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A table set for dining outdoors with a view of the landscape. - Farmhouse villa with private swimming pool, terrace, garden, stunning view (via Millepini 15, Loro Ciuffenna)
Podere Casarotta, between Florence and Arezzo, offers six apartments with private gardens. The pool is surrounded by olive trees and hills, with mountain views over Valdarno valley. Guests can golf on-site or gather around the firepit in this secluded 18th-century farmhouse.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 24400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Farmhouse villa with private swimming pool, terrace, garden, stunning view

  • PODERE CASAROTTA is a private villa in a XVIII century farmhouse, that has been restored and provided with a swimming pool immersed in the silence of the countryside. Halfway between Florence and Arezzo, on the cliff of Pratomagno mountain, with a stunning sight on the whole Valdarno valley and the Chianti hills. Immersed in nature and surrounded by olive trees (we still make our own organic olive oil).

    The house features SIX apartments that have one or two bedrooms each (seven in total), living room with equipped kitchen, private bathroom and private outdoor garden area.

    Each apartment can sleep 2/4 persons, together they accommodate any group up to 24 persons (14 in double beds + up to 10 in added beds/sofabeds). Perfect for groups of 10-20.

    One of the apartments (the stand-alone Hayloft) has a large dining room with 16 seats and a large private terrace with view where even larger groups can comfortably eat altogether in an unforgettable setting.

    A large stone BBQ is also featured on the panoramic terrace!

    Thanks to the privileged position, you will find a perfect balance between rest & relaxation and moving around to visit Tuscany. The house is secluded, silent and peaceful, but at the same time it's near to local town and villages: the nearest shopping point is Castelfranco, just 4kms away, and the A1 motorway is just at a 10 minutes drive.

    Podere Casarotta will be your luxurious, comfortable and relaxing starting point to enjoy Tuscany! Whatever you are looking for: art, history, culture, parks and nature, wine and food routes, or just perfect relax, you will find them all at hand!

    PRICES SHOWN HERE ARE FOR THE RENTAL OF THE WHOLE PROPERTY FOR EXCLUSIVE USE!

    > Private chef service on request
    > Available for weddings and ceremonies (up to 24 persons max)
    > Swimming pool open May 1st - Sep 30th

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    TOURIST TAX NOT INCLUDED - €1,50 x person x night max 5 nights - Children under 12 excluded. Collected cash at check-in
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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,306 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
6 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT051020B4HEBMNQE8

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Loro Ciuffenna, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum of Terranuova Tuscany and Accademia Valdarnese del Poggio Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gianfranco Carla Fineschi Botanical Rose Garden and Fattoria La Vialla. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting, cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Loro Ciuffenna travel guide
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Map
via Millepini 15, Loro Ciuffenna, Arezzo

What's nearby

  • A canal with buildings reflecting on the water, a bridge in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.
    Arno River
    17 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Soffena Abbey
    7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Museum of Terranuova Tuscany
    18 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Ganghereto House of Prayer
    22 min drive - 14.6 km
  • San Pietro a Gropina
    22 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • San Giovanni Valdarno Station
    21 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar "Break House
    13 min drive
  • caffe Centrale Loro Ciuffenna
    13 min drive
  • Bar Turismo
    8 min drive
  • La Torre
    8 min drive
  • Las Vegas
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Farmhouse villa with private swimming pool, terrace, garden, stunning view have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Farmhouse villa with private swimming pool, terrace, garden, stunning view pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 6 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Farmhouse villa with private swimming pool, terrace, garden, stunning view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse villa with private swimming pool, terrace, garden, stunning view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse villa with private swimming pool, terrace, garden, stunning view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse villa with private swimming pool, terrace, garden, stunning view located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Soffena Abbey, Arno River and Museum of Terranuova Tuscany. San Pietro a Gropina and Ganghereto House of Prayer are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Anna Osk K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing villa

Beautiful surrounding and lovely atmosphere. Simone is a perfect host and we hope to come back later.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sébastien d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place, with an amazing sight and well located between Firenze and Arezzo

Very nice place, with an amazing sight and well located between Firenze and Arezzo. Simone is also always available to help or give advice whenever needed. Well appreciated. Thanks.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

aaron z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The villa is simply amazing. Stunning views, fabulous accomodations, and a wonderful property manager. Will be coming back!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Paul D.

Die Lage ist einzigartig mit wunderschönen Ausblick

Die Sauberkeit in Unterkunft war leider sehr schlecht und bei der Zufahrt könnte man auch einiges verbessern.....ansonsten top
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Beautiful peaceful Tuscany.

The apartment was large and well equipped. It had a lovely sunny terrace and its own private garden. The views are fabulous. The manager could not have been more helpful with giving us local information. The villa is in a beautiful location. Perfect to visit Florence and Pisa. There are some lovely bike rides too. I would recommend these apartments to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas B.

Ruhe und Erholung

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Woche in unserem Appartement "Il Gelso". Das Apartment ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Das besondere an diesem Ort sind einfach die Stille und der Ausblick. Das gesamte Anwesen ist sehr gut gepflegt und auch die Angestellten sind nett und hilfsbereit. Wir würden wiederkommen.
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8/10 Good

Frank d.

mooi, groot en rustig gelegen woning

De ontvangst was zeer vriendelijk. De woning was ruim, compleet en in een zeer mooie en rustige omgeving gelegen. Prima zwembad met voldoende ligplekken. Erg mooi was de gezamenlijke buitenruimte met mogelijkheden voor te zitten en te BBQ'en en een geweldig uitzicht over de vallei. Persoonlijk vond ik het jammer dat er alleen in een gezamenlijke ruimte WIFI was.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Jef L.

Quiet location, very good apartment,

A very quiet and beautifull location, ideal for making long walks in the Pratomagno, and to visit Toscane. The apartments are very good and cool. The swimming pool and the area is beautifull, and the manager is very helpfull.
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10/10 Excellent

Mi rja M.

Erholung pur

Podere Casarotta liegt wunderschön mit Blick auf das Valdarno und die Hügel des Chianti. Um das große Haus befinden sich zahlreiche Olivenbäume und ein sehr schönes Pool-Areal. Die Ferienwohnung war großzügig geschnitten, wir wurden mit Nudeln, Tomatensoße, Wein, Keksen und allem Nötigen, was man in der Küche braucht, begrüßt. Die Kommunikation lief bestens. WIr kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

Beautiful scenery for a quiet break

Lovely place, our apartment was well decorated and clean, and the pool and gardens are immaculately kept. The team are friendly and helpful, and the local area is ideal for a quiet getaway. Would definitley recommend to anyone who asked!
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10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

A beautiful place with very friendly and helpful staff

We had a fantastic week at Podere Casarotta. We stayed in Il Loggia, a one bedroom apartment. It is very spacious, with a comfortable bed and a lovely shower. It also has a private area immediately outside with views over the valley, the Valdarno. Simone and everyone there could not have been more helpful. Simone welcomed us and showed us around, and he and his partner cooked us a delicious and memorable meal one evening. There is a lovely 15m+ pool which is shared with the other residents, but it is easily big enough with plenty of loungers by the pool. The information folder provided gave us lots of interesting and useful information about the area - for example it told us clearly how we could travel by train to Florence, which we did very successfully one day. There is a range of shops in Castelfranco di Sopra, including a friendly bakers shop. All in all, this is a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
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8/10 Good

Holger D.

Erholung pur !

Wer eine Unterkunft sucht, bei der man wirklich abschalten kann, ist hier richtig. Abgelegen, oberhalb des Valdarno Tals mit einem wirklich tollen Blick in das Tal und Umgebung. Für Ausflüge in die Hotspots der Toscana relativ zentral gelegen. Florenz, Chiantigebiet, Siena usw. mit dem Auto innerhalb von 60 Minuten erreichbar. Wir waren im "Il Loggiato". Der Wohnung mit einer überdachten Terrasse, auf der man besonders die Abende toll ausklingen lassen kann und auch für sich ist. Für 2 Personen ist die Wohnung perfekt. Das Gästesofa im Küchen/Wohnbereich ist als Schlafsofa allerdings nur für Personen bis Teenageralter empfehlenswert. Die Ausstattung und Möblierung ist wie beschrieben. Die Küchenausstattung war für größere Kochaktivitäten eher begrenzt. Als Kaffeemaschine steht u.a. eine Nespresso zur Verfügung. Dafür benötigt man allerdings die passenden Kapseln. Toll ist auch der Swimmingpool, der nur einige Meter entfernt vom Wohngebäude liegt. Der Pool ist sauber und ausreichend groß, auch zum Schwimmen (ich schätze 15-20 Meter). Ebenfalls stehen Liegen und Sonnenschirme zur Verfügung. Sicher auch abhängig von den anderen Gästen, konnten wir oft den Pool nur für uns nutzen. Auch unser Hund konnte/durfte sich in dem Bereich aufhalten. Auch das ist sicher davon abhängig wie man seinen Hund hält und wie die anderen Gäste das sehen. No Go ist den Hund ins Wasser zu lassen und ihn seine Geschäfte dort verrichten zu lassen ! Falls es uns wieder in die Region verschlägt, kommen wir sicher wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Great place, great weather, great value

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, fantastic place, stunning views, relaxing and chilled throughout our stay. Easy to get to places such as Florence, would recommend a trip to Lucca and the Il Conto de Maggio restaurant. If you're looking for a place in the hills away from the hustle of day to day life with great views and weather this is the place for you
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10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

What a lovely place for a relaxing family holiday!

We have 2 children (5 and 9) and love decent self-catering accommodation holidays. This place was fantastic and I have have already recommended friends and family to go. We stayed in "I Baldacchini" which was perfect for a family of 4. The pool is lovely, everywhere is safe and clean and everyone who we came into contact with were friendly. We will definitely be back, great job.
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10/10 Excellent

Lucinda K.

Relaxing and peaceful

Lovely stay - very peaceful setting, lovely refreshing pool, well equipped apartment. We really enjoyed our stay especially the wonderful meal cooked by Simone. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

War ein schöner Sommerurlaub

Wir sind eine große Familie aus Deutschland/Sachsen gewesen, wir waren zu 11. Es hat uns allen sehr gut gefallen. Die Lage war herrlich, Ruhe und Natur pur. Der Pool war für alle eine sehr gute Abkühlung in der Hitze. Die Bilder im Inserat haben nicht gelogen, es war wirklich so schön. Die Wohnungen waren typisch italienisch eingerichtet, es war sauber und gepflegt. Der Vermieter, Herr Simone, hat uns herzlich begrüßt und war sehr freundlich. Dieses Ferienhaus ist auf jeden Fall weiter zu empfehlen. Auch unser kleiner Hund war herzlich willkommen. Es ist ein schöner Ausgangspunkt für viele Unternehmungen. Wir würden auf alle Fälle wiederkommen.
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10/10 Excellent

heather O.

wow!

We loved every minute of our stay at Podere Casarotta. We stayed in the converted hayloft, which was not only comfortable but had everything we could possibly need. There was a perfect mix between relaxation and sight seeing, and the apartments were located by some really pretty towns and within easy train ride to Florence and other big towns.. Wish we were still there!
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8/10 Good

Holger M.

Einfach und richtig schön entspannen

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen und erholsamen Aufenthalt. Die Lage ist perfekt, um die Region zwischen Florenz, Arezzo, Siena und dem Val d'Orcia zu erkunden,. Alles ist gut zu erreichen, gleichzeitig genießt man absolute Ruhe in Alleinlage und einen wunderschönen Blick vom 530m hohen Berg auf das Tal. Die Anlage ist wunderbar gepflegt und Gärtner Enzo ist superfreundlich und einfach klasse. Der Poolbereich ist sehr großzügig und selbst bei weniger gutem Wetter ein Anziehungspunkt. Wir hatten das freistehende Haus und haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Es ist einfach eingerichtet, die Dusche wechselte wie bei unseren Nachbarn gern zwischen heiß und kalt, aber es ist alles im Haus, was man braucht - und auf der eigenen Terrasse zu sitzen und beim Frühstück oder Abendessen das ganze Tal zu überblicken, das war einfach toll. Man sieht von dort sogar die einzigartige Felsformation "le balze", die da Vinci für den Hintergrund der Mona Lisa verwendet hat. Wer Glück hat trifft auf der Fahrt vom/zum Haus sogar Stachelschweine. Vielen Dank auch an Verwalter Simone für die guten Tipps zu wirklich schönen Dorffesten und sehr netten Winzern mit gutem Wein in der Umgebung! Wir empfehlen die Anlage gerne weiter, insbesondere für Urlauber, die keinen Trubel oder Luxus suchen, sondern schlicht und einfach Natur, Ruhe und die schöne Region genießen wollen.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

breath taking view, wonderful garden & nice house

We had a wonderful time at Podere Casarotta! The apartment was clean, comfortable and very good equipped. Simone was a perfect host and gave us very good hints concerning restaurants and sightseeing highlights nearby. There has also been a nice welcome package including wine and water. Also coffee, tea, olive oil, pasta and cosey towels as well as bathrobes and slippers are offered in the apartment. The view down the valley was really awesome. Also the garden with the pool and the barbeque place were in excellent state! It is a very good starting point to visit Florence, Siena, Arezzo and the Chianti valley, but a car is necessary! It is a perfect place to leave everything behind and forget about the stressful everyday life. We all agreed that we would definitely come here again!! Thanks to Simone and Podere Casarotta for the great vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Bettina W.

Der perfekte Erholungsaufenthalt

Casarotta ist sehr ruhig gelegen, inmitten Olivenheinen, mit einer phantastischen Sicht über das Valdano in Richtung Chianti Hügel. Wir waren nicht zum ersten Mal in Casarotta: die ruhige, erholsame Atmosphäre zieht uns immer wieder dorthin. Die Ferien hier, bieten den richtigen Mix zwischen Erholung, Besichtigungen in der geschichtlich interessanten Umgebung, Shopping in den unweit gelegenen Outlets, Spaziergänge und wunderbares faulenzen im Schatten der Olivenbäume am Swimmingpool. Nicht zu vergessen was die toskanische Küche bietet, von Hausmanns-Kost bis zu modern überarbeitete Gerichte der Toskanischen Tradition, und Weine die man gerne mit nimmt, damit man Zuhause noch etwas zum schwärmen hat. Die Besitzer produzieren aus ihren Oliven ein feines Öl, was auch ein prima Mitbringsel ist. Das Receptionist Simone ist sehr hilfsbereit und empfehlt gerne Restaurants und Aktivitäten die man nicht vermissen sollte. Die Wohnungen sind gemütlich eingerichtet, die Küche gut ausgestattet, Bademäntel und Badetücher werden zur Verfügung gestellt. Ein gelassenes Ambiente für die perfekte Erholung, wir freuen uns schon auf den nächsten Aufenthalt!
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10/10 Excellent

ciccio l.

fabulous hidden gem

We stayed here for a week after having been travelling around Italy. Beautiful place, lovely surroundings and very peaceful. Simone was extremely helpful, and the gardener was lovely. Everything was clean and we'll maintained and the views were exceptional! Top tip: Ask Simone to prepare for you one of their home cooked meals. WOW! It was the best meal we had in the whole trip! This was a perfect tuscan escape for families and couples and we would recommend it to anyone, I would rate it 10 if I could!
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10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Lovely

My husband and I stayed at Podere Casarotta in May 2013. It was lovely rural retreat with stunning views. We stayed in apartment 2 and benefited from our own private terrace, which we used every evening. Simone - the manager of the property - was incredibly helpful in the run up to our holiday, and during the break. He even taught us how to cook some Italian foods, which was a real highlight! We would happily recommend this property.You need a car to get there (and the drive up to the property was a little nerve racking the first time round) but the views are amazing and the peace and tranquillity on offer should not be underestimated.
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10/10 Excellent

Hillside bliss

If you are looking for a chance to get away from it all, then look no further. This collection of seven properties is situated in the hills and olive groves, with beautiful south facing views down in to the valley, and has a rustic charm to match. The main house was tastefully converted about 20 years ago and the gardens are immaculate thanks to Enzo, the gardener. Simone couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely recommend,
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10/10 Excellent

A Month in Paradise

We booked not knowing where exactly the Podere Casarotta was, all we knew was that it was in central Tuscany which is where we wanted to be. We were a party of four and we had booked apartments three and four for a whole month. When we arrived we were met by Simone who showed us around the property and gave us advice about the surrounding area, things like where to shop where to eat the best places to visit etc.. To say that we were pleasantly surprised at the accommodations would be an understatement, we were overjoyed, the apartments were very clean and had all the basics for a comfortable holiday in Italy. Simone offered to cook a typical Tuscan meal for us and the other guests which was a marvel in culinary delight (far too much food for me) and the wine was excellent, Simone could not do enough for his guests. The actual Podere is situated about a mile off the Setti Ponte Road above the Arno Valley, and is surrounded by olive groves and grape vineyards as far as the eye can see, each morning we were awakened by the sound of birds singing, and the view of the Arno valley was stunning. Each apartment has its own garden spot where you can sit, there is also a beautiful swimming pool and sun beds to laze on while you work on your tan. All in all I would go back in a heartbeat, and I highly recommend the Podere Casarotta as a base of operations if you want to see Tuscany, everywhere you would want to go is within easy driving distance.
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8/10 Good

Cheryl A.

Serene picture perfect stay