Il Salariato at Fattoria Armena, Buonconvento - Siena

Il Salariato is a three bedroom apartment on the first floor within this quiet hamlet. The apartment has a private garden that is accessed down the main stairs. To the right of the building is a lovely open lawn area with wooden table and chairs, barbeque, trees, plants and shrubs and extensive views of the countryside.

Accessed by a stone staircase you enter first in to the large kitchen area where immediately in front of you is a fantastic open fireplace.

Moving past the fireplace you arrive in the kitchen itself with breakfast table and chairs for four, fridge-freezer, oven, cooking hobs, dishwasher and coffee machine.

To the right of the entrance area is the lounge and dining areas. The lounge has two comfortable sofas, a ceiling fan, TV with some satellite channels and a DVD player.

The dining area is to the rear of the lounge and has a nice wooden table and chairs that can seat 10 people.

The first two bedrooms are accessed either side of the large fireplace and share a bathroom. To the left of the fireplace is a bright and airy double room which can be made into a twin on request. On the right of the fireplace is a twin room which can be made up as a double. Both of these bedrooms have direct access to the shared bathroom with shower, WC and basin.

On the other side of the lounge is the entrance to the master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom. The double bed is made from antique wood and is complimented by the wardrobe.

Two windows overlooking the grounds allow for plenty of light and air to reach the room. The en-suite bathroom has a bath with hand-held shower, WC and basin and an alcove area which can be used for storage or as a dressing area. Plenty of light reaches this room through the two windows.

The private garden for Il Salariato is accessed down the main stairs to the apartment. To the right of the building is a lovely open lawn area with wooden table and chairs, barbeque, trees, plants and shrubs and extensive views of the countryside.

All windows have mosquito screens.

The twin rooms can be made up as double beds on request. Rooms will be made up as shown if no request is received in advance.

The owner has five dogs which live on site.

Fattoria Armena is beautifully located in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by woodland, olive groves and manicured lawns, this small hamlet is an ideal introduction to Tuscany. Fattoria Armena is located 4km from the town of Buonconvento and is well placed to visit Siena, Montalcino and Pienza which are all within 30 minutes drive.

The large swimming pool (14m x 10m) is found in the well-maintained garden area of the hamlet and has endless views across the Tuscan countryside below. For your comfort, sun loungers and umbrellas are sited on the terrace surrounding the pool. Built in steps lead you gradually in to the shallow area of the pool.

The hamlet has been well restored to retain many of the original features of terracotta tiled floors, sturdy wooden beams on the ceiling and explosed brick walls.

There are just 3 apartments at the hamlet, each with their own private garden areas which ensures a relaxing vacation. The owners live on site and are able to help with any questions you may have.

Approach road - 2km unpaved road in good condition

The swimming pool has enviable views across the rolling countryside below. Woodland, valleys, olive groves and vineyards can be viewed whilst relaxing in and around the pool.

The large swimming pool is 14 metres by 10 metres, at its shallowest it is 80cm deep (near to the entrance steps) and at its deepest it is 1.40 metres. 
The swimming pool is open from the beginning of May until the end of September.