Casa Virginia

You will love Casa Virginia’s openness: set on a gentle slope above a vineyard, with a backdrop of olive trees, pines and cypresses, the sky above is large and the horizon wide. The villa is well placed for visiting Siena – and Florence and San Gimignano are easily reachable – but its impressive private pool, charming and generous garden, three furnished terraces and loggia will compete for your attention. Swimmers, especially, will appreciate the pool’s substantial size (12 metres long, with a deep end that justifies a diving board). Converted from a traditional barn and dovecote, Casa Virginia does not disappoint inside either. Traditional meets modern, solid meets stylish: from the terracotta tiled floors, beamed ceilings and scattering of antiques to the well-equipped, glass-screened contemporary kitchen and rattan-furnished loggia. Arranged over three levels, with outside spaces on three sides, the villa offers multiple options for chasing sun or shade through the day, enjoying a quiet moment alone or socialising. Ideal for groups of up to six family or friends. Ground Floor Hall Chest of drawers, side table, double doors to furnished loggia and main entrance. Lounge Sofa, settle, bench, TV. Dining room Table and chairs, two sideboards, side table. Kitchen Fully equipped, free-standing cupboard, double doors to furnished terrace. Bedroom 1 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, desk and chair, bedside table, corner cupboard. Bedroom 2 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, two bedside tables. Bathroom 1 Shower, sink, WC. Bathroom 2 Shower, sink, WC. First Floor Bedroom 3 Twin beds (can be converted into a double), wardrobe. En-suite bathroom Shower, sink, WC. Our Thoughts We love this bright, airy villa for the thoughtfulness that has gone into it: from the eye-catching terracotta planters and vine-covered pergola outside to the interior layout, which creates a series of interconnected spaces. The cook of the party need never feel cut off from the rest of the group, for instance, being divided only by a glass screen from the dining room and a step or two away from the terrace outside the kitchen. This latter spot is surely a great choice for lazy, hazy breakfasts. Notes Three bedrooms. Three bathrooms. Steps between some rooms make Casa Virginia less suitable for those with mobility problems. Please state on booking if you would like the twin beds to be converted into a double. There is a restaurant in the village, just 5 minutes walk away from the villa. There are air conditioning units in the bedrooms, the lounge and the dining room. The air conditioning is charged based on consumption. Pool Set on a lower furnished terrace with paved surround, the handsome pool is accessed at its Roman end via internal steps into the shallow water; the deep end has a diving board and ladder access. Pool size: 12x6m, 1.10m-2.60m deep: Open from end-May to end September, weather permitting.