VILLA GAUGGIOLE

Villa Gauggiole sits within the Castiglion del Bosco estate, home to two fabulous restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness and spa complex, tennis courts, one of Italy’s newest and most spectacular golf courses, a famous frescoed chapel, and a shimmering infinity pool overlooking both Montalcino and the raw, sweeping beauty of the Val d’Orcia. This is classic Tuscany, though subtly different from the iconic scenery of Chianti. Awarded UNESCO World Cultural Landscape status in 1996, the Val d’Orcia is a true artist’s dream, with hills that gently undulate beneath a vast, open sky. Nearby, Pienza is celebrated as the “touchstone of Renaissance urbanism,” while just a short distance away lie the renowned wine towns of Montalcino, known for its fine Brunello reds, and Montepulciano, famed for its Vino Nobile.

Outside the villa, guests will find landscaped gardens and lawns, a heated outdoor pool set in natural stone, a pergola-covered barbecue terrace, a wood-fired pizza oven, and spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Inside, the villa showcases designer fabrics, wood and terracotta flooring, wonderfully high ceilings, and generously proportioned, well-appointed rooms furnished with antique and handcrafted pieces.

The villa’s ground floor is elegant, spacious, and wonderfully homely. The living room features an authentic Tuscan fireplace, while the beautifully presented dining area leads through to a designer kitchen, sure to inspire your own culinary creativity — or that of your private cook. Upstairs, three beautiful bedrooms each come complete with their own en-suite bathroom.

Adjacent to the main villa, a lovely guest house offers a fourth bedroom with en-suite bathroom, along with its own pergola-shaded outdoor seating area.