Castello Buonconvento

In summary

The Castello Buoncovento is a villa of prestige situated within a 600 hectare estate on the hills of the Val d'Orcia, nestled between Siena and Montalcino. This place, heavy with history, has been recognized by UNESCO and considered as a key reference point for the area. It is surrounded by a park of oak and holm oak trees and is reached along an avenue completely adorned with cypress trees. Also, mainly consisting of a 16th century villa and a sturdy tower, the Castello Buoncovento has been put under conservative renovation work by the owners in order to meet modern day requirements.


Indoors

The castle is divided in four main areas: the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, and the tower.
The ground floor leads you through a spacious entrance where you will find a stone fireplace and a small lounge room with sofas and a marble fireplace; on the same floor there is also a dining room with a table for sixteen guests, a guest bathroom and a habitable kitchen equipped with a breakfast table, an oven, a dishwasher and an American-style fridge.

The first floor is home to a spacious living room with sofas and period furnishings, a small lounge with a fireplace and a TV, and three double bedrooms with their en suite bathrooms with bathtub and shower. You will also find a bedroom with twin beds, which can be joined together if necessary, with a bathroom equipped with a shower.

The second floor will lead you to two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, all bedrooms equipped with a bathroom with bathroom and shower. On the same floor you will also find a living room/study. You will also find the laundry room which has two washing machines

The tower mainly consists of a large panoramic living room with TV, a bedroom, a bathroom and a laundry room. The bedroom has twin beds and the bathroom is equipped with a bathtub and a shower. From the tower, it is possible to admire a 360° view of the whole Orcia valley, from Siena to Montalcino to Mount Amiata.

All the bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning and all the bathrooms and the kitchen have been designed to respect their former characteristics, mixing them with modern accessories and functional elements.
Adjacent to the castle there is an additional building with a gym equipped with a treadmill, exercise bikes and other gym equipments. 


Outdoors
 
Outside the house, you will find a private pool surrounded by sunbeds and deckchairs and equipped with a shower. In the shadier areas of the park surrounding the residence, there are elegant little lounges. And an open air dining area has been created with a long table for sixteen people.
The pool is not heated and opens in Mid May.


Service and staff
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The domestic staff resides in an area reserved for them in the villa. Their service includes cleaning and breakfast everyday.


Note 

- Cost of food for dinner and eventual shopping requested by the hosts are not included in the price.
- Children are welcome, however small children (under 4) must have a nanny care or a babysitter with them.
- Buses are not permitted on the property.