Casale Mirto

The villa

Casale Mirto sits at the heart of the Val d’Orcia, a countryside painting come to life, surrounded by fields of wheat and sunflowers on one side and the region’s signature clay hillocks on the other. Guest will approach the property along a quiet country lane lined with oak trees and a gentle stream and the farmhouse reveals itself slowly, cloaked in ivy, roses and honeysuckle.

Step inside and the house feels bright and airy, with stone walls, beamed ceilings and colourful Tuscan details. The first - floor apartment has a spacious living room centred on a traditional fireplace, alongside a kitchen painted the distinctive Tuscan blue, once believed to keep away flies. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, while the ground floor offers a vast summer room opening directly into the garden, plus a wheelchair - accessible twin bedroom with its own bathroom.

The garden blooms with lavender, sage and rosemary, while a wisteria - draped pergola shelters a long table and outdoor kitchen, perfect for lazy lunches. The swimming pool blends seamlessly into the wildflower - strewn landscape, offering views that stretch to medieval towers and solitary cypress trees, a scene uniquely Val d’Orcia.

Casale Mirto is set in a serene corner of the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO - listed landscape famed for its rolling clay hills, Renaissance towns and vineyard - dotted valleys. From the house, trails wind through meadows, oak woods and along quiet country lanes, making it ideal for walkers and cyclists. Nearby villages such as Pienza and Monticchiello offer charming trattorias, artisan shops and cobbled streets, while Montepulciano and Montalcino tempt with wine - tasting experiences. History lovers will delight in spotting medieval watchtowers and castles scattered across the hills, while food enthusiasts can savour pecorino cheese, olive oil and handmade pasta at local markets. The thermal springs at Bagno Vignoni, just a short drive away, provide another memorable way to soak in the Tuscan way of life. Casale Mirto’s setting is both relaxing and deeply connected to the traditions and rhythms of this iconic region.