Torre delle Cannelle, Talamone - Orbetello - Grosseto

Torre delle Cannelle is a converted lookout tower with a private beach but no pool. It is located in a natural park, on the Southern Tuscan coast a short distance from the tourist port town Talamone.

From the garden a shady path leads to the totally private beach, that looks out onto a pretty bay with crystal water, ideal for snorkeling or just relaxing under the warm Tuscan sun. The beach has plenty of space for all guests and has both a sandy area and a rocky area.

The property is surrounded by an indigenous forest providing it with perfect privacy. To one side there is a lovely lawn garden from where there are incredible views of the coast line. Here there is also a bamboo covered terrace which has a large wooden table and chairs to dine al fresco. There is a second terrace which is a roof terrace in the full sun and has even better views.

The entrance door leads into the tower section from where there is access to a big, bright, open plan lounge-diner. The large wooden dining table surrounded by chairs and benches rests below windows that look out over the cliff and sea. The furnishings are completed by a double sofa, TV, stereo and a wardrobe for extra storage. Access to the garden and covered terrace is provided by double, glass doors.

A bright corridor leads from the living area to the ground floor bedrooms. The first is a large double bedroom with the bed resting on a level one step above the rest of the room. In a corner is a double wardrobe. Glass doors lead out to a small terrace furnished with a table and chairs. It overlooks the cliff and down to the coastline.

The second double bedroom is a small room with a bed that can be set up as a twin if requested when booking. To one side is a large, double door, handpainted wardrobe. The windows looks out to the covered terrace and onto the views Beyond.

At the end of the corridor is the third ground floor bedroom is a double with direct access to the covered furnished terrace and garden. This spacious room has a large triple door, modern wardrobe and an antique chest of drawers. En-suite is a bathroom with shower.

Neighbouring the double bedroom is a larger bathroom with tub with overhead shower. Next to this is the kitchen. The room is well equipped and includes an oven, gas hobs and a large fridge with separate freezer compartment. There is a wooden sideboard stocked with plenty of crockery. Immediately outside is another terrace covered with a gazebo. It has a large stone table with comfortable chairs however from here there are no views. The barbeque is nearby.

Off the kitchen is a small single bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower. This is a simply furnished room compared to the rest of the house. It is ideal for a child or a staff member.

From the lounge there the stairwell to the upper floor is in the tower and has the original stone walls exposed. On the first floor which is located within the tower there is a second lounge which is a beautifully rustic room with a terracotta floor and ceiling of wooden beams and terracotta. On one side is a wonderful stone, original fireplace with wood burning stove placed inside. Facing this is a double sofa and an armchair. A wooden table with four chairs complete the furnishings. Two large glass doors lead out to the sunny roof terrace.

The final bedroom is on the second floor, at the top of the tower. This is a triple bedrooms which has a double bed and a single bed. The double bed cannot be made into a twin. The spacious room is furnished with a writing desk and chair. In the hall is a bathroom with shower and a walk-in wardrobe.

3 double bedrooms
1 of the double bedrooms on the ground floor can be set up as twin bedroom if requested when booking.
1 single bedroom
1 triple bedroom with a double bed and a single bed

Note that the WIFI is only in the ground floor lounge

There is no pool but there is direct access to a private beach which is part rocky and part with sea grass covered sand. The beach is about 50 metres away down a path with steps covered by indigenous plants which provide welcoming shade during the hot summer Tuscan days. The beach opens into a beautiful, small bay with calm crystal water. While the partly rocky shoreline provides an excellent area for snorkeling.