New Review Submitted for Fattoria Le Pòggiola located in Serravalle Pistoiese, Tuscany, Italy.
Rental Date: Saturday 9th of July 2011.
Renter: Ichele W. (Naples, FL, United States).
Renter Rating: 5/5.
Review Details:
We researched different areas and villas and farms for weeks before settling on Fattoria Le Poggiola. It was even better than I had imagined it would be. The farm was a little tricky getting to as there are many little roads and not all signs are easy to find/read but once we found it, it was ok. The long driveway leading up to the farm house from the highway takes you away from the roads and up into the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. The land itself is beautiful: hilly and varied terrain containing olive groves, vineyards, beautiful trees and flowering plants, grassy areas, tree covered patios, and gravel around the back of the farm. There's a path through the vineyards and groves that takes you to their little lake. From everywhere you can see the Tuscan hills and mountains. The house is cozy and beautiful, and very well loved and taken care of. The 4 children stayed on the third floor in 2 very nice bedrooms. They shared a roomy bathroom. It was very warm up there but the fans and open windows made it comfortable enough at night. My sister and her husband and myself and my husband stayed on the 2nd floor in 2 of the 3 bedrooms. The bedrooms were quite spaced apart, giving each of us plenty of privacy and comfort. Everywhere were wooden windows and shutters that could be opened up to allow air flow. We stayed during a particularly hot period in July but slept comfortably with windows open and ceiling or standing fans on. Everything was decorated very prettily, each bedroom having its own color and theme. There was a kitchen on the 2nd floor, however, we didn't use it. There was also a washing machine in the kitchen. My parents stayed on the 1st floor, downstairs, in the largest, Arancione, bedroom. The stairs are stone and quite steep, especially between the 2nd and 3rd floor. To me, it all added to the charm of the farmhouse. The "living room/dining room" contains a long table with chairs. It's a dark room unless you keep all the shuttered windows and backdoor open. We didn't really sit there as we always sat outside. The kitchen was a large, comfortable professional kitchen. The stove and washing machine are quite different from what we were used to and required a little extra explanation, but no problem. It was fun to stand in the kitchen and prepare our meals all together. The kids had a great time playing ping pong tennis outside (2 ping pong tables) and swimming in the pool. Lisa Barsi, the owner, was extremely helpful and friendly. She gave us a lengthy, detailed tour of her vineyards and the wine making cellar. Afterwards, we tasted the wines and had delicious cheese, meats, and bread to go along with her wines. We loved the Cuo Nero and the 2005 Chianti!!! Please be aware that the charge is 15 euros/person for the wine tour. Sitting outside together, amidst all the beauty and wonderful air, we felt like staying forever. I can't say enough good things about the property. Be aware that you must pay for the pool towels and any EXTRA towels you ask for beyond the towels that are laid out in the bedrooms. Plenty of bath towels are provided for you upon arrival. The washing machine (small capacity) can be used free of charge. Please be aware that you need to buy all your own water to drink as it's not advised to drink the water at Le Poggiola. There's a small grocery store in Monsummano (5 minutes) and a large, very nice grocery store in Montecatini (10 minutes).
