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POGGIO CASALE
"There's only one word to describe our holiday: fantastic. The only sad moment was our departure!!" This is Gessica and Paolo's description of their family holiday in this late 18th century farmhouse which stands on a hill overlooking Lake Chiusi (500m) and the World Wildlife Foundation Reserve between Tuscany and Umbria.
This farm holiday setting sprang from a friendship.
In order to fulfil their desire to live close to nature, in an area steeped in history, Carlo, Stefano and their families built two farm holiday complexes, on a total of 225 hectares, scattered with oak woodlands, where they produce extra virgin olive oil, durum wheat and organic fruit.
An independent (Casale) house is situated on the lakeside, while another farmhouse, 1kms away, contains guest apartments and Stefano's home.
The Casale is particularly charming with its perfect combination of pastel-coloured walls and window frames, stone and old brick. The interiors are all beautifully decorated, combining elements of Tuscan architecture (wooden ceiling beams, terracotta floors, stone staircase) with some of the family's late 19th century furniture and some features of modern design. From April to November the garden is a veritable delight with a host of variegated colours from the four different kinds of lavender and the many rose bush varieties. The sunken swimming pool with view of the lake is beautiful (5 x 12 - open 15thMay/Sept.).
Chiusi 5kms, Siena 60kms, Florence 110kms, A1 motorway Chiusi exit 8kms.
Independent house, sleeps 7/9
English, French and Spanish spoken
Open all year
INDEPENDENT HOUSE (sleeps 7+2) 1st floor: 130 sq.m - 5 rooms - living room with double sofa bed + fireplace, kitchen (dishwasher), 2 double bedrooms with private bathroom w/shower, 1 single bedroom + 1 double bed in mezzanine with private bathroom w/shower, TV, private outdoor area with facilities |