Hidden in a magical scenery, with the ever-changing charms of the Tuscan hills and old villages rich in art, history and culture, La Saracina is an elegant country home in the heart of Tuscany.
Beautifully positioned on a hill at the top of a spectacular avenue of cypresses, it is perfect for visiting the Val d’Orcia and its ancient towns. Among these are Pienza, little “gioiello” of the Reinassance, Montepulciano and Montalcino with their production of great Tuscan wines and superb olive oils. Further afield are Siena, Arezzo and Perugia also the land of Chianti Classico and the evocative scenery of the Crete Senesi landscape.
The six rooms, all beautifully appointed and named after local vineyards, open on to the mediterranean garden of lavender and rosemary. The fabrics and their colours have been chosen with love as have the local handicrafts and antiques.
The open beams, the vaulted ceilings and the tiled floors pleasantly complement the pastel colours of the walls.
Converted from the old stables, some of them have open fireplaces and luxury bathrooms, a jacuzzi bath, a marble-tiled shower with soft fluffy coloured towels. Armchairs and warm rugs complete the picture of a comfortable living area.
The Val d’Orcia
land of vines, of olive trees, of rolling hills, strings of cypress trees, of a timeless beauty….the land of old rustic traditions, of country villages and ancient spa towns, the backdrop for the film writer and the magical setting for costume dramas…the wild terrain, brushed with bright and ever-changing colours; of the sea of clay, upon which in the autumn, the furrows of the ploughs unfurl in long waves, scribbling graffiti on the landscape; of the green mantle of the meadows, which in spring are speckled with the colours of the flowers, caressed by the wind; of the deep yellow of the sunflowers and the ripe corn, which in summer mingles with the red hue of the poppies.
In the silence of the valley, the animated echo of voices from the age-old towns perched on the hills invite you to venture along the narrow winding streets and to discover the jealously guarded treasures inside the walls and ramparts. Pienza and Montepulciano, little jewels of the Renaissance, the medieval village of Monticchiello and the ancient thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni are ready to reveal their unspoilt charm to those who want to experience their everlasting enchantment.
Amongst the vines and olive trees, near the ancient almond tree, in an idyllic setting of pergolas covered by roses and wisteria, you will discovered the swimming pool.
Going down a little path you will find the sheltered tennis court wich is surrounded by broom and has a wonderful view of the valley.Relax on a walk through the wooded estate and enjoy the smell of trees mushrooms and corbezzolo.
To enable you to discover more about our region and its beauty we can recommend typical restaurants, cultural and gastronomic tours, nature walks and horse or mountain bike rides.
