In the heart of Italy, in Tuscany, lies the city of Siena. It is characterized by its brick houses from the Middle Ages. The Gothic town hall, the Palazzo Pubblico and the Torre del Mangia, a thin 14th-century tower with a distinctive white crown, are all located in the Piazza del Campo, the city’s main square with a fan-like shape.
In the Chianti hills near Siena, Antico Borgo Poggiarello offers beautiful apartments hidden among forests and vines.Experience relaxing accommodation in the lush Tuscan countryside. A former 17th-century village serves as the setting for Antico Borgo Poggiarello. The building also includes a 9th-century tower from antiquity. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you sit at its base.The 14 apartments at Poggiarello are all tastefully decorated in traditional Tuscan style and equipped with modern amenities such as satellite television and internet connection.A swimming pool is also available at Antico Borgo, which borders the forest and is surrounded by lush olive trees. The old Roman thermal baths, a grotto filled with water, are perhaps the most tranquil features in the house.
The rugged Crete Senesi region of the Tuscan countryside is home to Agriturismo Podere Alberese. The apartments and rooms in this 17th-century farmhouse feature terracotta floors and beamed ceilings.Podere Alberese is 10 kilometers outside Asciano. It is just 30 minutes' drive from Siena and is the perfect location to explore the many medieval villages of the Val d'Orcia.Many of the original features of this stone farmhouse remain, including exposed brick arches. Views of Mount Amiata and the Crete Senesi hills can be enjoyed from every apartment and room. The accommodation also includes a terrace and a kitchen.Breakfast is served as a buffet. On-site options include cooking workshops and tastings of local wines and olive oils.
Podere Spedalone has country-style rooms and a large garden, as well as an outdoor pool and a modest spa. It is located 7 kilometers from Pienza in the Tuscan countryside.The daily breakfast buffet includes homemade pastries, salami, cheese and juice. Tuscan specialties are served in the organic restaurant.The units at Spedalone include a hairdryer and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.Visitors can relax by the pool or in the small spa with Turkish bath and hot tub.The property is 20 km from Montepulciano and features free private parking.
Fattoria Pieve a Salti is a converted Tuscan farmhouse from the late 19th century. Just outside Buonconvento, the property consists of two building complexes: Borgo di Pieve a Salti and Podere Caprili, 1 km apart. While the other offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant, the Borgo di Pieve offers an indoor pool.With wrought iron beds and beamed ceilings, the rooms have a rustic aesthetic. They offer views of the Crete hills or the Val d'Orcia. Each has air conditioning, an LCD TV and a refrigerator.A breakfast buffet with sweet and savory items is available every morning. The restaurant serves organic Tuscan cuisine and is open for dinner. Own brand cereals, pastas, sauces, jams and olive oil are all produced by Pieve A Salti.
Il Palazzetto overlooks Siena's ancient hamlet from its garden and features a free swimming pool and a shared furnished terrace. It is surrounded by the Tuscan countryside. The self-catering apartments come with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Parking is free.All large, elegantly country-style apartments are air conditioned. One or two independent bedrooms, a living/dining area with a fully equipped kitchenette and a bathroom make up each unit. Some apartments are located near the pool.There is also a large shared kitchen at Il Palazzetto. The staff can arrange cooking classes upon request.The house is just 5 minutes' drive from Siena. The journey to Florence takes an hour.
Located 8 km from Siena, Villa Agostoli offers a garden and a swimming pool. It offers free Wi-Fi and rustic-style accommodation with garden views.The Agostoli's apartments have a living room, a dining room, a bathroom and a kitchen with a dishwasher.The distance to Siena Train Station is 6 kilometers. The journey to Radda in Chianti takes 45 minutes.
Agriturismo Ardene is located about 1 km from the old town of Montepulciano and is surrounded by olive groves. It features a huge pool and accommodation with antique furniture and dates back to the 13th century.Ardene Agriturismo offers both apartments and suites. All have clay floors and some have fireplaces or beamed ceilings. Each has satellite TV and air conditioning.You can buy the fruits, vegetables and olive oil that this farm produces. Breakfast includes locally made cakes, cold cuts, eggs and fruit. There is an outdoor swimming pool open from April to November. Inside there is a cozy lounge with a fireplace, television and DVD/CD player.
Agriturismo San Gallo is a Tuscan farmhouse with an outdoor pool and barbecue area, just a 5-minute drive from Montepulciano. It produces its own wine and offers free WiFi.The apartments have a private entrance and garden views. They include a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette and a couch.Table tennis is available at San Gallo Agriturismo. Free bicycles are available on site.Both Florence Airport and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport are 1.5 hours away by car.
In the hills of Montepulciano, Montorio is a historic farmhouse overlooking the church of San Biagio. It offers free Wi-Fi, free private parking and rustic-style apartments.There are hammocks, a gazebo and a terrace overlooking the church in the large garden surrounding the Montorio.Each of the apartments at the Montorio offers a living area with TV, a fully functional kitchen and a mix of vintage and country furniture.Vineyards, forests and olive trees surround the Montorio. The old town of Montepulciano is a 15-minute walk away.
A 10-minute drive from San Casciano dei Bagni and on a working farm producing Sangiovese wine and olive oil, Casa Fabbrini Agriturismo offers a free outdoor pool and garden. WiFi is available everywhere for free.The country-style rooms at Casa Fabbrini Agriturismo all feature beamed ceilings, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. They also all have a view of the garden.A breakfast buffet with sweet and savory options is available every day. The restaurant specializes in locally produced, traditional Tuscan dishes.Casa Fabbrini is 20 kilometers from Chiusi - Chianciano Terme Train Station and offers free private parking directly on the property. The journey time to Lake Trasimeno is 35 minutes.