Affresco is situated on the ground floor of a converted farm building opposite the main farmhouse. Nicely furnished in keeping with Tuscan tradition, it has a country style kitchen with dining table and chairs, a double bedroom (where an extra single bed can be provided on request) and a shower room. Both the kitchen and bedroom have patio doors leading onto the central courtyard where the apartment has a patio area furnished with table, chairs and gazebo for dining al fresco.
From the gardens of the estate there are spectacular views of the countryside spread before you like a patchwork quilt of vineyards, olive groves and sunflower fields with San Gimignano rising majestically on the skyline. A rose bordered pathway leads through the grounds to the lovely swimming pool (14m x 7m). Set in a beautiful position slightly above the house, the pool, furnished with sunloungers, sun umbrellas, is surrounded by grassy terraces, pretty flower beds, and olive groves and enjoys the same wonderful panorama as in the garden.
The estate of Le Vigne is composed of the main farmhouse and various detached buildings. In part of the house the owner resides, the rest forms four spacious apartments which are rented. The other detached buildings on the estate form Affresco, another apartment and house the winery. The owners in fact produce a variety of excellent wines as well as local olive oil, and guests will find that they are free to wander the grounds and experience firsthand the everyday life of a Tuscan wine producer.
With the sun setting behind San Gimignano, and the unique view, it?s tempting to dine alfresco in the garden with a good bottle of the estate?s famous wine, but when you can tear yourself away, you will find that there is an excellent selection of restaurants within easy driving distance. The estate also provides breakfast on request.
This blissful country retreat is perfectly located for touring the area, Colle di Val d?Elsa, famous for its medieval quarter and local crystal production is just 5km down the road whilst Poggibonsi with its road and rail links to Florence and Siena is only 9km away, making the rest of Tuscany and its many treasures easily accessible.
DETAILS
Kitchen with cooker (4 gas rings electric oven), fridge, dining table and chairs > Double bedroom with television (Italian only) > Shower room with shower cubicle, basin, bidet and w.c. > An extra single bed will be provided on request > Use of washing machine > Central heating > Patio area > Barbecue > Swimming pool > Parking > 5km to the town of Colle di Val d'Elsa > 7km to the town of San Gimignano > Wine and olive oil available for tasting and purchase > Breakfast available on request (payable locally).
