Fienile villa cottage - gardens & panoramic views - near Florence/Siena/Arezzo
- Farmhouse1561 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 6 nights
Historic Barn conversion in Chianti Putto area - 3 BR,2 Bath, Kitchen,2LR+2gdns
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Carbon-monoxide detectorOn top wardrobe in kitchen
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- First-aid kit
Location Type
- RuralSurrounded by vineyards, olive groves, woods and fields, the Fienile villa cottage offers a rural oasis convenient for day trips to all major sites of interest in central Italy.
- VillageThere are four villages within a 6 to10 minute drive, with wonderful restaurants and pizzerie, convenient grocery shopping, historic centers, and delightful people.
- Mountain ViewAppenine mountain range can be seen to the East, across the Valley of the Arno. Lovely colours at different times of day.
General
- Air Conditioning
- HeatingRadiant floor heating charged at cost (individual meter). Regional restriction on heating 01 Nov.-15 April.
- Linens ProvidedSheets, allergy-sensitive blankets, synthetic quilts, towels, kitchen towels. Starter sets of paper products and soaps are provided upon arrival.
- Washing MachineWashing machine in unit + two drying racks. Dry your clothes outside, they will smell wonderful !
- ParkingFree parking. Private parking in Il Poggiolo parking area, near accommodations.
- InternetWi-fi with password
- Towels ProvidedBath towels + kitchen towels provided. Pool/Beach towels also provided.
- Wireless InternetADSL
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomTwo living areas: enclosed veranda and sitting room with TV.Guidebooks and recreational reading. Sofa, armchairs, tables, large arched door-window onto garden and views in all directions. SatTV+DVD
- Baby Gate
- Gym
Kitchen
- DishwasherSome dishwater tabs provided.
- RefrigeratorRefridgerator equipped with freezer compartment .
- Stove5 burner gas stove top, electric oven.
- OvenElectric Oven
- MicrowaveSplatter guard provided
- Coffee MakerEspresso pots, French press, Filter option.
- ToasterAutomatic
- Blender
- Pantry ItemsGuests will find a 'Welcome Basket' with light refreshments on their arrival, including a bottle of local wine, 6 bottles of water. Some condiments (salt, pepper, oil, sugar) also provided.
- Dishes & UtensilsA generous amount of dishes is provided, and the utensils are those of a 'real' kitchen!
- KitchenFully equipped country kitchen with built-in chestnut cabinets and granite tops. View over kitchen sink frames the Chianti hills! Extendable table can seat up to 8.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningDepending on the weather, guests may dine either inside or outside on the garden table. Tablecloths and place-mats provided.
Entertainment
- TelevisionLarge flatscreen SAT-TV
- Satellite / CableIn English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc. etc.
- DVD PlayerDVDs in multiple languages available for guests
- BooksRecreational reading in various languages (mostly English, some French and Italian and German). Maps. guide books, children's books, recipe books ....
- GamesBoard games for the family, some toddler/child toys in chest, a few packs of cards, etc.
- Games for Kids
- ToysToy chest. Parents PLEASE CHECK suitability of toys according to the ages of your children.
- Video LibraryDVDs in multiple languages available for guests. All bargan bin, but if you don't find anything to your taste come see if we have something for you !
Outside
- Lawn / GardenA garden and a patio - areas furnished with tables, chairs, lounge chairs, sun umbrella .... and views !!
- Beach Towels
- Deck / PatioTwo sitting areas outside with chairs, tables, umbrellas and views of the Tuscany hills. One has morning sun, the other afternoon/evening sun. Views of the Tuscan hills!
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThis is a "real" home LOW ALLERGEN ACCOMMODATION Sabbatical rates ! Please inquire ....
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- Il Poggiolo is located on a hilltop with 360° views onto the Valdarno, the Apennine mountains and the Chianti hills. If you get tired of driving, park the car at the Montevarchi train station (6 km) and take the train - a quick and easy trip to places such as Florence, Arezzo, Cortona, Assisi, Perugia, etc. The owners live on-site, and are available for travel tips and restaurant suggestions (they commute to work in Florence). Recreational reading library includes guidebooks, cookbooks, DVD library, books for children. Beautifully furnished and comfortable rooms with those small details that make you feel you are staying in a real home.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Suitable for all ages (gate on stairs)Suitable for all ages (gate on stairs)
No pets - Pets NOT allowed, neither in house or gardenPets NOT allowed, neither in house or garden
No parties/events - Upon prior arrangement (+ fee TBC)Upon prior arrangement (+ fee TBC)
No smoking - Smoking NOT allowed in house, outside onlySmoking NOT allowed in house, outside only
Max guests: 6 (sleeps up to 5 adults)
- Kindly respect the "quiet" hours between 10 PM and 8 AM. In summer, siesta time (2-4 PM) is also a quiet time :-)
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Enhanced cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
24 Reviews
A tranquil stay in beautiful Tuscany
Our family of 4 spent a week in mid-August relaxing in the Fienile in lovely Il Poggiolo, situated in the heart of Tuscany and surrounded by beautiful vistas and vineyards. Being weary New Yorkers, we wanted a quiet and peaceful sanctuary that was also conveniently located. The Montevarchi train station, which is a short 35 minute-ride to Florence, is 10 mins away by car. We also explored nearby towns such as Siena, Chianti, and Arezzo, which are all within an hour's drive. But part of the pleasure of staying at Il Poggiolo is that you don't always have to be out doing something. We also enjoyed staying put and simply soaking up our surroundings. There are walking trails from the house that take you along nearby vineyards. The house itself is spacious, clean and very well-equipped and if you need groceries, there's a large COOP supermarket in Montevarchi that has practically everything. We happened to be there during a heat wave but even without air conditioning, the house gets a cool breeze especially at night. The hosts, who live next door, are warm and friendly but never obtrusive. We left Il Poggiolo wishing we could have stayed longer...
Il Poggiolo is a jewell of a property.
The house has a superb layout, the amenities were excellent, perfectly clean and functional. The setting of the property is absolutely dreamy - with endless views over the surrounding valleys, sprinkled with vineyards, cyprus trees and rolling hills - accompanied by the musical sound of chirping birds and the sounds of silence ! The sunsets and evenings - a glass of cold Chianti at hand - were all that demanding Tuscan lovers could ever ask for and more. Sara and Allen - our neighbours who take care of the property - were as gracious and warm as you could ever ask for not to say their exquisitely cultured background which so enriched our stay. And that quaint nearby restaurant, that they recommended, served the best pizzas we have ever, ever eaten ! My wife and I cannot but give our very highest praise and rating of Il Poggiolo and of our hosts. We have travelled the world quite extensively and in our holidays - as we do work hard - we are quite demanding.
Dear both of you,
Thank you so much for your kind words !
We loved having you as our guests, and will always remember our long August evenings drinking local wine, watching the sunset, and talking long past dusk.
You stay was a delight. Thank you for loving Poggiolo as much as we do.
(And thank you also for the wonderfully simple and delicious Gazpacho recipe !!)
Sara & Allen
Perfect villa
We stayed in Il Poggiolo in July of 2018 for one week. It was a perfect villa for the the party of six. The villa is very comfortable, equipped with everything you may possibly need (and then some), and the location is great for exploring Tuscany. And you cannot beat the view!!
A few times we parked our car at a free parking at Montevarchi station (10 mins drive) and took a train to Florence, the rest of the time we explored nearby towns (Sienna, Arezzo). We shopped for groceries at the COOP as Sara recommended, and cooked dinner at the villa almost every night.
Sara is a perfect host - always there when you need help or advise. Special thank you for the welcome basket!!! We were exhausted after a long journey from California, and the basket had everything we needed to make a a quick dinner and relax outside!
Thank you for the wonderful stay!
I am so glad you enjoyed your time at il Poggiolo Tuscany, and that the Fienile proved perfect for your party. It was my pleasure to provide the essentials for a simple meal - you had just arrived after a long trans-Atlantic trip, with octogenarians in your party, and serious jet-lag! May all your trips prove as easy:-) Warm regards, Sara
Perfect location for exploring Tuscany
Il Poggiolo is a perfectly and carefully restored old building, now equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Everything is clean , the kitchen equipment absolutely complete and in perfect conditions. Nice places to sit outside, beautiful surroundings. Firenze (by train), Arezzo, Siena and the other highlights of Tuscany can easily be reached. The communication with the owners before and during our stay was intense and always helpful. Kyra, the owner´s daughter was always available,friendly, communicative and extremely helpful with her suggestions and finding solutions for some minor problems. We will gratefully remember this wonderful stay at Il Poggiolo. Thank you very much to the whole Grieco family!
Perfect!
Il Poggiolo was the perfect location for our stay in Tuscany! We stayed with another couple in the Fienile home and found it comfortable and equipped with everything we could possibly need. The setting and location are fabulous and we enjoyed time relaxing in the various seating areas outside. From start to finish, Sara and Allen communicated all the details we needed to enjoy our stay. We found ourselves asking many times, “What did Sara say about (fill in the blank)” and her green information book always had the answer! We appreciated the attention to detail! We would highly recommend this location to anyone considering a stay in Tuscany.
Dear all of you,
Thank you for appreciating the house, the gardens, the comforts and the surroundings .... AND the green "Welcome Binder," which tries to cover most of the predictable questions. It is very gratifying to hear it came in useful - all those years of preparing handouts for classes have come in handy !! :-)
You were perfect guests, and I hope every vacation you have will be as successful as this one.
Warm regards,
Sara
Map
A scenic country retreat conveniently located in the center of Tuscany, in the midst of vineyards and olive groves, provides easy access to numerous sites of interest, from Medieval & Renaissance towns (Florence, Siena, Arezzo) to picturesque Castles, Monasteries and Hamlets. There are numerous markets with local produce & fine wines, handbags and clothing. Many privately managed & municipal pools in area. Thermal Spas 30-45 min. drive. Easy country walks at your doorstep, serious trekking trails in nearby hills. Designer outlets in the area (VAT tax rebates for non EU citizens). Cooking classes, painting lessons, bike rental and winery tours are some of the favorite activities after cultural tourism. There is something to do for visitors of all ages and interests. In the morning and evening you will see the roebuck deer in the fields around the house :-)
Property Manager
Il Poggiolo in Tuscany
- Languages:
- english, french, german, italian, Other languages with Google-Translate!
About Il Poggiolo in Tuscany
In 1994 Allen and I bought the property we had been renting for over 10 years. We are both Renaissance historians, and have worked for American research/university centers in Florence, commuting to Florence. The reasons why we ended up in Tuscany - on a hilltop in the Valdarno - are totally serendipitous, and entirely too long to go into here. But we did it, and lived in happy nonchalance, raising our daughter and commuting to work in Florence until the economic crunch began to make itself felt. In 2005 we had the belated realization that this property had better help maintain itself, otherwise we would find it very difficult to keep up the land and buildings after we retired. I keep buying lottery tickets with blind faith, but in the meantime we bit the bullet, hocked our souls to the bank in Montevarchi, and decided to carry out a dream: to restore and convert the villa’s barn into a rental cottage. The idea was that holiday rentals would help with the mortgage, garden maintenance, and miscellaneous upkeep until – when we are well into our dotage – we downsize and move into the converted barn ourselves!
Il Poggiolo in Tuscany purchased this Farmhouse in 1994
Why Il Poggiolo in Tuscany chose Bucine
Tuscany is not only a tourist mecca, but the climate is better than Paris and London (where we had been living before), and Florence is within an easy commute, so it is possible to live in the countryside and work in the city. The people in the area are wonderful. In fact, the Tuscans are the main reason why my husband and I opted to stay in Italy, to buy the family villa, and make a life here. The 'Fienile' was originally one of the agricultural outbuildings (a barn) in which we used to park the tractor and the car, store tools, and hang laundry. It has become a charming dwelling, where we plan to retire one day. In the meantime, we have had marvelous guests.
What makes this Farmhouse unique
Why is il PoggioloTuscany so special? 1. PERFECT LOCATION: Il Poggiolo is within easy reach of the major Tuscan sites of interest, so it is ideal for day trips. At the same time you have the calm of the countryside and vibrant sunsets over the Chianti hills. For both gastronomy and shopping, the Valdarno offers excellent wineries and restaurants as well as a number of designer outlets (the Prada outlet 'SPACE' is a 5 minute drive from Il Poggiolo). 2. LUXURY OF SPACE : The Fienile has the advantage of spacious quarters and far many more rooms than are usual with vacation rentals. This can make all the difference when travelling with a group of friends or family, and the two gardens also offer the possibility of sunning in lounge chairs, reading in the shade of the Sofora tree, or dining al fresco. 3. A REAL HOME: The Fienile is a real home, with all the conveniences and more beside. There is free parking on site (but you do not need to look at your car - only the view!), the gardens are comfortably furnished, inside there is a a large flatscreen SAT-TV, DVD player, and fast WI-FI, In the kitchen you will find the necessary equipment to make a cake or pie, or roast that free-range chicken you picked up in the market. Bedrooms have extra pillows, and cozy blankets and quilts for cool nights. If anything is missing, please let us know !! 4. EXPERIENCE of LOCAL HOSTS: You have someone next-door who can give advice about restaurants and places to see that are off the usual tourist itinerary. You will not see your hosts unless you need them, but having someone on hand to help with the details of a stay or an emergency can be a blessing.