The house of rolling hills
14 Guests
7 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
When the owners of La Verbena chose the location for their home, they knew exactly what they were doing. Set on the south-facing hill at 200m above sea level, surrounded by acres of whispering olive groves with not a neighbour in sight, and offering infinite views over undulating hills, this splendid villa is blessed with a sense of timeless Tuscan charm that only increases as one steps over the threshold. Immersed in nature it may be, but La Verbena is also close to the coast and many of southern Tuscany's most delightful villages and towns.
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Keyholder highlights
- Infinite views
- Beautifully finished interiors
- Space in abundance, inside and out
- 15m-long pool
- Acres of olive groves
Gallery
Undisturbed peace and quiet, unforgettable views: welcome to La Verbena.
Down by La Verbena's glorious, 15m-long heatable pool.
The main house rising behind the guesthouse.
The al fresco sitting area between the main house and the guesthouse, with its inspiring views.
The guesthouse's voluminous "great hall" with its triptych of giant windows framing the magnificent views.
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 (4 hours a day, Monday to Friday) and a mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- 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
Rising in the hills just 10km west of where the Parco Naturale della Maremma meets the sea, La Verbena is perfectly located for visiting southern Tuscany's many lesser-visited gems.
3km to the south is the scenic little hill-top village of Montiano, which boasts a 13th-century church and walls, a 12th-century clock tower, and the evocative ruins of a similarly ancient castle. It also has a couple of food shops, including a bakery, a bar with panoramic terrace, and a pizzeria-trattoria.
The nearby harbour town of Talamone (25mins), has plenty to offer, including boat hire, a popular lido on the rocks, and various water sports options (there’s a kite-surf beach just along the coast and a yacht club that organises sailing lessons for children). The town also has several restaurants, bars and shops, and in the summer evenings, the fishmonger fries up fresh prawns, calamari and other seafood on the harbourfront.
In terms of beaches, there are numerous options within a 30-minute drive, including the long stretch of sand at Spiaggia dell'Osa, and the pine-fringed beach of Feniglia, which connects Monte Argentario to the mainland. Just to the north, the Parco Naturale della Maremma (also known as the Parco Naturale dell'Uccellina) is home to a series of gloriously unspoilt beaches, including Cala di Forno and Marina di Alberese. The park also offers great cycling, walking and horse-riding trails and plenty of organised activities.
There are also numerous fascinating and beautiful villages, towns and cities to visit within about a 30-minute drive of La Verbena. These include Grosseto, with its fine historic centre, its 13th-century Cathedral of San Lorenzo and its Museo Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma; Magliano in Toscana, a beautifully restored hill-top town with mediaeval walls, great restaurants and stunning views; Pereta, a tiny mediaeval village that comes alive in the summer with sagre (food festivals) and other events; Capalbio, another pristine mediaeval town with walls, a mighty castle and picturesque streets; Orbetello, the gateway to Monte Argentario; and the twin port towns of Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole on the northern and southern sides of Monte Argentario.
A little further afield is the picturesque coastal town of Castiglione della Pescaia (50mins), the mediaeval wine-producing town of Montalcino (1hr15), and Siena (1hr25). Should you wish to visit Tuscany's northern gems, including Pisa, Lucca and Florence, you'll be there in about two and a half hours.
