It used to be one of the farmhouses of La Foce, the beautiful estate owned by Antonio and Iris Origo, author of "War in Val D'Orcia" and "Images and Shadows". It has been restored by the actual owner, a friend of the Origo family, mantaining the original structure with living quarters on the first floor, spacious rooms, terracotta floors, exposed wooden beams and a very large fireplace in the living room. It's a welcoming, comfortable and cosy home with bright rooms enjoying a great view on the surrounding landscape, with warm colours and old solid furniture.
The house is centrally heated, and has a living room, an 'eat-in' kitchen with dishwasher, a dining room and two bathrooms. There are three elegantly-furnished double bedrooms and a studio with TV and a sofa bed.
Podere I Prati is available throughout the year at the following rates: (USDollars, per week, 2005):
January 8 - May 20 - USD 1,700
May 21 - July 1 - USD 1,950
July 2 - August 26 - USD 2,200
August 27 - September 30 - USD 1,950
October 1 - December 23 - USD 1,700
December 24 - January 6, 2006 - USD 2,200
These prices include electricity, central heating, gas, firewood, all house linen and kitchenware, maid service on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, a weekly change of linen and final cleaning. Use of the cell phone is not included in the price. Please confirm details on booking.
