Private villa just outside the city wall offers convenience, comfort & elegance
Located off a fabulous cypress-lined lane just 15 minutes walking distance from Piazza del Campo, Villa Le Tortore offers the best of Siena while staying just outside the city walls. Situated on a hill, guests will enjoy great views of the surrounding Tuscan countryside as well as the cityscape with the prominent city towers and Duomo of Siena. The convenience of a supermarket and bus stop just 100 meters away makes it possible to enjoy a relaxing stay in the city’s countryside without the need of a car.
The villa has been recently completely renovated with great attention to all details, keeping its original structure but updating it to meet all of today’s modern needs. From air conditioning to a fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator and oven to washing machine and a covered outdoor patio with BBQ grill, a private pool and tennis court, guests of Villa Le Tortore will enjoy a relaxing and memorable holiday in Tuscany. It will be hard to leave at the end of your stay!
Top 3 reasons you'll love Villa Le Tortore
THE COUNTRYSIDE WITHIN THE CITY
Maximum relaxation in the Tuscan countryside while being just 15 minute walk from the heart of Siena
PERFECT FOR ALL AGES
Pool, tennis court and a large olive tree orchard perfect for walks and exploring, running around and enjoying the Tuscan sun
PRIVACY & EXCLUSIVITY
Exclusive use of the villa means everything pool, tennis court and gardens are for the villa’s guests.
Villa Le Tortore was built on the top of the hill right next to a monastery which no longer exists except for a small church which stands right next to the villa. This means the location has always offered the tranquillity and distance from the bustle of the city, while being right outside of it. In fact, a bus stop that can take you to the heart of the city in minutes is just 100 meters from the villa.
Renovated to maintain its original structure, the villa is furnished in the Tuscan country style blended with the elegance of a city home. Its large windows offer bright natural light to all the rooms.
The comforts of home
The villa spreads out over 100 square meters over 2 floors and hosts up to 5 guests (a baby cot and high chair can also be provided upon request). The villa is perfect for a family or two couples or friends traveling together in Tuscany.
As you enter, you will find yourself in a spacious living room with fireplace, a small room to the side offers a day bed which can be used as a single bed or sitting area and a bathroom with shower, while to the other side of the living area you’ll find the full-equipped kitchen will invite you to enjoy meals either inside or directly outside in the covered patio.
Going upstairs, there are two double bedrooms (one with 2 single beds and the other with a double bed) and another bathroom with shower. The villa has air conditioning in this upper level, mosquitos nets in all of the windows, internet Wi-Fi and SAT TV, as well as CD and DVD players and a washing machine.
The peace of the outdoors
The covered portico area will invite you to spend time outdoors, whether it be relaxing and reading on the comfortable sofa or dining al fresco at the outdoor table. The garden paths lined with flowered pots lead the way to the private heated swimming pool which has sunbeds and umbrellas to provide shade on summer days. The pool is open from the beginning of May through the end of September.
There are 3 hectares of land planted with olive trees surrounding the villa among which you can enjoy pleasant strolls.
For those who love to play tennis, a private tennis court is at your disposal further down the gardens.
Please note that the villa is rented by the week only! The rates for the villa are weekly and include everything, including linens, final cleaning and use of WiFi.
If you’re interested in receiving help to organize your itinerary during your stay, the owner of the villa offers help in booking restaurants or organized tours, and, on request, can help book special services and experiences, such as wine and olive oil tastings directly at the villa, bike rentals, babysitting, food tours, a private chef or cooking classes. Or how about a hot-air balloon ride over Tuscany or Siena? Whatever you want to add to your experience of being in Italy and Tuscany is a possibility, just ask!
Siena is in the heart of Tuscany: if you choose to rent a car while staying at Villa Le Tortore, you will be able to easily reach the Crete Senesi and the Val d'Orcia to the south or Chianti and Florence to north of the city. If you don't want to drive while in Tuscany, you don't have to! The villa's location allows you to enjoy the Tuscan countryside without the need of the car.
Meet Thiago, owner of Villa Le Tortore
The possibility of meeting people from all over the world, speaking different languages and from many cultures is what drives my passion in the hospitality sector, making this much more than just a job for me. Imagine a place without borders: a rainbow-hued sky, sweet hills covered with proud standing olive trees, a gorgeous tennis court and a splendid villa playing hide and seek behind centuries-old cypress trees. All this has long existed before people thought to photograph the awe-inspiring landscapes of Tuscany. This ageless place can be yours if you come visit us in Tuscany!