Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina  

Description from the manager

Nature lovers and city enthusiasts alike will find paradise in this Tuscany accommodation near San Gimignano. Go for a hike around the gardens of this rural estate, drive in to one of the nearby hilltop towns and explore, or take a day trip to Florence, Siena, or Pisa-- all are within reach of this charming Tuscany vacation rental! And though it might be tempting to spend all of your time hitting hilltop towns and famed Florentine museums, we recommend spending a day or two simply enjoying the gorgeous natural surroundings at this Tuscany villa with a pool.

Located at the top of a hill on a private road, this Tuscany farmhouse is part o...f a large agricultural farm. There are footpaths winding through chestnut, cypress, and oak woods, separating this building from another residence on the property. There are three separate farmhouses on this estate, Podere Bosco Verde. Podere Bosco Verde II is 1 km by internal path, and 2 km by paved road. Podere Bosco Verde III is 6 km by car. This apartment at Podere Bosco Verde I, one of five in the farmhouse, has its own entrance with private patio space outdoors, complete with garden furniture and barbecue. In addition, there are the following: private parking in the car park, a large [6m x 12m] shared swimming pool with a separate, attached child’s area of the pool, tennis court, hiking trails, lakes for fishing, and a hunting reserve. There is also a children's playground. A staffed reception office is located on the ground floor.

[200 m2] First Floor: This large apartment occupies the entire top floor of the building. The spacious living/dining room features two comfortable couches around a large, open traditional-style fireplace. In a corner by the windows [on the right of the fireplace] is a small breakfast table with seating for four. The dining area has a larger table with seating for 10 to 12. Left of the fireplace, there is an open-plan corner kitchen, fully equipped with gas stove, oven, dishwasher, and coffee machine. Off of the living room, a hallway leads to four bedrooms. Two bedrooms each have a 160 cm queen-size beds and en suite bathrooms with sink, toilet partly with bidet, and shower. The other two rooms each contain two single beds [can be joined upon request in advance] and have en suite bathrooms with sink, toilet with partial bidet, and shower.

No matter if you prefer art, history, culture, regional events, or undemanding relaxation, there is no more perfect location for exploring Tuscany than the area near Montaione. The charming hilltop town of Montaione, with Etruscan origins, is located in the center of the triangle formed by the historic cities of Florence, Pisa, and Siena, each approximately 50 kilometers away. Here you can enjoy the atmosphere of a typical Tuscan town, visit one of the churches, peruse the crafts market for treasures, and pick up your groceries. This is a great location for enjoying the Chianti countryside, as well as for taking numerous day trips to San Gimignano, Siena, and Volterra, an easy 30 minute drive away. San Gimignano is an especially beautiful and characteristic little town, known for its many beautiful towers. Here you will also find museums, frescoed churches, and a beautiful Duomo. Gorgeous hillsides and vineyards surround the spectacular Elsa Valley, assuring you of plenty to see and do and taste. In the summertime, there are many festivals and concerts held throughout the region.

Pisa: 60 km

Florence: 55 km

Siena: 45 km

Volterra: 20 km

San Gimignano: 15 km

Montaione: 5 km

Available Amenities: Welcome basket with basic amenities, gas cook-top, oven, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster, satellite TV, shared washing machine, barbecue, weekly organized visit to a winery, shared swimming pool [open April 15 – October 15].

Utilities included in the cost: Electricity, water, gas, and heating.

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

* Telephone: according to use

* Extra bed: upon request

* Every Tuesday there is a winery visit with wine tasting on the property. The cost is about 7 Euros per person.

* Every Thursday there is a buffet dinner available for about 20 Euros per person; prices for children vary by age.

Nearby Attractions:

* Montaione sightseeing: Church of San Regolo and its Madonna del Buon Consiglio, Holy Mount of San Vivaldo, Crafts Market.

* San Gimignano sightseeing: Palazzo Comunale, The Duomo, Museum of Sacred Art, International Festival [featuring products and foods of the world]

* Volterra sightseeing: Rocca Vecchia, Porta dell’ Arco, Volterra Jazz Festival, Volterrateatro.

* Siena sightseeing: Duomo Museum, the steps to the top of the Torre di Mangia, interesting cemeteries, local wineries.

* Florence sightseeing: Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi Gallery, Piazzale Michelangelo.

Please Note:

* The property owners offer sports activities all year around.

* During the summer, guests can attend various craft and tasting classes, and enjoy classical or jazz concerts held on-site or at nearby farmhouses.

Minimum Stay: 7

Check-In: 4:00pm - 4:00pm

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What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Edward
  

  Edward's review of Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina

  Left on 10/06/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  Very good. Well-positioned for visiting many interesting places. Villa was in a beautiful setting.
  
  The main room was lovely and the gardens spacious and beautifully kept. A very comfortable house.
  
  Beautiful - we loved being in the midst of vineyards and olive groves, and even the pig farm had a charm to it!!

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• Juleen
  

  Juleen's review of Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina

  Left on 08/06/2011 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  We had a great time at the villa. We were two families traveling together and the villa felt spacious and comfortable. There were many seating and dining locations tucked away on the property to enjoy a meal or a drink outside. The children enjoyed the pool immensely. At night it was cool, even in the midst of the hot summer heat of July, which made it easy to sleep even without air conditioning.
  
  For the most part, the villa was quiet and peaceful. There was a sprinkler that went off early each morning that happened to wake some of the kids, but overall it was a serene atmosphere. The villa was secluded, tucked away, giving the experience a very relaxing and peaceful feel. The living and dining areas were charming and the table could fit at least 10 people. There are beautiful views from every window. There was a dishwasher which was a nice surprise.
  
  The property is located near many cities that are interesting to visit like Siena, Florence, Luca, Pisa, Via Reggio, San Gimignano, Volterra and San Vilvaldo.
  Make sure to look at the overlook near the Pamex. It is a spectacular view!

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• Philip
  

  Philip's review of Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina

  Left on 07/30/2011 for a stay in July 2011
  
  

  We were extremely pleased with our stay at Podere Bosco Verde I-Colina. It met and even exceeded our expectations, and we thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities of the the villa and our second floor apartment. It also was a great base from which to explore Tuscany. Many thanks to you, Claudia, Christina, and the other folks at the villa for and the other folks for providing such gracious service.

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• Mari
  

  Mari's review of Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina

  Left on 05/28/2011 for a stay in May 2011
  
  

  We loved the villa so much we were torn between staying there or touring.
  
  The seclusion. And it was very simple and comfortable--It felt like home.
  
  The seclusion--my rented phone and Garmin did not work most times!
  
  The olive groves.

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• Susan
  

  Susan's review of Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina

  Left on 10/16/2010 for a stay in October 2010
  
  

  It was a fantastic stay at a wonderful villa. The location was perfect. The villa was well equipped and very comfortable.
  
  The location was central and the property was beautiful with peace and quiet. It was also very interesting because there were vineyards and olive groves nearby and up the road on the property were pigs in pens.
  
  There was no clothes dryer, but I guess we Americans are spoiled. Also, we were not told about a few key items. The kitchen has only one light and the switch is situated on the other side of the fireplace a foot off the ground. It took a while to find it.
  
  The property was centrally located for day trips into the wonderful Tuscan villages and towns.

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• Meredith
  

  Meredith's review of Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina

  Left on 05/31/2009 for a stay in May 2009
  
  

  We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the villa immensely.
  
  You felt like you were really out in the country. The setting was quiet, other than the occasional tractor passing by, and it was fun to be staying on a working farm with olive trees, vineyards, pretty white cows and organically raised Tuscan pigs. The apartment was very large and comfortably appointed. The pool was great since we had very hot weather for May. Fortunately, the apartment did not get too hot during the day and cooled off quickly at night. Also, important to note that there was screening in most of the windows, so bugs were not a problem for us.
  
  This did not really matter too much to us, but there is not a town other than San Vivaldo within close walking distance.
  
  The chapels at San Vivaldo, within walking distance, are worth a visit though some are being renovated. San Gimignano is reasonably close as is Volterra - both worth a visit.

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• Deborah
  

  Deborah's review of Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina

  Left on 06/30/2008 for a stay in June 2008
  
  

  It was just fabulous, and I am telling everyone that I would use Rent Villas again any time. I showed many folks the web site and the photos of our villas before we traveled. I will now show them the comparison. You did a fabulous job, and for the money we paid I feel we got every penny's worth. I would go right back to that same property again. All seven of us agreed that this week in Italy was our favorite of the entire month. Tuscany is worth a vacation. Thank you so very much for making it so easy and for all you did to help before we went. Your printed material was wonderful as well. That book called "Living Like a Local in Italy"was wonderful for all of our family members.
  
  We enjoyed everything about this villa. The space was wonderful. I think my photo I sent of the hallway to the bedrooms and the dining room tells it all. It was like living in a palace. There was everything we needed both in the bathrooms and in the kitchen. We cooked several nice meals which were also photo-worthy and delicious. The grounds were lovely, the pool was big and our grandchildren had a wonderful time with their parents and uncle in that pool. Without it there would not be so much fun for the kids.
  
  We had none!
  
  We enjoyed everything about the villa outside of Montaione, the grounds, the pool and the surrounding area. The location could not have been better for seeing the sights from Florence, about an hour away, to Pisa, less than an hour and Sienna, not more than forty minutes from the house. The Medieval town of San Gimignano was wonderful and we visited two evenings when the tourists were gone. We ate dinner on the street there and it was wonderful. The closest town, Montaione, was also a wonderful town to explore. There were several large grocery stores. We shopped at the PAMEX when we needed things quickly with easy parking and no walking to the car. We used small markets in town otherwise. There were small bars and shops where the people were lovely and wanted to talk and interact with us. I have two photos attached of that. Montaione has an overlook at the end of the main street where you can sit and eat gelato with a beautiful view. We also drove to Livorno and Viareggio to spend one day at the beach and it was beautiful. One hour and twenty minutes and the beach at Viareggio is sandy and full of people. You can rent an umbrella and chairs for however many hours you want to stay along with a changing room. It was fun for all of us.

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• Patty
  

  Patty's review of Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina

  Left on 07/31/2007 for a stay in July 2007
  
  

  The villa was fabulous.
  
  It was far away from the main town.
  
  Beautiful olive and grape vineyards. Close proximity to wonderful medieval towns.

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