About us

The tenuta is a family estate that has been in the family for 30 years. In 2006, the tenuta was thoroughly renovated by Catharina Cools together with her partner Brian Redding. Now, mother Catharina Cools and daughter Natasha Fay Redding, who both enjoy basking in the Italian sun, take charge of the tenuta to pamper the guests.

Welcome to Tenuta San Crescenzio. The estate was built in the 18th century and is located near the small village of Magliano in Tuscany, in the heart of the Maremma, on a beautiful hilly location with views of the sea. It can accommodate the entire extended family or multiple families traveling together. Spread across the different rooms of the main building, all decorated in charming Tuscan style, you can enjoy each other's company in the beautiful communal areas. Start the day on the large open terrace with a steaming cup of coffee and enjoy the peace and quiet around you with views of the walled Italian village of Magliano in Tuscany while the rest of the group slowly wakes up. While having breakfast, you can plan the activities and excursions for the day. You can swim in the pool, relax on the sun loungers, or explore the olive grove around the house. 

Pitigliano is one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Tuscany, spectacularly situated like an old fortress on a cliff. It has impressive 16th-century city walls, cobbled streets, and phenomenal views of the surrounding area just a 20-minute drive away.

Monte Argentario, an enchanting peninsula on the Tuscan coast, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and culinary delights. The peninsula was originally an island but is now connected to the mainland by three peninsula's: Tombolo della Feniglia, Tombolo della Giannella, and the artificial Orbetello bridge. This area is a paradise for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and food connoisseurs. With picturesque fishing villages, beautiful beaches, and impressive historical sights, Monte Argentario has something for everyone just a 25-minute drive away.

Amid the rolling hills of the Tuscan Maremma, a spring flows that has attracted travelers, farmers, and emperors for thousands of years. The thermal baths of Saturnia are among the most famous hot springs in Italy. With their constant temperature of 37.5 degrees, mineral-rich waters, the iconic Cascate del Mulino, the sulfur baths of Saturnia offer both a free natural experience and a luxurious wellness destination.

The coast offers a variety of activities: catamaraning, windsurfing, jet skiing, kitesurfing, cliff jumping in Talamone, ... 

Restaurants

Traditional Italian restaurant without a menu, numerous antipasti, several pastas as primi, a sorbetto to cleanse the palate, various meat dishes as secondi with delicious side dishes, and to finish, a real Italian digestivo. Highly recommended: Trattoria Da Mario Moretti, located in a beautiful small village called Pereta between the Tuscan hills. 

In the village of Magliano in Tuscany, less than 5 minutes from the estate, there are plenty of good restaurants.
Recommended are La Poventa, Da Guido, Da Giovanna, Da Sandra. For delicious pizzas: Pizza Movie, Il Molino. 

Rent a boat in Porto Ercole, discover the Italian coast. Bring a lunch, snorkel, and swim with an aperitif on the boat. For more information on where to rent, you can contact us. 

An authentic Italian pizza oven is a must. Enjoy homemade pizza's in a real authentic Italian oven. A culinary highlight in your own home. 

Delicious homemade pizza's in a real Italian oven and delightful pasta's, then go to La Lampara. Book a table on their outdoor terrace, you can combine this with a boat trip during the day, located in Porto Ercole. Afterwards, you can take a walk in this beautiful little harbor with an ice cream.