Montestigliano Estate
Italy
An Estate of 12 HousesĀ in Perfect Tuscan Countryside
Number of Rooms/Apartments | 13 |
Max # people for ceremony | 100 |
Max # people for reception | 100 |
Min # people for reception | 63 |
Max # people for accommodation | 63 |
Min # people for accommodations | 63 |
Min # days to book | 7 |
Area Info
Most of our Tuscany venues are located around the Florence and Siena areas stretching south as far as Northern Umbria - if you click on located at the top of this page, you will see the exact location of this venue. Needs to be Booked Two Years in Advance
A little (sorry, a huge) slice of heaven in the heart of the Tuscan Countryside 15 minutes south of the medieval city of Siena.
Everything you need for a perfect and private Tuscany Wedding.
The spectacular position makes its landscape pretty spectacular and unique, offering an amazing view of the Tuscan hills. This Estate (Borgo) is surrounded by a wooded area. It is on 2,475 acres of land, 1,732 acres are woods. It has avenues of cypress trees and tons of oak trees that lead down to a river, the river Merse. At Montestigliano, they farm olives, they have over 3000 trees. Their olive oil is prestigious, D.O.P. (mark guaranteeing the quality of olive oil) "Terra di Siena". They also farm, wheat, barley, sunflowers colza and corn, which they continually rotate on approximately 742.50 acres of land. It has 3 swimming pools, a game room and many trails in the wooded area for walking.
The estate has 11 houses (sleeps up to 63) and a separate Villa (sleeps up to 14) which is one kilometer away from the houses.
- Smaller weddings of 20 can be in the separate Villa with additional guests staying in one of the houses.
Note: Ask us for quote for wedding at the Villa. - For weddings more than 20, must book all 11 houses.
The Houses/Apartments date back to the 18th century. They are typical buildings of Tuscan countryside which have been carefully restored, retaining many of the original features common to Tuscan architecture. The houses are simple, no two apartments are alike, each has its own charm and character. They have been tastefully furnished and decorated and are self-contained and fully equipped. All houses have central heating. There is no air-conditioning, there is no need, the apartments and villas are very cool in the summer. There are no TVs in rooms, they have WI-FI.
See descriptions of the houses below.
LOW SEASON
06 Jan - 21 Apr 2018 & 29 Sep - 22 Dec 2018
Saturday to Saturday Weekly Rate - TOTAL RATE: € 12,700.00
NAME OF HOUSE | SLEEPS | EURO AMOUNT |
VILLA DONATI | 14 | € 2140.00 |
CASA LUISA | 10 | € 1850.00 |
CASA VIRGINIA 1 | 4 | € 840.00 |
CASA VIRGINIA 2 | 4 | € 800.00 |
CASA MARTA | 6 | € 1150.00 |
CASA MASSIMO | 4 | € 1100.00 |
CASA ADRIANA | 4 | € 980.00 |
CASA ROPOLI SOPRA | 4 | € 840.00 |
CASA ROPOLI SOTTO | 6 | € 1000.00 |
CASA DAMIANO | 3 | € 800.00 |
CASA EMILIO | 4 | € 1200.00 |
MID SEASON
21 Apr - 23 Jun 2018 & 01 Sep - 29 Sep 2018
Saturday to Saturday Weekly Rate - TOTAL RATE: € 16,930.00
NAME OF HOUSE | SLEEPS | EURO AMOUNT |
VILLA DONATI | 14 | € 3220.00 |
CASA LUISA | 10 | € 2550.00 |
CASA VIRGINIA 1 | 4 | € 1050.00 |
CASA VIRGINIA 2 | 4 | € 900.00 |
CASA MARTA | 6 | € 1550.00 |
CASA MASSIMO | 4 | € 1400.00 |
CASA ADRIANA | 4 | € 1250.00 |
CASA ROPOLI SOPRA | 4 | € 1050.00 |
CASA ROPOLI SOTTO | 6 | € 1370.00 |
CASA DAMIANO | 3 | € 990.00 |
CASA EMILIO | 4 | € 1600.00 |
HIGH SEASON
23 Jun - 01 Sep 2018 & 22 Dec - 05 Jan 2019
Saturday to Saturday Weekly Rate - TOTAL RATE: € 22,360.00
NAME OF HOUSE | SLEEPS | EURO AMOUNT |
VILLA DONATI | 14 | € 4400.00 |
CASA LUISA | 10 | € 3490.00 |
CASA VIRGINIA 1 | 4 | € 1500.00 |
CASA VIRGINIA 2 | 4 | € 1100.00 |
CASA MARTA | 6 | € 2070.00 |
CASA MASSIMO | 4 | € 1800.00 |
CASA ADRIANA | 4 | € 1600.00 |
CASA ROPOLI SOPRA | 4 | € 1300.00 |
CASA ROPOLI SOTTO | 6 | € 1850.00 |
CASA DAMIANO | 3 | € 1250.00 |
CASA EMILIO | 4 | € 2000.00 |
Notes
- 7 night minimum stay (Saturday to Saturday)
- Breakfast is not included (Note: all houses are self-catering)
- All 11 houses at Montestigliano's estate must be booked in order to hold a wedding.
- The 11 houses sleeps up to 63 people
- A security deposit of € 250 for the houses & € 500 for the villa must be paid on arrival (this would only be used in the case of damage
- Prices include linen and towels and swimming towels (one per person) for the period swimming pool’s are open
- with a weekly change of laundry for stays of more than 7 days & final cleaning.
- Energy for lighting and cooking is included but NOT that for gas for central heating
- (normally required low and part of mid season) this is metered and charged separately at Euro 0,75 a unit and payable directly to owner at checkout
- Use of all facilities is included; wifi in all apartments and communal areas (password and username available from reception upon request),
- swimming pools (one adult and one family pool) swimming towels. Note Pools are open 1 June – 31 September depending on weather conditions ; campo dell bocce; table tennis.
- Each apartment has a telephone; outgoing calls can be made directly, which are logged by computer and payable directly to the owner at check out.
- unpaid bills or compensation for extra cleaning)
- Upon request we can organize , buffet breakfast , pizza , BBQ and typical Tuscan dinners. Please note that a minimum of 12 pax is required.
- Cots & high chairs are available by prior request at € 30 per day, payable directly to the owner.
- Visitors are requested to arrive between 5 pm – 8pm and to vacate apartments, the day of departure by 10 am.
- In the case of an earlier arrival please inform the front desk and they will do their best to prepare the apartment as soon as the cleaning schedule permits.
- Late arrivals - you need to inform the front desk prior to enable them to make alternative arrangements for the collection of keys ,
- in the event of late arrival due to delay in travelling they ask for a courtesy call to their estate office
1. Villa Donati (sleeps 14 - approx. 320mq.)
With its generous proportions and fine architectural features, the house still gives a feeling of nobility being furnished with many fine pieces of antique furniture and decorations. The Villa, or Fattoria as it is know in Italian, was the principal house on the estate, built in the 18th century by the well known noble Roman family Aldobrandini, who purchased the land from the abbey of Torri (a small medieval village 2 km from Montestigliano, where the abbey still stands which can be visited). With its generous proportions and fine architectural features the house still gives a feeling of nobility being furnished with many fine pieces of antique furniture and decorations. Ground floor, large entrance hall (with rear door into garden), dining room, lunge, kitchen with large open fireplace fully equipped with also a dishwasher, bathroom with shower; 2 single bedrooms. A stone staircase leads to a half landing with a twin bedroom; bathroom with shower, continuing up to the first floor opening to large living room/reception room with working fire place, 2 double bedrooms (with wash basins); 2 twin bedrooms. Second floor: half bathroom; bathroom with bathtub. The backdoor opens into a large garden filled with fruit trees and vines and glorious views of the woodlands.
2. Casa Luisa (sleeps 10 - approx. 175mq.)
A traditional Tuscan "Casa Colonica" with a loggia which enjoys spectacular sunsets and peaceful views of the woodlands. Maybe one of the finest example of a traditional Tuscan "Casa Colonica" with all the traditional characteristics; an open arched balcony, an external covered staircase leads to a furnished loggia facing west which enjoys spectacular sunsets and peaceful views of the woodlands. There is also a partly covered terrace to the rear, which faces east overlooking the surrounding countryside, the skyline of Siena and the Chianti hills in the distance, where you can enjoy the sun, dine under the pergola or barbeque. This is our most recent conversion A large open plan kitchen with original hearth, dining and living room; 3 twin bedrooms; 2 double bedrooms; 4 bathrooms (2 with bathtub, 2 with shower).
3. Casa Virginia 1 (sleeps 4 - approx. 80mq.)
The house faces south overlooking the olive groves and cypress avenues and basks in the late afternoon sun... perfect for cocktails! One of two apartment situated in one of the former farm worker's house which still retains its rural simplicity with white washed walls and terracotta floors. Accommodations as are common with most Tuscan farmhouses are located on the upper floor, as the lower areas were used as storeroom, animal sties, and wine cantina's, are situated on the ground floor. Access gained by external step leading to a narrow covered balcony furnished with wicker furniture. The house faces south overlooking the olive groves and cypress avenues and basks in the late afternoon sun... perfect for cocktails! Below is a large open garden. Large living room with open fireplace; eat-in kitchen; 1 double bedroom; 1 twin bedroom; bathroom with shower.
4. Casa Virginia 2 (sleeps 4 - approx 60mq)
The house faces south overlooking the olive groves and cypress avenues and basks in the late afternoon sun... perfect for cocktails! One of two apartment situated in one of the former farm worker's house which still retains its rural simplicity with white washed walls and terracotta floors. Accommodations, as are common with most Tuscan farmhouses, are located on the upper floor, as the areas used as storeroom, animal sties, and wine cantina's, were situated on the first floor. Access gained by external step leading to a narrow covered balcony furnished with wicker furniture. The house faces south overlooking the olive groves and cypress avenues and basks in the late afternoon sun... perfect for cocktails! Below is a large open garden. The front door opens in an open living room with kitchen area ; 1 double bedroom; 1 twin bedroom; bathroom with shower.
5. Casa Marta (sleeps 6 - approx. 125mq)
An independent apartment centrally located in the heart of the estate directly across from the owners villa and the piazzale. Private access from the ground floor with an internal staircase leading to the airy spacious apartment. A living room with wood burning stove, eat-in kitchen, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 double bedroom; 2 bathrooms (one with tub, one with shower). A back door on the ground floor leads to a secluded garden with a semi-covered pergola furnished for eating, facing north-west, overlooking the woodlands.
6. Casa Massimo (sleeps 4 - approx. 110mq)
Situated at the top of the estate near the chapel and Villa, this charming well appointed apartment was originally a hive of activity as a loft for the making of Vino Santo where large wine vats still stand below. Access is gained by an external staircase to the first floor. The house stands independently overlooking the olive groves and orchard with a private garden and semi-covered terrace to the side of the house. Large open plan living room with fire place, kitchen, 1 twin bedroom, 1 double bedroom, 2 bathrooms one with Tub and one with a shower
7. Casa Adriana (sleeps 4 - approx. 105mq)
Pool side apartment situated on the ground floor below the padronal villa. Access for special needs guests. The entrance on ground floor leads into a large open plan living room and kitchen, small hall leading to, 1 twin bedroom with bathroom (for special needs), 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower. The apartment has a nice covered terrace furnished for eating and relaxing with a stunning view of Tuscan countryside.
8. Casa Ropoli Sopra (sleeps 4 - approx 80mq.)
One of two apartments situated on the approach to the main group overlooks the olive groves up to the main family house to the rear and the tiny hill top village of Orgia to the front. The upper apartment is one of two apartments part of the same building, a traditional rural Tuscan house, called "Casa Ropoli". Situated on the approach to the main group of houses, approximately 300m below the summit of the hill. Casa Ropoli Sopra is one of two apartments in a large farmhouse. Approached by an external staircase leading to furnished loggia, south facing overlooking woodlands and the plain below. An open plan living room-dining room with large traditional alcove fireplace and kitchenette. 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, bathroom with bathtub.
9. Casa Ropoli Sotto (sleeps 6 - approx. 145mq)
One of two apartments situated on the approach to the main group overlooks the olive groves up to the main family house to the rear and the tiny hill top village of Orgia to the front. This ground floor apartment is one of two apartments part of the same building, a traditional rural Tuscan house, called "Casa Ropoli". Situated on the approach to the main group of houses, approximately 300m below the summit of the hill. Casa Ropoli Sotto is one of two apartments in a large farmhouse. Spread out on three levels with views overlooking the olive groves up to the main family house to the rear and the tiny hill top village of Orgia to the front. The entrance on ground floor opens into a large living room-dining room, a stone staircase leads to an eat-in kitchen and a back door opens to a semi-covered, paved terrace with the original bread and baking oven furnished for eating alfresco. A further flight leads to the second floor: half bathroom, reception room, 1 double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 bathroom with bathtub and 1 bathroom with shower.
10. Casa Damiano (sleeps 3 - approx 65 mq.)
A cozy little house standing independently with breathtaking views of surrounding woodlands and Siena. Located opposite to Casa Ropoli. A cosy little house standing independently with breathtaking views, facing south east towards Orgia and surrounding woodlands and Siena. Open plan living room-dining room with fireplace and kitchenette; 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom, 1 bathroom with bathtub. Large private garden with furnished covered terrace.
11. Casa Emilio (sleeps 4 - approx. 78.90 mq) Our newest conversion was formerly home to Emilio one of the old sharecrop farmers on the estate who knew and understood the land like the palm of his hand. The house has been restored with the passion and respect for traditional Tuscan architecture, retaining the charm and character of an old farmhouse but also incorporates the creativity of Italian design today to offer a beautiful and comfortable dwelling for all seasons. The house stands independently on the edge of the hill, a stone’s throw from the main square. It is a haven of peace and quiet with complete privacy, west facing overlooking the undulating woodlands punctuated with cypress and umbrella pine trees. The open plan kitchen- living room has a glass paned wall with sliding doors that open into a private garden where you can catch the last rays of the sun. On the ground floor is a laundry room and half bathroom; double bedroom room with en suite bathroom. A short flight of stairs leads up to a further double bedroom with shower.
​Note: In Addition to the above 11 houses, there is also a separate Villa (self-catering) within the estate that is about 1 km. away called Villa Pipistrelli which sleeps up to 14 persons. Note: This Villa does not have to be booked along with the 11 houses in order to have a wedding on the grounds. See below for pricing.
VILLA PIPISTRELLI - 2018 Rates
Sleeps | LOW SEASON 06 Jan - 21 Apr & 29 Sep - 22 Dec | MID SEASON 21 Apr - 23 Jun & 01 - 29 Sep | HIGH SEASON 23 Jun - 01 Sep & 22 Dec - 05 Jan 2019 |
14 | € 7,550.00 | € 9,500.00 | € 12,000.00 |
This magnificent 17th century Tuscan farmhouse is situated in beautiful woodland in the Siena hills, high on the crest of the estate of Montestigliano, only a few kilometers south of Siena and within easy reach of the Chianti area, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano and Pienza. A perfect holiday retreat in the heart of Tuscany, where the rustic features of original Tuscan farmhouse architecture are combined with elegant and eclectic interiors.
The rooms have exposed beam ceilings, lime washed walls in soft colours and terracotta tiled floors, with touches of modern Italian design in the fireplaces, bathrooms and outdoor features. Steps lead down to the garden and park, and immediately below is the “infinity pool” with a travertine terrace that blends into its natural rocky environment. Note: Ceremonies & Receptions at the small villa (Villa Pipistrelli) would take place in the garden by the pool at the Villa. This Villa would be used for a small wedding only which would be catered.
- Capacity:
- Minimum: 20
- Maximum: 20
​Note: In Addition to these 11 houses, there is also a separate Villa (self-catering) within the estate that is about 1 km. away called Villa Pipistrelli which sleeps up to 14 persons. Note: This Villa does not have to be booked along with the 11 houses in order to have a wedding on the grounds.