Poggio al Leccio

Magnificently situated on a hill in the stunning Valle d’Ombrone, Poggio al Leccio enjoys spectacular views over the Monte Amiata, the mountain sacred to the ancient Etruscans. This beautiful property traces its origins back to at least the seventeenth century and is located almost precisely half-way between Siena and Grosseto in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma.

Poggio al Leccio has been the much-loved holiday home for a Tuscan family for some time and this is evident to the visitor in the standard of furnishings and decoration. Antique Italian wooden furniture abounds, offset perfectly by whitewashed walls to give a classical, cool and uncluttered feel to the house.

The bedrooms are generously proportioned and very comfortable, three of which benefit from an en-suite bathroom. There is a huge kitchen which is well equipped and has a large open hearth.

Outside, there are 5 acres of manicured lawns, olive groves, shady woodland and a wisteria-draped pergola to explore.

The private pool also has shady areas around it, as well as sun loungers. There is a wood-fired pizza oven and plenty of options for al fresco eating, giving every opportunity to capitalise on the breath-taking views.

A husband and wife team ensure the smooth running of the house, providing the option of excellent freshly-prepared meals (at an extra cost) as well as a maid service. The couple live discretely in an adjoining cottage and have a separate entrance, ensuring privacy for guests.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Kitchen with fireplace, gas cooker, wood burning stove, marble sink, fridge and dishwasher and dining area • Sitting room with fireplace and satellite TV • Study with wood burning stove • Double bedroom with bathroom and shower en suite • Double bedroom (can be made up as twin) • Shower room

First Floor: Kitchen with fireplace, gas • Sitting room with fireplace and satellite TV • Master bedroom with bathroom en suite with tub and seperate shower and walk in wardrobe • Two double bedrooms (can also be made up as twins) • Bathroom • Utility room

Further Information: Discreet staff live separately on the premises in self-contained accommodation (not overlooking terraces or pool), ready to do extra cooking and laundry if required. Note: A golden retriever belonging to the villa owner lives behind the house in an enclosed area and is looked after by house staff.

Facilities

Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Basic Italian Sky Satellite TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Insect Screens (all bedrooms), Heating (metered - usage costs payable locally), Telephone, WiFi Internet Access, Table Tennis table, Outbuilding with wood pizza oven.

Private Swimming Pool

15.2m x 5.2m, 1.20m - 2.20m deep with built-in steps and pool house with fridge and shower. The pool is open from mid May until mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge. Pool towels provided.

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 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. For a list of possible ingredients, please see the CV Travel Directory.

Cook Service

Availability on request, 25 Euros per hour payable locally. Booking fee applicable.

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.

Linen Change

Linen and towels are provided once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge.

Maid Service

4 hours, 6 days a week

Tenancy Times

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

Activities

Golf course at Punta Ala. 75kms away.

Your Location

Airports

Florence 90km, Pisa 170 km, Rome 210 km

Amenities

Shops, tennis, restaurants in Paganico 12km. This 12th century walled enclave was the harbor of the Republic of Siena, on the Ombrone river.

Here you find everything you need on a daily basis. Post Office, Banks, Small shops for fresh take-away pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables, butcher, bakery. Just outside the village there is a supermarket and some other shops with fresh pasta, shoe store, pizzeria etc.

Larger shops in Grosseto 30 km. 

Mainline Station

Grosseto 30kms

Places of Interest

Siena 32km, Montalcino 40 km, Pienza 61 km, Montepulciano 74 km, San Gimingnano 84 km, Marina di Grosseto 50 km, Castiglione della Pescaia 54km (coast), Porto Ercole 82 km.