Title: Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6183291&destination=Seggiano%2C+Tuscany%2C+Italy&selected=120075679&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment ## Photo gallery for Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment ![Outdoor pool - Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment (Seggiano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120080000/120075700/120075679/8052ba25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment (Seggiano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120080000/120075700/120075679/71118080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets - Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment (Seggiano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120080000/120075700/120075679/34a092de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment (Seggiano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120080000/120075700/120075679/a8e4060f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment (Seggiano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120080000/120075700/120075679/1c8d8a3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment. 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[Visit our Seggiano travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seggiano.dx6183291) [View more Agritourism in Seggiano](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seggiano-Agritourism.d6183291-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.96055,11.563718&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:orfeGgpqeA%3FS%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40S%40UBS%40U%40SBUBSBUBSBSDUBSDSDSBSDSDSFQDSFSDQFSFQFQFQFQHQFQHQFOHQHOHQHOHOHOJMHOJOJMJMHMJMJMLMJKJMJKLKJKLKLILKJILILILILGLINGLGLGLGNGLENELENELENCNELCNCNANCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40P%3FL%40NBN%40LBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLJLJLJLHNJNHLHNHNJNHPHNFPHNFPHPFPFPFPHPFRDPFPDRFRDPDRDRDRBRDRDRBTBRBRBTBRBTBR%40T%40R%40TBR%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTATAR%3FTCTARATARCTCRCTCRCTCRCRERERCRERERERERGPERGREPGPIRGPGPGPIPGNIPGNIPINKNINININKNILKLKNKLKLKLKJKLKJMJKJMJMJKJMHMHMJMHMFMHMFMHOFMFMDMFODMFODMDOBODMBOBOBOBMBO%40O%40M%40Q%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOGMEOEMGMGMGOIMGMIMGMIMKKIMIMKMKKIMMKKKKKMMKKMKMIMKMKOKMIOKOIOIOIOIOIQIOGQIOGQIQGQGQGSGQGQESGQESGSESESCSESESCSESCSCUCSCUCSAUASCUASAUAUAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=M_bHxv8I6vgOsSVuhHffzF0xxzQ=) Seggiano, Provincia di Grosseto ### What's nearby - Garden of Daniel Spoerri 10 min drive \- 4.2 miles - Castello di Potentino 12 min drive \- 4.2 miles - Fortress of Tentennano 14 min drive \- 5.3 miles - Abbazia di Sant'Antimo 16 min drive \- 5.5 miles - Museum of Brunello 20 min drive \- 7.9 miles ### Getting around - Civitella Paganico Station 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Antica trattoria del grottaione 25 min drive - Pizzeria La Piazza 11 min drive - Il Barrino 18 min drive - Serendipity 22 min drive - La Cisterna Nel Borgo 13 min drive ## About this property ### Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment Farm stay in the mountains Consider a stay at Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and bike parking Room features All guest rooms at Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment have comforts, such as separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Internet access ### Food and drink - Breakfast available for a fee ### Things to do - Communal pool - Cooking classes - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Firepit - Garden - In the mountains ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 step to reach entrance - Gravel flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible pool ### More - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Smoke-free property - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Separate dining area - Toaster ### More - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Composting - Eco-friendly toiletries - Heating - Recycling - Washing machine - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT053025B5DRR4SL95 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment have a pool? ### Is Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment? ### What time is check-in at Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment? ### What time is check-out at Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment? ### Where is Bellavista Farmhouse between Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia - Ulivi Apartment located? ## Have a question? 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