Hospitality

Santa10 is a hamlet composed by an observation tower, an 1800s villa, a homestead and a farm consisting of about 8 hectares. It’s situated so close to Siena that by looking at the horizon, it feels possible to touch the city skyline. The observation tower, dated 1000 A.C. oversees the renowned “via Francigena”, one of the most ancient access roads to the city which pilgrim would use to go from France to Rome.

We decided to renovate “our place” and finished it up in 2014. We’ve been living here since 1996 and my family has owned the estate since the beginning of 1990s. We only used colors in harmony with the environment, natural mortars for flooring, roofs of aerated concrete, and cork to insulate walls. As for furnishing, we tried to create a cozy space, which is comfortable, convenient, and at the same time aesthetically pleasant. That’s because we love enjoying life and admiring beauty! We have filled up the walls with our history and our travels, that is Tommaso’s pictures, Gianni’s painting as well as images representing what Santa10 is, its soul.

Our guests have plenty of choice in terms of accommodation. There is the observing tower, the villa and the limonaia. We also offer additional facilities, like a swimming pool at exclusive use of the guests of The Tower with a stunning view of Siena skyline and a hot stone tub.

We are 4 people. There is Gianni, a charted accountant, sailor and farmer jealous of his tractor, who is quiet and meditative. Then there is his wife, Elisa, a talkative mathematician who is always doing something new. Last, there are their two "children": Tommaso, 1997 born, who is curious, lazy, funny and artistic and Teresa, the second one born in 2001, who is lively, stinging, curious and scheduled. Our greatest passions are sailing and travelling.

Elisa, Gianni, Teresa e Tommaso