Podere Granaiole

Podere Granaiole has been cleverly designed to combine contemporary style and modern comfort in a beautifully spacious former farm building. Effortlessly in tune with its classic hilltop setting, guests can appreciate the sublime views of the Val D’Orcia from the privacy of the large dining terrace and pool.

Having restored other properties in the area, the architect and interior designer owners carefully planned the conversion of Casellaccia, successfully creating a stylish and exceptional property which is perfect for groups of friends or family.

With the privacy of their guests in mind, the eight bedrooms all have en suite bathrooms, each one furnished to the same high standard, distinct in colour and style. Every room is light and airy with wooden beamed ceilings and carefully chosen colourful furnishings. Off season, comfort is still the priority with under floor heating, a beautiful dining area for up to 20 people and a relaxing and comfortable sitting area.

Catering for large groups is easy with the help of the excellent cook, who can provide meals on request. The well equipped kitchen boasts two large ovens and a double sized fridge with ice dispenser while the large shaded outside eating area is geared to large groups of up to 20.

The house is surrounded by three acres of lawned gardens, an orchard and gardens. The luxury of wallowing in the hot tub or cooling off in the 20 metre pool is enjoyed by all who stay there.

Room Description

Large open plan kitchen and dining room • Sitting room • Double bedroom with shower room ensuite

Ground Floor (outside access)

Double bedroom with bathroom ensuite.

First Floor

Master Double bedroom with shower room ensuite • Double bedroom with bathroom ensuite • Twin bedroom with bathroom ensuite • Double bedroom with bathroom ensuite • Double bedroom with bathroom ensuite

Mezzanine

Twin bedroom with shower room ensuite

Facilities

The kitchen is equipped with 10 gas burners, two large ovens, microwave, double sized fridge with ice dispenser.Washing Machine, Dryer, Dishwasher, CD Player, Satellite TV with DVD player, iPod docking station, hair dryer in each bathroom, Under floor heating (usage payable locally), WiFi, barbecue.

Private Swimming Pool & Hot Tub

20m x 4m with jet stream and hot tub/Jacuzzi for 6 persons. Solar panel pool heating payable locally if required, please ask for estimates. The pool is open from mid May until mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge.

Cook Service

Complimentary buffet breakfast prepared every morning served every morning from 0830 - 1030. American and Italian style roast coffee, various teas, warm and hot milk, freshly squeezed orange juice, plain yogurt, cereals, sliced bread, butter, various home made jams, fresh fruit, ham, prosciutto ham, bacon, local cheeses, eggs on request.

Food Hamper

The maid will buy supplies as listed below to cover expected needs for the weekend (three meals and two breakfasts): fresh milk, locally available cereals, eggs, bacon, local bread, plain yogurt, fresh oranges, parmesan, local cheeses, prosciutto, salami, choice of seasonal fruit and vegetables, chicken, t-bone steaks (for the barbecue) or beef for roast beef, various soft drinks

The average cost of the food hamper ranges from €25 - €30 per person (adults and children) and will be charged at cost. Till receipts will be provided.

Arrival Dinner

The maid will prepare a dinner for Saturday evening of Tuscan antipasti, a first course (spaghetti, lasagna or vegetable soup), a second course (chicken or beef) with grilled vegetables and salad, dessert (home made tart) fruit.  The maid is also available to prepare meals on Sundays as well.

Complimentary Supplies

Basic supplies always available on complimentary basis include mineral water (sparkling and still) balsamic vinegar, spices, various English teas, Italian roast coffee, paper napkins, paper towel, toilet paper, soap, candles, detergent for the dishwasher and washing machine and various cleaning products.

Produce from the estate such as extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, seasonal produce from vegetable garden and orchard, various jams (plum, fig, apricot, quince) and honey are also made available to guests.

Cook service on request and payable locally. Booking fee applicable.

The maid is available to cook and grocery at €15 per hour. Her assistant at 12 Euros per hour will help her in in preparing and serving the table and washing/cleaning/tidying up.

The cook will be able to prepare meals for up to 15 guests using the existing house equipment. Any event involving a larger party has to be agreed and explicitly approved by the owners.

Wine Cellar

The cellar is supplied with high quality Tuscan red and white wines, whisky, gin, grappa di Brunello, Martini, Vodka and Limoncello. Only bottles consumed will be charged.

CV Contact

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

Maid Service

Includes morning breakfasts, bedroom and bathroom cleaning, making of beds and Saturday linen changing.

Any further services such as extra linen changing, personal laundry, tidying up, bringing in of pool towels, glasses and dishes left outside the house will be charged at 12 Euros per hour.

Additional Services

Extra linen changes, cooking and food shopping, washing up and any service or item which isn't expressly indicated as included in the rental price.
The owners are able to organise a variety of local excursions and events to cater for all budgets and tastes including cookery lessons, wine and oil tasting as well as cultural tours.

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

Your Location

Nearest village Contignano (grocery, bakery, butcher, “pecorino” cheese factory and gas station) at only 5 minutes

Nearest train station: Chiusi, 25 minutes

Distance from airports:

Rome and Pisa 2 hours, Florence 1.5 hours, Perugia 1 hour, Bologna 3 hours

Distance from nearest towns:

Rome 2 hours by car, 1.5 hours by train; Florence 1.5 hours by car, 1 hour by train; Siena, Perugia, Assisi 1 hour; Montalcino 30 minutes; S. Quirico, Pienza, Montepulciano, Sarteano, 15 to 20 minutes

Other amenities: 4 hot spas and beauty farms from 10 to 30 minutes, wineries, wine shops, restaurants within easy reach