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Villa Barbara

The villa looks down on the sunny pool area
The villa Barbara and its verdant natural setting
The shady pergola, located just outside of the summer kitchen, is perfect for al fresco meals
The stairs leading into the villa
The refined living room has comfortable seating and is decorated in historic paintings and books
The dining room has a square table for up to 12 guests and is adorned in collection of vintage porcelain plates
The main kitchen has top modern appliances as well as the charms of a country kitchen
The breakfast room
The villa also has a cozy sitting room where you can catch up on international news or your favorite TV shows
The larger vaulted dining room is emblematic of a regal hunting estate
Feast on delicious Tuscan cuisine during your stay at the villa
After dinner you can enjoy hours of family fun
The light green suite has its own sitting area, fireplace and flat screen TV
All bathrooms are brand new, and this one also has a lot of natural light
The light green bedroom can either be a twin or a double
The orange suite has this beautiful queen room in red hues
A great ensuite bathroom with a large stone wash bassin
And a twin, decorated in teal and violet tones
The master bedroom is in sky blues and has a large dressing
The master en suite has a great tub, 2 large wash basins and a shower
This yellow bedroom, accessible from the garden, features vintage prints and historic furniture
The large en suite
The red bedroom has vast windows looking onto the garden
Its en suite in the same color palette
The stone pathway through the grounds towards the villa's private chapel
The villa's private chapel provides a picturesque backdrop to this sitting area
Surround yourself in peaceful nature at the villa Barbara
The garden also has a pingpong table for further outdoor entertainment
You arrive at the villa down this elegant laneway surrounded by dense woods
Villa Barbara
Tuscany
The perfect country retreat, this restored villa with a pool is nestled within a vast private estate in southern Tuscany’s renowned Val d’Orcia.
people
12
bedrooms
6 BR
bathrooms
5
airport
Perugia airport 100 km, Florence airport 140 km
pool
child safe pool
Daily maid
wifi
Air condition
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OVERVIEW

With gorgeous historic details, excellent modern amenities and a sublime location within the rolling hills of a 1700-acre estate, this restored country house is the ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful and luxurious holiday in one of the most splendid areas of Italy.

Large arched windows cast wonderful light into the villa’s refined interiors, its vaulted stone ceilings and wooden beams complementary of its stylish country manor decor. Guests can gather in its various inviting spaces including a first floor living room with a fireplace, a cozy sitting room with plasma satellite TV and a living/game room with its own dining area and open kitchen nook. Meals can be prepared in the fully-equipped kitchen and served in the main dining room decorated with antiques and vintage porcelain plates.

The individually decorated bedrooms, ranging in size from twin to larger queen and king rooms, are spread across the villa’s two levels. The master queen suite has a private bathroom with a unique soaking tub and a shower stall. Additional privacy is granted to one of the bedrooms which is accessible via a separate garden entrance.

During the day guests can make full use of the grounds comprised of manicured gardens, a sprawling lawn, a soccer field, a large swimming pool and expansive woods, ideal for leisurely afternoon walks. In the evening, make the most of the starry nights during al fresco dinners or drinks under the villa’s shaded pergola.

Please note that the property has gated entrances only accessible by code. Carlos, the night guard, lives on the little house next to the villa. Every morning he sets up the pool chairs and sunbeds and the rest of the day he works on the estate. He is available all night in case guests need anything

There are many pleasures in the Val d’Orcia within easy reach. Nearby is the medieval town San Casciano dei Bagni where you can enjoy a fabulously designed therapeutic spa dating back to Roman times. A short drive away are also some of Italy’s most prestigious wine villages such as Montepulciano, Montalcino, and Cetona as well as many other cultural treasures which will enhance your divine stay in Southern Tuscany.

Outdoors

• Fenced swimming pool, 7x14mt, with pergola with table, chairs and small fridge for drinks. Outdoor shower
• Shaded outdoor dining area with table seating 12
• Extensive lawn for lounging and private woods for long walks.
• Soccer field and ping-pong table
• Guests can enjoy walks and bike rides through the property’s private paths
• Private consecreted chapel

Indoors

• Main living area with a wood paneled fireplace and dining table seating 12
• Intimate breakfast room
• Sitting room with plasma, satellite TV
• Billiard table
• Double size living/game room with its own dining area and open kitchen nook
• 6 individually decorated bedrooms, ranging in size from twin to larger queen and king rooms, are spread across the villa’s two levels
• The master queen suite has a private bathroom with a soaking tub and a shower stall
• One of the bedrooms is accessible via separate garden entrance

DETAILS

Amenities

• A/C with portable units in all bedrooms (on request)
• Electricity (excluding A/C)
• Wi-Fi in the villa and at the pool
• Satellite TV with Sky channels and DVD reader
• iPod docking station
• Soccer field, badminton court, bocce on request, ping pong table.
• Fireplace in the living room. Firewood and charcoal provided as needed
• Window screens (except in living room).
• Washing machine and dryer
• Courtesy set in each bedroom (liquid soap, small soap, body oil ) and hair dryer

Staff | Service included

• Daily housekeeping every morning for 4 hours/day; 2 hours on Sunday
• The caretaker, who lives in the cottage next to the villa, opens the pool and sets up the sun beds each morning and closes it around 9 :00pm
• Gardener and pool maintenance
• Final cleaning
• Midweek linen and towel changes.
• Daily change of pool towels

Staff | Service on request

• Breakfast preparation
• A/C portable units
• Extra maid service
• Waiter to serve meals
• Grocery shopping
• Personal laundry and ironing service
• Babysitting service (subject to availability
• Heating charged, depending on usage

FLOORPLANS

To receive the floor plans of this villa contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas
Distances

• Closest village with shops and restaurants: Sarteano 3 km – 4 minutes drive
• Closest commercial and private (private jets) airport: Perugia 100 km – 1 hour and 10 mins, Florence 140 km – 1 hour and 30 minutes drive
• Cetona 8 km – 15 km drive
• Bagni San Filippo 30 km – 30 minutes drive
• Montepulciano 25 km – 30 minutes drive
• Pienza 35 km – 40 minutes drive
• San Quirico d’Orcia, 35 km – 40 minutes drive
• Bagno Vignoni, thermal baths & spa 35 km – 45 minutes drive
• Perugia 90 km – 1 hour drive
• Montalcino, Brunello wine production 50 km – 1 hour drive
• Siena 80 km – 1 hour and a half drive
• Florence 130 km – 1 hour and 40 minutes drive
• Rome by train: 12 km to Chiusi train station and 2 hours by train

Things to do

• Welcome to the Val D’Orcia: hills outlined by endless rows of cypress trees, majestic castles, thermal spa towns, tiny medieval villages surrounded by olive groves and wine cellars everywhere full of oak and chestnut casks in which to age world class wine. Not surprisingly, the breathtakingly beautiful Val d’Orcia has been the setting for many films. The English Patient was set in Pienza and at the Monastery of Sant’ Anna in Camprena, Romeo and Juliet was filmed in Pienza, scenes from Gladiator feature the Pienza countryside, and Under the Tuscan Sun was filmed in Montepulciano.
• Cetona conserves the characteristic structure a Medieval village, with alleys and narrow streets that spiral through the town, ending at the fortress above. The prehistoric settlement of Belvedere, 4,000 years old, is worth a visit, while the Civic Museum of the Prehistory of Monte Cetona is interesting, conserving artefacts that range from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age.
• Those needing pampering can chill out at the thermal baths in Bagni San Filippo
• Montepulciano is a graceful Tuscan hill town, best known for it’s Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which was being praised by connoisseurs over 200 years ago and can certainly contend with Italy’s best today. The many churches and handsome palazzo, the steep cobbled alleys and vine-trailing stone bastions are essential viewing for anyone venturing south of Siena. On a clear day from the top of the town you have tremendous panoramic views across the countryside, stretching towards Assisi’s Monte Subasio, Monte Amiata, the Val d’Orcia, Pienza, and even the towers of Siena: 40 km (1 hr drive)
• Pienza – the unfinished “utopian” city, was commissioned by Pope Pius II in 1459. In just three years the cathedral, the papal and bishop’s palaces and the central part of the town were completed, but the extensive project ended abruptly when Pius died only two years after the consecration of the cathedral: 57 km (1 hr drive)
• San Quirico d’Orcia is a walled village with Etruscan origins. From the 11th century, the village had a rapid growth due to its proximity to the Via Francigena. Most of San Quirico’s fortified walls are still standing, so you must leave the car outside the city walls. Things you shouldn’t miss: the Collegiata: originally, this was an 8th century rural church with a baptismal font rebuilt in the 12th century. The church of Santa Maria Assunta. The Horti Leonini: designed by Diomede Leoni in 1561, this is an example of a symmetrical Italian garden. San Quirico d’Orcia cypress trees: they are the most photographed trees in the world! Madonna di Vitaleta chapel: this is one of the most famous features of the Val d’Orcia and it’s situated just a couple of kilometres outside San Quirico, on a dirt road leading from Pienza to San Quirico d’Orcia.
• The charming town of Bagno Vignoni, in the heart of the Val d’Orcia Park, named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, developed around a substantial basin well-known for its miraculously curative waters. These springs were highly regarded as far back as written history goes, due in large part to their proximity to the via Francigena pilgrimage route.
• In Perugia, be sure to see the frescoes by local artist Pietro Perugino in the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria and in the town hall’s Sala del Cambio. Step back to ancient times at the Etruscan arch and Etruscan well. Enjoy the lively atmosphere at the large fountain, the Fontana Maggiore. Sample the chocolates named for the city. Perugia plays host to international visitors with its acclaimed annual Umbria Jazz Festival, held each July. A wildly popular chocolate festival every October pays homage to the city’s sweet side.
• Montalcino is beautifully situated on a hill inhabited since Etruscan times, swathed in vineyards and olive groves. It is a quiet, affluent, attractive town with pretty buildings and flower-filled squares, and many shops selling the Brunello di Montalcino: 66km (1 hr 15 min drive)

To receive a complete overview of activities and sightseeing in the area, contact Katharina or Gaia at contact@excellence.villas We will promptly email you an exhaustive document.

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