Villa La Foce

Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce
Villa La Foce

Villa La Foce is an Italian Historic House and its gardens are world-famous. It is available for rent either by the week or for events such as weddings and family celebrations, and is also available as a filming location. La Foce was originally built at the end of the XVth century as a wayside tavern, but soon became the centre of a vast estate owned by the great Sienese Hospital and Monastery of Santa Maria della Scala. Owing to wars and pestilence, the estate – and indeed all the valley of the Orcia (Val d'Orcia) – ran into extreme poverty and was mainly abandoned, until in 1924 it was bought by Antonio and Iris Origo, who turned it into their comfortable home. From here they farmed and developed the land, bringing prosperity and social progress to the farmers. The Villa is connected to the Fattoria, from where the agricultural estate is still run.

The house is built on three levels, following the lie of the hill, and is surrounded by the now famous gardens created by Iris Origo and the English architect Cecil Pinsent – a 'labour of love' lasting many years. Parts of the garden are open to the public on certain days (strictly guided tours – see below), though the garden by the house and the pool remain private. The interior 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 is free wi-fi throughout the house.

THE VILLA consists in:
6 double bedrooms,
2 twin bedrooms,
3 single bedrooms, 8 bathrooms,
1 guest bathroom off the entrance hall. 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 private 'fountain' garden, and a study. An ample music room and living room, with fireplace and many comfortable sofas and armchairs, offers great opportunities for entertaining friends and family gatherings. Upstairs, there is another lovely sitting room and a second kitchen. All rooms and bedrooms have stunning views over the garden and valley. POOL 12 x 4 m. Adjoining the pool, next to the Limonaia, there is a bathroom with shower and WC.

Prices vary on seasonality and number of guests. Please contact our villa expert for a personalized quote.

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Amenities

  • Region:Chianciano Terme - Siena

  • Bedrooms:11

  • Maximum Guests19

  • Staff:housekeeper

  • Pool:Swimming Pool

  • Interior Features

    Wireless
    Heating
    Two satellite TVs
    Stereo
    Books
    Children's playroom
    Washing machine
    Dryer
    Ironing table

  • Outside Features

    Pool
    Garden
    Fountain Garden
    Pergola

  • Included Services

    electricity
    water
    heating if necessary
    firewood
    daily cleaning
    daily continental breakfast
    gardeners, pool maintenance
    toiletries and hair dryer in every bathroom
    bi-weekly change of bed-linen, bath and pool towels
    wi-fi Internet connection

  • Extra Services

    personal ironing and laundry
    additional meals
    drinks
    babysitting
    concierge services

  • Proximity

    Chianciano Terme: 5 km
    Bagno Vignoni: 18 km
    Pienza: 18 km
    Montalcino: 33 km
    Siena: 64 km