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La Foce Residence
Val d'Orcia, Italy · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Iris Origo's Val d'Orcia estate: La Foce, a 1490s pilgrim hospice on the Via Francigena, bought in 1924, Cecil Pinsent's terraced gardens through 1939, War in Val d'Orcia written in these rooms, the twelve-bedroom villa and farmhouses still Origo. You sleep toward Monte Amiata, then walk the cypress road. This is Val d'Orcia. The door says La Foce.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 1924
- Architect: Cecil Pinsent (gardens)
About La Foce Residence
- Villa built around the 1490s as a hospice and tavern for Via Francigena pilgrims, on the Siena hospital of Santa Maria della Scala estate. Iris and Antonio Origo bought it in 1924. Cecil Pinsent made the terraced gardens c. 1925-1939.
- Iris Origo's diary War in Val d'Orcia records the house sheltering refugee children, partisans and Allied prisoners. Villa Origo sleeps 24 in 12 bedrooms. Palazzolo B&B has 7 rooms. Farmhouses include Montauto, Fontalgozzo, Belvedere. Official: lafoce.com.
- Neighborhood is Val d'Orcia between Pienza and Montepulciano (comune Chianciano Terme). Independent Origo estate lodging, not a Pienza street hotel. Later a Succession filming location.
History
La Foce is the Origo estate in Val d'Orcia: a 1490s pilgrim hospice, bought 1924, Cecil Pinsent gardens to 1939, still family villas and farmhouses looking at Monte Amiata.
The setting
Val d'Orcia, between Pienza and Montepulciano. Cypress road and Pinsent gardens, not Pienza centro.
Experiences
- Walks among woods and the crete senesi (clay hills) — The countryside abounds in lovely walks among woods and the characteristic crete senesi (clay hills).
- Wine tasting in local cellars — Famous wines such as Vino Nobile and Brunello can be tasted in the local cellars.
Amenities
- Private gardens
- Personalized service
- Trained personnel for special events
- High level Tuscan cuisine with fresh produce from the farm
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