Charming Gateway to Tuscany - The scenic House of the Lamps in Val d'Orcia - San Quirico d'Orcia

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 447 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany

Horti Leonini2 min walk
Chapel of our Lady of Vitaleta10 min drive
Pienza Cathedral10 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Gateway to Tuscany - The scenic House of the Lamps in Val d'Orcia

This cosy and quiet home dating back to 1300, recently equipped with a strong Wi-Fi connection, has an infinite view on the valley, in San Quirico d’Orcia, and is a charming gateway to Tuscany, along the ancient Via Francigena, the path travelled for centuries by pilgrims of all times. You’ll be staying in the historic center of one of the most typical villages in Val D'Orcia, whose landscapes are declared to be part of the World Heritage by UNESCO for their beauty. You will enjoy a dive into the quiet country life while appreciating a lively village with many towns to visit in the surroundings as well. The apartment and town centre are always very calm and quiet all year round, even when there are small fairs, markets and local historical events and pageants. It will be pleasant to relax at home after wandering about all day. As you can see from the photos, the apartment has been furnished with particular care. Along with some modern elements, it has various interesting pieces of furniture and antiques that contribute to creating it's charm with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, playing between history and the contemporary. There are also elements like the lamps that were specially designed by the previous owner, and some works of art (sculptures and paintings) to complement and enrich the atmosphere. You will realize for yourself that each object has been carefully thought out to coontribute to the overall effect.
The apartment has a strong Wi-Fi connection to the internet and you can also launch films or other from the computer or your devices directly to the TV with Chromecast. If you have an Italian Sky subscription, you can use your card in the Sky decoder to watch Sky.
You will find plenty of tourist info in the flat, and tourist guides for San Quirico and surroundings and cards for good restaurants. You can also use the CDs and DVDs etc. Please put everything back at the end of your stay.
From 15 April to 15 October the rates do not include heating and cooling which, if requested, will have an extra cost of 10 € per day, payable on site. In any case the apartment is very cool and airy even during the summer so you will probably not need any air conditioning, but let us know if you prefer having it.
www.gatewaytotuscany.com

Property manager

Airleas Margherita Vaglio

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fireplace

Living/dining area

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 23

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

There is a charge of 50 Euros for small pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Quirico d'Orcia

Located in San Quirico d'Orcia, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Historic Centre of Pienza and Garden of Daniel Spoerri, while Palazzo Borgia and Artemisia Gallery are cultural highlights. Horti Leonini and RI Crea RE are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany

What's nearby

Horti Leonini - 2 min walk
Palazzo Chigi - 3 min walk
Collegiate Church of San Quirico - 3 min walk
Chapel of our Lady of Vitaleta - 10 min drive
Pienza Cathedral - 10 min drive

Getting around

Buonconvento Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Trattoria Osenna - 2 min walk
Trattoria Vecchio Forno - 2 min walk
La Bottega di Portanuova - 2 min walk
Pizzeria Bar L'Officina del Gusto - 2 min walk
Fattoria Pianporcino - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Gateway to Tuscany - The scenic House of the Lamps in Val d'Orcia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Charming Gateway to Tuscany - The scenic House of the Lamps in Val d'Orcia located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Horti Leonini, Palazzo Chigi and Collegiate Church of San Quirico. Chapel of our Lady of Vitaleta and Poggio Grande are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jay F., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jay in Italy

We’ve been in Italy for four weeks and this has been our favourite stay. San Quirico is a hidden gem and this is a great apartment! Airleas was a delight; she provided us with tons of recommendations in Val d’Orta and beyond. If I could I’d give this 10 stars. Thanks for making our stay memorable. Jay & Pam

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis L.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good place

La propriétaire nous a fourni beaucoup de bonnes adresses pour les restaurants pour les endroits à visiter.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou R.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

Spend 9 days here, very nice fully furnished and equipped with everything needed to make our stay comfortable, ideal base for exploring surrounding areas, Our host Airleas was outstanding in her guidance and assistance during our stay, we would highly recommend without hesitation!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, clean, central

Very nice apartment in the center of town.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

nikolaos b.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CASA FANTASTICA

L'appartamento di Margherita è stato un vero e proprio colpo di fulmine. Arredato con gusto e attenzione ai dettagli, era dotato di TUTTO il necessario per cucinare, compresi olio, sale grosso, spezie, aceto, utensili e pentole. La posizione è strategica, nel cuore del centro storico, a due passi da tutte le attrazioni. La casa è un gioiello d'epoca, risalente al XIV secolo. Le strutture portanti sono solide, le travi di legno in vista sono un tocco di fascino, e le mura sono in pietra e mattoni, come si usava un tempo Il parcheggio gratuito è comodo e a 2/3 minuti di distanza. il panorama è mozzafiato. È stato bellissimo pranzare ammirando Pienza, e scoprire che dalla finestra della camera si vede anche la Chiesetta della Madonna di Vitaleta. Margherita è una persona fantastica, squisita, gentile e sempre disponibile. Ci ha fatto sentire come a casa, con i suoi modi di fare cordiali e accoglienti. Torneremo sicuramente a soggiornare da Margherita, perché è stato tutto perfetto. Lo consigliamo a tutti coloro che cercano un luogo dove trascorrere vacanze in pieno relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023