Il Gruccione is set in an amazing location. Straddling the Tuscan and Umbrian border there is the little known nature reserve of Lago di Montepulciano. A protected, peaceful and intimate haven where migrating birds love to settle. You will find several families of gruccione nesting in the sandy banks of the property’s garden from May to Sep. The area has an incredible biodiversity. You can relax by the pool and listen to beautiful birdsong or cycle round the lake if you more adventurous. The space The 2 bedroom house has recently benefitted from a complete restoration. It has had an extensive upgrade and has an energy efficiency of A+. Perfect for all year round. The two double bedrooms are both en suite with walk in showers. Guests will be able to cook the perfect meals in our brand new kitchen that boasts all the mod cons you could need. There is a open plan area where guests can dine, watch tv or just chill out and read a book. The patio doors look out over the lake where you’ll find seating in the garden. The outside space is dominated by the spectacular view of the lake where you’ll also find an outside dining area under the oak trees and a food preparation area, kitchen sink, fridge and wood barbecue. Guests will have access to their own 12 metre by 6 metre private swimming pool where sun loungers and pool towels are supplied. The oak tree creates a shaded haven by the side of the pool where you’ll find another seating area where can enjoy a sundowner as you watch the sunset over the lake. Above the swimming pool area we have 30 olive trees where one can escape the heat of the day and lounge on one of the hammocks. With over 3000 square metres of outside space you’re guaranteed to find peace and solace

I will be on call at all times throughout your stay to offer help, advice or assistance. You will be given my telephone number and I will be reachable at all times.

Road access to the property is on a white gravel road for 100 metres approximately. Fairly easy to access in normal cars but may be a little tricky for low riding sports cars like Ferraris and Lamborghinis. 4x4s will have no issues. The house really is very strategically placed. 15 minutes drive from the Chiusi/Chianciano motorway exit. Rome is 2 hours away. Florence 1h 40 mins. Orvieto 1h. Pienza 50 mins. Perugia 50mins. Siena 50mins. Arezzo 50mins. Montepulciano 30 mins. Castiglione del Lago 15mins Lago Trasimeno 15mins and Lago di Chiusi 15 mins. Directly from the property there are also paths for cycling and walking that can take you all around lake of Montepulciano and paths that you take to the lake of Chiusi and even on to Arezzo if your more adventurous. Lots of great places to visit and enjoy.