The antique rose estate known locally as the Civettaio (owl) on account of its nocturnal inhabitants in located in a part of Tuscany called the Maremma. Luckily for you Siena is just 45km away by car and the splendid Mediterranean sea is a mere 30km so you can combine culture with sea and sun and total relax.   This estate totally given over to organic farming (wine, extra vergine olive oil) is set amid some 15 hectares of grounds and if you are a keep fit fanatic you might like to take the hike to the nearby town (Paganico). The thing that strikes you most about the estate is its antique rose coloured buildings which stand out tall and proud above the Mediterranean shrubbery of umbrella pines and oak woods. There are 5 apartments on site available for rental …..two on the

ground floor (1 for 6 pax, 1 for 4+1 pax), one apartment on the first floor for 4 pax and two apartments on the top floor with splendid open air fireplaces and both can accommodate 4+2 pax)

On site there is an old wood burning oven and you can take lessons in pizza and bread making.

There is also a restaurant on site as well as an outdoor swimming pool and large grassy areas for relaxing and al fresco dining. The owner lives on site in a separate house.