Property Description

In Tuscany, In the heart of Maremma, near the Thermal Baths in Saturnia and Manciano/Montemerano, the Quercia Rossa Farmhouse is surrounded by hills of olive groves and vineyards.

A few minutes away are the natural cascades of the Saturnia Thermal Baths, Capalbio, Sovana and the beaches of Mount Argentario. The location at the center of Maremma makes the Quercia Rossa a base for a variety of activities, including places of interest for lovers of nature, wine and food, and history and archaeology.

The house is set in a beautiful garden with lawns, roses and cypresses, overlooking unspoilt tuscan hills. The farmhouse and its outhouse have large rooms of varying shapes and sizes. Each room has a bathroom and its own private entrance. Guests have access to the communal rooms which are also suitable for meetings and workshops.

Most of the furniture comes from the Tuscan villa of the English traveller, Augusta Belloc, who came to Italy on the eve of World War One. Neo-Rennaissance beds, gilded bronze sconces, lamps of Murano crystal, and relics of exotic voyages mix with contemporary works of art by young artists.

The Quercia Rossa Country House was renovated in the classical Tuscan architectural style, with environmentally-friendly materials. There is a private swimming pool.

Local Area Information

The location at the center of Maremma makes the Quercia Rossa a privileged base for a variety of activities, including places of interest for lovers of nature, wine and food, and history and archaeology.

First of all, the closeness of the natural cascades of Saturnia (14 km) offers guests the chance to spend time relaxing with massages, and thermal cures and baths. The mineral waters of Saturnia come from underground springs at a rate of 800 liters per second at a constant temperature of 37° Celsius. Thanks to these characteristics, the water of Saturnia has stimulating and healthy effects on the skin, the respiratory system, and on muscles and bones. It is utilized in hydrotherapy in the form of swimtherapy, mudbaths, and in classical thermal cures such as inhalation, aerosol, and insufflation.

Lovers of the sea and of diving can reach the beaches of Capalbio, Argentario and Uccellina, which can be seen through the hills, in approximately 20 minutes by car. Nature lovers choose between birdwatching in the WWF oasis of Orbetello and the Lake of Burano, riding on horseback or taking a canoe down the Ombrone river in the Uccellina Natural Park, or ambushing a herd of deers in the Monte Labbro Park. Near the Farmhouse, one can take a bath in the Albegna river, or explore, taking the old paths through the woods.

Students of art and history can visit the Etruscan tombs of Sovana, the Roman city of Cosa and the sites of the ‘slave’ villa of Settefinestre and the home of the Etruscan Ghiaccio Forte. Or one can enter the medieval towns of Pitigliano, Sorano, Capalbio with its Garden of Tarocchi, Montemerano, Magliano, Manciano, with the nearby Roman city of Statonia, and Saturnia with its dotted necropoles. All are within 15-20 kilometers of the Quercia Rossa Country House.

The numerous festivals and food fairs and the Wine Festivals of Manciano and Scansano offer a wealth of Tuscan flavours to experience and explore.

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom	Bathrooms 1, Toilets 1, Shower Rooms 1
Bedroom	Doubles 1, Singles 1, Twins 1, Pull-out Beds 1, Ensuites 1
Heat/Cooling	Central Heating, Ceiling Fans
Dining	Dining room table, Seating for >10 People, Dining room
Entertainment	Satellite or Cable, Hi Fi, TV, Video, DVD Player, Radio, Cassette Player
General	Telephone
Laundry	Laundry Service Provided
Living Room	Seating for >10 People, Sofas 3, Armchairs 4, Fold Out Beds Sleeping 1
Local Activities	Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Walking, Mountaineering, Nearby Zoo
Local Area	Quiet Bars and Pubs, Restaurants, Distance to Local Town Centre 10km, The local town is Sleepy
Location	Distance to beach >5km, Distance to convenience store 3-5km, Distance to local restaraunts 3-5km, Distance to Airport 20-50km, In the Country, Remote Location
Outside	Patio, Parking, Shared Swimming Pool, Garden
Suitability	Pets Welcome, Family Oriented, Geared Towards Younger People
Accommodation	Accommodation Type: Bed & Breakfast, Size: Spacious, Changeover Day Flexible
Theme	Away from it all, Luxury

Contact Information

Name:	Alex Bonanni
Telephone:	39-0564-629529
Alt Telephone:	39-338 72-80691
Fax:	39-06 678-8230
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