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8/10 Good
Sarah P.
Aug 24, 2013
Relaxed Family Retreat in the Heart of Tuscany
We have just come back from a really great stay at Poggianto, a converted farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany, with our 2 kids under 5 and our parents. What a great week! We had the apartment Viola, a brand new three bedroom, three bathroom two floor apartment with a shady terrace - gloriously cool despite the 30 degree plus weather. The apartment and the property, including the pool, were absolutely spotless, and the apartment had all new fixtures. The location of the farmhouse, which requires travelling on a dirt road, allowed for absolute tranquility, and yet our children never felt uncomfortable splashing about in the huge pool. Often there were other kids to play with.
We spent every morning by the pool and every afternoon on the road visiting Siena, Florence, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Radda in Chianti and Montevarchi (including the Prada outle). All was within an hour or an hour and a half drive. Another benefit of not staying right in a popular town is that we were forced to get in the car to find a restaurant, and what gems they were as opposed to some of the more touristy places we ate at in the various towns. There is also a grocery store nearby for supplies.
Last but not least, we can't say enough about our hosts, Marina and Alessio, who made us feel welcome and had many useful tips for us. They are incredibly hard workers - we saw them spend an entire day cleaning one of the apartments after some of the guests left. They also came rushing with a first aid kid when our younges son took a tumble requiring stitches. All in all, a delightful location that I will be recommending to all who are looking to get away from it all in Tuscany.