In the
old
beautitul
Castle
of Ripa
d'Orcia
(XIII
sec.),
set upon
a rise
in the
centre
of Orcia
Valley,
thanks
to a
skillful
work of
renovation,
there is
nowadays
a
comfortable
country
Residence
with
rooms
and
apartments
ideal
for
relaxing
stays. Ripa
d'Orcia
with its
splendid
location,
offers
tourists
who want
to visit
the
beautiful
cities
of art
in
Tuscany,
Umbria
and
Northern
Latium
an ideal
place to
start.
The mediaeval Castle of Ripa d'Orcia was probably built in the early Middle Ages, but it does not appear in official deeds until 1218 when it is mentioned in the "Estimo", a generaI census of land and castles. During this period the Castle belonged to the Salimbeni dynasty. In the 1484 the castle along with its fortress, the village and a large part of surrounding land became the property of the Piccolomini of the Carli lineage, whose descendants still own it today. Ripa d'Orcia, an architectural complex which has survived virtually unchanged to the present day, offers to his guest and visitors the magical atmosphere of the past times surrounded by an unspoilt nature.
The Amenities
The reception, gardens, public telephone, panorarnic terrace, a little restaurant, and an original common living room (the old granary) with fireplace, table games, and books are all available inside the walled enclosure. Recently the ancient wine-cellar has been converted into a tasting room where small groups, on appointement, can taste the Estate production of Orcia Wines and Extra virgin Olive Oil. An unkept parking area is available outside the outer walls.
The Restaurant
The little restaurant of Ripa d’Orcia is open every night but mondays : the menu’ lets you taste some simple tuscan dishes along with our Estate’s wines.
The Residence and Bed&Breakfast
In the historic houses which have comprised the Borgo, from 1990 there are eight large apartments (self-catering, residence type, 45/75 sqm large), which are composed by large living room with cooking facilities, open fireplace, one or two double rooms, private bathroom/shower, sitting room, panoramic views, safe, indipendent heating, terrace (apts. N. 5 and 6), rustic furniture in tuscan style In addition, inside the ancient village, there are six comfortable and characteristic double bedrooms with cotto floors and beamed ceilings, rustic tuscan furniture, all with private bathrooms/shower.
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2004 Rates.
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Selfcatering apartments
(weekly rates - arrivals/departures on saturdays) :
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apartments which sleep 2 persons
(apt. n°1-2-3-4-7); |
from € 525 to € 650
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apartments which sleep 4 persons
(apt. n°5-6-8). |
from € 650 to € 840
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The prices include: power, use of the supplied cooking facilities, bath/room/kitchen linen (changed weekly), final cleaning, taxes. |
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Double Bedrooms’ Rates (Minimum stay 2 nights)
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Daily rate per room : |
from € 110 to € 135. .
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| The rates include: continental breakfasts and taxes. |
Check-in & luggages drop-off : 2.30 pm - 6 pm.
Season: Open 15th March until 3rd November. |
| Credit cards welcome: VISA, Mastercard, CartaSì |
The Surroundings
Other entertainments such as tennis, swimming pool, riding school, bike rental are all in the nearby (5Km). The surrounding areas are all highly recommended to spend a outdoor trip either by car or on foot.
The magnificent city of Siena (45 Km), Montalcino with its Brunello cellars (20 Km), Castiglione d'Orcia with its fortress (10 Km), Pienza the heart of cheese makers (15 Km), S.Quirico d'Orcia with the spa centre of Bagno Vignoni (5 Km). For the trekking lovers all around the Castle there are stunning strolls and paths that let you diving into the untouched nature of the Val d'Orcia Park.
Nearest Airports :
Roma Fiumicino : 3 hrs.
Firenze Peretola : 2 and half hrs.
Pisa G. Galilei : 3 hrs.
By car :
Coming from South (Roma).
Highway A-1 (exit ‘Chiusi-Chianciano’) : Follow the signs to Chianciano Terme – Montepulciano –Pienza – S. Quirico d’orcia – Castello di Ripa d’orcia or Ripa d’Orcia. From A-1 exit estimated time : 1 hr.
Coming from North (Bologna-Firenze).
Highway A-1 exit ‘Firenze-Certosa’ : follow the signs to Siena up to the exit ‘Siena Sud’. Drive onto the SR 2 (SS-2 Cassia) to Roma - Monteroni d’Arbia – Buonconvento – S. Quirico d’Orcia – Castello di Ripa d’Orcia. From A-1 exit estimated time : 1 and half hrs.
Coming from East ( Umbria).
Coming from Perugia follow the signs to highway A-1 to Firenze up to the exit ‘Bettolle-Valdichiana’. Drive through Bettolle and then follow the signs to Torrita di Siena – Pienza – S. Quirico d’Orcia – Castello di Ripa d’Orcia. From the exit ‘Bettolle-Valdichiana’ estimated time : 1 hr.
CASTELLO DI RIPA D'ORCIA
Località Ripa d'Orcia 53023 Castiglione d'Orcia
(5 Kms. to S. Quirico d'Orcia) Siena
Tel. 0577 897376 Fax. 0577 898038
e-mail:info@castelloripadorcia.com
http://www.castelloripadorcia.com
