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Home description
Charming renaissance "Borgo" with a beautiful country stone-house where 4 lovely suites and a characteristic double bedroom are placed, tuscan elegance , great atmosphere, very typical stone walls. Large view on Chianti classico hills and vineyards. (max 20 people)
Production and direct selling of the Farm wines. Large quaint stone square with statue of Venus in front of the countryhouses where the suites are placed. Typical italian garden, panoramic terrace with breath-taking views on the Pesa valley. Garden all around the property and walks in the farm.
RECEPTION ( open 8-12 am/ 2- 5 pm) BREAKFAST ROOM, TEA ROOM, SITTING ROOM. check in time: between 2 and 7 pm check out time: within 10,30 am.
Elegant Breakfast room with typical ceramic decorations from Montelupo, At reception we may reserve entrance at Museums or a guide for Florence tours, or booking a restaurant. Charming Tea room , open in the afternoon, with beautiful view on the hills. Each suite has independent entrance, outside private furnished garden space. Extra cost: COOKING LESSONS : handmade Pasta and traditional family recipes. ART LESSONS: clay modelling , drawing ( in the studio ) - ask for Program
The inside equipment is complete, from bedlinen to towels also for the pool. Each bedroom has ceiling-fan and screens at windows. SWIMMING POOL: open from April until October, lighted in the night. INTERNET access.
All around the SCULPTURES of the tuscan artist Luigi Galligani, it is possible to visit the studio and laboratory.
Parking in the property.
Perfect to enjoy italian life with culture, art, stress free surroundings for a holiday of relax, wines and good restaurants around. Walks along lovely ancient ways until the river Pesa , in the estate.
OPEN SEASON : from 1 March until 30 November
the entrance gate
Poggio al sorbo air view
the ancient stone country-house
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The Tuscany region
The surrounding hills of chianti classico vines and the woods make here a special place for people who love a relaxing holiday, with the opportunity to visit ancient tuscan villages , discover small churches and art museums, as well as wine farms and festivals. Florence, Siena, at only 28 km, San Gimignano are also easy to reach 22 km.
Chianti / Castellina in Chianti area
Terracotta dell'Impruneta Ceramiche di Montelupo F.no Ricami fatti a mano (Greve in Chianti) Salumi di cinghiale (Greve in Chianti) Vini pregiati (Chianti Classico, Vinsanto) Scarpe e abbigliamento in pelle su misura (Panzano) Produzione di oggetti in Cristallo (Colle Val d'elsa) Lavorazione dell'Alabastro (Volterra) Outlets dell'alta moda italiana Sagre e Fiere del Vino e della Vendemmia Stagione concertistica estiva nei vari borghi Mercati e fiere locali dell'Antiquariato Rievocazioni storiche (Monteriggioni, Certaldo...)
How to get there
Fly to Florence Airport . Drive into motorway A 1 direction Roma, exit at Frienze-Certosa, then direction Siena, exit San Donato , reach the village of San Donato in Poggio, do not enter but continue the way and when the road becomes narrow , after a church on the left side, turn left at indication for Sicelle, Panzano, Fattoria Poggio al Sorbo, from here only 3,5 km and You will find us on the left.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Firenze Peretola: 30 km
Railway:
Castellina scalo: 20 km
Activities near Chianti
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access
General:
Central heating, TV, Telephone, Fax, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (10), Bathrooms (7)
Furniture:
Single beds (8), Double beds (6), Cots (1), Dining seating for 20, Lounge seating for 20, Sleeps maximum of 20
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private garden, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Each double bedroom has king size bed, ceiling fans,safe box. Bed sheets, towels , towels for the pool, screen at the window.
Bathroom- complimentary toiletries. TV-SAT, microwave in each kitchen. Outside private garden table and chairs.
Further details outdoors: MOUNTAIN BIKE available upon request ( also guided tours) Tennis court at 4 km Horse riding at 20 min.( ponies and horses) Golf at about 40 minutes by car.(before Florence) Balloon flights Horse back riding at 40 min.
Further details
Check in : between 2,00 and 7,00 p.m. check out: within10,30 a.m. Swimming pool (6 x 12 meters) is open from April until October, lighted in the night. (change of the water every year) Bocce- Tennis table- Bay bed: available on request. , no extra charge. Added bed : available on request (extra cost: €. 20/per night)
Conditions
PAYMENT : CASH or CREDIT CARDS (visa, mastercard, amex)
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
1 Mar 08
15 Nov 08
840£ 661
12094
12094
2 Nights
01
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. OPEN FROM 1 MARCH UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER PRICES 2008 Double bedroom/night = €. 90- 120 Suite 2 pers./night = €. 150-180 Suite 4 pers./night = €. 200-220 Suite 6 pers./night = €. 300 Price includes: breakfast , daily cleaning of bedrooms and bathrooms, heating,swimming pool towels, wine tour and tasting at our cellar., visit at the sculptor's studio, tax.
CHECK IN : between 3,00 and 7,00 p.m. CHECK OUT: within 10,30 a.m. Credit cards accepted (visa, mastercard)
Guestbook
"thank you for a perfect holiday... our first experience in Tuscany will be forever cherished with fondest memories..." Mr/Mrs M. /New Jersey - June2007
".... thanks so much for an absolutely wonderful holiday. The rooms, the grounds and the service were unmatched on our trip to Itay" Mr.Mrs M./ NY - June 2007
"Poggio al Sorbo is ever better now than when we visited 10 years ago.....We enjoyed the pasta cooking lesson we will be back...." Mr/Mrs F. / UK - June 2007
"we enjoyed our stay beyond what we thought possibe, thank You ... Poggio al Sorbo restores the soul.." Mrs J./ Uk July 2007
Availability notes
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