Roccalbegna Rental: Beautiful country cottage with garden,private terrace,Grosseto,Tuscany — Property 19894

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Roccalbegna cottage Rental Property Information

A stone barn recently restored in Tuscan style offers two romantic self-catering cottages for summer holiday rental in a tended garden amongst the rolling hills of undiscovered southern Tuscany . Each cottage has a private terrace. There are spectacular views down the Albegna valley to the coast and up the valley to Monte Labbro. The picturesque village of Roccalbegna is a ten minute drive away, the hot springs of Saturnia with its spa hotel are 20 minutes away. It's an hours drive down to the beaches of Castiglione della Pescaia and Marina di Grosseto. The Etruscan remains of Sovana and Pitigliano are 30 minutes away. The area boasts numerous nature reserves and is excellent for walking. Within easy reach of Monte Amiata, also Siena, Montalcino, Florence, Rome. The English owner is on hand to help, advise and make your stay as pleasant as possible. As featured in the January 2006 edition of 'Italy' magazine.

Details for Zolferate in Tuscany, Italy

Traditional chestnut beams, terracotta tiles and fireplace give the cottage a relaxing old world feel. The bedroom comprises a double bed and a fold down single. There's a small safe for valuables. The bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer. The living room has a small 'cucina in muratura' with a traditional stone sink. A double sofa bed provides sleeping accommodation for two. There's also an open fireplace for winter evenings and full central heating. The secluded private terrace for 'al fresco' eating offers spectacular views to Monte Labbro and the hills above Roccalbegna.

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Further Details for Zolferate in Tuscany, Italy

Saturnia The hot sulfurous waters of Saturnia have been famous since Etruscan times. There are two ways of taking the waters: the 'Terme' spa hotel which offers several pools, refreshment facilities and an extensive range of spa treatments or the open air, free entry waterfall down from the village. The springs are a 20 minute drive from the apartments.

The coast & nature reserves The southern Tuscan coastline offers some of the most pristine bathing in Italy. Castiglione della Pescaia has consistently been awarded the top 'clean beach' award by the EU. If you tire of the 'ombrellone' of Castiglione and Marina di Grosseto head for the beach in the 'Parco Naturale di Maremma' for kilometre after kilometre of golden sand without an 'ombrellone' in sight and few people even in August (under an hour's drive away). The limestone cliffs of the WWF's Rocconi reserve are visible from the apartments. This is one of the WWF's largest reserves in Italy. It is home to several rare species of birds. A small fee is charged for entry. At certain times of year night visits are possible. Visit the 'Parco faunistico di Monte Labbro' to see the original wildlife of the area including wolves.

Classical Tuscany San Gimingnano, Siena and Florence are within easy reach, as are the hill top villages of Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza. Day trips to Rome are possible too.

Guest Book 27.10.07 Third time here. Always the same wonderful and nice welcome from Graham and Tuscany. Paolo Marco, Roma 07.07.07 What a wonderful interlude after a hectic week in Rome. It was great to come here to relax and chill out. It was a great base to see the southern tuscan region. Every place we have been to has its own attraction - so see it all! A very memorable week in our European holiday. Gary and Brenda, Adelaide, Australia 29.06.07 We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Zolferate was a tasteful combination of old and new and provided for all our needs. We had a wonderful trip to Montepulciano, Pienza and the lovely gardens at La Foce and also enjoyed trips to Pitigliano, Grosseto and Saturnia. Top of our list, however, was sitting on the terrace at Zolferate- butterflies, bees and beetles everywhere, lizards up to their tricks, birds, crickets and cicadas and at night as we sat outside waiting for the stars, bats and fireflies to appear. Diane and Francois, Sussex, UK

Other Activities swimming - 20 minutes to a pool, an hour's drive to the coast

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