The historic cottage made from Città della Pieve's famed red brick offers a luxury, open plan format inside, and a large landscaped garden outside for the exclusive use of our guests, making it the perfect place for family or friends to gather, or a couples romantic getaway. Set over one floor with a full chefs kitchen, comfortable dining area and spacious lounge, with its Scan-eco wood burner and central heating make the interior especially appealing during autumn, winter and springtime. Whilst from June to September our guests can enjoy a great nights sleep in air conditioned bedrooms. Or take refreshing dip in your own 4x2 meter above-ground saltwater pool and enjoy the outdoor solar shower, both with uninterrupted views across the stunning valley. Another comfort is the modern bathroom with powerful rain shower, along with spacious, air conditioned bedrooms with integrated phone charging stations, blackout shutters, plenty of closet space and high quality linens. While throughout the cottage large, south facing windows flood the rooms with light and offer uninterrupted views of the spectacular countryside, bringing to mind the famed landscapes of the artist Il Perugino, teacher of Raphael. Dining al' fresco is another perk with the easy to use Weber BBQ system, and spacious travertine marble dining area. Or perhaps during the cooler months (November-March) snuggle up with throws and blankets to roast chestnuts beside the pot bellied garden stove immersed in the beautiful colours of the changing landscape. The Cottage sits on the crest of a hill and its large, private, landscaped garden offers various comfortable seating areas in sunny and shaded outlooks, where you can sunbathe or while away the hours in comfort with a good book. Whilst the elevated terrace-garden with birchwood swing seat is the perfect place for either an aperitivo at sunset, Or at sunrise for meditative yoga or pilates to the sound of birdsong as the valley awakes.

I’m an Italian boy from OZ, a freelance writer, blogger and photographer living la dolce vita in Umbria with a passion for hospitality, fine food and wine, film, a good book and all things Italian. Since moving to Italy from New York City my partner and I have spent nine blissful years in semi-retirement hosting dozens of family and friends, whilst touring the infinite treasures of Umbria, Tuscany and beyond. We've had such fun sharing our 'Dolce Vita' that during the pandemic when an opportunity arose to purchase Grove Cottage we felt it the perfect time to create a vacation home for friends, family and of course visitors from near and far. Having also spent decades working in the hospitality industry we consider ourselves well-placed to anticipate the needs of our guests, and you will find the cottage is packed with all you should need for a extra-special holiday. We believe your holiday adventure should start the moment you arrive, so beforehand we will send you our regularly updated digital guide of all the best things to do, see and eat to help you plan your visit. Or, if you have specific requirements we can help curate a personal itinerary that focuses on your own interests. We do hope we have the opportunity to welcome you to this most extraordinary and beautiful part of Italy. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate in messaging me through this site.

The cottage sits on the crest of a hill surrounded by ancient olive groves, but is still just a short walk from the lively historic town centre. With its boutique La Scala theatre, museums, supermarkets, artisan and speciality food stores. As well as multiple restaurants, bars, cafes, and boutique's. The town also has an excellent tourist office packed with activity ideas. There are abundant hiking trails, water sports and sailing at nearby Lake Trasimeno. Wonderful thermal spas in San Casciano dei Bagni and Chianciano Terme and skiing at nearby Mount Amiata from November-March/April. There are also all sorts of museums and historical sights and fabulous wine-trails. The town also boasts 3 cookery schools and an open University offering interesting one-off classes throughout the winter months. The mainline train station is also just a ten minute drive away, so day trips to Florence, Rome, Sienna or Arezzo are possible on Italy's pristine and economical train network. Also the main A1. Motorway exit is just ten minutes drive from Città della Pieve. Skiing and winter sports are also available on Mount Amiata with its 15 km of skiing slopes, 2 chairlifts and 8 ski-lift, 2 cross country slopes. The cottage offers private parking either gated or adjacent whilst in town there is lots of easily accessible free parking.