Casina di Rosa is a wonderful opportunity for the independent traveller seeking privacy and a pleasant atmosphere. Use the house as a base for sightseeing trips or relax and experience daily life in a traditional Tuscan village.

The house consists of 4 rooms (kitchen, bedroom with double bed, living room and bathroom) and is furnished with original pieces and new items in traditional Tuscan style. The kitchen has all major appliances (including washing machine) and a working fireplace.

The house is located in Civitella Marittima, a small village that lies in the hills between the Tuscan Maremma and the Colli Senesi. The village, home to 350 people, was originally settled during the time of the Etruscans, but experienced its major development in the medieval period.

The area surrounding Civitella Marittima has been declared "Distretto Rurale Europeo": it remains one of the few areas in Europe in which nature still comprises the major economic resource. The uncontaminated environment makes this an ideal location for vacationers looking to immerse themselves in nature.

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Casina di Rosa dates back to the end of the 19th century when it was built just outside the walls of the village by the Ardengheschi Counts.

The house is completely independent and has been recently restructured. It consists of bedroom, kitchen, sitting room with sofabed and a brand new bathroom. The house can comfortably accommodate up to 3 people, but it is perfect for a couple.
The house can be heated by a gas heater, an electric heater and a fireplace in the winter months.

The bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed, a large armoire and a chest of drawers for use by our guests.
The sitting room has been recently renovated and furnished in a rustic style. It has two sofas, one of which is a sofabed, coffee table, side tables and a stereo.
The kitchen is fully equipped to allow our guests to be self-sufficient. It contains a gas stove, electric oven, refrigerator, toaster and electric kettle. There is a stone fireplace and a table and chairs for eating. Hot water is available throughout the house.
The bathroom is completely new and outfitted with fixtures from Ideal Standard: WC, sink, bidet and shower.
The veranda at the entrance to the house is ideal for sitting outside or for cooking on the barbeque.

The house is provided with:

* SatTV
* stereo (CD player, radio, tape player
* washing machine
* iron and ironing board
* electric kettle
* filter-coffee machine
* moka (espresso maker)
* toaster
* hair dryer
* electric heater for the bathroom

Linen and towels for the bathroom and kitchen are provided.

Upon arrival, a welcome basket with essential food items and local products.

A selection of guidebooks and maps are at our guests'disposal. You can borrow ours or you can buy a guidebook online before leaving. We have selected the best guidebooks of Tuscany for our guests.

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Civitella Marittima is well connected to the surrounding villages (Roccastrada 13km) and also to Siena and Grosseto: the village is only 1km away from highway SS223 that connects Siena and Florence to Grosseto and the Tyrrhenian coast.

Great cities of art such as Siena and Pienza, archaeological parks such as Roselle, Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano, or the fascinating Tyrrhenian coastal towns of Castiglione della Pescaia, Punt'Ala and Orbetello are all reachable in less than one hour's drive.

Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Rome are all reachable in about 2 hours. The village is well connected by the buses than run along the main Siena-Grosseto line.

For lovers of culture, a visit to the cities of art of the area such as Siena, Florence, Arezzo, Pisa and Lucca is highly recommended. To experience the history of the region, we suggest a visit the the Etruscan-Roman ruins in the archaeological parks. Also of interest are the numerous medieval castles and abbeys in the vicinity such as Abbey of San Galgano, San Gimignano, Sant'Antimo etc.

For nature lovers, the surrounding countryside offers numerous trails for walks, hikes and mountain biking. Nearby Monte Amiata features mountain trails and Monte Labro and the Argentario peninsula are home to two of Italy's largest national parks.The beaches of the Maremma are only a short drive. Natural hot springs are nearby and open to the public year round (Petriolo 13km, and Saturnia 20km).

Tuscany has a long tradition of fine cuisine. Here in the Maremma you can sample traditional dishes prepared with fresh, quality ingredients. For lovers of fine wine, we recommend a visit to the nearby vineyards (Brunello, Morellino, Chianti, Montecucco). Upon request we organise wine tasting tours, olive oil tours and cooking lessons.

Excellent local restaurants and a lovely village festival in the Summer.

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