In the midst of a centuries-old olive grove overlooking the tranquil
Orcia Valley and close to the famous wine town of Montalcino, lies Le Casacce - a group of carefully restored stone
buildings based around an old farm and working olive press. Bordered by the lush vineyards of Montalcino, the area
is a paradise of natural beauty, affording a wealth of walks and excursions in the valleys and low mountains of
Tuscany.
Set amongst the ancient, gnarled olive trees and rolling lawns, the apartments of Le Casacce vary in size, accommodating
from 2 to 6 persons. All are simply yet elegantly furnished in the Tuscan country style and are fully and comfortably
equipped, including dishwasher and television.
Central to the property is a gastronomic restaurant, run by the renowned chef Enrico Casini and his wife, serving
a varied selection of the best local dishes and specialities, accompanied by fine local wines. An on-site shop
sells the locally made meats, breads, cheeses, wines and other delicacies - together of course, with the wonderful
top quality olive oil pressed at the property. Click the arrow above for more details and prices.
Italy’s outstanding beauty matched with its cultural richness makes it an ideal setting for a honeymoon. Make the
most of the peaceful surroundings and quiet corners at Le Casacce with our special HONEYMOON BASKET - a picnic
basket offered to honeymoners so that you can escape for a romatic lunch of bread, cheese, olives, fruit and some
seasonal fayre together with a bottle of the excellent local wine. Please do request at the time of booking.
Facilities at the property include two panoramic swimming pools, mountain bikes and beautiful 'Maremmani' horses,
which can be available for trekking through the surrounding meadows, streams and woodlands. Click the arrow above
for more details.
The area is amongst the most beautiful of romantic Tuscany and Le Casacce is an ideal base to explore the surrounding
ancient towns, grand villas, vineyards and gardens. Situated between the Amiata mountain and the small town of
Montalcino (about 15 km away), in the middle of a centuries-old olive park of unbelievable beauty and overlooking
the Orcia Valley. Tasting tours of the wineries and pecorino cheese producers add a further dimension to a holiday
overflowing with beauty, culture, charm and gastronomy.
The olives at Le Casacce are harvested from the end of October until mid December; they are picked with ladders
by hand and/as well as with mechanical aids such as portable 'combing' machines and left to drop on large nets
placed around the tree. Guests can take part and what could be better at the end of your stay to come home with
olive oil made with the olives you picked yourselves! However it is quite an event just tasting the 'new' oil on
fresh local bread - delicious!
There are also other harvests that take place during the autumn period; grape harvest in September (together with
wild mushrooms), chestnut harvest in October (both DOC products). During November you have the additional advantage
that you can taste the 'new' olive oil and chestnuts.
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Yes, 2 large shared panoramic pools
Walking distance, on site
2km
2km Seggiano
Florence 150km or Pisa
Livorno 100km
Included
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Bookings and further information: e-mail: contact@directcorsica.com.
For your convenience, payments for this property can be made
in sterling via directCorsica Ltd.
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