Villa Leccio Italy

Villa Leccio is a world apart, set in a charming and peaceful place where guests can truly relax and discover a slower pace of life away from the city.
The villa is nestled in the beautiful, idyllic wilderness of a natural reserve. It is close to Siena and to San Galgano Abbey with the famous ‘sword in the rock’. It is also close to the Via Francigena, the medieval pilgrimage route to Rome from the North.
Guest staying at Villa Leccio will be treated to an enchanting experience. Deer graze in the meadows, adventurous foxes pass through the farmyard, and guests are likely to see woodpeckers, jays or buzzards gliding from one oak to the other.
The property offers breathtaking panoramas and countless daily outings in the preserves of an undisturbed wilderness. It is an ideal base for exploring the delights of Tuscany.Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons. Many come in search of fine art and others to explore the extraordinary countryside. Gourmets and wine buffs descend on Tuscany to enjoy the simple but wonderful cuisine and wine. Walkers enjoy the mountain paths, cyclists the rolling hills, and summer vacationers the sea coast and islands. Students come to learn the beautiful Italian language and culture.
From the Etruscans to the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is possibly the greatest repository of art in the world, from extraordinary paintings and sculptures to frescoes and architectural masterpieces. This captivating region is a hub of Italian life, boasting the finest dining, the finest wines and breathtakingly picturesque scenery.
Location Amenities:
Driving distance (maximum two hours) from all Tuscan art cities.
– Florence 90 km- Pisa, Lucca and Viareggio 180 km- San Gimignano 70 km- Volterra 65 km- Massa Marittima 40 km- Montalcino 70 km- Pienza and the Orcia Valley 80 km- Arezzo and Assisi 110 km
Local attractions:Monticiano village, a classical medieval hamlet, is only a 5 minute walk away. It offers all necessary amenities such as
– A couple of affordable restaurants serving traditional, earthy Tuscan cuisine- Pizzeria- Bar and pub- A small wine bar- Small supermarket- Newsagent and tobacconist- Pharmacy- Post Office- Banks with ATMs- Medical services
San Galgano Abbey, which became internationally known after Andreij Tarkovskij’s movie ‘Nostagia’ was shot there, is only 7 km away. In summertime, the Abbey hosts an international Opera Festival as well as an important classical music concert season.
Romanesque Montesiepi Chapel, next to the abbey, preserves Galgano’s ‘sword in the stone’, which is likely to be connected to King Arthur. Both the abbey and the chapel attract many tourists throughout the year.
The villa is located in beautiful Siena, home of the world-known Palio horse race, a competition of medieval origin among the 17 districts of Siena (Contrade) in the form of a carousel horse race. The Palio takes place twice a year: July 2nd is the Palio di Provenzano (in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano) and August 16th is the Palio of the Assumption (in honor Our Lady of the Assumption).
Sea lovers will find beaches along the Maremma coast 60 km away. Castiglione della Pescaia is a well-known family sea resort while Uccellina Regional Park offers miles of free, white, uncontaminated sandy beaches.
Local activities:- Tutorial workshops with Diana Grandi, fine art photographer- Wine-tasting guided tours- Spa treatments- Golf- Local guided walks with environmental guides- Sailing outings- Linen: Bedrooms/bathroom/kitchen linens provided and changed weekly. Additional change available on request.
– Cleaning: On request, additional cleaning can be arranged at an additional charge.
– Catering: Villa Leccio has its own cook and catering services that can be arranged at an additional cost. If guests prefer a cook and catering services different than the villa’s, they should inform us in writing at the time of booking, providing names and contact information.
– Additional services: Guests are kindly requested to make sure that services other than the villa’s contact the property before an event so the owner can discuss with them the use of the property’s indoor and outdoor areas.
– Outdoor wood oven: At an additional charge.
– Swimming Pool: Open 1st May – 31st October (weather permitting).
– Events: Rental costs vary for special events. Guests who wish to organize an event at Villa Leccio during their stay must ask for written approval at the time of booking, specifying the exact date and time of the event and notification of any additional guests.
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.