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Casa Amore at San Sano
Location address: San Sano - Siena
2012 Prices per villa
from 546 to 1092 GBP
from 546 to 1092 GBP
4 people
2 bedrooms
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shared Pool
Shared Pool
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Casa Amore at San Sano
Location address: San Sano - Siena
Casa Amore is filled with light and space built into the side of a hill on the ground floor with all doors and windows opening out onto a large, multi-level garden terrace that overlooks the vineyards in the quaint village of San Sano. Casa Amore is located on the front side of a newly restored medieval building (about 12th century), now home to eight separate apartments.
The two bedroom, two bathroom villa has a large, fully equipped gourmet Tuscan kitchen with connecting dining and living rooms – a wonderful entertainment area for friends and family and plenty of room for everyone. The living room has a flat screen TV, DVD player and iPod/CD stereo. The winters are warmed with a wood-burning stove in the living room.
Locally made Tuscan tile flooring is throughout the villa, which creates a warm and comfortable environment. The bedrooms have beamed ceilings and thick walls from the original structure, which was meticulously maintained for its architectural integrity and beauty.
Each bedroom has French doors that open onto a spectacular view of the vineyard, which produces the local San Sano wine. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed and the second bedroom has a trundle bed that opens to a double bed (as desired) and an en suite bathroom. The two bathrooms are both with showers.
The owners of Casa Amore are Americans, who share a love for their family and Italy. The husband’s grandfather was born in Southern Italy, and a loving tribute to him hangs in his photograph over the staircase.
High-speed wireless internet access available for an additional fee of 20 Euros per week. Please bring your own laptop.
High-speed wireless internet access available for an additional fee of 20 Euros per week. Please bring your own laptop.
Traveller reviews for
San Sano
Debbie
Potton,
15.09.2009
15.09.2009
"Casa Amore
What were the highlights of your holiday? The whole set up was lovely, pool in the vineyards, having children the same age as ours from other apartments was a ... "
What were the highlights of your holiday? The whole set up was lovely, pool in the vineyards, having children the same age as ours from other apartments was a ... "
Casa Amore at San Sano
Location address: San Sano - Siena
Savor the historic richness of San Sano while enjoying a relaxing day by the pool situated within the property’s private vineyards. Staying in the pristine village is a unique journey back into time when life was slow and passionate; and neighbors sat in their yards and sipped wine while watching the sunset.
The village of San Sano is a step back into thousands of years of history. With less than 100 residents, San Sano is nestled among the vineyard-covered rolling hills of Tuscany. Within the small village, is the property once owned by a local winemaker, and now fully restored into individual villas with every detail carefully monitored to ensure the structures remain authentic and untainted.
San Sano has one restaurant, a small grocery store, and an intimate church with Sunday morning services at 10. This medieval village is surrounded by walking paths, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides. The large pool is on the edge of the villas, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool, accessed by ladders, is 14 meters by 7 meters and has comfortable sunbeds in which to relax while catching up on reading. The pool is open from Easter through November.
San Sano has a rich history – just ask any local! They’ll tell you about the “boozy frog” fountain in the small park where neighbors gather throughout the day. Many years ago, a resident of San Sano was a contestant on a game show and told an outrageous tale about how the frogs in his village got drunk from drinking Chianti wine from the bottle. It was such a wild story that he won the contest and with his prize money, he bought the fountain for the community to enjoy.
The villas in San Sano are ideal for traveling couples who want to split their holiday time between wine tastings, relaxing around the pool, walks in the surrounding areas and taking day trips to other villages, and dining in all the great Tuscan local restaurants. One couple may want to explore, while the other couple stays at the villa.
San Sano is a short drive to dozens of charming villages, and the larger communities of Gaiole in Chianti, Radda and Siena. It has everything anyone could imagine to capture the true Tuscan experience.
A parking area is available for guests use.
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Pool Info
The large pool is situated on the edge of the hamlet, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool is accessed by a ladder into the shallow end. The paved surround is furnished with sun loungers and tables.
Surrounded by Mediterranean trees and shrubs the pool measures 14 metres by 7 metres and overlooks rows of vines in the surrounding vineyard. The pool is open from Easter until November.
Nearest town
The small peaceful village of San Sano has one restaurant, called La Grotta della Rana, a small grocery store, and a small church with Sunday morning services at 10am. This medieval village is very popular with walkers and cyclists, surrounded as it is by pathways, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides.
Traveller reviews for
San Sano
Debbie
Potton,
15.09.2009
15.09.2009
"Casa Amore
What were the highlights of your holiday? The whole set up was lovely, pool in the vineyards, having children the same age as ours from other apartments was a ... "
What were the highlights of your holiday? The whole set up was lovely, pool in the vineyards, having children the same age as ours from other apartments was a ... "
Casa Amore at San Sano
Location address: San Sano - Siena
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- Price: per accommodation per week
- Arrival/Departure day: Saturday
- Terms and conditions: please read the booking contract
- Weekly linen and bathroom towels: included
- Central heating: by consumption
- Mandatory final clean: included
- Tourist tax: 1,50 Euro per person, per night some exemptions apply
- Baby cot: 1 available on request 25 euro per item per week
- High chair: 1 available on request 15 euro per item per week
Casa Amore at San Sano
Location address: San Sano - Siena
The guest reviews published below represent the personal opinions of To Tuscany customers who completed a questionnaire after their stay at the villa or apartment. These opinions do not necessarily represent the view of To Tuscany
Debbie
Review date: 15.09.2009
Stay: August 2009
Casa Amore
What were the highlights of your holiday? The whole set up was lovely, pool in the vineyards, having children the same age as ours from other apartments was a great bonus and made our girls holiday - we all had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this village.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accommodation was lovely, one small point master bedroom very dark and and couldn't open shutter as people opposite could look in. Would have liked our own BBQ, which meant we had to buy our own.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No ( but my children had a snake in the pool, however this became a highlight as they thought it was very funny!!)
Do you have any other comments? Would definitely recommend San Sano and To Tuscany as a company. When we return to Tuscany I would not hesitate to look at the To Tuscany website first. Thank you for a lovely time!
Debbie Louch
United Kingdom
August 2009
Snakes in Italy are part of the countryside but are not often seen and they are not harmful
What were the highlights of your holiday? The whole set up was lovely, pool in the vineyards, having children the same age as ours from other apartments was a great bonus and made our girls holiday - we all had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this village.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accommodation was lovely, one small point master bedroom very dark and and couldn't open shutter as people opposite could look in. Would have liked our own BBQ, which meant we had to buy our own.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No ( but my children had a snake in the pool, however this became a highlight as they thought it was very funny!!)
Do you have any other comments? Would definitely recommend San Sano and To Tuscany as a company. When we return to Tuscany I would not hesitate to look at the To Tuscany website first. Thank you for a lovely time!
Debbie Louch
United Kingdom
August 2009
Snakes in Italy are part of the countryside but are not often seen and they are not harmful
Bonjour Virginie,
Nous revenons enchantés d'une semaine superbe à San Sano, et je me permets de vous adresser ce petit mail pour vous remercier encore pour toute votre collaboration et votre gentillesse, ainsi que pour vos précieux conseils (à prévoir et à voir sur place). L'organisation est superbe! C'est avec plaisir que j'ai recommandé votre site à d'autres amis.
Bien cordialement
Famille ARCHAMBAULT
(Casa Stella)
Nous revenons enchantés d'une semaine superbe à San Sano, et je me permets de vous adresser ce petit mail pour vous remercier encore pour toute votre collaboration et votre gentillesse, ainsi que pour vos précieux conseils (à prévoir et à voir sur place). L'organisation est superbe! C'est avec plaisir que j'ai recommandé votre site à d'autres amis.
Bien cordialement
Famille ARCHAMBAULT
(Casa Stella)
Casa Amore at San Sano
Location address: San Sano - Siena
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
At what time should we arrive and depart?
Arrival time 16.00 if you arrive after 19.00 please telephone
Departure time 10.00 am
Can you help with travel arrangements?
For help on travel arrangements by car, by plane or by train select Reach Tuscany from the home page.
Are the prices per person or per apartment?
The price displayed are per apartment.
Are linen and towels provided or do I need to bring my own?
Yes linen and towels are provided and included in the price displayed, bring your own pool towel.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is charged on consumption when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, there is and it is 14x7 meters. The pool is open from Easter to November
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
There is no phone, we recommend you hire a mobile phone with you car, many car hire companies now offer this service. Casa Amore and Casa del Mastro only have a high-speed wireless internet access available for an additional fee. Please bring your own laptop.
Is there a balcony or terrace belonging to the apartment?
Yes all have with exception of Casa la Botticella and Casa Stella.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes in San Sano there is a small grocery store, only a few meters away from the hamlet.
Where can we rent bicycles?
Please contact D.F. BIKE at http://www.dfbike.it/
tel and fax: +39-0577-271905
email: info@dfbike.it
Where are the nearest riding stables?
Please see the following link http://www.castelloditornano.it/maneggioingle.htm
How far are the airports?
Florence 1 hour, Pisa 2 hours, Bologna 2 hours, Rome 3 hours.
When do I get road directions?
Directions are provided with your final confirmation, after full payment is received.
Where do I find the directions?
The directions can be found as a link on your final confirmation email. They can also be accessed by logging into your booking details using your useremail and password.
If necessary, how do we contact To Tuscany once in Italy?
As all the villas are privately owned and managed we have no on-site representative however we can be contacted at any time during your stay in Italy. You can call +39 339 5351017 (English speaker), +39 334 3981530 (English speaker) or +49 (0) 89809654 (German speaker).
US Toll Free 888-768-4401
Overseas +44 2031 312 590
In House Details
- The size of the apartment is 85 sqm
- bedrooms 2
- bathrooms 2
- Sofabed double
In House: Facilities
- TV
- Internet WI-FI Inhouse
- DVD-MP3 player
- Fire place (open)
- Mosquito screens in every room
- No pets allowed
- Microwave oven
- Electric kettle
- Dishwasher
- No smoking
- 1 electric fan
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Stove top espresso machine
- American coffee machine
- Internet Inhouse
- Barbecue
- iPod docking stereo
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
- Swimming pool - 14x7 mtrs - open from Easter to November
- House Maid - available on request
- Leisure - walks, swimming, tennis, mountain bikes
- Local Leisure - cooking school, horse riding, ballooning.
- Private Chef - available on request
- Babysitter - book in advance
- Wine Tastings - available on request
- Horse riding - available at Castello di Tornano, on the way to Gaiole. Please see FAQ for further info.
- Restaurant - a few steps from the hamlet is Restaurant La Grotta della Rana
- Parking - A parking area is available for guests use
- Distances - Florence 40km, Siena 25km, San Gimignano 50km
- Approach road – all tar road
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Our accommodation, which cost less than £800 for the week, is in a converted stone farmhouse next to a 12th Century Franciscan chapel. There is a pergola shaded by vines round the back here we quickly settle into a rhythm of eating long pasta suppers while the shadows lengthen.
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