Appartamento Tulipano Shared Pool, Asciano, Italy

A 17th-century farmhouse in Chianti, which has been sensitively renovated and divided into 4 apartments. The apartments can be booked individually or all together for larger groups. The property makes an ideal holiday destination, to explore the delights of southern Tuscany or simply to unwind and relax.

Appartamento Tulipano is on the first floor and sleeps 3 people. The open-plan living area has a comfortable sofa, a dining table for 4 people and a neat, fitted kitchen. The kitchen is well-equipped with a cooker hob, oven and fridge/freezer.

The apartment has its own terrace with a table and chairs. There are also communal gardens. The shared swimming pool (open from May to mid of October) has sun loungers and parasols close by. Children will enjoy the outdoor playground and there is also table football close by. There is a garden kitchen and BBQ for meals al fresco, which guests can enjoy at a shaded table close by.

Sleeping
Bedroom: The spacious bedroom has a wrought-iron double bed and a second single bed, plus a dressing table and antique wardrobe.

Bathroom
The tiled bathroom is appointed with a shower, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional
• Swimming pool • Free Wifi • Outside dining area • BBQ • Flatscreen TV • Air conditioning • Underfloor heating • Private parking, car essential • Child-friendly • Pets are permitted, 1 per apartment • Tourist tax €1/per person/day (over 11 years old) to be paid at time of booking • The owners can arrange a variety of truffle hunts and tastings.

Location
Located in the hills of Crete Senesi this farmhouse is ideally situated to discover the delights of southern Tuscany. It is halfway between Siena (40 minutes), famous for its main square, Piazza del Campo, where the Palio horse race takes place on 2nd July and 16th August every year. And Pienza (45 minutes), which is well worth a visit for its Renaissance palaces, as well as its pecorino cheese.

Wine lovers should not miss the town of Montalcino (40 minutes) where you can taste and buy the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine directly from the producers.

For pure relaxation visit the thermal springs at Rapolano Terme and indulge in a day of spa treatments.

There are excellent restaurants throughout the region, but if guests are keen to cook for themselves, the local markets are not to be missed. Asciano (5 minutes) has a weekly market every Monday.

The closest airports are at Perugia, 1 hour and 15 minutes away and Florence, 1 hour 30 minutes. Please note that the pool is open from the 1st of May 2024 to the 15th of October 2024