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VILLA LA FOCE, for 20-22 persons
For the first time in many years, the Villa itself at La Foce can be rented.
Villa La Foce is the Origo family house. It was originally built at the end of the XVth century as a wayside tavern, but soon became the centre of an estate belonging to the great Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena. In 1924 it was bought by Antonio and Iris Origo and turned into their comfortable home, from where they farmed and developed the land.
The Villa is built on three levels, following the lie of the hill, and is surrounded by the now famous garden created by Iris Origo and the English architect Cecil Pinsent – a ‘labour of love’ lasting many years. The house is full of old-world charm, not showy, but with beautiful antique furniture, comfortable beds, and lots of lovely rooms which offer both both privacy and opportunities for family gatherings.
There are many cultural activities organized by and around La Foce, held mainly in the Castelluccio, a medieval castle only 1 mile away, such as the well-known music festival Incontri in Terra di Siena, that gathers numerous music and art lovers to this beautiful and unspoilt part of Tuscany, the Val d’Orcia, recently included among the World Heritage sites of UNESCO.
Three gardeners look after the premises, including the swimming pool opposite the ‘limonaia’ (orangerie). Two full-time maids (including a local cook) and an extra help care for the house and its inhabitants (see below for details). Meals are often held under the pergola in the garden, where guests relax in the shade of roses and wisteria, lulled by the sound of water from the fountain nearby.
The Villa includes an independent apartment on the second floor, with its own kitchen: a perfect retreat for children and nannies, or younger guests. |
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Incontri in Terra di Siena |
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THE VILLA consists in:
6 double bedrooms
2 twin bedrooms
3 single bedrooms
8 bathrooms
1 guest cloakroom with WC.
There is a delightful library with fireplace and sofas, a sunlit living room with satellite TV, a central frescoed and balconied dining room for very special evenings, a second dining room closer to the kitchen, a breakfast room with double glass doors facing the inner ‘fountain’ garden, and a study.
A large music and living room with fireplace and many comfortable sofas and armchairs offers great opportunities for entertaining friends and for family gatherings.
Upstairs, there is a lovely separate sitting room and a second kitchen.
All rooms have stunning views over the garden and valley.
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FACILITIES
Wireless internet access.
A washing machine and dryer, and an ironing table, are available for guests in the upstairs ‘linen room’.
Extras, to be organized directly with the staff:
- use of the house telephone and mobile phone - personal laundry can be obtained from the maid - babysitting
Garden: The garden at La Foce is completely at the disposal of La Foce guests, except for Wednesday afternoons, when it is open to the public from 3 to 7 pm (this is a requisite for most ‘Heritage’ houses and gardens in Italy). Visitors are not free to wander, but are taken on strictly guided tours. * * *
RATES: Please contact Benedetta Isidori at info@lafoce.com
The rent includes:
- electricity, water, heating if necessary, firewood - 2 fulltime maids and an extra help for the house - gardeners, pool maintenance - toiletries and hair dryers in every bathroom - cooking and shopping for meals (not on Sundays), which include continental breakfast, lunch, plus 2 dinners per week - bi-weekly change of bed-linen, bath and pool towels- use of internet wireless in the house
The rent does not include:
telephone - food and wines – personal ironing and laundry
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Benedetta Isidori will be your local contact: besides welcoming you and showing you the house, she will be available for any advice or help you may need.
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