At the western edge of the Chianti Classico region, 4km/3 miles from the little village of Noce and 7km/4 miles from the wine centre of Tavernelle Val di Pesa and its many restaurants, shops and banks. It is a 28km/18 mile drive to the centre of Florence, and 40km/25 miles to Siena.
Accommodations
Advise: This house is not recommended for Infants or Children or Disabled
Pino
[an independent cottage] Sleeps 3. Ground floor: Living room leading out onto a private paved patio with a dining table. Well-equipped kitchen with an open fireplace and a dining area. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower and a hip bath.
Murlo
Sleeps 2. Ground floor: Spacious living room with a kitchen leading out onto the pool terrace. First floor: Large double bedroom. Large twin bedroom. Bathroom with bath and shower.
Polvereto
Sleeps 2. Ground floor: Large living room and kitchen [with dishwasher] leading out onto the pool terrace. First floor: Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower
Grounds
Shared pool, 12 x 6m/39 x 19 feet, with a ladder.
Facilities
All apartments have satellite TVs, washing machines, stereos, hair dryers, kettles and toasters. Shared barbeque. Iron and ironing board available.
Access
Airports: Florence [Peretola], about 50 minutes; Pisa, under 2 hours. Bus service to Florence from Tavarnelle and San Casciano. Railway station the centre of Florence, 30 minutes. Motorway exit at Bargino, 10 minutes.
Activities
Tennis at Noce or Tavernelle, which has the nearest riding stables. 18-hole golf within 40 minutes. This is a wonderful area for walking and biking. A selection of biking itineraries in the area is available online at www.terresienainbici.it/index_eng.asp (in English).
Pool details
The pool has a depth of 1.2-2m/4-7 feet with a diving board and a ladder for entry/exit. Not heated.
Suitability
The owners suggest that the property may not be suitable for young children in view of the deep swimming pool.
