Montaione Villa for Rent: Podere Bosco Verde I - Collina - Property 87950

About the Experience
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.

Location
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

Exterior Description
Located at the top of a hill on a private road, this Tuscany farmhouse is part of 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.

Interior Description
(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.

Features
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.