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Villa La Tana
Casole d'Elsa (In the hills west of Siena)
With enviable views, yet peacefully hidden in the woods of the
selva National park, abandoned for generations Villa La Tana has been transformed into
what surely must be one of the loveliest properties to let in Tuscany. Villa La Tana was
sleeping on the crest of a hillside in the rich, protected woodlands in the hills west of
Siena when the owners found it. Only the beautifully proportioned honey coloured
stone walls remained of this large house and its barn, and so its new owners could start
with a fresh palate. They have created something very special. All the rooms are tall,
large and well lit, and there are plenty of French windows and doors to the landscaped
exterior. The pool is set among local flora and the gardens are planted with local shrubs
and roses.
Main Villa: (Sleeps 10)
- 5 Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed & 3 bedrooms each with a king or 2
twin beds.
5 1/2 Bathrooms!
There is a ground floor bedroom with private bathroom with small
tub and shower and there is a half bathroom on the ground floor. There are stairs to
another bedroom with a bathroom featuring a large bath with shower and there is a smaller
bedroom up 7 stairs with twin/king bed and a big private bathroom with a corner stall
shower. Nine more steps leads up to another large bedroom with an L shaped bathroom with a
tub and shower. Five more steps lead up to a medium sized bedroom with views to the front
of the house and a bathroom featuring a corner shower.
Living Space
Main Villa: There is a huge kitchen on the entry floor with side-by-side fridge, an
extra large oven, endless cupboards and an island with a butcher-block surface. There is a
terrace off the kitchen that faces west with a large table for al fresco dining. A dining
room or living room is an extension to this kitchen and has a welcoming fireplace; this
space is open to the roof offering a soaring space. There is a study and below this area
there are 7 steps leading to a lower level living room or dining room. Free internet service - Wi-Fi now available.
Household Amenities
Washing machine, simple red tiled floors, dial up internet
service, telephone and screens on all the windows.
Outside Features
Dining area and a 16'x48'pool with surround. There is a
terrace surrounding the house but the outside furniture is either around the pool or on
the dining island.
Meals
We have a full restaurant list at the villa which we share for cooking with the clients or you can make reservations instead; all of the restaurants are favorites owned and run by people we know very well. Great down home cooking to 3-star Michelin.
Location/Where to Go
Casole val d'Elsa 15 minutes, 5 or so minutes to a couple
of good local restaurants, large grocery and bank, bus service and shopping 15 minutes in
Casole val d'Elsa, San Gimignano 25 minutes, Siena 25 minutes, Monteriggioni 20 minutes,
Florence 1 hour, Rome 3 hours.
CLIENT COMMENTS:
Vieri - Let me be serious for a moment. You have a beautiful home and we felt the warmth and hospitality immediately. If you are ever in the San Diego area please call me and we'll go sailing. Gordon
Vieri - We have had a wonderful stay here in Tuscany in your villa! You were a great help to us and displayed a lot of patience with us even though you said that was not your greatest virtue. Thank you for taking us to the cheese place and winery.
"D" took pictures so of course that will tell us exactly how. Ciao, Joy
Vieri - We enjoyed your hospitality. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. Everything went very well indeed. Hope to come back soon. Susie & Dennis
Vieri - We had a great time with you and our friends. Your insights to the area with the American spin on things was just what we needed. We will come back and visit again. Steve & Jan
Vieri - We were so happy staying in your villa. It is so beautiful as is the countryside. Thank you thank you thank you. This was a wonderful place to live while we visited your country. You are the ultimate host. It was a pleasure meeting both you and Rebecca. Sherry & Mary
Vieri - Thank you for your hospitality. I enjoyed every minute of Tuscany.
The villa was wonderful. Thank you for a most enjoyable time. Jeanne
"I just got off the phone with my client and she said everything was what she had hoped for, and more. Vieri, they all adored you and said you did so much for them, they enjoyed your company and your hospitality. Apparently it poured rain the day they were leaving and she said that was actually good because instead of looking at this lovely place and not wanting to leave, they had to just run to the car to not get drenched with no time to look back! The dinner you arranged for them in a nearby village one night was a hit a great memory apparently. Also a memory, how late they got to bed every night and the quantity of wine they went through! A fine time was had by all, the location was perfect, the house very comfortable for the group and well done - she was very happy and felt it was just perfect. Thank you both so much for working with me on this booking, I so appreciate everything you did for this client and for me." Virtuoso Agent 5/08
"Sixteen of us enjoyed seven wonderful days at La Tana. We celebrated a 40th birthday party with good friends and used La Tana as our base to explore Tuscany. There is no question that this beautiful setting and magnificent estate made our trip. It is located central to more places than we could possibly visit. After hustling through busy Florence or trekking through quiet hilltop villages, and spend time together in the spacious kitchen and living area. The Salvadori's made us feel at home and were always available for advice on where to go, what to see, how to get there. Guest 5/08
"We had a wonderful time exploring the beauty of Tuscany! Your villa is in a spectacular location. The mornings are beautiful, the evenings peaceful and in between the pool was wonderful!" Mark & Linda R (Calgary, Canada)
"Thank you for this wonderful experience. We loved your home, the pool and the views and much more! Hopefully we'll see you again. Look us up if you are ever in Toronto. In love with Tuscany!" Maryann & Patrick D. (Ontario, Canada)
Who helps the hasty to tarry? Vieri!
Who gives peace to the wary? Vieri!
Who helps the lonely to marry? Vieri !
Who make dull folks vary? Vieri!
Dear Host Extraordinaire
It's all true. We slowed down, opened our hearts, unshuttered our eyes & minds and soaked in all that is glorious about Tuscany. Undulating fields of sunflowers, medieval hill towns and all the little things that make life worth living. Your home is bellissimo! Warmly, Wendy, Jay, Larry, Diane, Veronica & Gus P. Memphis, TN Jan, Brent, Katie, Natalie, Jackson M., Austin, TX P.S. We have a new friend in Tuscany. You have new friends in Austin and Memphis!
Dear Vieri & Rebecca
I liked all the flowers and the view. And the pool was really good fun and the villa was good too.
Love from Henry (age 7)
Cambridge, England
Our short stay at the villa has been very enjoyable. A great place to relax and unwind. We had fun in the swimming pool and the kitchen. Many thanks from all of us.
Mary, Simon, Roland, Alice, Henry, Jo, Michael & Tom S. Cambridge, England & Paris, France
"I want to
contact you about our stay at Vieri’s Villa. We were there with our families Sept
5-12. WE HAD A MARVELOUS TIME! Thank you so much for working with us as travel
agents. Everything about the villa and Vieri’s attention could not have been better.
Rebecca and Vieri went out with us one night, and he took me, my husband and son to see
his other property. We spent a day at the vineyard with friends of his. Everything seemed
so personal. He cooked for us one night at the villa and kept us supplied with his wines.
My son and his wife came back and reproduced some of his recipes and treated us to a
dinner where we shared pictures and relived our wonderful experiences.
Rates 2012 - Call for rates and availability
**MUST BE A SATURDAY
TO A SATURDAY**
La Tana main villa starting from 4,800 Euro per week
To see photos of the Villa La Tana please click here.
To see directions to Villa La Tana please click here.
For more information or to schedule your stay please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
801 Monroe NW, Suite 104
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com