Part of a wider (small) complex, with owners living on site. Photos do NOT do justice to the property. Nice bedroom and newly (and modernly) refurbished bathroom and (small) kitchen. Nice living room space. Outside dining space and separate sitting area with view back to Siena. Just don't arrive own the day of the Palio as everything stops in Siena (including the supermarkets, which are closed).

The pool and the views were awesome! Great retreat right outside the city walls if your looking for some relaxation time between sightseeing

This was walking distance from town but also great views and a feel of being in the Tuscan countryside. Hosts were wonderful as they are on site. The apartment itself was wonderful and comfortable. There were gardens/patio areas plus the pool onsite. We also tried the olive oil that was made on site. Great! Bought 2 bottles! The host helped us set up a cooking class in our apartment one evening and it was an amazing experience. We would stay here again and recommend anyone traveling to Siena to stay here.

Rental was excellent, location and host were great. Would recommend highly

Très bel endroit à à peine 20 minutes à pieds de la place Il Campo.

Santa Chiara provides a wonderfully unique way to experience the Hilltown of all Hilltowns. This beautifully restored rustic property combines, with its close proximity, the energy of a stay within the walls and the character of the Italian countryside. I would recommend this property to both families and anyone who prioritizes authenticity over luxury. Our stay was comfortable and made all the more enjoyable by Claudia’s support and recommendations, along the way. The pool gave us refuge from the heat between our short walks into the town to explore, while the west-facing view from the property’s green space back over the town at dusk could put Kodak back in buisness. Brunello sunsets at Santa Chiara have left a stain of the most positive varietal in my mind. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We hope to return some day. Pete

We had three great nights in Siena. The villa is private and walking distance to the city walls. It was clean and the pool was a great bonus. We enjoyed our morning coffee outside. One issue is that the listing says air conditioning and it does not have AC. That said, we didn't really need it. Not sure how August would be but we did fine with the windows open in the evening. The grounds were well kept. The kitchen is tiny and not very well equipped so if you want to really cook a meal, it might be difficult. Beds were very comfortable! Claudia was helpful in getting us a ride to the train station on our check out day. Anna, the owner, lives in the other villa. She checked us in. Overall our stay was great!

We are a family of 3 and had the pleasure and fortune to find this amazing place to stay near Siena. We stayed in early July for 3 nights. We wanted to be close to Siena center and also have a place with a pool - and from the description we saw that this place would be perfect. And we were not disappointed. We drove in from Firenze via San Giminiano (worth a visit for sure!) and as we approached our destination, we could not believe it would be so perfectly located. The property is magnificent with a super view of the city of Siena on one side and rolling hills on the other side. We were greeted by Claudia, who was an fantastic host, very very friendly and ready to help us with anything we needed. She brought us some nice bread with fresh olive oil, home made from the olive trees that grow on the property. Delicious! She showed us around the property and explained the history of the house and her ancestors - it was very nice to get that background! The apartment was super - we had apartment 2, located in the villa where also Claudia and Anna (her mom) live. The place was immaculate and very spacious, it has two floors, with a bedroom and bathroom upstairs and a sofa bed downstairs. The living room is so big that you can just leave the sofa bed unfolded, very convenient. Our son loved the bed and so did we. The pool area is gorgeous and the views from the pool deck are amazing as well. I did my laps daily, a nice size pool, well maintained and perfect temperature. They also have private parking on site. As described - the walk to Siena Center (Campo) is only 15 minutes, and the grocery store is literally down the street. Claudia recommended several restaurants to us and we were not disappointed. In the apartment itself is plenty of information about Tuscany, restaurants around and things to do. We really loved Claudia, she was so nice an friendly, a super host. We also saw Anna, her mom, several times on the property and she was very friendly and hospitable as well. We had an amazing stay here and would like to thank Claudia and Anna for opening their house to us and making it a super time for us. Thank you and we will definitely stay here again when we return to Siena. Love from the 3 of us!

My husband and I stayed in Villa Santa Chiara for 3 night during our recent trip to Italy. The apartment had everything you could need and was so spacious for the 2 of us. The villa is just a 15 minute walk to the Il Campo and has a grocery store near by which was perfect for getting some wine and meat and cheese to sit on the beautiful lawns and take in the views. Unfortunately, the pool wasn't open when we were there but I'm sure it would have only made it more amazing. Claudia and hosts were so responsive to all my questions prior to arriving and recommended a great tour company for a wine tour. Claudia gave us all the information we needed to see all the sights in Siena as soon as we arrived and was very helpful. Beautiful property with great hosts, I would highly recommend.

Fifteen members of my family vacationed in the three apartments for 2 nights at this wonderful Villa. Anna and Claudia welcomed us with salami, bread and wine and made every effort to make us feel at home. (We even had to chance to help them a little with the olive harvest!). They both are very interesting people. The apartments are nicely decorated and very comfortable. The grounds are beautiful and it is hard to believe that you are just a walk away from being at the center of Siena. We did not get a chance to utilize the pool but I would imagine that it would be a wonderful plus in the heat of the summer. My siblings were very impressed with our accommodations. I recommend this apartment wholeheartedly.

Santa Chiara was exactly as described, well equipped, the perfect location from which to explore Siena - just 15 minutes walk to the Piazza del Campo, and a little further to the bus station. The spectacular pool and accommodation were wonderful to retreat to at the end of a full day, or a lovely tranquil place to relax or take a walk through the olive groves, while enjoying views of the ancient city and its walls. It is the best of both worlds, having close pedestrian access to Siena and the peace and quiet of the countryside. Anna and her daughter, Claudia, were very welcoming and helpful. Be sure to take Claudia's free tour of the Duomo and city, and learn more about the art, history and customs of Sienna. We can't imagine a better place to stay and hope to return one day.

My husband, 7-year old son and I stayed in an apartment in this stunning estate for a week this past spring. It really was the best of both worlds: a quiet, country setting, within 15-minutes walking distance to the heart of Siena. Our apartment was spacious and comfortable. We so appreciated the wine, bread, salami and olive oil (made from the orchard on the property) as a welcoming gift. Anna's daughter Claudia went above and beyond to help us navigate a challenging situation--and we couldn't have been more grateful. Lots of room to walk around on the grounds (our son enjoyed kicking a soccer ball on the tennis court) and we loved drying our laundry in the greenhouse filled with potted lemon trees. We had a rental car for the week and visited other hill towns on day trips. A wonderful location with kind and gracious hosts! Highly recommend!!

The location of the apartment is just perfect. Once inside the estate you could be deep in the Tuscan countryside yet it is only 20 minutes walk to the hustle and bustle of the Campo. We first visited Santa Chiara in 2008 and fell in love with the place and have stayed here nearly every year since. Anna is a very attentive host and the bread, olive and salami on arrival is most welcome The apartment is spacious and well furnished and is a real haven to relax in after a day’s walking round Siena or sightseeing in San Gimignano, Florence, Pienza or any of the many sights within an easy drive from Siena. A lovely way to see many of the hidden gems in Siena is to see if you can locate the emblem of each contrade. We spent many enjoyable hours trying to find a Porcupine or Eagle. There are many restaurants to choose from in Siena. Trattoria Fori Porta is a relatively short walk and is very good. Gallo Nero in via Porrione serves good wholesome Sienese food and also does medieval dishes. An alternative route back from the Campo is to go behind the Torre Mangia, through the Piazza del Mercato and down through the green valley and gardens of Orto de Pecci. This brings you out through the former psychiatric hospital at Porta Romana. We would wholeheartedly recommend this property and will be visiting again in August/September 2014. Gerry and Jane Garvey

The apartment was just as described. Anna, the manager, was extremely helpful and provided a loaf of bread, salami and olive oil upon arrival. She was very helpful and an excellent host. We enjoyed the peaceful and quiet location. You could hear the pheasants crow in the morning! Heartily recommend the property for a relaxing get away, yet close enough to walk to the center of Siena. Small grocery about 5 minute walk away and a larger one about 15 minutes away. The Trattoria ForiPorta was a short 15 minute walk away and was excellent. The apartment had a supply of local maps and bus schedules as well as books on local points of interest. We had an excellent relaxing vacation and saw many of the local sights. John & Kathy Dwyer San Marcos, CA

This apartment was a welcome respite from the hustle of the city and served as the home base for trips to neighboring cities and villages such as Florence (1 hour by bus) and San Gimignano (1 hour by bus). It is an easy 15 minute walk to the larger grocery (there is a small grocery within a 5 minute walk) and the famous Campo Square which we enjoyed several times, especially at night. Children run and play, adults sit or lie down on the bricks, bells chime, people eat at the surrounding outdoor restaurants..... ahhh The apartment is very clean and completely furnished with everything you need. Most important for travelers is a comfortable bed and we were very pleased with this one. We were welcomed with a loaf of bread, their own olive oil, and sausage for the first breakfast. There is a spectacular view from every window. Anna is a very helpful manager and lives on the property. Her English is excellent! We took the SENA Bus from Rome (Termini Station) to Siena (station with lift). Then caught Bus 17, changed to Bus 2 and got off at the grocery by our destination. If I had it to do over though, we would take a taxi from the Siena train/bus station to the apartment because of the crowded local bus with luggage - 15-20 euros.