Angela

The Angela is a lovely farmhouse with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and antique Tuscan décor. It is full of rustic charm with terracotta tiled floors and wood-beamed ceilings throughout. Each of its double bedrooms (one with a queen bed and one with 2 twins) has its own private bathroom. The large living room is furnished with Tuscan style sofa and chairs by the hearth. Adjacent to the living room via an archway is the large eat-in kitchen. From the kitchen you have access to the terrace with chairs and table for dining al fresco.

This vacation rental sits on a beautiful farm near Torrenieri, just beyond Buonconvento, an easy drive to Siena and the Chianti Valley beyond. The property affords lovely views of the country-side. Your hosts do not live on the farm, but are on site daily to oversee things. (This can be booked in conjunction with Angela 2 for groups of up to 8 persons.)

San Giovanni D'Asso is actually part of the Municipality of Montalcino and is situated in the Crete Senese, that is, the rolling clay hills of Siena. It takes its name from John the Baptist and the Asso River. The centre of San. Giovanni D’Asso is actually a Castle, started in 1100 AD. Its origins are Etruscian and Roman. The Church dates back to the 14th Century. It’s a great place for foodies! Mainly for its location, in between Montalcino and Montepulciano, renowned for their world famous wines made from the San Giovese grape. The Val D’Orcia also produces excellent wines and the City is also known as the “Citta’ del Olio”, due to it’s excellent olive oil. And not only.....every year from the end of October to the beginning of November is the truffle festival. The area is very well known for its prestigious white truffle. There is the truffle museum in the town and at this time of year the truffle hunters are out with their dogs to find these precious nuggets.

San Giovanni is a little over half an hours drive to Siena, 15 minutes from Montalcino, 35 minutes to Montepulciano, with Pienza just over 20 minutes away, and well known for it’s famous Pecorino cheese. The village of Torrenieri is at 5 minutes for all the essentials, that is shops, pharmacy and supermarket. The delightful village of Montisi is just 5 minutes away. With it’s winding streets, beautifully decorated with flowers. It has shops, well-known restaurants and lots of activities to enjoy. With painting courses, hot air ballooning, cookery classes, horse back riding and trekking, and of course visits to wineries and cheese farms.

The owners of the farm do not live on site, but some of the host family members are there daily to oversee things. Our Tuscany UnTour staff person is always available by cell phone if guests have problems or concerns.