| | Facilities within the Property |
Swimming pool: The swimming pool (15mx9m, depth 0.5m-1.7m) is surrounded by a shady pine forest. 13 Hectars of enclosed land ensures the maximum freedom, privacy and safety. Parking: There is ample parking, and complete access to the grounds and garage for 4 cars. |
Baby Sitting: Il Pirro offers another invaluable attraction to parents: Baby Sitting. Enrica was an elementary school teacher for many years, and also entertained children on summer cruise ships before she married and had three children of her own. Should your child require baby sitting, on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis, she will be happy to babysit (there is a small fee). Area for children: there is an environment created just for them: pine forest, swimming pool, toys, football pitch. |
Cooking course: If you want to learn how to make pizza using a traditional wood-fired oven, Enrica often does and will be happy to teach you. There is a huge vegetable garden, and if you wish to join Enrica's family for a meal, perhaps learning how to make polenta (she's from the north) or how to grill meats over the coals in the Tuscan way, you'll be more than welcome. More structured cooking classes can be arranged. Learning the ancient art of making lace: if you are interested in learning the ancient art of making lace, well, Enrica's work is nationally recognized (she did the lace in the background). Guided tour of the vineyard and olive gloves: we organize guided tour and touristic guide is availble. It is neccessary to ask it us in advance.. |
| Property Facilities Summary: | Child Friendly | Congresses & Meetings | Cooking Courses | Garage | Groups Allowed | Guided Tours | Home Produce | Parking | Private Garage | Restaurant | Swimming Pool | | | |
| Facilities outside the Property |
One day tours: Sarteano is perfect for exploring Central and Southern Tuscany: It's a 20 minute drive from Montepulciano and Pienza, and not much further from San Quirico d'Orcia, the town whose garden inspired Palazzo Pitti's. Nearby are Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Murlo, with its Ertuscan Museum, and then Siena. Southwest there's Monte Amiata. Pienza is due north. East there's Lake Trasimeno, while Perugia and Cortona are about a half hour's drive; Assisi is just a little further. The entrance to the autostrada is just 2 km distant, making Il Pirro ideally located for day trips to Florence, Orvieto, and even Rome. Horse riding: 10km from the farmhouse. Moutain bike, trekking, fishing: You can find many activities near the farmhouse and get informations from the reception. At 2km from the farmhouse: there is shopping center, where you can find many facilities. At Sarteano (4km): restaurant, butcher, green grocer, baker, florist, newsagent, bar, post office, bank, chemist's shop, clothing and forniture shop etc. |
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