Villa Cetinale

Bedrooms

13 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 25

Location

Sovicille

About Villa Cetinale

Villa Cetinale is an extraordinary villa in Tuscany. Originally built in 1680 it transformed the ruins of an Etruscan settlement into a Roman Baroque villa for Pope Alexander VII. This grandiose Tuscan villa fringes the equally historic walled city of Siena, and offers easy access to the archetypal Tuscan towns of Volterra and San Gimignano. Siena's world famous horse race, the Palio of Siena, was actually held in the property's wood on seven occasions because of riots in the city. So take care when out for a stroll!

The magnificent and extensive garden, with its climbing roses, vine-covered pergolas, antique statues and the Scala Santa (Holy Stair), has been called the epitome of garden design. It's one of the most beautiful gardens in Italy.

The garden and the private chapel in front of the main house provide the perfect setting for large family gatherings. Take a moment to sit in its magical spaces with a glass of Chianti, and consider the people who have sat here before you. They include the head of the Catholic church and British Aristocracy.

The villa has been immaculately restored to offer every modern amenity. It's interiors are sumptuous and elegant. A private swimming pool, tennis court and a full-time staff ensure that your stay is comfortable.

Villa Cetinale is an grand and extraordinary house with a long and fascinating history. It's the perfect base for exploring the rest of Tuscany or simply celebrating an occasion in utterly splendid style.

Facilities
Features
Inclusions

Facilities

Facilities

Air Conditioning (Partial)
Bar
CD Player
Central Heating
Children's Facilities
Computer for Client's Use
Computer Games Console
Concierge Service
Dining Area (Outdoor)
DVD Player
Fans Available
Hair Dryer
Internet Access
Internet Access (Wireless)
iPod Docking Station (iPod Not Included)
Iron & Ironing Board
Local amenities within 6 km
Pets accepted on request
Phone
Printer
Recreation (Games Room)
Restaurant within 6 km
Safe (Private)
Shorter stay available
Suitable for weddings
Swimming Pool (Fenced/Gated)
Swimming Pool (Heated)
Swimming Pool (Private)
Table Football
Table Tennis
Tea / Coffee Making Facilities
Tennis Court
TV (Cable/Satellite)
Walks
Washing Machine & Dryer

Features

Ground Floor

Loggia with tables, open towards the front garden.
60sq m dining room with access to the garden.
Bar with ice-machine, wine cooler and fridges for beverages.
Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast table.
TV room with games console, printer and access to the loggia or dining room.
Purple Bedroom: double bedroom with en suite bathroom (tub and separate shower), no views. 51sq m, bed 1.8m wide.
Guest bathroom, accessed from the loggia, with shower.

Mezzanine Floor 1: accessed from the marble staircase off the dining room

Gold Bedroom: double bedroom with four-poster bed, views over the garden and to the forest, adjacent bathroom (shower). 32sq m, bed 1.5m wide.
Silver Bedroom: double bedroom with four-poster bed, accessed walking through the Gold Bedroom, views over the garden and to the forest. En suite bathroom (tub and hand-held shower). 28.5sq m, bed 1.4m wide.

Mezzanine Floor 2: accessed through a staircase between the kitchen and TV room or a secret door from the Red Bedroom

Scarlet Bedroom: single bedroom with adjacent bathroom (small tub with shower attachment). 20sq m, bed 0.8m wide. Please note that the ceilings are rather low.
Twin Bedroom with adjacent bathroom (tub and separate shower). 40sq m.

First Floor

65sq m living room with fireplace and access to the garden via dramatic external staircase.
44sq m dining room with frescoed walls and ceilings with views to the front garden.
Fully equipped kitchen with table for six.
Yellow Bedroom: double bedroom with two windows and views to the garden, en suite bathroom (tub and separate shower). 58sq m, bed 1.9m wide.
Red Bedroom: double bedroom with four-poster bed, two windows and views to the garden, en suite bathroom (tub and separate shower). 46sq m, bed 1.5m wide.
Blue Bedroom: double bedroom with four-poster bed, two windows and views to the pool and garden, en suite bathroom (tub and shower attachment). 33sq m, bed 1.9m wide.

Second Floor

TV room with satellite TV and three windows overlooking the front garden.
Library (no windows).
Ivory Bedroom: Double bedroom with two windows and views to the front garden and forest. 31.5sq m.
Brown Bedroom: twin bedroom. 29 sqm. Beds 1m wide.
These two bedrooms can be interconnected and share a bathroom (tub and separate shower). 9sq m. Guests staying in the Ivory bedroom need to walk through the Brown Bedroom in order to reach the bathroom.
White Bedroom: double bedroom with four-poster bed, two windows overlooking the garden, en suite bathroom (tub and separate shower). 45sq m, bed 1.8m wide.
Grey Bedroom: twin bedroom with partial garden view, adjacent bathroom (tub and shower attachment). 21sq m, beds 1m wide.
Amber Bedroom: double bedroom with two windows overlooking the pool and front garden, en suite bathroom (tub and shower attachment). 21sq m, bed 1.8m wide.

Limonaia

Separate building, next to the chapel, with small gym, ping pong table.

KINDLY NOTE:

The road to the villa is unpaved but in fair condition.

Inclusions

Availability information

Our villas are normally rented on a Saturday to Saturday basis throughout the year; however, this can vary.

Please enquire with us to find out more about rental periods for specific properties. If you're interested in shorter stays or alternative arrival days outside the high season, let us know and we'll try to match your requirements.

Please note that the standard check-in time at our properties is between 4pm and 7pm, and that we ask guests to vacate the property by 10am on departure day, unless otherwise agreed in advance.

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Rates information

Other than renting the villa on an exclusive basis and the services provided by the individual property owners, the price includes:

A local representative, on call 24/7
Clean towels and bed linen
One cot and a highchair

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In the area

Nearest town: Sovicille 5km
Other towns: Siena 23km, San Gimignano 33km, Castellina in Chianti 37km, Radda in Chianti 37km, Buonconvento 40km, Certaldo 44km, Volterra 45km, Montalcino 53km, Florence 67km
Airports: Florence 82km, Pisa 113km, Rome Fiumicino 272km.

Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.

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