Farmhouse in Montepulciano with pool

In the heart of the Val d'Orcia National Park and the Natural Reserve of Lucciola Bella, on a natural terrace overlooking Mount Amiata, the Farmhouse Le Macchie assures contact with nature in a protected and uncontaminated oasis. The view of the rolling hillside is unique and varies constantly with the passing of sunlight and the changing of the seasons. Le Macchie's central location makes it the perfect accommodation for your holiday home in Tuscany.

Located just southeast of Siena, the estate is ideally situated for day trips to Florence, Siena, Assisi, Perugia, and Pisa. You may also choose to discover the highlights of the spectacular Orcia Valley with its wealth of medieval villages, including Pienza, Montalcino, Bagno Vignoni, and Monticchiello. The estate of Le Macchie has produced olive oil for many generations, and for years has fervently dedicated itself to the cultivation of olives with the utmost environmental respect. Each apartments has been fully modernized and restored, cozy atmosphere encompassing an intricate brickwork floor, the restored wooden beams and the great original stone fireplace is a testimony to the past and a warm welcome for each of its guests.

Swimming pool measures 6 x 12 metres and it's open May through September

The ground floor is made up of a large living room featuring an original stone fireplace where is possible to sit, television with DVD player, radio/CD stereo; a small bathroom, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven and dishwasher. The dining room has a beautiful arched window with French doors that open onto a charming courtyard. Upstairs, there are three spacious and comfortable bedrooms facing Mount Amiata and the "calanchi d'argilla" (coves), furnished with wrought-iron light fixtures and beds as well as antique furniture, there are 2 bathrooms. Outside there is a private and fully restored courtyard with a table, chairs, umbrella and barbecue is the ideal setting for alfresco meals.

Surrounded by oak trees, secluded and very private, Moraiolo is a romantic studio apartment for 2 people. The French doors open onto a small terrace, which has sweeping views across the valley to Monte Amiata and is furnished for dining alfresco. It has a living/dining area with a well equipped built-in-kitchen, television and radio/CD stereo. There is a marble bathroom with shower, and the sleeping area is lofted. Outiside: The terrace in front of the house is accented with climbing roses and lavender. There is a table, chairs, umbrella and barbecue for your alfresco meals. Facing southwest, guests will forever remember the spectacular landscape, especially breathtaking at sunset.

The ground floor consists of a spacious entrance that leads to a large open plan living room with an original stone fireplace, television with DVD player, radio/CD stereo. To the left is the dining room and fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven and dishwasher. There is also a half bathroom downstairs.

Upstairs features a glassed-in portico with a breathtaking view of the wheat fields and olive groves and a comfortable sofa for reading or relaxing. The three spacious and comfortable bedrooms each have sweeping views of Mount Amiata and are furnished with wrought-iron lamps and beds and antique furniture. The marble bathroom with tub and shower is located on the same floor. The other bathroom is en-suite, connected to one of the bedrooms (please note that this bathroom's shower is located up five steep and narrow steps and is not suitable for the elderly or disabled). Outside The garden just in front of the house is furnished with a table, chairs and barbecue for alfresco meals overlooking the Valley.