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L'Affresco - Pastello - Amazing countryside views from this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom apartment.

Apartment Rental Overview

Asciano, Tuscany-Toscana, Italy
2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 4

No Pets Allowed
No Smoking Allowed

Current Specials

Earn discounts for longer stays and enjoy more value for your money!

- Rent one week at our normally low rates.

- Rent two weeks and save 5% off both weeks.

- Save 10% on rentals of three weeks or more.

If you would like to book a rental, please call Parker Villas at:

United States or Canada: 800-280-2811

United Kingdom: 0800 032 1704

All other countries: +1-781-596-8282

Property Information

Aside from being in the most stunning part of Tuscany, known as le Crete, l'Affresco is ideally positioned for explorers to see as much of central Italy as they wish. This nicely restored 300 acre farming estate produces olives and grains amid a surreal setting of wavy hills crowned by lonely pines and green or golden fields. It just gets better.

A 20 minute scenic drive leads to Monte Oliveto Maggiore, an ancient abbey in a forest that sits atop one of the earth's nine "power centers." Whether or not you believe in such things, natives claim longer, healthier lives and richer tasting food from the area's fertile lands. You be the judge based on the olive oil tasting hosted by the owner one day a week.

The views from every apartment are simply magnificent. Each unit has its own furnished outdoor area. Colorful interiors are adorned with well placed antiques. The bedrooms have screened windows. Kitchen areas are compact and well crafted. Larger groups may want to consider Pennello and Pastello, as these two units enjoy side by side terraces.

All guests share the pool, a barbecue and a laundry room with a washing machine. Maid service and meals may be arranged when booking. The helpful keyholder lives 200 yards away and can organize a cooking class for a minimum of four persons; fresh water fishing on the estate's pond with the rental of tackle; boat tours along the Tuscan coast; assistance with visiting the Castello Banfi winery in Montalcino; and discounts at an Asciano ceramics shop and at a thermal spa in Rapolano Terme. The estate's office also sells locally produced oil and wine and even allows you to occasionally check up on your email.

Parking is 50 yards away with only 10 steps to ascend. All of the estate's barns, tractors and stables blessedly occupy their own space 100 yards away, and the nearest restaurant is within 600 yards. Asciano with more restaurants and shops is a 10 minute drive; the spas at Rapolano Terme or the Museum of Sacred Art in Buonconvento: 20; Siena or the entrance to the A1 in Sinalunga: 25; Pienza: 40; Montalcino: 45; Castellina, Cortona or Montepulciano: 50; Arezzo: 60; Perugia or Florence: 75.

Additional Rate Information

Weekly rates range from $910 to $1,695

Heating, firewood and phone calls are payable on-site in Euro.

A complimentary olive oil tasting takes place once a week.

Availability Calendar

Availability for this Property is located at the following website:
http://www.parkervillas.com/villas/villadetails.cfm?sid=95645920090105130346&villa_ID=6140&occ=4&year=2009

Other Availability

Year Round Italy Vacation Rentals

Property Amenities

Furnishings/Luxuries

Balcony	Fireplace	Heating
Linens Provided

Appliances

Dishwasher	Full Refrigerator	Grill/BBQ
Iron	Ironing Board	Stove
Washer

Electronics

CD Player

Satellite TV

Recreation/Activities

Group & Family Reunions	Honeymoon	Pool (Shared)
Tennis Nearby	Wineries and Vineyards

Other Unlisted Amenities

First floor: Entrance from a shared furnished loggia into hallway leading to living/dining room with sofabed, fireplace, TV, CD player and French doors to a furnished panoramic terrace. Kitchen area with stove top, oven, fridge and dishwasher. One bedroom with a queen size bed and en suite bathroom with shower. One bedroom with two single, joinable beds. One bathroom with shower.

Property Activities

Shopping and Dining: There are several dining and shopping options in Asciano, 10 minute drive. Within one third of a mile there is a restaurant serving fish, meat and vegetarian meals. The owner has arranged for guests to receive discounts on ceramics from a shop in Asciano as well as on handmade silk ties from a local artisan.

Not To Be Missed: Monte Oliveto Maggiore, the most well known monastery in Tuscany, walk the cloisters and visit the shop where the monks sell liquors, ceramics and herbal remedies, 20-minute drive.

The Castello Banfi winery in Montalcino, a 50 minute drive, Visit the glass museum, tour the winery and enjoy lunch at this Italian wine estate with medieval castle. The keyholder can assist with planning a visit.

Thermal spas: Rapolano Terme has two well known, thermal spas where curative treatments can be arranged. They are said to have been visited by Catherine of Siena and Garibaldi. Guests of L'Affresco receive a discount at one of the spas.

Gli Artieri S.N.C.: Artisan shop of ceramic decoration. Design inspired from traditional patterns or customer request. The owner can provide a card for a 10% discount.

Public Transportation: The closest main train station with service to Florence and Arrezo is within a 25 minute drive to Siena. The closest bus terminal with direct service to Florence, Rome and Grosseto is within a 25 minute drive to Siena.

Tennis: Circolo Tennis Asciano. 10 minute drive. Open year round, seven days a week.

Special Events - Festivals: April - Rapolano Terme has a wild boar festival on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the month. June - Asciano has a fare honoring le Crete with stands exhibiting local crafts. In both towns are numerous festivals from May - September. Montepulciano's “Bravio delle Botti” festival takes place during the last week of August. It is a competition of the eight “contradas” or neighborhoods with two athletes from each division rolling 200 pound barrels along the streets. Celebrations also take place the week before. September - Pienza has a cheese festival on the first Sunday of the month to celebrate the "capital" of sheep's cheese.

Open Air Markets: In Asciano, every Saturday, in Rapolano Terme, every Thursday morning and in Pienza, every Friday morning. In Asciano, every second Sunday of the month there is a market where all local producers and artisans sell their goods.