Villa Mamo, a design-led farmhouse in Petrignano Del Lago, Tuscany

The Hilltop Soul of the Val D’Orcia

Once a traditional agrarian estate, this property has been reimagined by its owners as a tribute to Italian design history. The aesthetic is an “honouring of things of old,” where vintage finds sit alongside modern silhouettes. Every corner reflects creative lives, from the fashion books to the vinyl collection, creating a home that feels both global and rooted.

Social spaces are anchored by a 55-inch smart TV, a high-fidelity record player, and a professional-grade kitchen. Seminal design objects are dotted throughout, ensuring that even the most functional room serves as a gallery of Italian craftsmanship and playful artistry.

The exterior is defined by panoramic views spanning Mount Cetona to Mount Amiata. A large pool serves as the centerpiece of the landscaped grounds, surrounded by seasonal crops of sunflowers and wheat. Guests can gather at the fire pit for sunset aperitivos or explore the organic vegetable garden, all while enjoying total privacy within the vast, white-road-accessible estate.

What we love

We love how hosts Federico and Lou Lou have mixed iconic Italian design pieces with the raw, old-world textures of this 1700s farmhouse. It feels less like a stiff rental and more like the home of your coolest friends who actually want you to use the record player and browse the fashion books. You should definitely book a mixology masterclass or a sunset DJ set. There’s nothing better than a perfect Negroni and a terrace view to make you feel like you've stepped into a movie.

Layout

This vacation home for rent in Petrignano Del Lago sleeps up to 16 guests. The layout comprises eight versatile bedrooms (and seven bathrooms) featuring a mix of king and twin beds, and each is equipped with smart speakers. Outside, the property expands into a 16-seater dining terrace, a wood-fired oven area, and a meadow of helichrysum.

Main house:

Downstairs: Bedroom 1, en-suite with 160x200cm bed, door to outside, bathroom (WC/bidet and walk-in shower). Bedroom 2 with 180x200cm (or two 90x200cm beds) and door to outside, next door to exclusive bathroom (WC/bidet, walk-in shower).

Upstairs: Master en-suite bedroom with 200x200cm bed (double walk-in shower, WC, bidet and Whirlpool bath). Bedroom 4 with 200x200cm bed with freestanding green resin bath and bathroom next door (walk-in shower, bath, WC/bidet, two marble sinks). Bedroom 5, open-plan, en-suite with a 180x200cm, four-poster bed and bathroom (walk-in shower, WC/bidet). Bedroom 7 with two 100x200cm beds and bathroom close by.

Pool House: Two bedrooms, one bathroom, large open plan kitchen + living space with open loft above with another hangout/napping spot. Bedroom 1: four-poster bed (180x200cm). Bedroom 2: 200x200cm bed, splittable. Bathroom with walk-in shower, WC/bidet.

Loggia: Unit with bedroom, living room, bathroom (walk-in shower, WC/bidet) and outdoor loggia for one or two guests. 180x200cm bed on a loft.

Experiences

The villa offers services including bespoke lunch and dinner sessions prepared by local chefs. Guests can engage in pasta-making masterclasses, sunset aperitivo sessions with a resident DJ, or professional massage and aromatherapy. Horse riding and bespoke cultural tours of the surrounding Val D’Orcia are easily arranged.

Good to know

Villa Mamo is within walking distance of the local mini-market and coffee shop in Petrignano Del Lago. The property features a laptop for guest use and full laundry facilities. A car is recommended for exploring nearby Montepulciano and Cortona.

Amenities & services

Swimming pool, record player, vinyl collection, movie projector in the pool house, smart speakers, smart TV, wood-fired oven, fire pit, grapevine canopy, vegetable garden, laptop, wifi, washer, dryer, coffee machine. Fridge stocking, cocktail service and babysitting are also available.

Around

The villa sits in Petrignano Del Lago, offering views of the hilltop center of Montepulciano and Chianciano Terme. Within 30 minutes by car, guests can reach the Etruscan walls of Cortona or the shores of Lake Trasimeno. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Val D’Orcia, including Pienza and the thermal springs of Bagno Vignoni, is under an hour away. For urban excursions, Arezzo and Perugia are easily accessible, while the high-speed rail connections from nearby stations reach Florence in 90 minutes. The immediate landscape is a tapestry of vineyards and sunflower fields.