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Overview
Description
La Francigena is a large, well-equipped farmhouse set on a 240-acre organic farm in Tuscany. Sleeping up to 15 people, it’s ideal for family gatherings or group holidays. The house is located just 50 minutes from Siena and 15 minutes from Pienza, with a café and trattoria in the nearby village (2 miles away).The farmhouse is located near the historic Pilgrim’s Way, an ancient long-distance walking route that stretches from Canterbury in England to Rome, offering a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Property Highlights:
• Large, spacious farmhouse with 6 double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms (3 include mezzanine levels with single beds).
• Main kitchen and dining area, plus 3 smaller kitchenettes for private meals or midnight snacks.
• Private outdoor areas including a BBQ, pizza oven, and large dining tables for al fresco meals by the pool or under the stars.
• 50 ft pool, ping pong, table football, and plenty of outdoor space for kids to play.
The farmhouse has been carefully designed for large groups with both shared spaces for socialising and quiet spots for relaxation.
For those who like to cook, the farmhouse has everything needed for group meals, but if you prefer not to cook, Antonella and Vanessa can arrange a chef to prepare meals for you.
The Kitchen and Dining Areas: The enthusiastic cook will find all the tools they need at La Francigena, including a pizza oven. The farmhouse, which was once divided into four large apartments, has been thoughtfully reconfigured by the owners, Antonella and Vanessa. The result is a large, well-equipped main kitchen with a huge dining table, perfect for group meals. There are also four additional kitchen-diners, allowing guests to enjoy a more private experience or prepare meals on a smaller scale.
Whether you want to join everyone in the main kitchen or have a quiet meal in one of the smaller kitchenettes, La Francigena offers the perfect balance of togetherness and privacy. Antonella and Vanessa have also created a large BBQ area on a shaded terrace next to the house, as well as a wood-burning oven for outdoor cooking. A second BBQ and dining table are located in a gazebo by the pool, with plenty of tables and chairs around the property to enjoy meals in the shade or under the stars.
Location:
• 15 minutes to Pienza and its famous Renaissance architecture, plus local sheep’s milk cheese and fine wrought iron.
• Close to Bagno Vignoni's thermal springs (6 miles), Pienza (9 miles), Montepulciano (13 miles), Montalcino (17 miles), and Siena (36 miles).
• Day trips to Florence (95 miles) and Rome (115 miles) are possible with easy access by car.
• Gallina (2 miles) is the nearest village with an excellent trattoria,
• Nearest train stations: Chiusi-Chianciano Terme & Buonconvento (30 minutes by car).
Layout:
Ground Floor:
• Open-plan kitchen, dining room, and lounge
• Second kitchen-diner
• Bedroom 1 & En-suite Bathroom
Double bed (can be converted into twin beds), 2 single beds on mezzanine floor, shower, sink, WC
• Bedroom 2 & En-suite Bathroom
Double bed, single bed on mezzanine floor, shower, sink, WC
• Bedroom 3 & En-suite Bathroom
Double bed, single bed on mezzanine floor, shower, sink, bidet, WC
• Bedroom 4 & En-suite Bathroom
Double bed, shower, sink, WC
First Floor:
• Third kitchen-diner
• Living/Dining room with kitchen facilities
• Bedroom 5 & En-suite Bathroom
Double bed, single bed on mezzanine floor, shower, bath, sink, WC
• Bedroom 6 & En-suite Bathroom
Double bed, shower, sink, bidet, WC
Facilities overview:
• 6 double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (3 with mezzanine single beds).
• Spacious main kitchen, plus 3 additional kitchen-diners.
• Broadband (wireless), satellite TV, stereo, dishwasher, laundry room, working fireplace, pool towels.
• 15m private pool, BBQ, pizza oven, children's play area, mountain bikes, table football, ping pong table, shaded dining areas, covered parking, large gardens, with ample seating and outdoor space for gatherings.
Additional Services:
• Welcome meal, breakfast, dinners, domestic help, and babysitting available on request.
• Chianti wine welcome on arrival.
• Linen, towels, and pool towels provided.
• Additional costs payable on arrival (please check rules section).
• Heating is not included in the price.
Pool Info:
• Private pool (15m x 8m), open from May 3 to September 27.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Single Bed
1 x Double Bed
Double bedroom with mezzanine with single bed and en-suite
Bedroom 2
1 x Single Bed
1 x Double Bed
Double bedroom with mezzanine & single bed
Bedroom 3
1 x Single Bed
1 x Double Bed
double bedroom with mezzanine and single bed
Bedroom 4
1 x Double Bed
Double bedroom with en-suite
Bedroom 5
1 x Double Bed
Double bedroom with en-suite
Bedroom 6
1 x Double Bed
double bedroom with en-suite
12 Reviews
Leave ReviewEllen M.
By Great Location on 13-Oct-2025Exceeded our expectations. Host was readily available when needed. Great location for a large group get together and close to lots of beautiful Tuscan cities and towns.
Great holiday
By Bertram K. on 20-Oct-2025A beautiful house in a great location"
Great villa for a large group
By Bernard on 20-Aug-2025This is a lovely property that provided good-quality, spacious accommodation for our family party of 15 although the internal communal seating area was limited for our party size. With superb weather in an awesome, quiet country setting, together with the lbeautiful outdoor spaces (especially the swimming pool) we had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday at Villa D’Orchia. Some of the facilities could do with some detailed maintenance attention/upgrade (the gas cooker hob, the pizza oven, the table tennis and the table football) but that did not significantly impact on our stay. Thank you Antonella for your attentive help during our stay!
Amazing stay
By Andrew P. on 14-Jul-2025This lovely, sprawling farm house in the Val d’Orcia has plenty of space for a large family gathering, with six bedrooms, a gorgeous barbecue and swimming pool. Excellent spot from which to explore hill towns, visit wineries, and eat some excellent Tuscan cuisine. Don’t miss the hot springs at Bagni San Filippo!
Exceeded expectations
By Tomas on 21-May-2025We had high expectations of the house - and they were exceeded. Very beautiful surroundings and the location is great."
Absolutely beautiful, spacious villa
By April J on 20-Jun-2023This villa is stunning and I would highly recommend it! My group of 12 (six couples) had more than enough room. There are also many kitchens and common spaces, which make this friendly for large groups and families. The grounds are stunning and the pool is dreamy. We spent 3 nights there and I wish we could have spent 3 weeks! The home is very well appointed with all the amenities you could need (hair dryers, laundry, towels, soaps, cooking equipment, pool towels, etc). Note: they are very strict about check out times!