Situated south of Siena, at the border of Tuscany with Umbria an Latium, the rural area of “Val d’Orcia” offers untouched nature while being close to historical towns, such as Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano. During the summer period, looking for some refreshment, you can easily reach the park of Mount Amiata with its nice villages. Driving the opposite way, Umbria is at your hand and the Trasimeno Lake offers beaches and other leisure possibilities. In autumn, you can visit the various Spas, such as San Casciano Bagni or Bagno Vignoni with their swimming pools of hot sulphurous water, for a pleasant and healthy swim. Le Logge di Sarteano, a late 18th century farmhouse , has a panoramic position in the hills between Chianciano Terme and San Casciano dei Bagni. The recent restoration has been done with taste and care maintaining the large spaces of the original rooms, but providing the house with all comforts. Farmhouse charme meets a touch of elegance : Limestone floors, terracotta tiles and the original beams stand for the typical tuscan atmosphere, matching with all modern conveniences and some surprising details. To avoid radiators, the whole house has underfloor heating which adds a special feature to the generally high standard of well being. The 2 hectars of ground comprise mature olive groves, fruit trees and an organic vegetable garden. The garden directly surrounding the house has been carefully considered with pergolas for outdoor dining and furnished shadow places for a relaxing outdoor stay in summer. Instead of the usual swimming pool you’ll find a generously designed whirlpool (4 - 6 persons), surrounded by a spacious wooden solarium and a carefully furnished rainproof pergola. Being heatable, the pool together with the surrounding area offer wellness with a touch of luxury all over the year. A secondary road leading to San Casciano dei Bagni passes by the house, hidden by a huge hedge. Sarteano with various stores is at 3 km distance. The A1 highway is at 6 km, Chiusi at 15 km, San Casciano dei Bagni at 14 km and Chianciano Terme at 10 km. Siena is reachable in 80 km, Florence and Rome are at 120 km. Nearby places that are worth visiting are Montepulciano, Montalcino and Pienza at about half an hour drive Ground Floor: spacious eat-in kitchen with fireplace (4-ring hob, fridge, oven, dishwasher), WC with washing machine, dining room with exit to the back garden, big storage room with private boiler. First Floor: panoramic loggia, living room with fireplace and library, 2 double rooms, each with private bathroom (one with bathtub and one with shower), bedroom with French bed (1,40 m large). At the ground floor, there is also a small independent apartment with private entrance, called La Porcilaia: studio with kitchenette (2-ring hob and fridge), double room, bathroom with shower. Covered terrace furnished for outdoor dining. The house is equipped with SAT TV, stereo and CD player, phone. Traditional bread and pizza oven in the annex. Barbeque. Cook on request. Characteristics BBQ CD Player Fireplace Oven phone private place outside Sat TV Terrace Extras to Pay on Location Baby bed: Euro 30/week Breakage Deposit: Euro 500 Extra cleaning: Euro 100 compuls. on Saturday Final cleaning: Euro 100 Heating: Euro 300/week Pets: upon request swimming pool heating: EUro 150/week