There is more to Italy than meets the eye, and there is certainly more to Italy than Florence, Rome and Venice as we all know. But do you really know what the real, rural Italy is like?
For starters, you could take a look at the area of Orcia Valley. There are some pretty little villages in this area of Tuscany which are situated among some of the most beautiful views in Italy such as Montalcino, San Quirico D’Orcia and Pienza.
There are many properties here that you can rent and while you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the countryside, you can also take day trips out to get a taste of the history of the area, finishing the day in a lovely restaurant with beautiful traditional Italian food.
For starters, you could take a look at the area of Orcia Valley. There are some pretty little villages in this area of Tuscany which are situated among some of the most beautiful views in Italy such as Montalcino, San Quirico D’Orcia and Pienza.
There are many properties here that you can rent and while you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the countryside, you can also take day trips out to get a taste of the history of the area, finishing the day in a lovely restaurant with beautiful traditional Italian food.
Cerretalta is a wonderful villa located in Montacino. Montalcino is a village that has many historic ties with some beautiful churches to visit.
It is also home to one of the most famous of Tuscan wines called Brunello di Montalcino as well as being in a close proximity to the famous Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a former Benedictine monastery famous for its architecture and legends. Cerretalta is a beautiful villa that sleeps up to 18 people in 7 bedrooms and offers many facilities and activities nearby including a private swimming pool, horse riding, cycling, outdoor shower and bathroom near the pool and much more.
It is also home to one of the most famous of Tuscan wines called Brunello di Montalcino as well as being in a close proximity to the famous Abbey of Sant'Antimo, a former Benedictine monastery famous for its architecture and legends. Cerretalta is a beautiful villa that sleeps up to 18 people in 7 bedrooms and offers many facilities and activities nearby including a private swimming pool, horse riding, cycling, outdoor shower and bathroom near the pool and much more.
Il Bosco is located in prime position to visit all the little villages in the area of Orcia Valley including the ancient thermal baths of Vignoni. It sleeps up to 7 people in 4 bedrooms and the property also has its own private pool and garden. Siena is only 45km from this property. It is the city in which the famous Palio horse races are held twice each year.
It is also situated close to Pienza. The village of Pienza is listed as a world heritage site with lots of tradition and history surrounding it. The square in the village is called Pio II and some of the noteworthy sites of the village would be the Cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini, the Communal Palace, and the Episcopal Palace.
Rent a villa in Tuscany and come to see the Orcia Valley in all its beauty.
It is also situated close to Pienza. The village of Pienza is listed as a world heritage site with lots of tradition and history surrounding it. The square in the village is called Pio II and some of the noteworthy sites of the village would be the Cathedral, Palazzo Piccolomini, the Communal Palace, and the Episcopal Palace.
Rent a villa in Tuscany and come to see the Orcia Valley in all its beauty.
