The tower on the sea
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Edging out to sea like the prow of a boat, the rocky promontory on which Torre San Pancrazio rises affords glorious views out to Monte Argentario and beyond. The heart of this remarkable home is a 16th-century lookout tower, whose venerable spaces have undergone a sensitive, imaginatively conceived restoration. Generous terraces offer numerous possibilities for al fresco living, and steps lead down to the rocky shoreline and the azure waters of the Tyrrhenian.
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Keyholder highlights
- Full service, including cook
- Sublime sea views
- Direct sea access
- Multiple terraces
- Fascinating history
- Spellbinding sunsets
Gallery
Torre San Pancrazio's spectacular position above the cobalt Tyrrhenian Sea.
The main terrace on the first floor with its superb views out towards Monte Argentario.
A gentle orange-pink glow illuminates the 16th-century tower at sunset.
Time for an aperitif on the main first-floor terrace.
The same terrace seen with the tower rising behind.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- A daily cleaning service (up to 5 hours/day) and a mid-week linen change
- A cook service for breakfast (continental), lunch and dinner with a menu tailored to your preferences
- The opportunity to book additional services, including car hire and wellness treatments (subject to availability)
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- The cost of ingredients and beverages for specified meals, payable locally
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
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The Area
Torre di San Pancrazio is located on the circular promontory of Ansedonia and gazes out at Monte Argentario, a mountainous peninsula connected by a pair of slender isthmuses to mainland Italy. This quasi-island is a magnificent destination for a holiday, and offers a great mix of beaches, hidden coves, crystalline waters, hiking trails, water sports, hill-top fortresses and two historic towns: Porto Santo Stefano in the north, and Porto Ercole in the southeast. Both have a great selection of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops.
For restaurants and other amenities, there's a good choice in the pleasant little lagoon town of Orbetello. There are a couple of restaurants in Ansedonia and along the beaches heading east, and there's a supermarket and a few food shops at Capalbio Scalo.
Torre San Pancrazio is perfectly placed for those who love to spend time on idyllic beaches. Apart from the rocky sea access from the property, there are numerous options nearby. Running all along the southern isthmus that links Monte Argentario to the mainland is the 6km-long sandy beach of Feniglia. Just 5 minutes' drive away, it’s a heavenly, south-facing spot that’s hard to resist. There are a few lidos dotted around, mainly at the eastern and western ends of the beach, but little in the central section.
Many of the bays and coves along the west coast of Monte Argentario, including Cala Grande, Caletta dell'Amore, Cala del Gesso and Cala Piccola are most easily accessed, or only accessible, by boat, and we heartily recommend you rent one for a day or more to explore the fascinating coastline.
A 5-minute drive to the east, meanwhile, will take you Ansedonia beach and the start of a 17km-long stretch of sand, most of which is entirely unspoilt. Here and there are a few beach clubs with restaurants, such as the ones at Carmen Bay and Macchiatonda, but you'll have no problem finding your own spot.
Other places worth visiting include: the Roman archaeological site of Cosa, on top of the hill behind the property; the mediaeval hill-top towns of Magliano in Toscana, Manciano and Pitigliano; historic Grosseto, the capital of the Maremma; and the coastal gem of Castiglione della Pescaia.
Last but not least is the little island of Giannutri, which can be reached by private boat charter from Porto Santo Stefano on Monte Argentario.
