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Don’t worry, you haven’t missed the chance to enjoy a superb luxury break. Escape to Hidden Chic has a select number of outstanding properties across Europe in spectacular settings, with last-minute availability. Perfect for families or groups of friends
The Le Marche Style House is a historic house with an adjoining chapel, dating from the 17th century. Recently reborn after a sensitive restoration, it sleeps 12 and is the ideal venue for private family holidays, weddings, events, and photoshoots.
Situated on a quiet country Strada Bianca, a white rural lane, 350 metres above sea level, overlooking the town of Apiro to the north and the picturesque village of Poggio San Vicino to the south, nestled in the foothills of Monte San Vicino, Le Marche Style House is a beautiful former monastery-turned gentleman’s villa.
Discovered six years ago as a sleeping romantic ruin, its renovation has succeeded in retaining its character and soul intact.
Complete with a swimming pool and a two-and-a-half-acre vineyard, the house offers the perfect combination for a classic Italian family holiday: a beautiful rural setting not far from the life, culture, and cuisine of picture-postcard Marchigiani towns.
The house comfortably accommodates three families, who can also browse in the library on the ground floor, relax in the large sitting room in front of an open fire and walk through the French windows into the garden and outdoor eating area under the shade of a beautiful oak tree opposite.
The house was restored according to the original room layouts, thus the rooms flow off the main central corridor with archways to the chapel – with its original baptismal font – at one end and the library at the other.
Outside, a swimming pool and terrace nestle among mature trees, including olives, pear, walnut, and grand oaks which complement the newly laid grass lawns and sweeping driveway around the property.
- Italy – Le Marche Style House (sleeps 12)
- 6 double bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
- Large cook's kitchen
- Living room with fireplace
- Breakfast room; al fresco dining; barbecue and outdoor grill
- Library
- Football, badminton, table tennis, 14x5m swimming pool
- Ancona airport 30 minutes; seaside 50 minutes; Rome 2.5 hours
- Available for select dates in July and August)
- Prices start from €6,000 per week
- For more information see the Escape to Hidden Chic website
Siena Villa sits in a mediaeval Tuscan village, in the most extraordinary, beautiful stretch of Italy between Rome and Florence with breathtaking views of Mount Amiata and the hills beyond. San Casciano dei Bagni is an unspoilt ancient village, a rather well-kept secret of Siena. Montepulciano, Florence, Siena, Arezzo, and Assis are only half an hour's drive away.
- Italy – Siena Villa (sleeps 12)
- 6 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
- • Large double living/dining room with fireplace
- • Media wall with plasma TV
- • Fully staffed with houseman and private chef
- Peaceful garden; swimming pool with lounge chairs
- Outdoor terrace for dining and sunning
- Florence or Roe airports 1.5 hours away
- Available for select weeks in July and August
- From €11,000 per week
- For more information see the Escape to Hidden Chic website
Siena Villa is within walking distance of the village’s mediaeval piazza, still private and secluded. The seven-bedroom house has been designed with all the technology needed to keep in touch, while a houseman looks after the house, garden, and pool, and an excellent cook prepares Tuscan cuisine at its best.
The interior design is impeccable, with six bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a further staff bedroom and bathroom. The open-plan living room has long tables suitable for entertaining up to 24 guests, and WiFi, a media wall, and a plasma TV and music system, complete the high-tech essentials.
