The seafront monastery
20 Guests
10 Bedrooms
10 Bathrooms
Rising serenely above the Tyrrhenian Sea and gazing out towards the Bay of Talamone, Monte Argentario and the island of Giglio, Villa Talamo is an 18th-century former monastery that has been lovingly restored to create an enchanting, character-filled Tuscan home. Cocooned in a private 10-acre coastal estate with pool and direct sea access, the property offers exquisite seclusion, space in abundance, and a level of hospitality that has few rivals.
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For expert advice on this villa, things to do in the area, or to discuss how we can make your stay truly bespoke, call our Villa Specialists today. We are open every day of the week, weekends included.
Keyholder highlights
- Full service including chef
- 19m-long infinity pool with bar
- Garden gate sea access
- 10-acre coastal estate
- Unforgettable sea views
- History and character in abundance
Gallery
Villa Talamo's serene heatable infinity pool looking out to sea.
Villa Talamo rising amidst its verdant, 10-acre coastal estate.
One of the beautifully furnished sitting areas on the main sea-view terrace.
The bar area near the pool.
The impressive façade of Villa Talamo, a former monastery.
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, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 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
- Daily cleaning service and mid-week change of linen
- Daily breakfast preparation
- Daily chef service for lunch and dinner
- An arrival aperitif
- Pool heating from beginning of November to end of March
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- The cost of ingredients, wine and other drinks for all meals
- The costs to heat the pool which amounts to €950 per week, if requested, payable in advance
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€3 per person
Fonteblanda, Tuscany
Villa Talamo
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The Area
Located on the sea in the south of Tuscany, Villa Talamo is perfectly positioned for those who wish to experience some of the region's lesser-visited gems.
In terms of beaches (apart from the sea access at the bottom of the garden), there are numerous options nearby, including the long stretch of sand at Spiaggia dell'Osa, which is just a few minutes' drive away. Heading a little further south, a 20-minute drive will take you to the long, pine-fringed beach of Feniglia, which connects Monte Argentario to the mainland. Just to the north, the Parco Naturale della Maremma (also know as the Parco Naturale dell'Uccellina) is home to a series of gloriously unspoilt beaches, including Cala di Forno and Marina di Alberese. The park also offers great cycling, walking trails and plenty of organised activities.
There are numerous fascinating and beautiful towns and cities to visit within about a 30-minute drive. These include: Grosseto, with its fine historic centre, its 13th-century Cathedral of San Lorenzo and its Museo Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma; Orbetello, the gateway to Monte Argentario; and the twin port towns of Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole on the northern and southern sides of Monte Argentario.
A little further afield is the picturesque coastal town of Castiglione della Pescaia (50mins), the mediaeval wine-producing town of Montalcino (1hr), and Siena (1hr). Should you wish to visit Tuscany's northern gems, including Pisa, Lucca and Florence, you'll be there in about two and a half hours.
