2023 Prices per villa
7 nights from
$2,255 to $3,875 View more images

Il Fornacino, Armaiolo - Rapolano Terme - Siena and Chianti

4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 8 guests Private Pool

The clue is in the name, Il Fornacino, for this villa is, in fact, a cleverly restored furnace. Now providing lodgings for up to eight people, the two-storey building has been beautifully converted and is crammed with character, with exposed brickwork, wood and tiled ceilings and terracotta floors among its many typically Tuscan assets. This is a bright and airy place, thanks to the huge glass entrance door, vaulted ceilings, sweeping archways, high windows, and a double-height ground-floor lounge. A striking flight of wood and iron open stairs connects the two storeys, and a pane of glass in the upper floor provides an unusual visual link between both levels.

A neat terraced garden wraps around the villa, offering two sublime vantage points from which to admire the surrounding olive groves and forested hills. The shaded terrace on the first floor reveals a wonderful panorama of the countryside, while the sundeck by the private pool is sure to enchant you with its dreamy views. But one of this villa’s greatest plus points is its location, placing you just off the main road to the city of Siena, the spa town of Rapolano Terme, and, of course, the vineyards of Chianti.

Ground Floor

Kitchen-Diner
Table and chairs, sideboard, shelves, fully equipped kitchen, main entrance.

Lounge 1
Two sofas, table and chairs, desk and chair, sideboard, stairs to first floor.

First Floor

Lounge 2
Three sofas, table and chairs, four easy chairs, two occasional tables, coffee table, side table, open fireplace, two doorways to terrace and garden.

Bedroom 1
Twin beds (can be converted to a double), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair.

En-suite bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair.

En-suite bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair.

En-suite bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, doors to steps to garden.

En-suite bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
If you like your holiday home to be interesting in itself, look no further than this quirky re-design of a furnace. This piece of Tuscany’s industrial heritage has been lovingly restored, putting the comfort of guests first, with two spacious lounges, a large kitchen-diner, as well as four romantic bedrooms, all of which are en-suite. While you might hesitate at being so close to a main road, you will soon be won over by the delightful gardens and large pool, and the fact that this villa provides a swift access point for some top sightseeing, including nearby Siena.

Notes
Four bedrooms. Four bathrooms, all en-suite. If you wish the beds to be converted to doubles or twins, please request when booking. The dual carriageway to Siena can be seen from the garden and some noise from the road can be heard. The garden is unfenced. The WiFi connection can be a little slow. The stairs are open tread.
Mosquito Screens In Bedrooms
Fire Place: open

Private Pool
The pool, set in a garden, is on a higher level than the villa, affording it fantastic views. It is surrounded by a paved sun terrace furnished with loungers, a table and chairs, and two pergolas. The water is entered via Roman steps and there is a shower area.
Pool size: 7m x 12m, 1.2m-1.8m deep. Open from May through October, weather permitting.

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Washing Machine

Internet

Pool towels

Infant bed/chair

Kitchen

Dishes/Utensils

Fridge/ Freezer

Bed linen and towels

Lounge

Stove top

Terrace

Barbecue

Fire place

Espresso maker

Filter coffee maker

Oven

Dishwasher

Hairdryer

Mosquito screens

Villa rates

2023
2024

Date range

7 night price

26 Aug - 07 Oct 2023

$2,977

07 Oct - 11 Nov 2023

$2,255

11 Nov - 16 Dec 2023

$2,255

16 Dec - 30 Dec 2023

$2,977

View rates for 2024

Date range

7 night price

30 Dec - 06 Jan 2024

$2,977

06 Jan - 23 Mar 2024

$2,255

23 Mar - 18 May 2024

$2,255

18 May - 22 Jun 2024

$2,977

22 Jun - 24 Aug 2024

$3,875

24 Aug - 12 Oct 2024

$2,977

12 Oct - 09 Nov 2024

$2,255

09 Nov - 21 Dec 2024

$2,255

21 Dec - 28 Dec 2024

$2,977

House rules

Tourist tax: 1,50 € per person, per night for the first 3 nights, some exemptions apply

Dog up to 30kg: 5 € daily charge per pet

Charged based on usage: Heating Villa, Air Conditioning

Arrival guide

Meet and greet
Arrival time is 17:00 - 19:00. Departure time is before 10:00.

Approach road: Unpaved, even

Parking: Private, onsite parking

Layout (180 sqm)

Ground floor

First floor

Villa location

How far are the airports? Distances and driving time

Aeroporto Perugia: 99km - 1h 05m
Florence Airport: 109km - 1h 15m
Aeroporto Pisa: 140km - 1h 48m

How far are the nearest towns? Distances and driving time

San Gusme: 17km - 0h 17m
Siena: 25km - 0h 26m
Sinalunga: 29km - 0h 22m

The villa is located just outside Armaiolo, which is a collection of houses and a restaurant. It's a 200metre walk to the restaurant Davide Canella. Rapolano Terme is the nearest town with many amenities. It's about 2.5km away and possible to walk to but there is no sidewalk for part of the road. In Rapolano there are petrol stations, a pharmacy, banks, a post office, 24hr doctor's office and a wide choice of bars, restaurants and shops. There is also a lovely thermal establishment for spa treatments and pools.

Guest reviews: Il Fornacino - Excellent (7 Client reviews)