 
The spectacular setting of Villa Cocceto in Tuscany's Orcia valley takes in 500 acres of farm land, woods and vineyards. In the 18th century when it was built, Cocceto was a modest sharecropping farmhouse; today it's reborn as a grand country residence surrounded by a well-known estate producing Super Tuscan wines.

Coccetto sits between high mountains, award-winning vines and a wonderful broad expanse of blue Tuscan sky. Over the hill is the town of Sarteano, convenient for shops and bars and also close by are the medieval hilltop towns of bustling Montepulciano is famous for its Vino Nobile, Pienza with the pope's palace and other spectacular architecture, and Montalcino at the core of the Brunello wine estates.

Set in the midst of Trinoro's 500 acre award winning wine estate, the property features a superb 17 x 7 meter heated swimming pool and 2 acres of gardens, with a vegetable garden that supplies the house with wonderful fresh produce. The outdoor dining patio seats up to 14 and makes for a superb place to take in the surrounding countryside.

Interior of  Villa Cocceto Tuscany:
The cool colors, exquisite fabrics and art works are the signature of renowned Italian designer Ilaria Miani and are a classic combination of rustic features with modern design that work well to create a superb country home. The 6 large bedrooms, spread over two floors, are all en suite and come with their own dressing rooms. In addition there are two very comfortable sitting rooms, a dining area that can seat as many as 20 guests and a superbly well-equipped kitchen. The whole house is air-conditioned and also provides heating for those wanting to experience this amazing part of the world off season. Nothing has been forgotten, from high speed Wi-Fi to hairdryers in all the bathrooms, Satellite TV and a PC and printer for guests use. The villa even comes with its own GPS device to help you explore the Val d'Orcia.

Villa Cocceto Interior in Val d'Orcia:
Also included in the price is daily housekeeping including 2 linen changes per week, a daily buffet breakfast and garden and pool maintenance. There is an extremely nice, English-speaking concierge on call for the guests and the local team will be very happy to take you on a tour of the estate. There is also access to a good chef for those wanting catering at the villa (meals for under 6's are free of charge).

Bedroom configuration:

Bedroom 1: king, master, en suite bathroom with bath, dressing room
Bedroom 2: king, en suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 3: twin, en suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 4: king, en suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 5: king, en suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 6: king, en suite bathroom with shower

Summary: Sleeps 12 in 5 kings and one twin, with additional space for infants and children on request

Villa in Tuscany with Panoramic Views:
The views are over spectacular mountains and vineyards in especially tranquil part of Tuscany's Val d'Orcia. Extensive lawns and well-manicured landscape run into the very vineyards that make the estate famous.

Why we like it? Not only is the villa and its setting incredible, but the staff are a hard working and charming team that make a Tuscan villa holiday particularly easy going. Having the wonderful world of the spectacular Val d'Orcia on the doorstep with its history, beauty and many culinary and architectural treasures is a great treat and makes for one of the best of holiday settings.

Location is 300 meters above the valley floor in the southern end of the Val d'Orcia, under 30 minutes to the key towns of Pienza, Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni and San Quirico d'Orcia and under 45 minutes to Montalcino and the Brunello vineyards

30 minutes to thermal spas in Bagno Vignoni and San Casciano dei Bagni
35 minutes from the train station of Chiusi and the highway entrance
1.5 hours from Florence
2 hours from Rome
2.5 hours from Pisa
Restaurants near Pienza, Monticchiello, 20 minutes: Latte di Luna, Osteria La Porta
Local restaurant at La Foce, 15 minutes: Ristorante Dopolvoro