Tinaia is a lovely apartment on the first floor of the house, furnished in Tuscan style with beamed ceilings and terracotta floors, it has pretty views of the verdant countryside from all its windows. There is comfortably lounge area, separated from the kitchen/dining area by an archway, and each bedroom has its own shower room, two of which are ensuite. The apartment has its own area in the pretty stone courtyard furnished with table and chairs for dining alfresco and there are spectacular views from the estate?s grounds of San Gimignano rising up on the horizon.
From the garden 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 and gazebo is surrounded by grassy terraces, pretty flower beds, and olive groves and enjoys the same wonderful panorama as in the garden.
The Le Vigne estate is composed of the main farmhouse and other detached buildings. In part of the house the owner resides, the rest forms four spacious apartments which are rented. Two of these, Tinaia described here and No 49 Sangiovese have been recently carefully restored to their former splendour and now provide very comfortable accomodation. The other detached buildings on the estate form another two apartments 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 first hand 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 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 location 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
Living room with two settees, television (Italian only), archway to fully equipped kitchen/dining area with cooker ( 4 gas rings electric oven), fridge, dining table and chairs > Two double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms with shower cubicle, basin, bidet and w.c. > One double bedroom > Shower room with shower cubicle, basin, bidet and w.c. > On request an extra bed will be provided > Use of washing machine > Central heating > Garden 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).
