The Pieve di Sant'Ippolito is a small outbuilding in the heart of the Crete Senesi. You will find it on the outskirts of the village of Asciano, in a panoramic and sunny position. The property is composed of the manor house where the owners' family lives, an annexe and the very ancient Church of "Sant'Ippolito e Cassiano", whose origins date back to the 3rd-4th century AD. Inside the church you can admire a beautiful fresco painted by several renowned artists of the Umbrian school, such as Pinturicchio and Raphael, but erroneously attributed to the Sienese painter Giacomo Pacchiarotti a minor artist of the Sienese school. On 13 August, for the feast of Saints Ippolito and Cassiano, the church will be open to the public and a Holy Mass will be celebrated there. During the rest of the year, being part of private property, the owners allow it to be opened only on rare occasions, while guests of the house will be able to visit it freely.
You will reach the village of Asciano, with shops and services of all kinds, by a pleasant walk of just a few minutes.
All around the house you will find a large, fully fenced garden equipped with children's games, a table tennis table, barbecue and tables and chairs for your outdoor meals. The beautiful round swimming pool (dimensions 13 x 8 m, depth 1.20 - 2.10 m) with water geyser, infinity edge with waterfall and 3-seater whirlpool bath will be at your disposal during the whole year. Near the pool there are two gazebos furnished with relaxing armchairs, table, deckchairs and sun loungers for your days of rest in the company of your favourite book. Some outdoor spaces and the swimming pool are in common use with the owners.
At Sant'Ippolito you will find well-kept furnishings and the many facilities inside the house (air conditioning, satellite TV, barbecue, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, iron, mosquito nets, alarm system and Wi-Fi connection) will guarantee a comfortable and relaxing holiday.
The owners are very helpful for any needs during your stay and particularly sensitive to energy saving, in fact the house is equipped with solar panels for the production of hot water.
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
GROUND FLOOR: wide living-dining room with kitchen corner and fireplace, double bedroom, twin bedroom, bathroom with shower.
EQUIPMENT:
- Refrigerator with freezer compartment, oven, dishwasher, moka coffee maker, microwave, toaster
- Washing machine, iron, high chair, mosquito nets, air conditioning, hair dryer
- Wi-Fi Internet access, Smart TV, children's play area, table tennis
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Shared pool open all year.
Swimming towels.
Bed linen and bathroom towels (Initial Set).
One baby bed and High Chair (for children up to 3 years) on request at time of booking.
Swimming pool and garden maintenance.
Pets not allowed.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Breakage deposit Euro 200 (payable in cash on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay). During their stay, should travellers cause any damage to the property, they will be liable for the associated costs.
Obligatory final cleaning Euro 60.
Air conditioning Euro 0,80 per Kwh (if used).
Heating Euro 5 per day (if used).
Wood for fireplace Euro 15 each 100 kg (if used).
Tourist tax Euro 2 per person per day, applied for the first 7 days only. Children up to 12 years do not pay.
It is not possible to recharge electric cars at the house, but it is necessary to go to charging stations located a few kilometres away.
The following might be to be paid extra: Air conditioning, Final Cleaning, Heating, Refundable Security Deposit (cash).