical Tuscan farmhouse, is the newest restored residence of a large, private farming estate. Only 10 minutes from Siena by car, the house can be rented together with the nearby Villa Roseto to accommodate larger groups.

• Satellite TV
• DVD Player
• Hair dryer
• Dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Fax
• CD Player
• Fireplace
• Entertainment Center
• Study

• Private swimming pool
• Alfresco dining
• BBQ area
• Private garden

• Final cleaning service
• Water consumption

• Housekeeping
• Babysitting services
• Laundry and ironing service
• Welcome dinner
• Gourmet dinner
• Wi-Fi Internet usage
• Heating consumption
• Telephone usage

• No Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• Electricity up to 100 kW per week - each extra kW to be charged locally
• Security deposit required
• All services not included in rates are to be paid locally.
• Check-in: Between 4pm – 7pm
• Check-out: Before 9:30am

• Transfers are available
• Rental car recommended

• 7 miles to Siena
• 37 miles to San Gimignano
• 56 miles to Florence Peretola Airport
• 100 miles to Pisa

What to do in the Siena region of Tuscany:
The medieval town of Siena was founded by the Etruscans and later became a Roman colony. During the 13th and 14th centuries it flourished as one of the major cities of Europe, growing rich from banking and the wool trade. The 14th century saw a great amount of construction: the Duomo, the Palazzo Publico and the Campo Square were all products of this time. Siena's glory took a tragic downturn by the end of the 14th century due to the Black Death and political upheaval. The city became little more than a rural market center. It was exactly this decline that accounts for the incredible state of medieval preservation that Siena exhibits today. Built across several hills and valleys, you will find a bit of up and down while walking through the historical center. However, the lack of traffic makes it a wonderful place to stroll—even when packed with tourists, there is a quiet and easygoing feel. A must-see is the shell-shaped square called Il Campo. This is the focal point of the city as well as being the venue for the internationally renowned horse race, the Palio. Casole d'Elsa hosts one of the most charming museums of the many recently opened/restyled in Siena. The art exhibited ranges from the Neolithic era to the XVII century. A visit to the attached Collegiata di Casole is also highly recommended. Colle Val d'Elsa's newer outskirts offer very few attractions, aside from the crystal manufacturing—but the old town/historical center, Colle Alta, deserves to be seen. Particularly interesting in Colle Alta is the Palazzo Campana, built in the XVI century by the architect Agnolo di Baccio d'Agnolo. This private building looks like a city gate, or a triumphal arch, and dominates the main street of Colle. The Cathedral shows a rich collection of paintings from the XVII century. Don't miss the dramatic and intense Nativity by Rutilio Manetti (fourth chapel on the right, looking to the main altar).