La Francigena – Large 6 Bedroom Farmhouse, Sleeps 15, with Private Pool near Pienza
La Francigena - Sleeps 15, Large private garden and pool, games, near Pienza
The property is located just 15 minutes from Pienza and 50 minutes from Siena. The nearby village of Gallina, only 2 miles away, has an excellent trattoria and café. The farmhouse sits close to the historic Via Francigena, the ancient Pilgrim’s Way stretching from Canterbury to Rome, offering a peaceful rural setting rich in history.
The farmhouse has been carefully reconfigured from four large apartments into a spacious yet flexible home. It offers six double bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom. Three of the bedrooms include mezzanine levels with additional single beds, allowing the house to accommodate up to 15 guests comfortably.
Layout:
Ground Floor:
- Open-plan kitchen, dining room and lounge
- Second kitchen-diner
- Bedroom 1 with en suite bathroom (double bed convertible to twins, plus 2 single beds on mezzanine, shower, sink, WC)
- Bedroom 2 with en suite bathroom (double bed, single mezzanine bed, shower, sink, WC)
- Bedroom 3 with en suite bathroom (double bed, single mezzanine bed, shower, sink, bidet, WC)
- Bedroom 4 with en suite bathroom (double bed, shower, sink, WC)
First Floor:
- Third kitchen-diner
- Living/dining room with kitchen facilities
- Bedroom 5 with en suite bathroom (double bed, single mezzanine bed, shower, bath, sink, WC)
- Bedroom 6 with en suite bathroom (double bed, shower, sink, bidet, WC)
The property’s flexibility is one of its greatest strengths. In addition to the spacious main kitchen with a huge dining table for group meals, there are three additional kitchen-diners, allowing guests to enjoy private breakfasts, smaller meals or quiet moments away from the main group.
For those who love cooking, La Francigena provides everything required, including a wood-burning pizza oven. Outdoors, Antonella and Vanessa have created a large BBQ area on a shaded terrace beside the house, plus a second BBQ and dining area in a gazebo by the pool. Multiple shaded dining tables are positioned around the property for al fresco meals under the Tuscan sky.
The private 15m x 8m swimming pool is a real highlight and is open from 3 May to 27 September. The large gardens provide ample space for children to play, with additional entertainment including ping pong, table football, mountain bikes and extensive outdoor seating areas.
Facilities include wireless broadband, satellite TV, stereo, dishwasher, laundry room, working fireplace, pool towels and covered parking.
Additional services can be arranged on request, including welcome meal, breakfasts, dinners, domestic help and babysitting. Guests are welcomed with Chianti wine on arrival. Linen, towels and pool towels are provided. Heating is not included in the price and additional costs are payable on arrival.
La Francigena offers a rare combination of scale, flexibility and countryside peace in one of Tuscany’s most desirable regions.
CIN: IT052007B5MBNBXK7W
Property Information
La Francigena enjoys a prime position in the Val d’Orcia countryside, one of Tuscany’s most celebrated landscapes.
The farmhouse is:
15 minutes from Pienza
6.8 miles from Bagno Vignoni and its thermal springs
13 miles from Montepulciano
17 miles from Montalcino
36 miles from Siena
Day trips to Florence (95 miles) and Rome (115 miles) are possible by car.
Gallina (2 miles) offers a well-regarded trattoria and café. Supermarkets and further amenities can be found in San Quirico d'Orcia, 8.5 miles away. The nearest train stations are Chiusi–Chianciano Terme and Buonconvento, both approximately 30 minutes by car.
For garden enthusiasts, the famous La Foce gardens are only 15 minutes away. The thermal waters of Bagno Vignoni were enjoyed historically by Saint Catherine of Siena and the Medici family.
The property’s proximity to the Via Francigena walking route adds cultural and historical depth to the setting, while the surrounding countryside offers classic Val d’Orcia views of rolling hills, cypress-lined roads and vineyards.
La Francigena is perfectly positioned for exploring Renaissance towns, medieval villages, thermal spas and world-famous wine regions, while offering the peace of a large private organic farm.
Additional costs to be paid in cash directly to the owners -
- Final cleaning: €350
- Heating if used: charged at cost to be paid in cash €3,5/m³
- a €500 damages deposit is due to the owner on arrival
- A charge of €50 is due if the electronic key for the gate is lost or broken
- Pet fee of €30 per animal
- Tourist tax of €2 per day per person over 12, for a max of 7 days is due to the owner on arrival.
Payment Policies
A partial payment in the amount of 25% of the grand total is due no later than 2 day(s) after confirmation of intention to book or upon booking if that date has already passed. Remaining payment is due no later than 56 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation must be made in writing. The cancellation charge will be the full deposit if you cancel before 56 days from the departure date. The following cancellation charges will also apply. Cancellation less than 56 days before departure 100% of the amount paid is chargeable. We will endeavour to re-book any cancelled booking and if successful will only charge you an administration fee of £30. If the villa is re-booked at a lower price then you will be refunded the difference.
Tourist tax not included in the price. Payable to the owner upon arrival
We advise that you to take out holiday cancellation insurance. You are also asked to take out personal holiday insurance to cover such matters as travel, loss of money or belongings, accident, injury and medical expenses as the use of a property is entirely at the client’s risk. Should the owner be unable to provide the property after a booking has been confirmed, you will be immediately offered the choice of a another similar or better property or a refund in full.
Rules
Cook, welcome meal, dinners, breakfast, domestic help, baby-sitting all available on request
Total number of occupants will not exceed the quoted number unless agreed.
All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure.
Towels, bed linen and pool towels provided.
Private pool open May 3 - September 27
Additional costs to be paid in cash directly to the owners -
Final cleaning: €350
Heating if used: charged at cost to be paid in cash €3,5/m³
a €500 damages deposit is due to the owner on arrival
A charge of €50 is due if the electronic key for the gate is lost or broken
Pet fee of €30 per animal
Tourist tax of €2 per day per person over 12, for a max of 7 days is due to the owner on arrival.
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