Rita - Bravo Holiday Residences

Located near San Casciano dei Bagni. Sleeps 10 guests. 5 bedrooms and 6 baths

This spectacular property, located near the San Casciano dei Bagni area, offers elegance, comfort, and panoramic views beyond compare. Rita combines the best of sophisticated country living with the advantages of easy access to Florence and Rome. Minimum of two week stay.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Ground Floor: 1 guest bathroom with tub and handheld shower. 1 small guest bathroom off dining room area.
First Floor: 2 queen bedrooms, each with spacious walk-in closet and flat-screen TV (1 has en suite bathroom with tub and handheld shower, plus separate shower area and scenic views; 1 has en suite bathroom with special jet tub and phone). 1 private bathroom with handheld shower and tub. 1 queen bedroom with private bathroom with tub and handheld shower. 1 queen bedroom with en suite bathroom with tub with shower. 1 twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with tub and handheld shower, walk-in closets, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Living Spaces
Ground Floor: Large foyer leads into kitchen with sitting area with flat-screen TV and cozy fireplace. Inviting dining room. Study with desk. Large living room with soft lighting, alcoves, cozy fireplace, and breathtaking views of landscaping and surrounding hills through French doors.
First Floor: Living room with fireplace and TV and desk area with phone.

Outside Features
This villa is set back from the main road by a winding dirt road. From its veranda, graduated steps lead down to a beautiful swimming pool (20x40m). The pergola off the kitchen offers a relaxing space for dining al fresco.

Amenities
A/C in all bedrooms, fireplaces, Wifi Internet, flat-screen Satellite TV, washer and dryer, dishwasher, hair dryers, private parking.

Special Characteristics
The grand architectural details of this villa make a stay here a majestic experience. Set far back from the road, the front columns, graduated steps and pergola add a sophisticated grandeur that complements the soft lighting and curved arches inside the spacious interiors.

Villa Rental Rates
Villa Rita rents from €9,375 - €17,188 per week. Contact us directly for a quote and for information about special offers.

San Casciano - 15 minute walk
Siena - 1 hour
Florence - 2 hours
Rome - 2.5 hours

Electricity, water, and final cleaning included

A/C not included (€300 per week, if used)

Housekeeping and breakfast service included 5 days a week, except Sunday. Cost of food not included.

Telephone charges extra

Extra housekeeping service, on request: €13 per hour

Cook available, on request: €13 per hour + €13 for helper—full-time cooking service price to be negotiated ad hoc

Welcome buffet dinner: €35 per person (includes wine)

Laundry and ironing charges extra: €13 per hour
Change of linens €50 for main villa

Security deposit: €2,000 for the villa due upon arrival, in cash or held on a credit card (in the event of services, damages, or loss the amount needs to be paid in cash)

Pets allowed—two quiet dogs on the property

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.