About the house
Le Stabbielline is a very beautiful restored rustic farmhouse which sleeps eight people in four bedrooms. There are original stone floors, ancient oak beams, pretty furnishings, classic Italian oil paintings, a large and well equipped kitchen/dining room and a stunning and very large swimming pool with sun loungers (open May to the end of September). The garden is large and comprises planted areas with rosemary, lavender and wisteria as well as fig and olive trees and a huge sloping lawned area.
Downstairs, there is a large double bedroom with an ensuite shower room, another bathroom, a huge sitting room with a large open fireplace and the kitchen/dining room.
Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, a twin bedroom, a bathroom and a second sitting room with a TV. We also have a travel cot for babies.
There is a large outdoor pergola to eat under in summer, a second smaller vine-hung pergola with a table and a large 12-metre swimming pool with both deep and shallow ends (perfect for new swimmers as well as those who want to dive in for some exercise). The pool has a large pergola too, which can provide lots of welcome shade. There is also an outdoor table tennis table.
Visitors love the peace and space. Our nearest neighbours live some way up the hill. You’re more likely to see the wild boar and deer that roam near the house, as well as beautiful butterflies, lizards and fireflies (in June) or perhaps even a porcupine.
What is included in your stay:
Linen and towels, both bath and pool. If you are staying for two weeks the house will be cleaned and beds made up with fresh linen in the middle of your stay. There are duvets and blankets for winter stays.
Washing machine.
Games both indoor and outdoor including boules and table tennis.
Exclusive use of the house, pool and grounds.
Wi-fi.
Stereo systems in both the upstairs and downstairs sitting rooms along with an extensive collection of CDs.
A DVD player and screen with over 100 DVDs to choose from – Hollywood blockbusters, children’s films and independent movies.
A big smart TV on which you can connect to your own streaming accounts.
A large collection of guidebooks and walking maps for the local area and beyond.
A well stocked library of books including lots of contemporary fiction, travel writing, classic literature and cookbooks.
A huge open fire in the downstairs sitting room with a good supply of logs.
Use of the traditional old outside wood oven which is built into the house at the top of the external stairs.
The Visitors’ book - what guests have said:
‘Just spend two weeks in this wonderful house in this beautiful part of Tuscany and have enjoyed every moment - we’ll be back if you’ll have us.’ Juliet
‘Thank you for a wonderful fortnight. The perfect combination of relaxation, and culture.’ Nick
‘Thank you, thank you for the most brilliant week. It has genuinely been perfect - weather (including an impressive storm), pool, beauty, games, dancing, food, drink, wood burning oven, BBQ…’: Tina
‘A second visit but first time stay for us. We had great sunshine and great storms - both equally enjoyable. We saw lots of deer, a family of wild board, a hare racing from our headlights, foxes sitting in a field, bats sipping water from the pool (during a night time dip). We also ate lots and had a fabulous time in this beautiful spot…’ Tessa
‘What a wonderful space and place’. Jo and Max
‘Thank you house, lizards, big bees, distant grunts and sun warmed grapes and peaceful valley. The archery festival was a brilliantly executed pageant and the frescoes - well…hurrah!’ Antonia
‘What a wonderful stay - beautiful peaceful house in wonderful rural Tuscany. A joy to wake up and hear the birds. A magical stay. Thank you.’ Jeremy and Cecily
