L'Affresco - Pastello
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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 for 2007, please call Parker Villas at:
United States or Canada: 800-280-2811
United Kingdom: 0800 032 1704
All other countries: +1-781-596-8282
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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.
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Smoking : No |
Pets : No |
| 2 Bedroom(s) |
2 Bathroom(s) |
Sleeps 4 |
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| Property Rates |
| | | Period | Rates | | | Jan 6 - Mar 23 | $ 750 | | | Oct 27 - Dec 21 | $ 750 | | | Mar 24 - Apr 6 | $ 1070 | | | Apr 14 - Apr 27 | $ 1070 | | | Sep 29 - Oct 26 | $ 1070 | | | Apr 7 - Apr 13 | $ 1250 | | | Apr 28 - Jun 22 | $ 1250 | | | Aug 25 - Sep 28 | $ 1250 | | | Dec 22 - Jan 4, 08 | $ 1250 | | | Jun 23 - Aug 24 | $ 1570 |
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Heating, firewood and phone calls are payable locally.
A complimentary olive oil tasting takes place once a week
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| Property Amenities |
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- Fishing Nearby
| - Shopping
| - Restaurant Nearby
| - Wineries and Vineyards
| - Honeymoon
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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.
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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.
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Parker Travel Advisor
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