Borgo Montefreddo

San Casciano dei Bagni, Siena
Self-catering
+39 338 416 0209
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From
€160 - €600
per night
From
€800 - €2500
per week

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse with separate apartment is an elegant lodging on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

Place

2 places

Sleeps

Sleeping from 4 – 6

Pets welcome

€160 - €600 per night

€800 - €2500 per week

The Experience

Every window of your upstairs lodging in this ancient building frames a bowl-you-over view. It is above an empty stable, old roses climb the walls, a venerable outside stone staircase leads to the apartment and its loggia-terrace overlooking that spectacular landscape. The glorious, twin-pillared sitting room has soft seating for all by the original fireplace and beautiful books. The brand new marble-top kitchen/breakfast room seems to have everything, even an electric kettle, so rare in Italy. All the big, elegant bedrooms are bright with high painted beams, simple furniture and good newly-renovated bathrooms. Charming Olivia, a qualified guide, knows the area backwards and can organise wine-tasting, children’s activities, anything. She also lays on a generous welcome basket, including some of their own olive oil. Francesco farms the vast estate, producing cattle and fodder, wine, olives and fruit. Bathe like Romans in hot spring waters, do some serious food-tasting at local ‘sagras’, (re)visit the wonders of Tuscany and Umbria. Heinz Becks’ Michelin-starred Fighine restaurant is close by, so spoil yourselves.

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €160
Weekly price
from €800
Damage deposit
€500
Surcharges
Dinner, B&B €70-€300 per person. Extra bed/sofabed available €100 per person per week.
1 Apartment for 4
From €1603 beds2 bedrooms
1 Apartment for 6
From €3504 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: Dear Sawday's Guests' a 20% off will apply on the prices published on our website www.montefreddo.it to all the bookings for 2025 confirmed before December 31st, 2024.

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights, 4 nights in high season. CIN: IT052027B5HKZX4867.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Dinner (6-courses), €35 per person. Bottle of wine from €12.

Reviews

Beautifully appointed rooms in a stunning property in a magical corner of Tuscany.

Jem, Boston

My friends and I chose Montefreddo for our annual reunion. This enchanting "borgo" is set in a magic place with breath-taking views. Everybody has been very nice and helpful. The host has organized several activities including a cooking class, a guided tour in Siena (highly recommended), and early morning yoga class in the garden. We also very much enjoyed our lazy time by the panoramic pool. The apartment is very comfortable, elegant and the kitchen extremely well organized.

Allegra, Boston

My friends and I had a dream holiday at Montefreddo. We stayed in both apartments and enjoined both of them. Olivia, our host, was the best. She organized an amazing welcome dinner and we also had cooking class one of the afternoon: we now are the best “pici” makers 😂! I really would recommend Montefreddo.

Nathalie, Boston

MONTEFREDDO is the perfect Tuscan get away. We have stayed multiple times and have nothing but amazing things to say about to property, the location and even more about how amazing Olivia is as a host and person!! If you are planning to go to Tuscany definitely plan to stay at MONTEFREDDO!!

Kristen, West Palm Beach, FL

Absolutely loved staying at Montefreddo! The apartment is beautiful and Olivia is so amazing to work with. The pool and the views are spectacular! Highly recommend staying here!

Lauren, Lake Worth

We (a family of 5) stayed at Casa Chianella. It was very spacious and the views in all directions are truly breathtaking. The reception was very welcoming with enough food to help you through the first day(s) and an exceptionally well-equipped kitchen. The decoration was tasteful and everything spotlessly clean, especially the (wonderful) pool. Olivia has very good suggestions what to do and where to eat!

Marie, Arnhem

Lovely location, wonderful owners, amazing holiday.

Elizabeth, Auckland

We had THE most wonderful stay at Olivia’s gorgeous property— such a beautiful , quiet and serene location tucked away in a hilltop and overlooking the vineyards on the border of Tuscany & Umbria. It was our first family trip since Covid— and we couldn’t have asked for more! Olivia was extremely communicative and supportive the entire time—

Joanne, Bloomington, Indiana- USA

We had THE most wonderful stay at Olivia’s gorgeous property— such a beautiful , quiet and serene location tucked away in a hilltop and overlooking the vineyards on the border of Tuscany & Umbria. It was our first family trip since Covid— and we couldn’t have asked for more! Olivia was extremely communicative and supportive the entire time—

Joanne, Bloomington, Indiana- USA

Everything was perfect! Amazing place to stay, Olivia is an incredible host. Thank you, I hope to come back again.

Guendalina, Fiumefreddo di Sicilia

I just got back home from my incredible trip to Europe. I visited France and Italy in four weeks (I took the longest holiday in the last 20 years) to celebrate my 50th birthday with my husband, my children and some friends who joined in the different places where we stay. They were all selected through Sawday's and they were all just perfect. My daughter took care of all the contacts and booking, each place was a surprise for me. If I will be able to organize a trip to Europe, I beleive I will do it with Sawdays again. In each place the hosts were friendly and helpful

Sandra, Sidney

We stayed at Montefreddo da Sopra...top of hill with house of 4 bedrooms and adjoining residence with 2 bedrooms...place accommodated our group of 10...lovely rooms, living space and pool...views exceptional...Olivia is very helpful...arranged for welcome dinner...wonderful...would stay here again...need a car, but train station nearby...easy visits to Siena, Montepulciano and others...perfetto!

Lee, Providence

My family and I had the most relaxing break at Montefreddo, the house and the surroundings were gorgeous and it was great to be able to switch off an relax and take it all in. The house was very spacious and comfortable, and the pool was great too. Would definitely recommend a day trip to Orvieto while you're there!

Lily, London

Montefreddo is a fabulous spot high up in the beautiful Tuscan hills with amazing views. It's so incredibly peaceful and the perfect place to relax and unwind (we'd just had a busy few days in Florence). Olivia is a very gracious and helpful host and the apartment is stylishly decorated with everything you need for your stay. Our only regret was we couldn't stay longer!

Emma, London

Montefreddo has been a great relaxing stay for our family. A great house with all facilities, beautifull pool and terrace. Many small medieval towns for good coffee and icecream. But most of all, Olivia is a great host. We really felt welcome ! It leaves a warm spot in our hearts!!!

karen, Amsterdam

A very clean and cosy apartment with a breathtaking view on the Tuscan hills. The swimming pool is well kept and is shared with the owners that are friendly and nice. We really had a relaxing week, the only regret it is that it was just one week as there is so much to do and see in the surroundings.

Nina, London

Olivia is a great host. Try two great options: cook at home afternoon and cooking classes. The accommodation is extremally spacious, clean with a great fireplace. This part of Tuscany is an great discovery you won’t see any tourist buses.

Szymon, Krakow

I spent a lovely week in this corner of Tuscany. I was with my family and the apartment was just perfect: plenty of space, private bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen. The apartment has an incredible panorama which enjoied from the dining table under the loggia.

Noemi, Dubai

Montefreddo is a lovely apartment in an amazing place. My family and I loved every minute there and felt very lucky we casually found such a nice place. We made some memorable day trips to Orvieto, Montepulciano, Siena and many more Tuscan hill top towns. The owners are very friendly and helpful.

FIAMMA, Siena

I've spent long afternoons by that pool, gazing into the never ending distant hills. Just the view is worth it, on top of that you have Olivia's amazing organization. She is open and friendly, you can ask anything you want. Everything is in perfect Tuscan style and very comfortable. You couldn't be in safer hands.

Cosima, London

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Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Olivia Bologna

  • Montefreddo is a newly restored apartment, part of a farming estate that produces olive oil and wine. Set on a hill overlooking the magnificent Tuscan countryside, it is a perfect getaway to spend relaxing holidays and visit some of the most renowned towns.
  • The medieval village of San Casciano dei Bagni is only few miles drive from the property. Set in a marvelous natural contest in the southern part of Tuscany, in the province of Siena, is surrounded by oak woods and the main square has a magical view.
  • Some of the nicest day trips from Montefreddo are:Orvieto known for the beautiful Cathedra, Montepulciano the pearl of the 16th century, Pienza known for the Reinaissance architectures, Montalcino where to taste the Brunello wine.
  • Most of our guests alternate lazy days by the pool and days spent discovering the territory, but there still may be some time to enjoy different experiences and dedicate to activities that will contribute to make your holiday at Montefreddo a unique one.
  • A holiday in Tuscany should, by all means, include the experience of a cooking class. In the familiar ambience of your kitchen or at their restaurant, “our” professional cook Dori, will share with you her secrets. Also ask for a home cooked dinner.
  • San Casciano is know for the warm healing waters of its springs since the Etruscan times. Today you can enjoy the benefits of thermal water at Fonteverde SPA, 10 km from Montefreddo.

Introducing

Olivia Bologna

The Bologna family have owned land in this area since the 16th century (this property was bought in 1839). As a qualified guide, Olivia is fantastically knowledgeable about the area and is happy to arrange cooking classes, wine tastings and day trips for you. Francesco farms the vast estate, producing cattle and fodder, wine, olives and fruit.