The noble residence "Rocca di Cetona" is set majestically on top of a hill with commanding views over the Chiana Valley and its Tuscan countryside, surrounded by the historic town of Cetona. A former Etruscan residence with three towers of which only one remains, it has become part of this 17th Century Villa, surrounded by 2 acres of parkland. An architectural treasure that for generations has been witness to more than two thousand years of historic Events and Passion.
The Villa has been carefully restored, offers 7 bedrooms and 8 baths, while still preserving the noble appearance with timeless style and grace.
When entering through gates passing an arcade like drive leading to an Amphitheatre and various stairways to house and garden with a pool made from travertine stones of an ancient Roman bridge.
Amidst the park like gardens you will find a fauna of flowers, olive groves and great trees all creating an extraordinary tranquility.
Distances: the villa is located in Cetona village and it is only 400 m from the centre of Cetona with restaurants, food shops and restaurants.
Particular interesting the convent of San Francesco, the Belvedere grotto and civic museum in Cetona. Towns such as di Chiusi, Chianciano, San Gimignano, San Casciano, Siena, Montepulciano or Orvieto regarding museums, monuments of art, Etruscan necropolis site and thermal water spa. This area is famous for many Tuscan Gourmet restaurants.
At guests' disposal:
- Private pool 12 x 4 depth 1.40/1.60
- Detached laundry room with washing machine and ironing facilities.
- Weekly full linen and towels and pool towels change.
- Maid service is included 3 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Transfer of luggage from town square to Villa.
- Internet connection and a computer available free of charge.
- Welcome cocktail.
Villa Rocca di Cetona is the perfect setting for Weddings, Banqueting or other Grand Occasions. Catering or caretaker services available on request.
Villa of 600 m2
Ground Floor: Entrance into a grand hall with imposing crystal chandelier. On your left find a grand piano and library while on the right there is a living room with fireplace surmounted by a sumptuous mirror. Continue on to a well equipped kitchen connecting to the dining room with views over the garden and the pool. A marble guest bathroom completes the floor.
First Floor: from the hall, a grand staircase in Travertine marble leads to a gallery with doors to four large bedrooms (3 Doubles and 1 Twin), all with recently renovated en-suite bathrooms (the twin has the bath-tub, 1 double has the bath-tub and the other 2 doubles have the shower).
Second Floor: another flight of stairs take you into a big library- study room with satellite TV and computer. There are three en-suite bedrooms on this floor, two Doubles and one Twin ( the twin has the bath-tub, 1 double has the bath-tub and the other double has the shower).
Every room is decorated with great attention to detail merging original antiques and fine fabrics while the bathrooms are covered in varicoloured marbles.
Dependence of 230 m2
Dependence: located near the pool, with living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom and a sauna. On the lower ground floor of the depandance find a huge room which is ideal for celebrating a special occasion. The door from here leads directly on to the stone-paved streets of Cetona.
In radius of 400 m all kind of shops & public car parks
A dream place for a dream week. Vassili and the all helpers were just perfect. A straight 10 on 10 with one tiny exception for the (very poor) wifi.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
"La Rocca " as everyone in town calls it, was beyond what we could have imagined. It was a castle! There were rooms and spaces for entertainment that we were pleasently surprised to find. The Villa was clean and kept up! Vasile the caretaker was exceptional! He just showed up when it was raining to take us into town knowing we had dinner reservations. It was nice to come down in the morning and have coffee waiting too. The villa arranged for a private cooking class with a chef that was one of our highlights. We visited the local wine shop, and had a private tour and tasting. The towns restaurants were exceptional. We wish we stayed longer !! Loved waking up to the sounds of the resident roosters!
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
The villa was exceptional, the staff most helpful and Cetona is a hidden gem.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
We held a family reunion at La Rocca in May and found the villa to be just breathtaking. After a long journey to the villa, we arrived to a delectable spread to satisfy our hunger. An unexpected touch. Each day, the servers clean-up the kitchen and all the dishes and attend to the bedrooms, so it offers the service of a hotel. The property care taker was so attentive to all of our needs and was at our disposal the whole week. The town is easily accessed and features 2 excellent fine dining restaurants (Ristorante Osteria del Merlo & Osteria Vecchia da Nilo) and one of the best pizzerias (Pizza e Hamburger da Nilo) we have come by over the three trips we have made to Italy over the years. Order the Diavolo Pizza - it is the best! Lots of charming shops to visit including a wine tasting shop with incredible cheese and olives. Oh, and the best Gelateria too (Gran Caffè Cavour)! This town is a foodies' haven.
CONS: Not a heated pool. The villa should consider a solar blanket. We kept running out of TP, so more supplies in the ensuites would be a plus. That's all. Everything else was perfection. It was the most memorable stay we have had in Italy ever!Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Rocca de Cetona exceeded our expectations in every way, including the key holder Vasilio who is the most incredible man, even without the English language. The week there was the most incredible week of our lives"
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes