Pipistrelli 14
Luxury villa and pool in private woods near Siena : Rosia, Siena
Nice little touches
- Though a short drive from a lively medieval city, Pipistrelli sits in the peaceful embrace of a wooded Montagnola hillside.
- A friendly 'can do' concierge is nearby to make all the 'extras' easily arranged.
Good to know
- Limited cell phone reception - best areas near the swimming pool and car park
- For smaller groups it is possible to rent the main house without the barn, though in Low Season only. Please ask your agent about reduced rates for these periods.
- The property is suitable for disabled visitors as 1 ground floor suite in the main house with large specially fitted shower room
Only a few kilometres south of Siena, Pipistrelli is a stunning conversion of a large Tuscan farmhouse. A New York designer turned this ancient secular building into a stylish luxury villa for 14, fully air-conditioned, with all bathrooms ensuite and with an infinity swimming pool that looks out over the valley of the Merse river. The setting is utterly Tuscan and fabulously private - the drive up to the house crosses olive groves on a track lined with cypresses before diving into a dark holm oak forest that protects your privacy and makes you feel snug and safe from the world.
Then the view from the pool opens out onto a valley with no buildings, just a river snaking through. At the end of a cypress-lined drive, the house is enclosed at the front by large walled courtyard opposite a jasmine-draped Zen garden. A fitting welcome to a beautifully tended property that ensures a restorative and pampered holiday.
The house has been recently restored with great care and retains many of its original Tuscan features.
Accommodation
There is one entryway into a hall and a cloak room, and another into a large country kitchen with an open fireplace and equipped with all amenities necessary for a gourmet dinner or cooking classes to inspire one. An open archway leads to the dining room with access to a small furnished terrace. Another arch leads up to the living room with its spectacular fireplace built on natural rock formation and french doors onto a Zen terrace, perfect for enjoying cocktails and the evening light. Also on this floor are two twin bedrooms each with en suite shower rooms, and a small WC with washer and dryer.
Antique travertine stairs lead up to a landing with access to a covered loggia overlooking the courtyard. On this floor there is a large living room with open fireplace and one twin and two double bedrooms, all with en suite shower rooms. All twin bedrooms can be made into doubles upon request.
Additional accommodation is available in the converted barn. Light and airy thanks to its open plan design, on the upper level it has a double and a twin bedroom, each with an en suite shower room. An open staircase leads below to a dining room/kitchen and a living area with a fireplace and large doors onto a furnished terrace.
The decor is elegant but eclectic: beam ceilings, wood and local stone, softly coloured walls and terracotta floors all find a natural mix with twists of modern Italian design.
Behind the main house there is a travertine terrace, with umbrellas and good quality sun furniture and a pool whose infinity edge looks out over the low Montagnola hills and whose fountain provides refreshing massage
Features
Villa Details
- Air Conditioning
- All ensuite
- Wifi
- Private Pool
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Double Bedrooms In The Main House
- 3 Twin Bedrooms In The Main House
- 1 Double Bedroom In The Barn Annex
- 1 Twin Bedroom In The Barn Annex
- 4 Ensuite Bathrooms With Showers
- 2 Ensuite Bathrooms With Showers And Bathtubs
- Hair Dryer In Each Bathroom
- Insect Screen On Bedroom And Bathroom Windows
- Fan In Each Bedroom
Kitchen equipment
- 2 Full Kitchens
- Ovens
- Dishwashers
- Italian Mokka, French Press & American Coffee Makers
- Kettles
- Toasters
Amenities
- Baby Bed And High Chair Available On Request
- Dvd Player
- Cd Player/Radio
- Fireplaces In Living Rooms And Main Kitchen
- Washing Machines
- Dryer In The Main House
- Iron And Ironing Board
What's included
- Air Conditioning Included
- Final Cleaning Included
- Daily Maid Service Included
- Mid-Week Linen Change Included
- Pool Towels Provided
- Child's Push Chair, Changing Mat, Baby Bath, Gate, Rocker On Request.
- Daily Breakfast (Served Between 9Am And 10Am)
Extras
- Welcome Grocery Basket Available On Request
- Catering Available On Request
- Cooking Lessons Available On Request
- Ceramics Classes On Request
- Babysitting Available On Request
- Bicycle Hire Available On Request
- Transport And Tours Available On Request
- €500 Cautionary Deposit On Card On Arrival (Authorisation Only)
- Tourist Tax €1.50 Per Night Per Person Over 12, For Up To 6 Nights Only
- Cot And High Chair €50 Per Week To Be Paid On Site
- Extra Beds May Be Provided At €50 Per Bed/ Per Night
- Heating Fuels Including Firewood To Be Paid Directly To The Owner
Outdoors
- Portable Barbecue
- Furnished Courtyard, Terraces And Garden
Nearby Activities
- Special Rates At The Royal Golf La Bagnaia Course Nearby
- Horse Riding Nearby
- Tennis Courts In The Vicinity
- Read more about the area around Pipistrelli
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Where is Pipistrelli ?
Getting here
- Florence airport 1 hr 10 mins
- Pisa airport 1 hr 45 mins
- Rome Fiumicino Airport 2 hrs 30 mins
Around Pipistrelli
The house has been recently restored with great care and retains many of its original Tuscan features. The decor is elegant but eclectic: beam ceilings, wood and local stone, softly coloured walls and terracotta floors all find a natural mix with twists of modern Italian design. Behind the main house there is a travertine terrace, with umbrellas and good quality sun furniture and a pool whose infinity edge looks out over the low Montagnola hills and whose fountain provides refreshing massage As lovely as this house is, there may be good reasons to be away from it briefly, for the medieval city of Siena, with art, music concerts, and its famous piazza is only a short drive away.
Nearby Activities
- Restaurants, bars, shops, beauty salon and gym at Rosia 10 min
- Special rates at the Buddha Spa, nearby
- Siena 20 min.
- Florence 80 kms
Calendar for Pipistrelli
How to book
Is Pipistrelli perfect for you?
For availability and pricing see the calendar above. If you have any questions or would like help choosing, we visit our properties regularly and can help you choose and book the best villa for your holidays.
We can hold dates for you for 48 hours while you make sure everything lines up, then you simply pay the deposit (30% of total) to secure your booking. The balance will then be due 10 weeks before you travel. You can also add "XCover" to your booking for a full refund if you can't travel.
For more details see our Booking Conditions and XCover. You can add XCover to your booking at any time until you have paid your balance, simply ask your agent.
Worth knowing
Many local administrations now charge a “Tourist Tax” for people staying in rented accommodation and these vary from town to town. The charges are generally per person per night with a maximum number of nights, usually around 5 but sometimes 7, beyond which they will not charge. The charges range between 50 cents to 3 euro. Children are sometimes included, sometimes not and these charges should be collected by the property owners.
Not sure?
It can often be faster to contact us to ask for advice - we visit all the houses so can give you first hand advice based on your wishlist. Once you find a villa you like we can hold dates for you for up to 48 hours while you check flights or make sure everybody is on board.
Any more questions?
Please ring us with any queries - there are a lot of answers in our FAQ page too. If you want to keep searching, have a look at our suggestions below!
Booking Notes
- Heating fuels including firewood to be paid directly to the owner
- €500 Cautionary deposit on Card on arrival (Authorisation only)
- Tourist Tax €1.50 per night per person over 12, for up to 6 nights only
- Cot and High Chair €50 per week to be paid on site
- Extra beds may be provided at €50 per bed per night
