10/10 Excellent
Tessa G.
12 May 2024
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Great village location
Tessa G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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Romantic Tuscan Holiday Retreat
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
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Explore the area
Trequanda, Provincia di Siena
- The Saints Peter and Andrew Church3 min walk
- Valdichiana Outlet Village18 min drive
- Pienza Cathedral19 min drive
- Siena (SAY-Ampugnano)76 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Romantic Tuscan Holiday Retreat
Casa Etruria is the 13th century gate house and guard tower in the ancient borgo of Trequanda (Siena). The house is in the heart of Tuscany's Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004. After two years of renovations it features a chic modern home inside its ancient stone walls, with every modern convenience, lots of original charm and the most beautiful Tuscan sunsets viewed from the balcony.
Trequanda is a small medieval village well-adapted to the 21st century. It has an award-winning restaurant, a bakery, grocery store, bar and pharmacy. The area features abundant historical sights and some of the most beautiful scenery in Tuscany. It is perfect for wine and food holidays with the winery centres of Montalcino and Montepulciano short trips away and abundant artisanal cheese and olive oil producers nearby. The area is famous for biking holidays, walks along the Via Francigena, and natural thermal spas. Because of its natural beauty, Val d'Orcia has been a setting for famous movies (The English Patient and The Gladiator to mention two) . Florence and Siena are less than an hour away and the Tuscan coast, home to many of the great Super Tuscan wines, is a day trip away.
Trequanda is a small medieval village well-adapted to the 21st century. It has an award-winning restaurant, a bakery, grocery store, bar and pharmacy. The area features abundant historical sights and some of the most beautiful scenery in Tuscany. It is perfect for wine and food holidays with the winery centres of Montalcino and Montepulciano short trips away and abundant artisanal cheese and olive oil producers nearby. The area is famous for biking holidays, walks along the Via Francigena, and natural thermal spas. Because of its natural beauty, Val d'Orcia has been a setting for famous movies (The English Patient and The Gladiator to mention two) . Florence and Siena are less than an hour away and the Tuscan coast, home to many of the great Super Tuscan wines, is a day trip away.
Property manager
William Conner
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 052036LTN0043
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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Trequanda
Trequanda is home to this holiday home. Museo del Tartufo and Artemisia Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bosco della Ragnaia and RI Crea RE.
Trequanda, Provincia di Siena
What's nearby
- The Saints Peter and Andrew Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Crete Senesi - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
- Valdichiana Outlet Village - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
- Pienza Cathedral - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
- San Giovanni Terme Rapolano - 22 min drive - 21.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ristorante Il Conte Matto - 2 min walk
- Forcillo Ristorante Locanda & Camere - 8 min drive
- Hotel Ristorante Apogeo - 7 min drive
- Pizza Delizia - 8 min drive
- Pasticceria Le Fonti - 7 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by William Conner
Professionally, Bill has over 40 years’ experience in development and as a management consultant in philanthropy with broad international experience. Having retired from Oxford in 2019 and again from Cambridge in 2023, he holds an Emeritus Fellowship from Wolfson College, University of Oxford and as well as the Life By-Fellowship with Hughes Hall. Bill continues to maintain a thriving multi-national consulting practice, Conner and Associates, based in London and Boston.
Much of Bill’s life has been centred around a strong interest in classical music, with a particular expertise in 17th and 18th century keyboard music. Bill was a founder of the Boston Early Music Festival in the late 1970s and is currently a trustee of Handel Hendrix House in London and the Voces8 Foundation (London). New projects emerging as part of retirement 2.0 include developing international opportunities for talented young musicians, a new focus on where classical music meets the digital world, and supporting the musical life in Tuscany where he now lives part of the year.
Much of Bill’s life has been centred around a strong interest in classical music, with a particular expertise in 17th and 18th century keyboard music. Bill was a founder of the Boston Early Music Festival in the late 1970s and is currently a trustee of Handel Hendrix House in London and the Voces8 Foundation (London). New projects emerging as part of retirement 2.0 include developing international opportunities for talented young musicians, a new focus on where classical music meets the digital world, and supporting the musical life in Tuscany where he now lives part of the year.
Why they chose this property
A group of friends set up a small harpsichord academy in the neighbouring village of Montisi some 20 years ago. Over the years we have made many friends and have come to love the area and its interesting history.
What makes this property unique
It is our home in this little corner of paradise.
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