Stunning Loft Apartment on Chianti Eco Farm Between Florence & Siena

• super - wir kommen wieder

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  super - wir kommen wieder

  • Guest peter
  • Date of stay 09/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/30/13
  Nachdem wir vor 8 Jahren schon einmal hier Urlaub machten, glaubten wir, eine Steigerung sei nicht mehr möglich! Sie war es aber doch! Super gepflegtes Außenterrain, rustikale urgemütliche Ferienwohnung mit Kamin, Terrasse, vollständige, moderne und gepflegte Ausstattung, einschließlich zeitgemäßer Küchengeräte. Beratung über Ausflüge, Reservierung von Restaurantplätzen, Kochkurs, geführte Wanderung, kulinarische Highlights beim Begrüßungsessen, Spitze! Ohne Probleme wurden Tickets in Florenz vorbestellt ( Uffizien, Accademia), Tips für Anreise nach und Parken in Florenz waren Zeit und G(o)eld wert. Super Kontakt zur Besitzerin, jederzeit ansprechbar und auskunftsbereit, fundierte Landeskenntnisse, polyglott..., was will man mehr? Man fühlt sich vom ersten Tage an wie zu Hause. Bitte immer ein Quartier für uns freihalten, mit uns und unseren Freunden ist jederzeit zu rechnen

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• traumhafter urlaub ...

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  traumhafter urlaub ...

  • Guest grit
  • Date of stay 08/15/11
  • Review Submitted 01/18/13
  “Traumhafter Urlaub in wunderschöner Umgebung” Reviewed October 21, 2011 1 person found this review helpful Im August 2011 waren wir in der Toskana und haben einen wunderschönen und erholsamen Urlaub in Poderi Val Verde verbracht. Die Wohnung "La Bellavista" war gemütlich eingerichtet und alles Notwendige war vorhanden. Die Anlage ist sehr sauber und wird mit viel Liebe gepflegt. Der Pool ist sehr schön und es sind auch genügend Liegestühle vorhanden. Auch sportliche Betätigungen waren möglich, wie Tischtennis, Federball, Fussball, etc. Poderi Val Verde liegt zwischen Florenz und Siena, so dass beide Städte schnell zu erreichen sind. Aber auch die kleineren Städte wie San Giminano und Volterra kann man recht schnell erreichen und dabei die schöne Landschaft der Toskana genießen. Besonders schön fanden wir das Willkommensessen am Anreisetag. Die Inhaberin kocht mehrere Gerichte mit viel Liebe, die alle sehr gut schmeckten. Bei diesem Abend hat man auch Gelegenheit, weitere Urlaubsgäste kennen zu lernen. Für Tipps und Ausflüge konnte man jederzeit Informationen von der Inhaberin erhalten. Für unsere Tochter waren vor allem die vielen Tiere interessant. Die kleine Ziege Rudolfo konnte sie mit der Flasche füttern und die Katzen und Hunde freuten sich auch über jede Streicheleinheit. Dies war einer unserer schönsten Urlaube und wir kommen sicherlich wieder. Familie R. Stayed August 2011, traveled with family

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• a relaxing rustic getaway

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  a relaxing rustic getaway

  • Guest lisa
  • Date of stay 08/23/12
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  “A relaxing rustic getaway!” Reviewed August 23, 2012 1 person found this review helpful Poderi Val Verde offers a truly relaxing rustic getaway in the woodlands of the Chianti hills. Ulrike, the owner of Poderi Val Verde, is an exceedingly gracious host, and her Saturday-night welcome dinners are a fantastic way to start off a week-long vacation: Ulrike's dinners offer a heavenly indulgence of phenomenal home cooking. (Her cooking classes are highly entertaining and scrumptious as well!) The buildings of Poderi Val Verde are beautifully restored farmhouses, with a wonderful homey atmosphere and sinfully comfortable beds! The pool is a fabulous way to beat the summer heat, and the farm atmosphere is charming, with gorgeous gardens and adorable farm animals like sheep, chickens, ducks, and more! The property is a rocky valley, tucked away in the Chianti woodland, but it's not completely isolated in the wilderness: a 5 minute drive brings you to the charming town of Castellina in Chianti (with lovely boutiques, artisanal delis, and fascinating archeological history). And the large cities of Siena and Florence are an easy day-trip away. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple

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• stay in casa acacia - "bellavista" and "tana"

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  stay in casa acacia - "bellavista" and "tana"

  • Guest bev
  • Date of stay 10/13/12
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  “"The best and most relaxing vacation ever"” Reviewed October 13, 2012 1 person found this review helpful As two couples, Poderi Val Verde's restored farmhouse was indeed rustic, but was perfect for us: adjoining suites each with a kitchen and patio overlooking the stunning grounds, one with a living room and fireplace, the other with a fantastic sunroom overlooking the grounds and pool. We stayed for our full 2 week visit and were thrilled with our choice of living on a working farm of over 200 hectares with a 350 year history. Our quarry stone home was clean, comfortable and perfectly located to facilitate our day trips to nearby villages-to neighboring Castellina in Chianti, as well as Siena, Florence, Poggibonsi, Greve, and Panzano where we participated in their annual wine festival. Around every corner of the road there was another breathtaking vista each arguably better than the last. We had our big Italian meal of the day wherever we were early in the afternoon and made a light dinner in our kitchen most evenings, eating on the patio with candle lights and wine listening to the sounds of wild boars, deer and wolves in the hillside and our hostesses' dogs keeping them all at bay. Most mornings we watched the sun rise over the valley, prepared a quick breakfast then usually stopped mid-morning for cappuccinos. Our kitchens were well equipped, however the lighting didn't meet our standards, easily solvable by task lights ... but,if that's our only complaint!!! Our hostess, Ulrike, runs the farm alone, feeds the sheep, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats and countless kittens who were always underfoot and also feeds her guests a Welcome Dinner Feast that shouldn't be missed - for the food and for the opportunity to meet new friends. Ulrike was always there to help us, make suggestions and share some wine or her homemade jams. By the end of our visit, she was no longer our hostess but a huggable friend. My well-traveled wife called it the best and most relaxing vacation of her life. When we return, we'll stay there again.

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• himmlisch

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  himmlisch

  • Guest elkier
  • Date of stay 06/28/09
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  Wir waren das erste Mal in Poderi Val Verde, in der Wohnung Bellavista. Die Wohnung ist wunderschön, ganz typisch toskanisch und sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, sehr sauber. Überhaupt ist die gesamte Anlage ein Traum mit einem wunderschönen Pool, den wir fast für uns allein hatten. Die Besitzerin ist super hilfsbereit und steht mit Rat und Tat immer zur Verfügung. Das Begrüßungsessen mit den anderen Gästen war klasse, dazu der gute Chianti in einer lauen Sommernacht umringt von Glühwürmchen, was will man mehr. Leider ist die Woche viel zu schnell vergangen. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder und freuen uns schon darauf.

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• a piece of paradise in tuscany

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  a piece of paradise in tuscany

  • Guest stevie
  • Date of stay 05/28/10
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  Poderi Val Verde is without doubt one of the most relaxing and enjoyable places we have stayed. We have just returned from our fifth visit and it still retains all its magic and charm. It is ideally located mid-way between Florence and Siena (about 45 minutes to each), and the nearest town, Castellina, is less than a 5 minute drive away. Castellina has all the amenities you require, with great restaurants and a pleasant ambiance. Poderi Val Verde is also perfectly located for great wine tasting! The accommodation is in a perfect location, in a beautifully quiet valley - great for relaxation. The owner, her son and the dogs give you a very warm welcome, and provide good advice on the area and what to do. She also cooks a fantastic welcome dinner and is always on hand if you have any queries on your accommodation. Poderi Val Verde will give you a great Tuscan experience - we would definitely recommend it and I'm sure we'll be heading back for another visit!

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• i always enjoy

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  i always enjoy

  • Guest traveller - dick
  • Date of stay 03/05/11
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  "I always enjoy staying here" I have stayed at Ulrike's "agriturismo" many times and always enjoy it. This was my first visit in the late fall/winter. In spite of the rain the vacation was most enjoyable. The facilities are great. Ulrike is a great cook! Town is nearby but far enough away that you really are in the Tuscan countryside. I hope to go back again soon.

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• an incredible experience

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  an incredible experience

  • Guest larkin
  • Date of stay 03/11/11
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  "An incredible experience" The location couldn't have been more perfect- easy day trips to Sienna, Florence etc. etc.! The food, wine, and cooking class were incredible and the facilities were spacious and comfortable. The owner was a wealth of information and was willing to assist in any way she could. Having a kitchen to cook occassional meals was great! The lodging was quiet except for the rooster and goats as it should be for a farm house.! Castellina is a wonderful village and the Chianti region was amazing.

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• the true tuscan experience

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  the true tuscan experience

  • Guest jayette
  • Date of stay 03/14/12
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  "The true Tuscan experience" We were here for a week and we loved every day and every day was different. We drive to Pisa one day, Sienna another day. We picked Mushrooms one day and made the best soup I have ever had in my life!. Went to vineyards mny of the days. We had a quiet day roaming the grounds, she owns the whole valley so there is lots of space to roam and animals to see. The pools were just perfect, the cooking class was just a blast and we bought some of her Olive Oil from her olive trees, it was amazing but so were all the other jams & jellies she makes. The apartment was spacious, clean, well furnished and very comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with some good basics, coffee, spices etc. There was unlimited hot water something you do not find often anywhere in europe. And finally our Hostess Urlrike Eder was just a joy and could not be more accomodating. She speaks so many languages and knows the area so well, she can send you to places you will never find in a tour book. If our finances allow it I plan to go back, we were there in the Fall and the figs were ripe, I was absolutly addicted to these figs, I never had a fresh italian fig before wow! I could not say anything bad about this place or our experience here and would recommendit to any of our friends. Have a great time!!!

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• amazing

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  amazing

  • Guest philip
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 01/13/13
  ""Amazing"" Our stay was truely amazing in everyway possible,from Ulrike's hospitality,our apartment"La Bella Vista",the area of Podere Val Vedere in Castellina in Chianti just perfect!!Everything was awesome,we will definately return iin the near future to stay there again!!!

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Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec - € 600/wk - May, June, Sept. - €700/wk -July/Aug. - €850/wk*
rates for standard occupation of 2 Pers., sofa-bed surcharge 50/week 
*incl: stand. utilities (except heating) firewood, insurance, bed+table+bath 
linen, pool towels, bathrobes, room fans, final cleaning, starters of spices,
coffee, tea, toilet paper, soap + detergent
extra: visitor's tax, wifi, heating, baby bed+chair, pets, welcome dinner, 
breakfast service, cookery courses, guided hiking
earlybird (10%), last minute (15%), 2nd week (exc. earlybird 10% -  sat - sat

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.