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"Casa di Leo" Bright And Romantic House Surrounded by Medieval Walls and Pool

"Casa di Leo" Bright And Romantic House Surrounded by Medieval Walls and Pool

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Outdoor dining

Overview of "Casa di Leo" Bright And Romantic House Surrounded by Medieval Walls and Pool

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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Belforte, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationAbbazia di San Galgano28 min drive
  • Popular LocationSiena Cathedral44 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiazza del Campo44 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

"Casa di Leo" Bright And Romantic House Surrounded by Medieval Walls and Pool


“Casa di Leo” Holiday Home is a big, wonderful and a bit Romantic house and it is located in Belforte, a small and delightful characteristic medieval village just 3 km away from Radicondoli.
Thanks to its strategic position on a hilltop, Belforte was founded as military fortress by the Romans. Largely preserved today, the walls which surround the village are in the care of Commission for the Architectural and Landscape Heritage for the Province of Siena . The latest written information about the village dates from 1215. The Holiday Home is ideal for families, groups of friends or simply perfect for people who desire to spend a relaxing holiday in the lap of nature and art, among the beautiful and sweet Tuscan hills. The Holiday Home is very big (200 sm) and it was largely reorganized in 2012. Building materials have been well-chosen, according both to quality and naturalness. Work and hand-painted Italian ceramics were used both in the big bathroom on the first floor and in the little one in the mansard; the parquet, which covers the whole area, has been totally made in Italy, it is natural and completely absent of further artificial treatments. All that has been done according to a philosophy which favours quality over quantity.

The house is organized on three different floors. On the lower floor there is a big typical taverna with wooden-beamed ceiling: there is a big living room with sofas, armchairs and TV, ideal for parties, for enjoying a film in front of the huge fireplace during the cold winter, or even just for playing board games with friends. Here it is also possible to find some local geographical maps and a big bookcase, if you want to relax and read a bit, and there is also a little musicians corner with piano and a guitar, so that musicians can feel at home and play.
The first floor is the bigger and main one. Here there is a wide living room, a modern kitchen, a dining room, three bright bedrooms and two bath rooms. On the second floor there is a bath room and the biggest bedroom of Leo’s house; in front of this one there is a panoramic terrace/solarium overlooking the amazing landscape.
The house is surrounded by a huge neat garden (700 sm) with flowers and fruit trees (cheery, apricot, plum, grape, apple and pear trees), two wonderful pergolas and a new swimming-pool! This one has been built in full compliance with the natural environment and the surrounding walls (in the care of Commission for the Architectural and Landscape Heritage). Near the swimming pool, there is an area with sunbeds, beach umbrellas and chairs.
Animals are, as general rule, welcome!
Casa di Leo’s owners are a young and friendly couple, active and efficient, always ready to help you to make your stay unforgettable. They both speak good English and French and are always available not only to give you simple information and suggestion, but trying to transmit you love and passion for such wonderful places, hoping that you could also fall in love with them.

Property manager

Leo & Alessandra
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Radicondoli

Located in Radicondoli, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alta Val d'Elsa River Park and I Canaloni del Torrente Farma, while Civic Museum and Etruscan Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Belforte, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Abbazia di San Galgano - 28 min drive
  • Monteriggioni Castle - 36 min drive
  • Siena Cathedral - 44 min drive
  • Piazza del Campo - 44 min drive
  • Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Monteriggioni Castellina Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Osteria del Borgo - 14 min drive
  • La Pergola - 8 min drive
  • Bar Pizzeria Trattoria Bellavista - 21 min drive
  • La Cantina Del Poggiaccio - 20 min drive
  • Agriteca - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Casa di Leo" Bright And Romantic House Surrounded by Medieval Walls and Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Casa di Leo" Bright And Romantic House Surrounded by Medieval Walls and Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Casa di Leo" Bright And Romantic House Surrounded by Medieval Walls and Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Casa di Leo" Bright And Romantic House Surrounded by Medieval Walls and Pool located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 20 mi (32 km) of Abbazia di San Galgano, Alta Val d'Elsa River Park and Sentierelsa Trail. I Canaloni del Torrente Farma and Monteriggioni Castle are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B., Singapore, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical time in Tuscany
We could not have had a better stay (or a better host) for this trip with my elderly parents. The house is wonderful and easily sleeps 6-8 with privacy and comfort. We cooked and ate most meals at home and the kitchen is exceptionally well set up. Leo (the host) is one of the nicest people we have met: generous, informative and genuinely interested in solving any issues that arose. We had a pump failure in the heating one morning and he got it fixed within a few hours. Cannot recommend more highly.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilfried J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes, individuelles Haus in toller Dorflage
Wir haben mit unseren erwachsenen Kindern eine schöne, entspannte Woche im sehr gemütlichen Haus von Leo und Alessandra genossen. Sowohl der Garten als auch die Einrichtung des Hauses haben keine Wünsche offen gelassen. Die Abende vorm offenen Kamin waren bei Sturm und Regen besonders schön. Die Lage im Dorf ist zauberhaft!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay in beautiful Tuscany
Our group of 6 adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful villa located in the remote medieval village of Belforte in the Tuscan hills. The villa was nicely decorated, comfortable, clean and well-equipped with all the modern conveniences one would expect. There were multiple outdoor garden seating areas where we enjoyed sipping wine, eating grapes off the arbor and listening to the birds chirping and church bells ringing. We arranged to have a chef prepared home cooked meal for our first night in the villa. A perfect and delicious way to start off our stay! The people of Belforte were very friendly and we enjoyed walking the cobblestone streets admiring the views and medieval buildings. There are very limited dining and shopping options in Belforte and a vehicle is an absolute necessity. It is a 15 minute drive to the town of Radicondoli which has several excellent restaurants. The villa is nicely situated for day trips to Siena, San Gimignano, Florence and surrounding Tuscan wineries. While the roads to the villa are a bit curvy, it forces you to slow down and enjoy the beautiful views. We thoroughly relaxed and enjoyed our stay at Casa di Leo and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to family and friends. We hope to return one day. Thank you to Leo and Alessandra for sharing their beautiful home and making our week’s visit so fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernd K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbarer Aufenthalt im CasaLeo
Wir haben zwei wunderbare Wochen in diesem traumhaften Feriendomizil verbracht. Das Haus ist perfekt und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Der Garten ist großzügig und herrlich mit traumhaftem Blick über die Landschaft. Leo ist der perfekte Gastgeber, der sich in einzigartiger Weise um seine Gäste kümmert. Seine Tips und Ratschläge sind Gold wert. Nicht zuletzt ist das Leben in dem kleinen Dorf Belforte bzw. dem Nachbarort Radicondoli klasse. Herzlichen Dank, lieber Leo!
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harald O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic house in a rustic charming village.
House with three floors and a big garden with three terrace. Pently of space to find a nice spot. The house is nicely decorated and has everything you need. Only one thing we didn't like was the barking of the dogs in the neighborhood who apperently belong to a sheep farmer. They started barking when it got dark and kept barking all night long. Since we wanted to keep the windows open because it was quite warm, we used earplugs at night to sleep. It's a shame the people in this beautiful Village have to keep up with such a nuisent farmer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Leo & Alessandra

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Alessandra and Leo were born in Turin, in the north west of Italy. They came in Tuscany in 1993 and they simply fell in love with the magic landscape of the region. They love art and nature: she's a painter and he's an actor and they are always avaiable to give information and advice.

Why they chose this property

This property was bought in 2011 by the owners. The House was on sale and the first time we saw it, we were struck by the elegance and the peculiarities of the villa. What we particularly liked is the garden: from the outside of the house, it was not possible to imagine how wonderful and spacious it was.

What makes this property unique

The guests of Casa di Leo can have the possibility to enjoy a wonderful and relaxing holiday, according to their needs. On the one hand, they can decide to spend a restful time in a private, comfortable and spacious Holiday Home; on the other hand, they can choose to have an alternative holiday, travelling around the region, visiting historical and art cities and discoverinf natural areas of Tuscany.

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