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Would you like to visit Siena, but
do not speak Italian? It is so simple!
Helen, an American
with two bi-lingual children, who as of this year, rents guestrooms in
her centrally located liberty style family villa. It's on a quiet
street across from Siena's Medici Fortress and next to the old town
walls in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods: San Prospero. |
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Guests can enjoy: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living/dining room, a
fully equipped guest kitchen, a private, fully furnished, fenced-in
garden with secluded back patio for breakfast and afternoon tea during
the warmer months. Free parking is available on the street. No curfew.Their bright, clean and comfortable home, beautifully furnished with
elegant antiques, is surrounded by a luscious, well-cured garden.
Her family lives above on the second floor and will gladly offer
assistance, help plan day trips or just have a quiet chat about local
customs and activities for those seeking a warm and friendly welcome.
More independent travellers are free to come and go as they please, as
everyone has their own house keys.
If, however, you would prefer to sit back, relax and reflect in
tranquillity among chestnut trees and wildflowers on a breezy hilltop,
consider isolating yourselves in her family's country residence with
its own private woodland park at Marmoraia. In
addition, for wine lovers, her husband Orlando's underground wine cellar,
located in the old town center, dates back to the 1200's. It contains a
collection of about 800 bottles of Italian wines, of which, more than
450 bottles are from different Chianti wineries (some no longer in
existence) and boasts a spectacular rainwater well. There is neither
tasting nor selling of this exclusive collection.
The quiet Siena villa is a 10 minute ride from the train station, a 3
minute walk from the bus station, a 10 minute walk to the famous town
square - Piazza del Campo and numerous museums and churches, a 2 minute
walk to the local grocery store, a 3 minute walk to the Italian National
Enoteca, 2-4 minute walk to local restaurants famous for their home
cooking, good Chianti wine and inexpensive menus. The villa is located
right across the street from the open-air market, around the Medici
Fortress, on Wednesdays, of 250 vendors from all over Tuscany.
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Rental rates |
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one double room with private bathroom in the room (has
shower and bidet) |
90 Euro/night |
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one double room with shared bathroom
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75 Euro/night |
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one single room with shared bathroom |
50 Euro/night |
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For a minimum stay of
2 nights (except for Christmas, New Year's, Easter and Palio - 5 day
minimum), the prices include gas, electricity, water, towels and
linens, cleaning, public garbage pick-up, condominium cleaning and
expenses, contract registration fee, taxes, use of guest kitchen for
breakfast and light meals, as well as, daily assistance (in English or
French) and satellite TV such as CNN, BBC, etc., upon request.
Please note, there are
no other discounts except as stated above, no extra cots and you must
RE-CONFIRM your approximate time of arrival two days ahead of time by
phoning ++39-338-6998010 or ++39-368-7173372 or sending an e-mail to
us - Since check-out is traditionally at 10:30 a.m. you
are welcome to leave your luggage in the family room while you run any
last minute errands. These accommodations are reserved exclusively for
non-smokers and pets are not allowed.
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