A lthough the villa is relatively recent by Italian standards, it incorporates features from a pre-existing older structure such as arched brick ceilings and terra cotta floors. It has lots of large windows which let in the sunshine downstairs and afford one picture-perfect view after another upstairs. From the gated front yard, you enter into a large foyer off of which is a dining room. Next to this are a living room with double sleep sofa, arm chairs, fireplace and TV, a smaller sitting room with doors leading onto the garden, and a large bathroom with double sinks and an extra- large shower. Those wishing to try their hand at Tuscan cooking will be thrilled with the extra-large kitchen, which has an oven and range, grill, pizza oven, dishwasher, full fridge, freezer, American coffee maker and table for eight.
Doors lead out onto the covered patio which also has a table for eight.
T he sleeping quarters are upstairs, with each room opening onto a broad central hall. The three double rooms have beamed eave ceilings, parquet floors and views onto the garden and surrounding hillsides. Click here to view more pictures. More information about things to do in the area. For groups of more than nine people, Villa Somelli also offers three apartments and one studio in the annex.