Colombe Villa

Soak up Tuscany's Maremma rich history, world-famous wines food and heady coastal views while exploring the local area. The Colombe Villa features an exuberant design esthetic, beautiful setting, ocean breezes, fantastic easy-to-get-to location plus an on-site staff will make for a memorable stay.

Location

The Maremma region is know for its coastal beauty, unspoiled nature reserves, Etruscan history and sweeping hills and pastures. To this day you can spot 'butteri', Italy's original cowboys who, for centuries, herd Chianina cattle. In more recent years the Maremma region has become world renowned for its outstanding 'Super Tuscan' wines from prestigious producers such as Sassicaia, Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia and Antinori, just some of the wineries you can explore along the Maremma Strada dell Vino, wine route.

Just a few minutes drive from the villa is the town of Donoratico with a train station, shops, restaurants, bike rentals. No stay would be complete without exploring the town of Bolgheri, famous for wine tasting rooms and wonderful restaurants.

The beach is a short drive. Enjoy the use of a private cabana and beach chairs. The villa's cook can prepare a picnic basket for you to enjoy at the beach.

It is a bit more than hour to reach the stunning scenery of the coastal Maremma Regional Park. A beautiful place to enjoy a walk on some of its many trails. 

This is the land of the Etruscans, the civilization that dominated central Italy before the rise of the Latins, the Romans. Visit some of the Etruscan sites: Vetulonia, Populonia, Capalbio, Pitigliano, Sovana and Saturnia for beautiful vistas and intriguing necropli.

Exterior

Take a dip in the pool, play tennis on the clay court, relax in the shade on the loggia (porch), . Mealtimes can be enjoyed by the pool, or on the porch or inside in the dining room. The loggia has splendid views of the pool and lush grounds. From late spring thru fall enjoy the beach, just a few minute's drive from the property, where you will have use of the owner's private cabana and lounge chairs.

Interior

A double living room with working fireplace provides a wonderful atmosphere for enjoyment. French doors open out onto the loggia. A dining room has seating for twelve.

The foyer has a sweeping staircase up to the second level and a powder room.

The on-site staff provides breakfast and any other meals eaten at the villa, guests pay for cost of groceries. The kitchen is for the use of the staff, not guests. Daily housekeeping included. The 3-person staff lives in an apartment at the back of the villa.

Air conditioning in the living room.

Things To Note

Neighborhood: Maremma Bolgheri

Size: 4,520 sq ft/ 420m2

Cooling: A/C in the living room and 5 of the 7 bedrooms. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms. No A/C in the ground floor bedroom & one second floor bedroom.

Accessibility/Security: There are no alarms for the pool, guests are fully responsible for safety of all.

Payment: Upon reserving, 30% of the total rent is non-refundable.

Booking Period: High and Mid-season rentals are Saturday to Saturday. Shorter stays may be possible upon request for other seasons.

Other: 3-person staff lives in an apartment at the back of the villa, providing daily housekeeping and meals. Guests do not have use of the kitchen which is for the use of the resident cook who prepares meals. Guests pay for cost of groceries.

Room Details

Kitchen

• Kitchen
• Fully Equipped
• Stovetop
• No Dishwasher

Accessibility

• Private Entrance

Bathroom

• Hairdryer

Connectivity/Entertainment

• WiFi
• TV - Limited English Programs

Heating/Cooling

• Heating
• A/C-Partial

Laundry

• Dryer
• Washer

Outdoor

• Terrace
• Pool

Special Features

• Balcony/Terrace

Amenities

• Pool
• Air Conditioning

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Things to See & Do

Castagneto Carducci (2 km Distance)
Classic village with a castle, restaurants, wine tasting and shops.
Donoratico (4 km Distance)
Peaceful village near the sea.
Bolgheri (5 km Distance)
This village in the Maremma is home of the prestigious Bolgheri wine appellation, one of the original Super Tuscans. Prepare for tastings.
Marina di Bibbona, San Vincenzo Beaches (10 km Distance)
One of the most popular resort areas on the Etruscan coastline. Long sandy beach with a shady juniper border. Some beaches are public and others private. Town has a fort, restaurants and shops.
Piombino (40 km Distance)
On a seaside promontory, the historic center has a defensive wall with work by Leonardo da Vinci. Fine monuments, beautiful churches, important archeological collections from pre-historic, Etruscan and Roman times. Restaurants and shops.
Massa Marittima (60 km Distance)
Panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside from a beautiful ancient village. Especially fine medieval architecture.
Volterra (60 km Distance)
Ancient hilltown (dates from @ 800 BC) with an impressive defensive wall and a peculiar layout. Roman amphitheater and Etruscan acropolis, great churches, Etruscan walls, gate and musuem collection. Famous for alabaster carving. Fine restaurants.
Pisa (75 km Distance)
Of course, you must visit this great town and climb the leaning tower! The cathedral is excellent. Take a tour. Home of Galileo. Ancient enemy of Florence and source of its salt with the consequence that Florentine bread has not salt, to this day, resulting in many Florentine dishes containing stale bread.
San Gimignano (80 km Distance)
Stunning town that bristles with 14 medieval tower-homes that remain from the original 72. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its saffron and wine Vernaccia.
Cinque Terre/La Spezia (140 km Distance)
Five film-set villages on the Italian Riviera that have never seen an automobile. Pastel houses tumble down a slope to the harbor with fishing boats. Ramble between villages along the cliff trail or by train.
Siena (157 km Distance)
Called Italy's loveliest medieval city with cuisine, art, museums, churches and famous art. Unique medieval culture that is reflected in the twice annual Palio horse race that some call insane. Look for videos.
Rome (265 km Distance)
The capital of Italy and the seat of the Roman civilization 2000 years ago.