ABOUT VILLA OLIVETO
LUXURY VACATION RENTALS
Villa Oliveto offers exquisite vacation rentals in the form of elegant luxury apartments, each featuring three beautifully appointed suites, spacious living areas, air conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen, ensuring a stay of effortless relaxation and refined convenience.
Explore our exclusive accommodations and plan your next luxurious getaway in Tuscany.
Appartmento Olivo
Olivo Apartment is a charming ground-floor retreat with natural colors inspired by the olive tree, creating a warm, light-filled atmosphere.
The open-plan living room features soft hues and green armchairs, while a wine bar corner offers a cozy spot to unwind.
The fully equipped kitchen, with a solid wood island, is perfect for cooking classes and gatherings.
The three spacious bedrooms provide comfort and tranquility.
Step outside to a private patio with a lounge area and dining space, with direct access to the pool and sun loungers for ultimate relaxation.
Appartmento Belvedere
This stunning first-floor apartment offers breathtaking views and large windows that frame the panorama.
Bright and airy, it’s a true sanctuary with natural light in every room. The spacious open-plan living and kitchen area is perfect for entertaining, with a beautiful antique dining table for 12.
The apartment has three luxurious bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The master suite includes a private study, balcony, and ensuite, while the second suite features a walk-in closet and ensuite.
The third bedroom also offers comfort with its own ensuite.
A separate service bathroom adds convenience.
Enjoy exceptional sunsets from your home, creating the perfect ambiance to unwind and appreciate the beauty of Tuscany.
Appartmento Luna
This charming top-floor apartment features exposed wooden beams, blending rustic charm with modern design.
Skylights flood the space with natural light, offering a breathtaking view of the azure sky and soft, drifting clouds during the day.
As night falls, they reveal a celestial panorama, where the stars twinkle and the moon casts a gentle glow, creating an enchanting and peaceful atmosphere throughout your stay.
With three cozy bedrooms and two elegant bathrooms, it’s the perfect retreat for relaxation.
The combination of natural light and evening glow creates a serene environment, ideal for both restful moments and memorable evenings.
Should you desire more than nine bedrooms, allow us to introduce Casa Oliveto, our charming sister property. When combined with Villa Oliveto, they offer a total of 12 enchanting rooms, creating the perfect setting for larger celebrations or unforgettable gatherings.
Precious History
Castel-
Mozzo
Nestled in a picturesque landscape, this charming medieval village, almost untouched by time, traces its origins to the Etruscan-Roman era.
First mentioned in the 9th-century records of the Amiata Abbey of San Salvatore as Casale Mustia, it later appears in the 1213 documents of the State Archive of Siena as Castel Mozzo.
The locals affectionately call it Castello.
Like the entire region, it once belonged to the powerful Cacciaconti della Scialenga lords, whose vast estates included the Fratta farm, near Sinalunga, extending to the Castrum of Montepulciano.
In 1270, Castel Mozzo became part of the Republic of Siena, and in 1354, it was entrusted to the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena. The emblem of this hospital, a ladder, can still be seen adorning the facades of some of the surrounding farmhouses.
After a period under the Salimbeni, it was acquired by the Piccolomini, who remained its owners until Siena's reconquest.
Following the defeat of the Republic of Siena, Castelmuzio was annexed by the Medici into the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
Perched on the crest of a tuff hill, under the watchful gaze of Monte Lecceto, the village overlooks the verdant Trove valley.
It retains the quintessential medieval structure of a fortified castle, encircled by sturdy walls and bastions.
At the village entrance, before the short ascent to the main gate, lies the stone on which San Bernardino of Siena once rested, now part of a memorial to the fallen.
The ancient gate still has its original "gangari" for opening and closing, and the "piombatoi" from which large stones were thrown to fend off invaders.
In the heart of the village, the central square is home to its most fascinating buildings. The tower, now the recently restored Palazzo Fratini, once served as the seat of local jurisdiction. The Hospital of San Giovanni Battista provided shelter and nourishment to travelers and orphans, and even arranged dowries for impoverished girls. The Confraternity of the Holy Trinity and San Bernardino, founded in 1450 and dedicated to the saint who preached here, housed a pharmacy and a hospice with four beds for pilgrims traveling the nearby Via Francigena.
Today, the church hosts a Museum of Sacred Art, rich with treasures: a Madonna with Saints attributed to Pietro Francesco degli Orioli, a Madonna and Child from the school of Duccio di Boninsegna, paintings from the schools of Beccafumi, Domenico Manetti, and Sano di Pietro; a rare Etruscan terracotta funerary urn from Abbadia Sicille, and a fascinating collection of sacred artifacts.
A particularly precious piece is a small panel by Sano di Pietro, featuring the monogram of Christ encircled by a golden sun on a blue background, gifted by San Bernardino to the village, now enshrined in an 18th-century gold and enamel tabernacle.A short distance from Castelmuzio lies the Pieve of Santo Stefano in Cennano, along the road to Montisi. This early Christian church, built on the ruins of an ancient Roman temple, adds to the timeless allure of the region.