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Il Fornacino, Armaiolo - Rapolano Terme - Siena and Chianti

4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 8 guests Private Pool 4,5 - Excellent - Excellent 4,5

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

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
TV
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
25 Mar - 27 May 2023
$2,255
27 May - 24 Jun 2023
$2,977
24 Jun - 26 Aug 2023
$3,875
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
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

The Security Deposit is €250 payable only in Euro cash is required on arrival. You will be reimbursed on check-out should no damage occur during your stay

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
Lounge
Kitchen
Terrace
Dining Room
First floor
Lounge
Lounge
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Terrace

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 8,8/10 Score from 5 reviews - Excellent (5 Client reviews)

David
July 2022
Adult family group
Huntingdon, United Kingdom Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Guest villa score
10/10
We had a wonderful stay at Il Fornacino, Bernadetta made us feel very welcome and her English was excellent.
The villa itself was very comfortable and we were very grateful for the air conditioning in the bedrooms as we had scorching temperatures in the day and what would have been unbearable nights without the air con.
Everywhere is bigger than it looks in the photos, there were lots of places to go off quietly and read. Downstairs was the coolest part of the house, the kitchen the most cool.
The pool is cleaned every other day, which means that Bernadetta has to keep coming to start the cleaning robot and then put it away again. To be fair, we never saw her take it away and if you wanted a midnight swim to cool off, it was easy to turn the robot off and start it again when we were done. Any issues we may have had were sorted out very quickly. The pool was our favourite part of the villa- just wonderful.
We were not bothered at all by the noise from the motorway- it was far enough away not to disturb us.
Local attractions Osteria Il Granaio in Rapolano Terme, just 3 mins away by car, was a delicious restaurant- but you do need to book. We found that with many restaurants, booking was the best idea. Triocco in Barbarino val D'Elsa, about 40 mins away was our favourite place to eat- the food was just wonderful- the pizza to die for- but you must book to enjoy the breath taking views while you eat. La Sosta, close to Barbarino was not worth the juourney. In most places our meals for 6 adults came to between 140-200 euros. The coop in Rapolano Terme was plenty big enough for our needs and the pharmacy next door was brilliant.
To Tuscany team comments for this review:
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay at Il Fornacino. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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