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Description of holiday cottage near Siena, Tuscany

This "love nest", originally built in the 15th Century, was built into the massive boulders of the medieval borgo that it sits on. It is beautifully furnished and decorated with an emphasis on design, comfort and luxury. Sogna Amore has been authentically restored to reveal its original chestnut beams, terra-cotta tile ceilings and floors, pietra serena stone kitchen sink and worktops, and luminous calce plaster wall finishes. A special feature in the bedroom is the exposed ancient stone boulder forming the rear wall. This feature has been painstakingly uncovered and is prominently displayed behind plate glass evoking a feeling of drama and contemporary style. The house is furnished in a mix of modern and antique furnishings which are juxtaposed with a collection of contemporary European works of art.

Entirely private, the 11th century medieval hamlet of Sogna consists of 12 unique homes with a swimming pool, sauna and tennis court.

Perched 400 meters high atop a hillside sits this stunning medieval borgo, facing the Val d'Ambra and surrounded by wooded terraces with almost a thousand trees; olive, walnut, almond and fruit trees all overlooking the ancient forests of Tuscany.

The borgo of Sogna was restored in 1996, carefully retaining all of its original character. The vestiges of the original fortressed walls still overlook the borgo and its restored 14th century church, which retains its original bell tower. Strolling down from the church, along the cobbled paths, you catch momentary glimpses of the surrounding densely forested hills as you inhale the intoxicating heady scents of the rosemary and lavender bushes growing in abundance throughout Sogna. With its panoramic views of the Val d’Ambra; Sogna offers our guests the chance to relax, sunbathe, swim in the oasis shaped pool, play a game of tennis, eat alfresco under the private jasmine covered pergola or just do nothing at all! With shops, excellent restaurants and banks all within an easy ten minute drive. In season, figs, apricots, plums and grapes grow throughout the borgo and there are few pleasures greater than eating a freshly picked, sun warmed piece of fruit with your morning coffee.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	Not suitable for children or infirm, No Smoking, No Pets
General:	Central heating, Hairdryer All windows have insect screens and are double glazed
Bedrooms:	1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2 Queens Size Bed
Bathrooms:	1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 3 people TV, Satellite/Cable TV, DVD Player, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films MP3 connection
Dining Area:	Seating for 2 people
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Kettle, Coffee maker, Washing machine
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, Private garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs Private Jasmine Covered Pergola
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking The village is terraced and the lanes are all cobbled and as such, are not recommended for anyone who is not steady on their feet. Ladies should be aware that Sogna is not really a stiletto friendly area.
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included Absolutely everything is included; utilities, bed linen, towels, heating, after stay clean and weekly cleaning for all stays over one week.

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Minimum Stay
15th October - 28th October 2011	£525.00	7 Days
29th October - 26th November 2011	£475.00	7 Days
31st March - 27th April 2012	£550.00	7 Days
28th April - 25th May 2012	£675.00	7 Days
26th May - 22nd June 2012	£775.00	7 Days
23rd June - 7th September 2012	£875.00	7 Days
8th September - 5th October 2012	£775.00	7 Days
6th October - 2nd November 2012	£675.00	7 Days
3rd November - 23rd November 2012	£550.00	7 Days

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Deposit/Booking Notes: Rental periods run from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am. To reserve Sogna Amore you would need to send us a 25% deposit of the total rent due, with the balance payable at least six weeks before your stay.

Our cancellation policy is simple; if we can find another renter for your dates we will return any money sent to us (minus bank charges).

A security deposit of £250 must be included with your final payment; it will be shown as a separate item on the invoice. Our representative will check the property prior to your departure and, if all is in order, the deposit will be returned to you within 2 weeks.

The house is for a maximum of 2 adults. Children, pets and smoking are not allowed in the house. It is not suitable for children - too many nice things for them to break, and too many opportunities for them to plunge to their death or injury.

The rental rate includes absolutely everything - utilities, bed linen, towels, heating, after-stay clean and weekly clean for stays over a week.

Location of holiday rental near Siena, Tuscany

Holiday Type:	Rural, Historic/Sightseeing
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Horse Riding, Tennis, Local Market

Location description

Sogna is in the heart of Tuscany, centrally located in the triangle formed by the three great Tuscan cities of Florence, Siena & Arezzo. This area is known as the Valdarno. Sogna is also within the Chianti region with many great wineries within easy reach.

If you can tear yourself away from the beauty of our medieval borgo, Sogna makes a perfect base for exploring Tuscany. It is just a 30 minute drive to the centres of Siena and Arezzo and an hour’s drive to Florence. The classic Tuscan hill towns of Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, are all within a short drive and Chianti’s famous villages of Castellina, Greve, Gaiole, Radda are just on our doorstep. Closer to home, you can take a leisurely stroll to Rapale, the next village in the chain of hilltop borgos or discover the beauty of the Valdarno and particularly the Valdambra where the magical medieval towns of Badia a Ruoti, Cennia, Ambra and Bucine, cling to their hilltop perches evoking a sense of timelessness.

When you tire of the natural and historic beauty of Tuscany and find yourself in need of a little "retail therapy"; a quick 25 minute drive will take you to the anonymous grey warehouse called Space, which is the outlet store for Prada, Jill Sander, Mui Mui, and Helmut Lang. A further 15 minute drive brings you to "The Mall", a huge complex of outlet shops where you can find labels such as Alexander McQueen, Agnona, AJ Armani, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Emanuel Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zenga, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hogan, I Pinco Pallino, La Perla, Loro Piana, Marni, Pucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney, Tod’s, Valentino, Yohji Yamamoto and Yves St. Laurent. There is also a Miss Sixty and Diesel outlet at The Mall as well as a stylish café that serves salads, sandwiches and fantastic coffee. Down the road from The Mall you will find the Fendi, Celine, Loewe and the Dolce and Gabbanna outlet shops.

Nearest Airport:	Florence Pisa Rome	80km 130km 250km
Nearest Railway Station:	Montevarchi	35km

Directions

There are direct flights to Florence from most major European cities, Meridiana airlines fly from London Gatwick to Florence in a little less than two hours; the house itself is just under an hour from Florence airport. Many low cost airlines fly into Pisa airport which is a two hour drive from Sogna. Both of these airports are north of Sogna. Alternatively, you can also fly into Rome which is a little over a two hour drive to Sogna.

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