Beautiful 1-bedroom cottage with garden and views over olive groves, pool

Country setting with beautiful views. Low key and a good place to unplug. Good restaurants and villages near by. Simon was helpful and we enjoyed our stay.

The property was exactly as described. The owners spend a lot of effort to make sure everything is very clear and even prepare a book for you about the property and things to do in the area (day trips, restaurants, wine tasting, etc.) My wife and I loved it here. The property is very central in Tuscany and is great for making day trips. The arrival snacks and honesty bar are a great touch. If you are a couple looking for a romantic place to relax in Tuscany that is central enough for day trips, this cottage could be for you. It is old and rustic, which means it's not like staying in a 5-star hotel. But it has loads of charm and is quite cosy - perfect for a romantic getaway. We enjoyed the property and hiking through the woods and olive groves. We would definitely stay here again on another trip. Highly recommended. Dan & Ashley

Nine of us, four children and five adults, just returned from an Italian adventure of a lifetime. The highlight of our trip (agreed by all) was a wonderful week at Podere Patrignone with Simon, Verity and the boys. The beauty of the property and Tuscany can be viewed in photos, but, in reality, exceeds all expectations. Patrignone is the perfect, stress free base to relax, enjoy and explore. The opportunities to visit, dine and experience authentic Italy are easy and numerous. Cycling in the area is sublime - the rolling hills, good roads and low traffic made for unbelievable and challenging road bike riding. Our best day was spent on rented e-bikes (with the kids age 12 and 13) touring San Gimignano and surrounding area. Although the boys (age 11, 12 and grown up) might say our evening encounter with the wild boars was memorable! We stayed in the 7-bedroom villa which was historic, charming, well appointed and extremely comfortable. We loved unwinding, and comparing stories and tips with fellow travellers while enjoying sunsets, swims and Chianti each evening. What made our visit so extraordinary was the effort, personal touches and hospitality of Simon and Verity. From the pre-arrival information, to the welcome snacks (olive oil, fresh baked bread, cheese and wine), the homemade Tuscan feast, the walking maps of the area, the well stocked hospitality bar, to the assistance with reservations and help with the local bike shop, the family went above and beyond to ensure our stay was easy, perfect and memorable. We are so grateful to have found this idyllic, and joyful place - and hope to return!

We could not have picked a better place or hosts for our first week in the Tuscan countryside. Simon and Verity's place is well off the beaten path but worth it in terms of intimacy and privacy. The apartment is smallish but just right for 2, the grounds of Podere Patrignone are breathtaking - the middle of an olive farm, with vistas of the valley and mountains, a gorgeous veranda to do work on or just enjoy the sunset with a glass of locally grown organic wine, and a welcome pool to take the edge of the hottest Tuscan daytimes.

This lovely working farm, with its friendly hosts Verity and Simon is a real treat. It is the ideal place to get away from it all. The apartment is well appointed, and the welcome of fruit, ham, milk, and bread was a real treat. The guest lounge is a perfect facility to check your internet or have a cool wine. The pool is gorgeous and the vistas and views are simply breathtaking. Hedges of rosemary, swallows in the evening and what more can you ask for. Wilma and Alicia