Capo d'Uomo

Perched high up, on the edge of a privately owned peninsula, the house seems to grow out of the rocks which plunge down to the Mediterranean. With its heated pool and fantastic views looking out over the sea to the island of Giglio (and Corsica on a clear day), Capo D’Uomo provides the ultimate holiday retreat. There is also an excellent cook who can provide traditional Tuscan specialities.

The distinguished owner of Capo D’Uomo had a very fixed idea when he was looking for somewhere to buy many years ago. He found a perfect place where he has successfully cultivated a working estate. Capo D’Uomo sits within the 50 hectares of this stunning landscape, thick with vines and olive trees and blessed with the everchanging views of the sea. Dedicated to the Monte Argentario region, this owner’s continuing passion and personal interest has encouraged the rebirth of local farming activity to co-exist in harmony with the inevitable face of tourism, very strictly controlled in the Monte Argentario. Spread across two levels of large, spacious traditional terracing, the property provides modern stylish accommodation in a unique, unspoilt location which would appeal to those looking for undisturbed, peaceful surroundings.

The hexagonal shaped main building houses the sitting/dining room with access through to a well-equipped modern kitchen, with stainless steel surfaces, large ovens and huge, American style fridges. Air-conditioned guest accommodation, each with bathroom or shower rooms en suite, fridges and telephones in all rooms, provides ultimate comfort. An unobtrusive caretaker couple ensure all needs are attended to. Outside, a sophisticated ‘alfresco dining room’ serves as a pleasant shaded area from the heat of the day, whilst truly coming into its own at night with romantic views to a starlit sky, waves lapping on the rocks and Giglio island romantically silhouetted against the horizon. Whatever the time of day we consider this a perfect position to enjoy a refreshing glass of white wine from the owner’s personal cantina and more importantly from the vines you see in front of you.

There is a a private beach club (open from beginning of June to mid-October) a 3 minute drive away. Here you can swim off rocks in the sea and follow it with a fantastic lunch in the club restaurant. A truly exceptional property in a spectacular location. Early reservations recommended.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Sitting/dining room • Kitchen • Utility room • These rooms are not connected to the bedrooms.

Steps down from sitting room to:

Twin bedroom with bathroom en suite and walk in shower • Twin bedroom with shower room en suite • Double bedroom with bathroom en suite •  Twin bedroom with shower room en suite •  Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite and walk in shower 

Note: All bedrooms are self-contained and not connected internally.

Few steps up from sitting room to separate suite: Double bedroom with bathroom en suite and terrace. Separate Shower room.

Rental Condition: This property is unsuitable for children under 10.

Low Walls: Please ensure that all members of your party are made aware of the low walls at the villa on arrival.

Facilities

Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Satellite TV (free-to-air), DVD Player, Stereo with CD Player, Telephone (payable locally), Internet (access by cable or limited WiFi range in the inner and outer dining area), Air Conditioning (included in rental), Heating (payable locally), Insect screens (bedroom windows).

Child Facilities

There is no cot but there may be the possibility of finding one on request.

Private Infinity Pool

4m x 12m, 2m deep, all one depth, with built-in steps and ladder steps. Pool towels. The pool can be heated on request, payable locally. 

The pool is open from mid May to mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge. Infinity Pool: Please see Web site for details.

Welcome Provisions Included

A welcome gesture to offer you a drink after your journey; tea or coffee and biscuits, wine or juice and a snack. They are not sufficient for an entire meal. Owners will also generally leave a few other items to get you going such as some salt, sugar, oil, bin bags and toilet paper.

Food Hamper

Can be arranged for an additional cost and service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide two light meals and two breakfasts, to allow guests to go out for one meal, then do more shopping on Monday. We can adapt these hampers to take into account allergies, dislikes and dietary requirements, or according to whether there are children in the party.

CV Contact

An English speaking CV Representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.

Cook Service

The housekeeper, is also a very good local cook.  She usually prefers to cook in the evenings, but is also willing to cook light luncheons by arrangement. As it is difficult to find fresh food on a Monday (there is usually no fish, and even the butcher does not have a great choice), for the sake of a consistently high standard she is prepared to cook from Tuesday to Saturday, and will leave something light for you to eat cold or heat up for the Sunday, if you are staying two weeks or more. Exceptionally, she is even willing to cook fully on a Sunday for a special occasion. For the arrival weekend, since she will have been cleaning the villa for changeover, she will cook a light supper to leave for you to eat cold or heat up as required, and come to cook a full meal on the Sunday. She will do the shopping for the meals, maybe prepare some dishes at home, cook, serve up to the second course, clear up in the kitchen and then leave you to enjoy the rest of the meal in peace. Sometimes, especially if there are larger groups, she will have a friend to help her.

She charges 15 Euros per hour (also to be paid to her friend when she comes to help), to include time taken shopping and travelling. The cost of the food is extra, and should be reimbursed each day please (she will give you receipts whenever possible- some fishermen don't give receipts!).

The cook service is available on request. Booking fee applicable.  If you are happy with these arrangements, we need to know as soon as possible if you would like her services, to book her well ahead of time.  Please ask for and complete the cook questionnaire and return it to us as soon as possible.  Please note that the cook service is not usually available on Public Holidays.

Linen and Towels

Provided once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge.

Maid Service

6 hours, 6 days per week to include washing and ironing house linens.

Tenancy Times

Tenancies commence at 16:00 hours on the day of arrival and villas are to be vacated at 10:00 hours on the day of departure

Activities

Golf (An 18 hole golf course is within 10 minutes drive).

Table tennis table

Your Location

Airports

Rome Fiumicino 150km, Pisa 165km, Florence 185km

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, bars  Porto Santo Stefano 7km, tennis Porto Santo Stefano, Beauty centre, golf, sailing, boat hire: between Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole; riding on mainland 30km

Nearest Mainline Train Station

Orbetello 15km

Places of Interest

Burano Lake 25km, Saturnia Spa 48km, Siena 130km, Parco dell'Uccellina 25km

CV Contact • CV Representative