Only 1 km from this private oasis - walking distance if you're the sporty type - you find the stunning medieval town of Città della Pieve. In spite of its walls dating back to the 13. century, you find everything needed for a modern life: Internet Cafè, supermarkets, plenty of restaurants and bars cater to your needs. And all packed in true historic charm.
Historic charm you'll find plenty in Italy. And Podere Baiocco is ideally situated for excursions to Florence, Rome, Siena, the vineries at Montepulciano - you name it. We are in the middle of Italy, even a day trip to the sea on either side is not too long a distance.
Swimming Pool: The swimming pool is open from the last Saturday of April until the first Saturday of October, located in a carefully manicured garden at 50 meters from the villa. The rectangular measures 12 x 6 m, with a depth of 1, 50 m. The area bordering the swimming pool is terracotta pavement.
COMPULSORY SERVICES ON REQUEST: supplied and to be paid locally to the owner - heating (based on meter reading consumed during your stay € 4,50 m3), internet wireless included in the price.
OTHER SERVICE ON REQUEST:
-COOKERY CLASS - During two hours our guests will have the pleasure of learning to prepare delicious, hand made pasta. An experienced chef will introduce you to this fine and very Italian art.
-TRADITIONAL DINNER - exclusively for our guest, a typical Tuscan dinner can be booked. In the comfort of our house - your holiday home - our chef prepares those delicious dishes of the region. The dinner consists of:
- 1 Grande Antipastone - a selection of different starters
- 1 Primo - main courses, consists of hand made pasta
- 1 Secondo - local meat (roast beef)
- Side dish - Vegetables
- Dolce Della Casa - the desert of the house
- Beverages (Wine and wather)
- WINE TASTING IN THE VILLA + DINNER
- BREAKFAST IN THE VILLA - every morning, in the beautiful salon in the western part of the villa, we can prepare a
wholesome breakfast with traditional products of the region.
a staff member will be at your disposition to satisfy what ever need you may have from 7.30h to 10.00h
WELCOME DINNER - after a long journey you might not want to go out to a restaurant to eat or prepare
something yourself, then this may be an interesting solution for you.
a staff member will prepare a simple and light dinner for you with a fine selection of appetisers, local
specialities, bruschette and good wine, naturally.
DAILY ROOM SERVICE - if desired, a staff member will be available to clean and tidy your bedroom every
morning. A change of bed linen and towels can be ordered as well.
MASSAGE PARLOUR - On Monday and Tuesday mornings a professional massage therapist is available for a
broad variety of wellness and massage treatments.
EXCURSION AND TOURS - Possibility to choose a package or individual event, all set in a really characteristic
location.
1 - Visit to a historical wine cellar in Montepulciano (SIENA) with tasting of wine
and typical italian food
2 - Visit to a wine cellar in a typical Tuscan farmhouse close to Montepulciano
(SIENA) with tasting of DOC-DOCG wines, served with cured meats, selection of
cheese’s and grilled sausages.
3 – Afternoon Wine Course in Città della Pieve about “WINE TASTING
TECHNIQUE” lasting three hours,
which includes a tasting of 4 types of wine.
4 - Afternoon visit to an oil Tuscan mill, in Cetona (SIENA), with guided oil tasting,
served with typical italian food.
5 - Afternoon visit to a cheese dairy in the area of Montepulciano-Pienza with tasting
of different kinds of pecorino cheese and wine.
6 – Visit to a farm which breeds livestock 'Chianina' cows, with tasting of local
food and wine.
Possibility to visit the butcher inside the farm.
7- Visit in a Wine Farm that uses modern technology for the production of wine in
Montepulciano-Pienza (Siena) with tasting of wine, handmade pasta, variety of cold
cuts and different cheeses
8 - Visit to one of the eco-friendly winery in Montepulciano; first innovative winery
zero impact 'carbon free' with guided tastings of wine and typical products.
-SHOPPING
-CAR RENTAL
Keywords: historical Tuscan Villa with swimming pool, huge grounds, private and quiet
