Podere Il Doccio - Terranuova Bracciolini, Tuscany, Italy Sleeps 16 in 7 bedrooms

Vacation Rental Italy - Villa - Podere Il Doccio - Terranuova Bracciolini, Tuscany, Italy - Sleeps 16 in 7 bedrooms - 7 bathrooms

FREE COOKING LESSON WITH MEAL FOR ALL GUESTS - A $200 VALUE! (based on 4 people)

The Farmhouse is located in a very private property (10 hectares) with private road, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, is an heaven especially for those that are looking for a quiet and safe place for the family and children.
The farm produces good and organic red wine (Chianti Colli Aretini) and excellent Extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed.
The house was finely restored few years ago according the original rural style: the floors are in 'cotto toscano' (Tuscan original tiles), the sinks in the kitchen in stone or marble are century-old, the furniture are typical Tuscan with antiques pieces, all creates a warmth atmosphere for a comfortable stay.

In big parc just few steps outside the farmhouse, along the romantic stream 'Il Doccio', there is the beautiful swimming pool (size 12m*5) with sunbeds and beach-umbrellas, and a Jacuzzi in a wooden gazebo.
Here with your family you could enjoy the calm atmosphere of the countryside. The size of the parc is ideal for families with children.

The whole farmhouse can sleep up to 16 people, has 5 bedrooms double, 1 bedroom with twin bed, 1 bedroom with 3 single beds, 7 bathrooms all with shower, a separate Laundry room.
Otherwise it's possible to rent a single portion because it is divided into four independent units, all fully equipped.
Each unit has its own entrance and private space outside all with garden furniture.

Unit OCRA, has two bedrooms and can sleep five people and has two bathrooms with shower. There are three single beds and one double bed.
The attractive living area contains satellite TV(free on air). The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, cooker, oven, fridge and microwave. The inside dining area seats five people. There is a very large terrace with garden furniture suitable for outdoor dining and sunbathing.

Unit ACQUA has 3 bedrooms, 2 double bedrooms and one with 2 single beds and has 3 bathrooms with shower.
The living area has satellite T.V.(free on air) The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, stove, oven, fridge, and microwave. There is a pleasant balcony suitable for outdoor dining.

Unit AMETISTA, which is downstairs, has one double bedroom and has a bathroom with shower.
The kitchen is equipped with stove, oven and fridge. The inside sitting and dining area is ideal for two people. The outdoor dining area is private and pleasant.

Unit TERRA, which is next to AMETISTA, has one double bedroom and has a bathroom with shower.
The living area has a sofa bed. The kitchen is equipped with stove, oven, and fridge. The dining area is suitable for three people. There is a pleasant private outdoor dining area.

Downstairs in a separate room there is a common laundry with washbasin, washing machine iron and iron-board.

Fast Internet Wi-Fi Available

One thing that should be considered about Podere Il Doccio is that the property has 8 cats and the cats obviously often enter the 4 apartments. There was a great deal of cat hair in the lounge and bedrooms of our apartment. This may be of interest to those with allergies to pet hair - I certainly would have liked to have known before booking.

Owners were extremely gracious and helpful, and were right next door!

Francesco and Marina could not have been more welcoming and friendly. They really made us feel at home, and their cookery lesson was superb. We even took part in their annual grape harvest! The Villa is ideally located for country walks, visits to nearby villages and towns. It is a really tranquil setting, away from the city bustle, for those that like that sort of holiday. There are good restuarants and other shopping facilities nearby.

Podere Il Doccio was perfect for our family of four--us & 2 teenagers! The area is just breathtaking, and the villa was so welcoming & comfortable when we returned from a busy day exploring the sites of Italy. The location is wonderful because it is peaceful, quiet, and relaxing, yet convenient to the autostrada and a train station. It truly was our home away from home during our vacation! It was so nice to come back and relax on the terrace, under the stars, with a delicious glass of Franceso & Marina's wine!

Owners Francesco & Marina are most helpful, and provided us with wonderful recommendations for area restaurants, markets, and driving directions! This was a vacation we will not forget, and we hope to return again someday.

And Abby & Lucia.....we can't thank you enough for your prompt and helpful service. You answered all of our questions, and we found everything just as you had described/suggested! We would recommend your service to anyone who is looking to rent a property in Italy. We hope to do business with you again in the future.

The only "downside" to the villa, however, is the very long, bumpy, and partially unpaved driveway to the property....takes getting used to after driving up & down several times!

recommended from any point of view. Staying in this house and being hosted by the owners of th villa really gaves a touch of the real Italy and Tuscany.

It is centrally located to see many sites in the Tuscany area. The family at the property couldn't be nicer and they speak excellent english. Having a cooking lesson and spending the evening with the family was on the top of our highlights of the trip. It was hard to find a great meal after the one we had with them. Marina is an excellent cook and the family is fantastic!

Our stay at Podere Il Doccio was very enjoyable -- quiet location away from public roads, but close to many Tuscan attractions (easy to visit Florence by train, and easy drives to Cortona, Sienna, Assisi, etc.) Situated in beautiful Tuscan countryside (vineyards, olive groves, etc.), close to some nice mountain areas. Marina and Francesco were wonderful hosts -- a highlight of our trip to Italy was Marina's cooking class, and especially the ensuing dinner with their family (complete with wine, olive oil and grappa that they had produced.) Very charming people, very helpful and friendly! The nearby towns offer a number of nice Tuscan restaurants -- Osteria del Acqualina (very close by) is truely outstanding, and Ostorio Il Canto del Maggio (nearby in Penne) is also excellent. Il Solito Posto in Terranuova was good as well. In the interests of "truth in advertising", it should be noted that if your ideal is a plush villa with a panoramic view over the Tuscan countryside, Podere Il Doccio may not be for you. It is a rustic (but nicely remodeled and furnished) old house located about a km down a one-lane gravel road, in a deep valley on a small stream. It has a very nice setting in the midst of a wooded area, adjacent to a small vineyard, and very quiet and peaceful - but no "long" view.

Beautiful area with some great small villages nearby and some scenic drives. The property owners were hard to track down to ask questions and get help from. Kitchen/Dining area very small and the bed is uncomfortable.

Without a doubt the villa makes for an excellent break, where one can do as much or as little as you'd like. So good are the facilities at the property, you could spend a week by the pool, being completely lazy. Alternatively, with the great location, you can really use the area and explore all around. You really can make of the break what you want.

Francesco and Marina are the most talented and gracious hosts. They went out of their was to help with travel, directions and suggestions. The cooking class and dinner was an unexpected highlight; the Il Doccio chianti a treat. We will return (but not in July)!

Had a lovely relaxing week at Podere Il Doccio. Casa Ocra was perfect for our family of four with the extensive balcony facilitating hours of eveving enjoyment. The poool area is great for families with space for other activities such as frizbee or football in addition to the great swimming facilities.

What a beautiful property set in an amazing environment, the sort of place you never want to leave. We only had a week and this definitely wasn't long enough! We went with friends and didn't go out in the evenings as had two very young children with us, instead we made the most of the shared bbq facilities, eating on the veranda and drinking the farms chianti - heaven! The owners were lovely and if we weren't in their gorgeous pool we were out visiting nearby cities such as Florence and Sienna. A very good time was had!

The property was delightful, and the owners were wonderful! Next time we'll tour less and spend more time enjoying the villa and it's offerings!

The villa was quiet, clean and authentic - and exceeded our expectations. The main areas we wished to visit were all within driving distance. The area was very pretty with the hills as a backdrop and very quiet and peaceful

Les propriétaires sont charmants et nous sommes très satisfaits de notre séjour dans la villa.

Once again we had a wonderful two week holiday at Il Doccio. This is now the third two week holiday we have had at this beautiful place over the past five years. Marina, Francesco and family made us most welcome and despite the fact we have now visited three times, we have found new places to visit. Francesco has been extremely helpful in advising us of where to go and what to see. Il Doccio is well placed to visit Sienna, Florence, and Arezzo. We also have had great pleasure walking in the hills and and Frecesco has advised us how to drive high into the hills (several thousand feet) along the white roads. We have walked along the ridges many times and particularly at the cross and communication station. We were amazed to find wild horses and pure white cattle at the summit.The views are amazing. We really did enjoy the Tuscan cooking lessons run by Marina. It was great to prepare a truely Italian meal for several hours and then enjoy eating it under the stars with with Marina and Francesco. All washed down with red wine produced from their vinyard. The swimming pool at Il Doccio is simply glorious and each time we have visited we went for a swim before breakfast and on returning from visits to the hills and towns. Francesco, Marina and family are really lovely people and their vinyard at Il Doccio is simply glorious. We have enjoyed every minute of the time we have spent at this beautiful place.

Great location in the country. I little hard to find, but well worth it.