Enjoy cultural days out exploring some of Tuscany’s greatest cities or simply unwind and relax by the pool – this characterful escape for 4 is the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday with family or friends.

Quietly perched at the top of a sunny hillside, amongst olive groves and rows of vines this gorgeous holiday escape is part of an old farmhouse. The property is one of 8 units, all finished with terracotta floors and wood-beamed ceilings. The entire Borgo is surrounded by the wonderful Tuscan countryside and enjoys an incredible 360° panoramic view over the Chianti hills.

The ideal choice for groups of family or friends there is an expansive shared garden, a fenced swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and a children’s playground. For family fun, there’s ping pong and table football. The farmhouse also offers a shared barbecue area with a dining space.

The Olivio apartment is located on the ground floor of a converted barn (the neighbouring unit is ID 11728 Fienile) and opens into a spacious open-plan living room furnished with a sofa bed, a fireplace and a flat-screen satellite TV. It also incorporates a small dining area and a kitchen fitted with a coffee machine, a gas cooker hob, a microwave, a dishwasher and a fridge.

Each apartment also benefits from an independent entrance and a private outdoor space in the garden with a sunshade for alfresco dining.

Note: The property is accessed via a 2 km unpaved road leading from the main road. For larger groups, please also see ID 11728, ID 11729

Sleeping

Bedroom 1: The bedroom is furnished with a traditional wrought-iron double bed and a wardrobe
Extra: There is a double sofa bed in the living room

Bathrooms:

Bathroom 1: The spacious bathroom is fitted with a shower, a bidet, a washbasin and a WC.

Additional

• Shared Fenced Unheated Outdoor Pool • Private Outside Dining • Private Outside Table & Chairs • Shared BBQ • Private & Shared Fenced Garden • Free Wi-Fi • Central Heating • Playground • Table tennis • Table football • Washing machine (in common area at extra cost) • Private parking • Car Essential • Suitable for children • Smoking Not Permitted • €400.00 security deposit by credit card for guests under 21 years of age • Tourist tax paid at the time of booking.

Extra costs:
Heating = €25 per day from 15 October to 15 April, to be paid at the time of booking;
Cleaning = €80 per stay, to be paid at the time of booking;
€250.00 security deposit by credit card is required. Any damages or extraordinary cleaning costs (such as uncollected rubbish, unwashed dishes, etc.) will be deducted from the deposit.

Location
The property lies in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, in the province of Florence between Castelfiorentino and Certaldo, the birthplace of Boccaccio.

This central location makes it easy to reach many of Tuscany’s cultural centres including Siena (a 50-minute drive), Florence (a 1-hour drive), Pisa (a 50-minute drive) and Lucca a 1-hour drive. The beautiful Tuscan coastline is approximately a 1-hour 15-minute drive away from the well-known Versilia beaches.

In the more immediate vicinity, guests can visit: Certaldo with its funicular and incredible views (a 10-minute drive), Castelfiorentino (a 10-minute drive), San Gimignano (a 25-minue drive) and Volterra (a 45-minute drive). There is also a swimming lake a 3-minute drive/20-minute walk away and the Castello Di Oliveto winery is a 2-minute drive/10-minute walk. There are two supermarkets less than a 10-minute drive away.

The closest international airports are Florence and Pisa which are equidistant from the property and approximately a 50-minute drive away.