Villa Anna is a 250 year old Tuscan rental home. This remodelled farmhouse is located just outside the medieval village of San Giovanni, 30 km (20 mile) south of Siena. The buildings of this private property are magnificently restored and furnished with country furniture, and art &amp; antiques by the artist owner. Villa Anna sleeps 8 people very comfortably.

Close by are many historic towns, such as Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano and the frescoed monasteries of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and Sant'Anna in Camprena. See longer description at the bottom of this page.

The panorama pans over the countryside to the village with its ancient castle. The extensive grounds are beautifully landscaped with olive groves, flowering shrubs, aromatic herbs, classic Roman pines and huge cypresses. Total living area is 3,000 sq.ft. The private pool 12 x 4,5 meters, from 1,20 to 2,20 depth (15 x 40 ft) and is filtered by a chemical free system. Pool is open from end of May through September. Other amenities include outside BBQ, satellite TV, wi-fi, phone and fax, CD sound system and English language library.

The ground floor of this well remodeled villa has a generous country kitchen and dining area with gourmet cooking facilities and a table that seats more than 8 people. The adjacent sitting room with open fireplace and a comfortable sofa group make this the heart of the house. Just outside is the pergola with a marble top table to enjoy dining al fresco. Also on the ground floor is a twin bedroom, a study, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and the utility room with a washing machine.

Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and the living room with a high beamed ceiling, masonry fireplace and 2 sofas. The decor is a most attractive mix of comfortable seating, antiques and country furniture. You'll notice the beautiful original artwork by the artist owner, and works of art from around the world. Villa Anna has 4 well furnished bedrooms: 1 in the cottage and 3 in the main building.

On the ground floor on the villa is a twin bedroom and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms; one large bedroom has twin beds convertible into a double bed, while the second bedroom is the master suite with a king sized bed. The adjacent bath has a built-in tub with shower. The upstairs rooms have high, beamed ceilings and splendid views over the garden and the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

The cottage is a large private space; a double bedroom suite with a sofa sitting group and a cooking corner. This well furnished suite is perfect for people who don't want to climb stairs, and also allows you to make breakfast at the kitchenette. The cottage also has a bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower.

Nearest Village: San Giovanni is under 1 mile (20 minute walk)
Local restaurants: <a href="http://th.dev.krazyit.com.au/la-locanda-del-castello/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Locanda del Castello</a>, <a href="http://th.dev.krazyit.com.au/pizzeria-la-compagnia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pizzeria La Compagnia</a>
Motorway A1 exit: Val di Chiana: 50 km
Nearby  Cities: Siena 35 km, San Gimignano 70 km, Florence 110 km
<h2>Local Area Great Experience for Tourists</h2>
Excellent shops, supermarkets, weekly markets, restaurants, speciality wine bars are all nearby in this beautiful area of central Siena Province, full of many historic sites and towns to visit, summer festivals, pageants, concerts, art exhibitions, museums. Many artisan products, ceramics, linen, leather goods, etc are on sale in local boutiques. It is the perfect place for walking and mountain biking. Balloon trips with champagne breakfasts can be booked. Thermal baths, horse riding, tennis courts at short distance. The village has a bank, supermarket, general store, bakery, bar with newsagent and tobacconist, post office, doctor surgery and chemist, butcher, wine tasting and local delicacies shops. Specialities are the local White Truffles, Pecorino sheep cheeses and Orcia Wine.The Festival of the White Truffle is held in November. The Castle of San Giovanni d'Asso is an imposing medieval structure beautifully restored. On its square is a charming hotel with an excellent restaurant offering tasteful and refined dinners. Another interesting local feature is the ‘Bosco della Ragnaia’: a wood landscaped by a local American artist. Montisi is another integral small medieval settlement, with its own festival in august, La Giostra di Simone, with a jousting on horseback and pageantry in period costume. In June and July it hosts its own Art Festival, Montisi Art. Montalcino and its superb wines and imposing Fortress host a jazz festival in July.