AMANDULA 6

Toscana - Grosseto - CASTEL DEL PIANO

Description:

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE (CIR CODE: 053004AAT0021). Amandula, from the old local dialect màndula, meaning mandorla (almond): the precious essential fruit in the old peasant diet whose tree dominated this area. It is the name of this villa built in 2019 with contemporary criteria of zero impact, with promotion of local materials and the local workforce: hand-made terracotta, chestnut-wood beams, oak parquet; modern, linear and totally white spaces. Light penetrates the deliberately oversized windows to ensure that everything is animated and pervaded by natural light which becomes a furnishing accessory. Amandula lies on a hill 350 metres above sea level, from where it dominates a splendid rural landscape, dotted with expanses of olive trees, vines and dense woods, bordered on the horizon by the peaks of Monte Amiata, an old extinct volcano which towers above the valleys between the provinces of Grosseto and Siena. It is located in an extraordinary area where the mountain slopes meet and merge with the wild Maremma, on one side sloping down towards the Tuscan coast and on the other side overlapping the rolling terrain of the Val d'Orcia. The villa, thanks to its secluded location within a farm estate which produces extra virgin olive oil, is perfect for welcoming those who want to lose themselves in a natural and relaxing dimension, where tranquillity and large green spaces reign supreme. Moving easily from the property, you can get to the many interesting destinations that characterise the immediate surroundings, from delightful little medieval towns, such as Abbadia San Salvatore, Arcidosso, Santa Fiora, Montalcino, Sovana or Pienza, to countless spa resorts, such as Saturnia, Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni, up to the Tyrrhenian coast and the parks and nature reserves, jewel of this splendid strip of Tuscan territory.

AMANDULA HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

The villa has two floors connected by an internal staircase. From the pergola, the main entrance opens into a large, bright open-plan room consisting of the living area, with panoramic smart TV, overlooking the pool and Castello di Velona, the dining area and the contemporary linear kitchen with direct exit out to the portico. The ground floor is completed by a double bedroom with exit to the garden and a bathroom with shower recommended for people with mobility difficulties. From the living room, a terracotta and masonry staircase leads up to the first floor with two double bedrooms, both with ensuite bathroom with shower and an exclusive panoramic terrace. One overlooking the swimming pool, the olive grove and the Val d'Orcia and the other overlooking the charming little town of Seggiano. One of the bedrooms has a wooden loft designated as a relaxation area. All the bedrooms have air conditioning with independent control.

Park:

The property, enclosed with large-mesh pasture netting, is located within a sloping 2-hectare park with olive trees, oaks, almond trees and wooded areas. The 3000 sq m of garden that surrounds the villa is covered in lawn and dotted with olive trees, lavender and rosemary. The external areas include a pergola equipped for outdoor dining, a brick barbecue with a convenient sink and a panoramic, north-facing portico with armchairs and sofa, enjoyable at all hours of the day. Within the property, at the end of the gravel driveway and 5 metres from the main entrance door under the pergola, is the uncovered parking area with space for three cars. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The fenced, rectangular swimming pool lies on a terrace set lower than the villa, which is about 30 m away, overlooking a panorama delimited by the peaks of Monte Amiata over which wonderful sunsets can be admired. It is reached from the portico and the parking area across the garden and down stone steps. The pool, measuring 12 x 5 m with a constant depth of 1.40 m, is lined in sand-coloured PVC with a porous terracotta border, lighted, and has chlorine purification and Roman steps in one corner for access to the water. The surrounding sunbathing area, paved in terracotta and delimited by a frame of lawn and olive trees, is equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas and tables as well as a solar shower. The pool is open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

Pets: Yes dogs, no cats (€ 50,00 per week or part of a week per animal)
Handicap: No
Fenced-in property: Yes. Large-mesh pasture netting and wooden posts h 160 cm
Amenities and Features
  • Air conditioning in the bedrooms
  • Satellite TV
  • Smart TV
  • Wifi Bluetooth speaker
  • Wi-Fi internet connection
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave oven
  • American coffee maker
  • Moka coffee maker
  • Espresso coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Squeezer
  • Food processor
  • Hand blender
  • Washing machine
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Baby cot
  • High chair
  • Hair dryer
  • Stone barbecue
  • Foosball table
TO DO

Location and distances


Amandula is located in the comune of Castel del Piano, a little town with a thousand-year history that lies on the western side of Monte Amiata, at the edge of the large woods that rise to the top of the mountain, in a geographical area characterised by very varied scenarios: it goes from the top of the mountain to the valleys that gradually descend towards the Maremma on one side and the Val d'Orcia on the other until it meets vast cultivations of olive trees and vines. In addition to hiking, mountain biking and the many activities related to outdoor life that can be practised in this area full of paths and trails, the property is an excellent starting point for visiting the spa resorts of Saturnia, Bagno Vignoni, Bagni San Filippo, Chianciano Terme and San Casciano dei Bagni, known for their exclusive wellness centres and thermal waters. Besides nature and wellness, you will also find history, art, culture, good cuisine and typical products in the little narrow streets of Pienza, Montalcino, Sovana, Scansano and, moving towards lower Tuscany, Montepulciano, Sarteano and Cetona. Siena and Grosseto are both about an hour's drive away, as is the Maremma Regional Park and the beaches of Marina di Grosseto, Talamone and Castiglione della Pescaia. 1.5 km from the villa is a petrol station with a well-stocked bar and bus stop. In Castel del Piano and Arcidosso (8 km) are supermarkets, banks, ATMs, restaurants, trattorias and all other necessary services.

Airport: Firenze 176 km, Pisa 205 km, Roma 227 km
Train station: Grosseto 50 km, Chiusi 60 km
Highways: Coming from north: A1 exit Firenze Impruneta 133 km. Coming from south A12 Roma Civitavecchia 148 km.
Shops and services: Bar and bus stop 1,5 km, Castel del Piano 8 km, Arcidosso 8 km
Beaches: Castiglione della Pescaia 85 km, Monte Argentario 96 km
Parking: Inside the property up to 3 uncovered parking spaces
Access roads: 450 meters of unpaved road, single-distance, not recommended for low and sports cars
Attractions within 100 km: Castel del Piano 8 km, Arcidosso 8 km, Parco Faunistico dell'Amiata 17 km, Seggiano 17 km, Castello di Velona 29 km, Castiglione d'Orcia 31 km, Abbadia San Salvatore 32 km, Terme di Saturnia 33 km, Bagno Vignoni 35 km, Bagno San Filippo 37 km, Montalcino 28 km, Sorano 43 km, Sovana 45 km, Pienza 47 km, Scansano 49 km, Pitigliano 49 km, Chianciano Terme 51 km, San Casciano dei Bagni 51 km, Montepulciano 56 km, Sarteano 60 km, Grosseto 63 km, Siena 70 km, Marina di Grosseto 78 km, Parco Regionale della Maremma 80 km, Talamone 82 km, Siena 85 km, Castiglione della Pescaia 85 km, Monte Argentario 96 km
Altitude: 350 slm

Reviews

9.5 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

10
Overall rating
9.3
General cleanliness
9.6
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
9
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Emma Saldi
Belgium 8/14/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, it was very beautiful and nice.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfect. Even available when we had questions during our stay.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The info on the website and the pictures.
by Ubrys bv
Belgium 7/24/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
It perfectly matched our expectations. The images and info on the website were like reality.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Good
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
We don't really have any suggestions
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Dario did a great job.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The information on the website and the references of other customers
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
No suggestions
by Axel Funk
Germany 6/26/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Fair
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Very good
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
By Chance did we find via google search
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Nothing
by Bert Schulze
Germany 9/2/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
It overexceeded our expectation. The property was just fabulous with an impressive setting and surrounding terraces which allowed all day to either look for or hide from the sun. The kitchen is nice and functional with a luxury touch and the supersized windows ensure light everywhere and a great outlook from anywhere.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
It was a fantastic holiday and absolutely worth the money spend.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Some tiny things like size and function of cupboards and storage for cloths inside the 3 bedrooms could be improved. This does not keep track with the quality of the living and dining area.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Outstanding friendly, structered, efficient. Multiple quick checks during the stay gave the feeling to have a contact person at any guven time if needed. Very good.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Friends recommendation, trusted brand, competitive prices, nice properties
by Anonimo
8/20/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Completamente. I proprietari sono persone deliziose.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Continuare così
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Eccellente, Dario è una persona gentilissima e molto efficiente.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Secondo anno
by THORAL Pierre
France 8/14/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Oui
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Satisfaisant
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Rien
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Déjà connu et très satisfait des fois précédentes
by Trond Havstad
Norway 8/2/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Good
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
A pizza oven would be perfect in the garden.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfect!
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
The website was a huge factor - professional and good pictures and comprehensive information about the properties! Also there were a lot of really nice villas to choose from.

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
2/28/2024 - 6/29/2024 3 Nights Everyday
6/29/2024 - 8/31/2024 5 Nights Everyday
8/31/2024 - 1/4/2025 3 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 6/28/2025 3 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
8/30/2025 - 1/3/2026 3 Nights Everyday

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  • Heating (on consumption up to date market prices), mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00 per week or part of a week per animal), tourism tax (not applicable)

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STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
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  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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  • national lockdown in Italy;
  • local lockdown in Italy regarding the area in which the booked villa is located ("red" area or impossible to reach due to official restrictions on free circulation);
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  • Italian local lockdown in the Client's Municipality or area of residence..

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
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  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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COVID-19 EXTRA POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) 40€ each reservation To protect against any risks caused by the Covid-19 emergency, you can purchase the Covid-19 Extra Policy which protects you in the event that you or one of your travel companions are forced to extend your stay or are unable to complete it. In the event of consequences related to the pandemic that occur during your stay, if you sign up to this policy, you can request the following services:
  • Return home;
  • Advance for expenses for basic necessities;
  • Guarantee for extra medical expenses;
  • Extended stay guarantee;
  • Hospitalisation allowance;
  • Travel fee reimbursement.

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ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


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