Between Florence, Arezzo, Siena at the gates of Chianti

We can’t thank Susanna and her family enough for the privilege of staying at this incredible property! We had a wonderful two weeks mainly relaxing on the terrace, by the pool or in the extensive and carefully cared for garden and grounds. The views from this property are beyond stunning, looking down a long expansive valley, watching the sun dip behind the mountains each evening, and the property has been designed to allow you to almost constantly enjoy the views - even while cooking in the well equipped kitchen! The pool is an absolute delight - also allowing you to fully enjoy the view! The property itself is very comfortably furnished and air conditioned - partIcularly welcomed as the temperature rose to nearly 40 - with plenty of fresh linens. And the family made us extremely welcome with welcome gifts of food and wine and deliveries of pastries, home made sauce (the best we’ve ever tasted) and fresh figs picked from the gardens during our stay. We mainly self catered using the Coop in Montevarchi as well as the excellent macelleria and pasticceria in Pestello, a few minutes drive down towards Montevarchi, though Susanna was very helpful with restaurant recommendations nearby as well as in Florence where we stayed for a couple of days. For something a bit different try nearby L’Altroieri which we really enjoyed. From this property you can visit a number of well known places. We enjoyed driving down through the Chianti villages from Florence and a day trip to Siena.