A Tuscan countryside idyll
14 Guests
7 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Immersed in nearly 1,000 acres of woodland, olive groves, and manicured lawned gardens, La Bandita is a pure Tuscan oasis of tranquillity, privacy and seclusion. Disarmingly simple, but carefully and imaginatively designed, the two houses combines roomy, light-filled interiors with effortless al fresco pleasures and a sense of summery fun. A holiday at La Bandita is all about carefree living, clean air, a sense of freedom, and being at one with nature.
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Keyholder highlights
- Exquisite seclusion and privacy
- Spacious and modern light-filled interiors
- Full service including cook
- Irresistible pool
- Extensive gardens in 1,000-acre grounds
- Close proximity to beaches
Gallery
La Bandita's lovely pool is immersed in greenery.
Pristine lawns and mature trees wrap around the pool.
The barbecue and pizza oven on the terrace outside the guesthouse.
The main house of La Bandita framed by the estate's woodland.
The gorgeous pool with its shady lounge area and the guesthouse on the left.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Daily cleaning service and mid-week change of linen
- Daily breakfast preparation
- Daily cook service for lunch and dinner
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- The cost of ingredients, wine and other drinks for all meals
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
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The Area
La Bandita sits in a supremely private 1,000-acre country estate but is less than 10km as the crow flies from the beaches of Orbetello, Monte Argentario and Ansedonia.
Monte Argentario, a mountainous peninsula connected by a pair of slender isthmuses to mainland Italy, offers a great mix of beaches, hidden coves, crystalline waters, hiking trails, water sports, hill-top fortresses and two historic towns: Porto Santo Stefano in the north, and Porto Ercole in the southeast. Both have a great selection of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops.
For the closes restaurants, shops and other amenities, there's a good choice in the pleasant little lagoon town of Orbetello. Also nearby is the captivating mediaeval centre of Capalbio, whose web of streets also host a selection of restaurants.
La Bandita is perfectly placed for those who love to combine pastoral relaxation with a little life on the coast, and there are several beaches within a 15-to-20-minute drive. Running all along the southern isthmus that links Monte Argentario to the mainland is the 6km-long sandy beach of Feniglia. It’s a heavenly, south-facing spot that’s hard to resist. There are a few lidos dotted around, mainly at the eastern and western ends of the beach, but little in the central section.
A 17-minute drive southwest, meanwhile, will take you Ansedonia beach and the start of a 17km-long stretch of sand, most of which is entirely unspoilt. Here and there are a few beach clubs with restaurants, such as the ones at Carmen Bay and Macchiatonda, but you'll have no problem finding your own spot.
Many of the bays and coves along the west coast of Monte Argentario, including Cala Grande, Caletta dell'Amore, Cala del Gesso and Cala Piccola are most easily accessed, or only accessible, by boat, and we heartily recommend you rent one for a day or more to explore the fascinating coastline.
Other places worth visiting include: the Roman archaeological site of Cosa, on top of the hill above Ansedonia; the mediaeval hill-top towns of Magliano in Toscana, Manciano and Pitigliano; historic Grosseto, the capital of the Maremma; the coastal gem of Castiglione della Pescaia; and, just over the border in neighbouring Lazio, Viterbo.
Last but not least is the little island of Giannutri, which can be reached by private boat charter from Porto Santo Stefano on Monte Argentario.
