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Villa Talamo

Fonteblanda, Tuscany

The seafront monastery

20 Guests

10 Bedrooms

10 Bathrooms

Rising serenely above the Tyrrhenian Sea and gazing out towards the Bay of Talamone, Monte Argentario and the island of Giglio, Villa Talamo is an 18th-century former monastery that has been lovingly restored to create an enchanting, character-filled Tuscan home. Cocooned in a private 10-acre coastal estate with pool and direct sea access, the property offers exquisite seclusion, space in abundance, and a level of hospitality that has few rivals.

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Keyholder highlights

  • IncludedFull service including chef
  • Included19m-long infinity pool with bar
  • IncludedGarden gate sea access
  • Included10-acre coastal estate
  • IncludedUnforgettable sea views
  • IncludedHistory and character in abundance

Gallery

Villa Talamo's serene heatable infinity pool looking out to sea.

Villa Talamo rising amidst its verdant, 10-acre coastal estate.

One of the beautifully furnished sitting areas on the main sea-view terrace.

The bar area near the pool.

The impressive façade of Villa Talamo, a former monastery.

Includes

  • IncludedSole use of the villa and the grounds
  • IncludedThe support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
  • IncludedThe 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
  • IncludedA Local Specialist, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 emergency support)
  • IncludedA comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
  • IncludedAn 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
  • IncludedThe ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
  • IncludedAll sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
  • IncludedDaily cleaning service and mid-week change of linen
  • IncludedDaily breakfast preparation
  • IncludedDaily chef service for lunch and dinner
  • IncludedAn arrival aperitif
  • IncludedPool heating from beginning of November to end of March

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedThe cost of ingredients, wine and other drinks for all meals
  • Not IncludedThe costs to heat the pool which amounts to €950 per week, if requested, payable in advance
  • Not IncludedTourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€3 per person

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The Area

Located on the sea in the south of Tuscany, Villa Talamo is perfectly positioned for those who wish to experience some of the region's lesser-visited gems.

In terms of beaches (apart from the sea access at the bottom of the garden), there are numerous options nearby, including the long stretch of sand at Spiaggia dell'Osa, which is just a few minutes' drive away. Heading a little further south, a 20-minute drive will take you to the long, pine-fringed beach of Feniglia, which connects Monte Argentario to the mainland. Just to the north, the Parco Naturale della Maremma (also know 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 trails and plenty of organised activities.

There are numerous fascinating and beautiful towns and cities to visit within about a 30-minute drive. These include: Grosseto, with its fine historic centre, its 13th-century Cathedral of San Lorenzo and its Museo Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma; 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 (1hr), and Siena (1hr). 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.

Rome Fiumicino Airport:

150km-93miles-1hr40

Rome Ciampino Airport:

170km-105miles-2hours

Pisa Airport:

180km-112miles-1hr50

Florence Airport:

174km-108miles-2hr10

Nearest beaches (apart from the direct sea access):

Spiaggia dell'Osa - 3mins; Feniglia - 23km-14miles-33mins; Marina di Alberese: 32km-20miles-35mins; Marina di Grosseto - 45km-28miles-40mins

Nearest shops, restaurants and amenities:

Albinia - 7.5km-4.7miles-8mins

Grosseto:

34km-21miles-32mins

Orbetello:

18.5km-11.5miles-20mins

Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole (Monte Argentario):

25mins approx.

The island of Giglio:

approx. 1hr from Porto Santo Stefano

Parco Naturale della Maremma (aka Parco Naturale dell’Uccellina):

15-20mins depending on where you enter

Castiglione della Pescaia:

55km-34miles-50mins

Montalcino:

88km-55miles-1hr15

Siena:

108km-67miles-1hr25

Pisa:

193km-120miles-2hr10

Lucca:

214km-133miles-2hr20

Florence:

183km-113miles-2hr30