Casa Crete

Sarteano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Live Luxuriously through Rose- and Terracotta-Colored Glasses

A darling of interior design and lifestyle publications, this hilltop villa oozes with great style and thoughtful restorations at the hands of Rome-based creator Ilaria Miani. The designing mind behind dozens of lovingly preserved historical Italian properties from Tuscany to Venice, Miani showcases her talents here, transforming the utilitarian into the undeniably elegant.

Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent

Ilaria Miani’s passion for sculpting beautiful new structures from crumbling ancient stones is on full display at this villa for rent in Tuscany, made up of a warm country house and its former barn annex, now an art-filled fitness and recreation studio that doubles as additional bedroom suite. Sturdy and geometric, the structures dominate a green hillside, a once-upon-a-time Tuscan pasture that now holds a striking infinity pool and hot tub, contemporary landscape sculpture, an open-for-harvesting vegetable garden, and wide stone terraces offering panoramic views over the cypress-bordered landscape.

Miani’s vision is celebrated inside the main home, where tones of rose, ochre and terracotta cover walls and even smoothly finish floors, enclosing guests in a warm, welcoming embrace. Vaulted doorways have been updated as alluring passages between rooms, baths are boho dreamscapes, the kitchen’s farmhouse hearth has been updated in clean, contemporary style, and lyrical, centenary ceiling beams reveal gentle finishes like lime waxing that preserve and highlight their beautiful, ancient patina. The home’s former barn has been reinvented as a sleeker residential and recreational annex—a spacious, multipurpose studio space for play, exercise or entertaining that’s brightly lit, hung with large-form modern art, and houses a gym, kitchenette, bar/lounge, and three suites.

Accents add to the cozy feel, with tactile textiles and saturated furnishings in the same rich colors offset by warm woods. Outdoors, the magic is found in the neatly restored stone walls, expansive manicured lawns, and vistas extending for 360 degrees around.

Read more about designer Ilaria Miani here.


AROUND

Occupying a commanding position on a rocky hilltop, this stylish villa for rent in Tuscany is a quick drive from hilltop villages such as Montalcino, San Quirico, Pienza, and Montepulciano, with their namesake wineries. The Val d’Orcia was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage region in 2004 for its unrivaled beauty, and this home is set in pure Tuscany—land of rolling hills, roads lined with towering cypress trees, and medieval and Renaissance villages rising from every crest in the landscape. 

The region extends from Siena to Monte Amiata, and also contains the DOC wine regions of Brunello di Montalcino and the Vino Nobile de Montepulciano and the cities of Siena, Perugia, Assisi and Florence. Villages and towns offer dizzyingly abundant markets, tasting rooms, and artisanal studios as well as delicious trattorias, cafes, and restaurants. Wine and gastronomy tours are a favorite activity in the area, as are cycling tours. Equestrian opportunities are available, architectural and historical visits abundant, and the region also offers plenty of walking and hiking options along regional footpaths.


LOCATION

Val d’Orcia, Tuscany, Italy. Nearest airport: Florence (1½ hours)


BEST TIME TO VISIT: March to October

 
Please input your trip dates.
BACK TO PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Casa Crete
Sarteano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Casa Crete
Sarteano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Slideshow
Slideshow
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
Casa Crete - Sarteano, Siena, Italy | villas for rent, villas to rent | villas for rent, villas to rent
BACK TO PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Casa Crete
Sarteano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
La Vie en Rose under the Tuscan Sun

A darling of interior design and lifestyle publications, this hilltop villa oozes with great style and thoughtful restorations at the hands of Rome-based creator Ilaria Miani.

Read the story
Dates (Clear Dates)
Dates
2 guests
Check rates and availability
Select available accommodation below to continue
The Villa 9 Br 8 Ba Sleeps 19 Min 7 nights
from €1271 /nt
{{calendar_data.name}}
  • M
  • T
  • W
  • T
  • F
  • S
  • S
  • {{data.day}}
     
    {{ data.price}}
Overview 4 living rooms (2 with fireplaces); 1 dining room; 1 lounge-bar; extensive outdoor areas, massage room, vegetable and flower garden. Included in the rental: English-speaking check-in rep, final cleaning, weekly bed & bath linen change for stays longer than one week, heating & air conditioning, electricity & gas, wifi, firewood supply for fireplaces & barbecue, pool and garden maintenance.
TV Smart TV
Air Conditioning Built-in, in all bedrooms
Heating Underfloor heating system
Kitchen Fully-equipped kitchen with separate storage and cooking areas. Small kitchenette in the gym area
Internet Wi-Fi throughout the house
Hot Tub 8x8ft west-facing solar hot tub
Washer Yes
Pool Infinity pool (5 x 16m), heated via solar panels and dedicated boiler
Dryer Yes
Indoor Fireplace In two living rooms
Smoking Allowed Yes
Suitable for Events Event fee: €3000 up to 60 guests; €4000 between 60-150 guests
Gym Gym with adjacent relaxation area in the annex
Free Parking on Premises Yes
Bedrooms 9
Bed Type Main house: 5 double and 1 twin (can convert to double upon request). Annex: 3 twins (can convert to double).
Kitchen Fully-equipped kitchen with separate storage and cooking areas. Small kitchenette in the gym area
Bathrooms 8
Accommodates 19
Kid-Friendly Families welcome
Pet Friendly No pets allowed
Min. Stay 7 nights
Check-In 4:00PM
Check-Out 10:00AM
Sec. Deposit €2500
Sec. Deposit Due Deposit required at check-in with cash
Sec. Deposit Returned Refund of deposit by owner within 7 days after stay
Cancellation Policy Strict50
The guest will receive a refund if the booking is canceled within 24 hours of making the reservation (grace period). After that, the 50% deposit payment is non-refundable. The final payment is due 60 days before arrival day and after that is non-refundable.All refunds are subject to a credit card fee of up to 3.5%.
Covid-19 Policy
Only in the event the cancellation is a direct result of the pandemic (government orders the stoppage of vacation rentals or the authorities decide to restrict travel from the country of origin or to the country where the property is located), guests will be given the opportunity to receive full credit for their reservation if they rebook within one year. If the guest is unable to take the credit, the guest will receive a full refund if the booking is canceled at least 14 days before the arrival date. If the guest cancels 1 -14 days before the start of the stay they will receive a 50% refund. If they cancel within 24 hours of the stay, no refund will be given.
Notes Extra pool and hot tub heating will be charged on consumption at market price.
Request to book

Interior

The Villa
9 BR | 8 BA | SLEEPS 19
From €1271 / nt - 7 nt min.
Available
from €1271 /nt
Select check in date
Select check out date
Clear Dates
-
2
+
-
0
+
Clear
Apply
-
0
+
Clear
Apply

Guest reviews

{{ review.user[0].charAt(0) + review.user[1].charAt(0) }} {{ review.user[0] }} {{ review.user[1].charAt(0) }}.
{{ review.comments }}
Read all reviews
Location
Nearby properties