If you are looking for a quiet, remote Tuscan hideaway in an area that is easily accessible (by car) to all the quaint hill towns in Tuscany, Podere Patrignone is the place for you. We planned our week's stay in this quaint farmhouse as one of the last stops after a summer of travelling through France, Switzerland & Austria. The week was too short. Simon, Verity and their trusted helper, Donna, went out of their way to make us feel welcome and completely at home. We were so pleased to enter our adorable little farmhouse apartment (Il Forno) to find a warm loaf of Verity's home made bread, jam, olive oil, & wine, along with a plate of cheese & salami. The extensive property with it's gardens (hedges of rosemary!), olive trees and a fabulous views of San Gimignano and surrounding villages from the gorgeous pool terrace. If you enjoy walking & pets, you won't be disappointed here. We settled into daily walks accompanied by Lola & Charlie as faithful companions & they even led us home one day when we got lost. Our stay at Podere Patrigone was so much more than we ever expected. Verity's home cooked dinner was fabulous. In addition to Simon & Verity's willingness to answer any questions and help us with plans for daily excursions, they went a step further in allowing us to "foster parent" Lola & Charlie. It was a tearful farewell, made a bit less painful by the fact that we're going back next year. This time for two weeks!