Castello Ripa d'Orcia
In the old beautiful castle of Ripa d'Orcia (XIII sec.), set upon a rise in the centre of Orcia valley there is nowadays a comfortable country Residence with rooms and apartments ideal for relaxing stays. Ripa d'Orcia, an architectural complex which has survived virtually unchanged, offers to his guest and visitors hospitality. In the historic houses which have comprised the Borgo, from 1990 there are six comfortable and charming double bedrooms with private bathroom/shower, breakfast, rustic tuscan furniture and seven large self-catering apartments with their own cooking facilities which can sleep 2 or 4 people for longer (one week) and indipendent stays. Inside the walled enclosure gardens, public telephone, panoramic terrace, and an original common reading room with fireplace, games and books are available. Lastly the dining room with wood tables covered with cherry checked cloths, where breakfast and dinners are served using home-grown products.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Countryside
- Small town
- Wine country
- Nearest major city: Siena (20 miles North)
- Directions to property:
From Siena : drive onto the ss.2 Cassia direction to Roma - up to exit to S. Quirico d'Orcia.
From Roma : take the A-1 up to exit "Chiusi-Chianciano" - take the road to Montepulciano - Pienza - S. Quirico d'Orcia.
Once in S. Quirico d'Orcia follow the signs to "castello di ripa d'orcia" or "ripa d'orcia". - Nearest major airport: Florence, Italy (FLR-Peretola) 70 miles
- Directions from airport:
Follow the signs to A-1 - direction to Roma - up to exit for Firenze Certosa.
From Firenze Certosa take the superstrada to Siena up to exit "Siena Sud" that lead you onto ss.2 "Cassia".
Room Rates (EUR Euro)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is EUR 110.00
- Double occupancy rate is EUR 145.00
- Other Accommodations: Self catered apartments
5 Apartments for two persons and 2 apartments for 4 persons. They are composed by one/two bedrooms, dining room+kitchenette, private bathroom/shower; some with terrace and/or fireplace, valley view.
Weekly rates (2 p.) - 575-675 euro;
Weekly rates (4 p.) - 795 euro
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Alarm clock | Hairdryer |
| Radio | |
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| On Site | |
| Conference Rooms | Fax Machine |
| Fireplace | Telephone |
Meals
- A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:30 to 9:30 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
- Dinner is available for EUR 25
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 nights for rooms, 7 nights for apartments)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (allowed in open spaces)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets (Birillo the dachsund is the boss of the castle)
- Limitations on children staying (Teenagers only)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (Visa or mastercard.)
- Closed: November through February
- Check in time is 2:30 PM and Check out time is 10:00 AM
- Cancellations:
If cancellation is made 14 days prior to arrival, no charge. In case of cancellation within 14 days and/or no-show, one third of the whole stay per room will be retained. - Accepted by the following agencies:
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Aluffi Pentini Rossi Family
Wineproducers - The innkeepers speak: English, Italian
- There is one dog on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Historical interests, Nature area, River, Vineyard, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Hiking trails, Mountain Bike trails, Sight-seeing, Swimming pool
Siena Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Siena, Italy.