Villa San Bartolomeo

Just 3 kilometres from Sarteano, an adorable town dotting the already incredibly idyllic Val d’Orcia region and its rolling hills, is where one can find Villa San Bartolomeo. Sitting in full glory, it magnetises with its perfect balance between modern design and traditional Tuscan architecture, as well as with its impressive range of high-end amenities and jaw-dropping garden. Combinations of various patterns, shapes, sizes, and styles are all exceptionally tasteful and bring back images of an era when elegance and chicness were critical prerequisites in every Tuscan home. Comfy shaded outdoor areas, interesting artwork on the walls, cosy fireplaces, marble bathtubs, colourful accents, and beamed ceilings only complement an already dreamy picture.

Why rent Villa San Bartolomeo

Those whose lives are defined by elegance find their home-away-from-home match at this spectacular Tuscan mansion. Hands down, one of the most eclectic and luxury villas in Tuscany, Villa Bartolomeo is where you can immerse in experiences that involve endless moments of sheer bliss and relaxation with striking sunset views and panoramic vistas of the lushest terrain featuring cascading hills and green lands.

Feel free to play board games under the pergola, organise a fun BBQ afternoon at the well-clipped lawn, show off your culinary skills using the outdoor pizza oven, share romantic walks with your significant other, throw a hiking expedition or go on a bike ride through the verdant valley and the forests around. This mansion is just the right place to be for all these activities.

In the afternoons, you could easily revamp every molecule of your body with refreshing dives at the private pool and tasty cocktails or a glass of the finest Tuscan wine straight from wine-making meccas nearby, such as the Montepulciano and Montalcino regions, which are all within easy reach (between 23-49 kilometres away).

As for guests longing for even more privacy, although the lack of which can never be an issue at Villa San Bartolomeo, the stylish individual entrance, double-bed annexe with the adorable marble bath and fantastic window view will accommodate every need with the required VIPness that distinguishes this impressive property overall.

Nearby amenities and things to do

Sarteano is an adorable ancient town within the Val d’Orcia area distinguished by breathtaking countryside views and Neolithic era archaeological ruins. If you only wish to go on short day trips, Sarteano is a great destination to opt for as it offers a wealth of things to see, do, and visit, including the Etruscan 9th-century necropolis at the Sarteano Archaeological Civic Museum, which is housed in the Palazzo Gabrielli, a 16th-century masterpiece.

Other popular sights are the Collegiate Church, the Church of San Martino, the Palazzo Piccolomini, and the Palazzo Comunale. While here, you may also see the fortified Abbey of Spineto, and the fantastic Pietraporciana Nature Reserve, or watch the annual Giostra del Saracino horseback race, whose origins go back to the mediaeval times and even includes a lively parade of people in period costumes! Of course, restaurants, cafes, and wine tastings are also available, expanding your to-do list!

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