Farmhouse with pool in Sorano (Grosseto), in Maremma. Sleeps 10/16, Internet connection, barbecue, toys for children. Spas, tennis club and riding stable nearby.
Description
The farmhouse is situated in Maremma, in Sorano (Grosseto), a small town of Etruscan origin renowned for one of the most important rocky settlements in Italy, that of Vitozza. Many Etruscan archaeological sites are in the neighbourhood of the farmhouse. Sovana, Pitigliano, Saturnia and Lake Bolsena are easily reached by car. The wellness centre Terme di Sorano, a tennis club and a riding stable are just a few kilometres from the farmhouse.
The imposing tufa peasant house was built in the 18th century and has been recently renovated.
The building clings to a tufa face where 3,000 years ago the Etruscans dug many caves.
The Outdoors
On the lower terrace of the property are the entrances to the caves, a wood-burning oven, a well and the private swimming pool (5x10 m; depth: 1.25-1.35 m).
Next to the farmhouse stands an annex with a room featuring a beamed ceiling and a wooden floor, where guests can organize dinners and parties.
The upper terrace is a strip of land with a vegetable garden and an orchard for the production of organic fruit and vegetables.
Accommodation
The farmhouse is a two-storey building; it sleeps 10+6 people in 3 double bedrooms, 2 twin bedrooms, 2 single sofa beds and 4 supplementary single beds, and has 3 bathrooms.
On the ground floor is an apartment composed of kitchen, living room with two single sofa beds, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and two bathrooms.
On the first floor is a second apartment composed of kitchen, living room, two double bedrooms, a twin bedroom and a bathroom.
Four supplementary single beds can be added in the bedrooms.
Facilities
The farmhouse is equipped with swimming pool, barbecue, working fireplace, Internet connection, puzzles and books for children, oven, wood-burning oven, dishwasher, washing machine, bicycles and private car parking place.
A baby-sitter, a maid and a breakfast service are available upon request.
Services
A post office, food shops, restaurants and cafes are in Onano, 3 kilometres from the farmhouse.
A riding stable is 5 kilometres from the farmhouse.
A tennis club is 8 kilometres from the estate.
Distances
Onano 3 km - Grosseto 83 km - Siena 93 km - Arezzo 103 km - Florence 159 km - Pisa 199 km. Florence airport 166 km - Pisa airport 200 km.
Access to the Farmhouse
The farmhouse is easily accessed by car. The last 500 metres are on a dirt road.
Location of the farmhouse in Tuscany
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