About us
A farmhouse with nothing in front of it but the valley.
Podere Orsola has been farmed since 1780. We restored the house slowly, keeping the travertine walls, the chestnut beams and the handmade cotto floors, then added the things a long stay needs: five en-suite bedrooms, a kitchen built around a wood oven, a saltwater pool and fast fibre. We live at the bottom of the drive, close enough to help and far enough to leave you in peace.
Amenities
What the farmhouse offers
Private saltwater pool
Fast fibre wi-fi
Wood-fired oven
Air conditioning
Free parking
Loggia dining for 12
Espresso machine
Bikes in the barn
Washer & dryer
Linen & towels
Fireplace
Smart TV
EV charger
Garden & olive grove
Cot & high chair
Barbecue
Outdoor shower
Sun loungers
Books & board games
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Remote working
Work from the countryside
Fibre at 145 Mbps, a quiet desk by a window over the wheat, and two cafés in San Quirico when you want a change of scene.
Location
How to find us
Podere Orsola, Località Orsola 4 53027 San Quirico d’Orcia (SI), Italy
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Bagno Vignoni 8 min · Pienza 15 min · Montalcino 25 min · Montepulciano 30 min · Siena 50 min
By car
Two hours from Florence or Rome on the A1, then the old Via Cassia. Parking for three cars at the house.
By train
Fast trains from Rome and Florence to Chiusi–Chianciano, forty minutes away. We can send a driver.
By air
Florence and Rome Fiumicino are both about two hours by car. Pisa and Perugia are close behind.
Rates
No surprises, just comfort
What your stay includes, and what you can add.
The Farmhouse
From
€1,040
/ night
Sleeps 10 in 5 en-suite bedrooms
Private saltwater pool
Linen, towels and a mid-week clean
Breakfast basket on arrival
Fibre wi-fi, 145 Mbps
Extras, on request
Available on request
Welcome basket — €30
Airport transfer — €60
Cooking class — €80
Wine tasting in Montalcino — €120
Massage in the olive grove — €110
Availability
October 2026
November 2026
Choose your arrival date.
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Journal
Notes from the hills
Local gems, slow travel ideas, and our favourite trattorie, walks and views.
The week the wheat turns gold
In the second week of June the whole valley changes colour in about four days. This is when to come, and what to do when you are here.
Seasons
4 min
How to eat like you live here
Lunch is the big meal, the bakery closes at one, and nobody orders a cappuccino after eleven. A short guide to eating in Val d’Orcia.
Food & wine
5 min
Lighting the wood oven
The oven in the loggia is older than anyone can remember. Here is how to light it, how long to wait, and what to cook first.
The house
3 min
FAQ
Questions answered
Why book direct instead of on Airbnb?
Booking with us directly costs about 14% less, because there are no platform service fees. You also deal with the people who live here, which means flexible arrival times, honest advice and a better room if one comes free.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel more than eight weeks before arrival and we refund your deposit in full, minus bank fees. After that, we refund whatever we can re-let. We recommend travel insurance.
Is the pool heated?
The saltwater pool is solar-heated and open from mid-April to mid-October. It is private to the house, with sun loungers, an outdoor shower and a view straight down the valley.
Are children and dogs welcome?
Children of all ages are welcome; cots and high chairs are free. Well-behaved dogs are welcome for €15 a night. The pool is not fenced, so please supervise small children.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 4 pm and check-out by 10 am. Tell us your flight and we will be flexible whenever the house is free. On high-summer Saturdays the times are fixed.
Is there good wi-fi?
Yes, fibre throughout the house at around 145 Mbps, fast enough for video calls. The network name and password are on the card by the kitchen door.
Contact us
Need help planning?
Get in touch and plan your stay.
Location
Our gate is on the white road off the SP146 between Pienza and San Quirico. We send a pin and directions with every booking.