Mulino - Bravo Holiday Residences

Located near Montalcino. Sleeps up to 8 guests. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths

Mulino, is an independent villa that has been converted and restored from an ancient water mill. The house is made entirely of local stone. Located near the famous wine producing town of Montalcino, this charming property is the perfect retreat for art and wine lovers.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Ground Floor: 1 bathroom with shower.
First Floor: 2 queen bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom with shower. 1 large bathroom with shower.
Second Floor: 1 queen bedroom. 1 twin bedroom.

Living Spaces
Ground Floor: Spacious living/dining room with fireplace; fully-equipped, modern kitchen with a large pantry room with breakfast table.
First Floor: Sitting room with fireplace.

Outside Features
Private swimming pool (7m x 9m) with furnished sun deck, lawns and covered porch for dining al fresco.

Amenities
Washer and dryer, dishwasher, DVD/stereo system, satellite TV, window screens, American plug adapters. Portable A/C units available on request. Internet cafe in Montalcino (10 minutes away).

Special Characteristics
Original Tuscan furniture, wood beamed ceilings, exposed stonewalls and cotto floors. This property combines Tuscan country charm with modern decor to create a warm and inviting home. Through a strategically-placed small window in the living room floor, guests can watch water run through a section of the old mill that has been preserved. A stream and small waterfall are located just a few feet from the house. Privacy and silence are the distinguishing features of this house located in a picturesque valley. Tennis court is 9 miles away.

Villa Rental Rates
Villa Mulino rents from €3,000 - €5,000 per week. Contact us directly for a quote and for information about special offers.

Montalcinio - 15 minutes
Siena - 1 hour and 10 minutess
Florence - 2 hours and 10 minutes
Rome - 3 hours

Electricity and water included

Local calls included; long distance calls, including those to cell phones, extra

Heating not included (€300 per week, if used)

Housekeeping service extra: €25 per hour

Equipped laundry room at guests' disposal
High chair and crib available upon request

Cook service available upon request—€60 per person (includes wine)

Security deposit: €250 due upon arrival in cash to key holder

Final cleaning: €25 per person (including infants) due upon arrival in cash

While other parts of Tuscany have developed industries that have done much for the economy but little for the landscape, the "Crete Senesi" area and the neighboring "Val d'Orcia" have largely remained true to their early agricultural vocation. Today this means local products of outstanding quality, made with traditional methods and skills that are handed down from generation to generation. The best-known of these are Montalcino's distinguished Brunello red wine and the Vino Nobile of Montepulciano, both of which are the perfect complement to dishes based on the wild game of the area: pheasant, quail, hare, and wild boar. Likewise, the Pecorino cheeses made with ewe's milk from the Pienza pastures are now in great demand. One of the best food stores in the Pienza area is La Cornucopia (2 Piazza Martiri della Liberta) where you can find sweets, honey and cheeses.

While visiting the famous wine producing town of Montalcino and the artistic jewel of Pienza, you will be fascinated by their charm and history. Montalcino has a wealth of superb paintings and sculptures that make its beautifully renovated museum such a remarkable attraction. Pienza's beauty was used as a backdrop to Franco Zeffirelli's masterpiece: "Romeo and Juliet."

Recommendations
Restaurants

Taverna del Grappolo Blu Tasty home made pastas and excellent meats to accompany the warm, rustic interior and friendly service. English speaking staff.

Ristorante il Moro Home-style cooking, popular with the locals.

Latte di Luna Excellent local cooking: homemade pasta and meats. Popular with the locals for the roasted pig.

Ristorante Daniela Tuscan cuisine at its best and a favorite to locals.

Pizzeria La Fornarina Great pizzeria and bakery for groups traveling with children.

Mondo X, Ristorante La Frateria, at Convento di St. Francesco One of the most elegant restaurants in the area with prix fix and a la carte menus. Beautifully set in a historical convent. Easily €100 per person.

Osteria Vecchia Excellent Tuscan cooking and local favorite. Nice variety of fresh seasonal and regional dishes, superb homemade pastas, great value for the money. Closed Tuesdays in low season

La Grotta A classic restaurant with refined foods and a great selection of Vino Nobile wines.

Osteria Da Gagliano Excellent Tuscan cooking in a classic small Osteria.