Stylish 1-Bedroom Apartment in olive grove with Pool Near Pistoia and Florence

This was a joyful holiday stay. The apartment is spacious enough for two. And extremely well equipped. The location was delightful and surrounded by olive trees. The owner made the stay even better by being friendly, but not constantly 'checking on us'. There was the added bonus of the owner's dog wanting to sit with us while we sipped Tuscan wine in the shade in the afternoon. He wasn't 'in the way' he just wanted to be around humans. :-) The ONLY negative I can say is that the road up to the house is a very Tuscan mountain switchback road... and we'd rented a small SUV which was a tad 'tight' in spots. :-)

Frederica, her family and their dog are wonderful hosts. The house is charming, clean and well-equipped. We enjoyed the peace the place offers as well as its location nearby Florence, Prato, Lucca and others. We definitely recommend this accomodation Frederica and family have created a ideal place to stay. However, the instructions given by Friends of Tuscany were not clear. When we tried to call them they did not answer and have still to return our phone calls.

Our first trip to northern Tuscany did not dissapoint in any way. The accommodation, Il Poderina, the local countryside were all paradise for us. Birds, church bells + fireflies. Only 25 mins from Florence and 45 mins from lots of must see places such as Lucca, Pisa + the Visreggio coast. So a great location to explore this beautiful + historical location. We loved the local town of Pistoia, just 10 mins down the road had everything Piazzas, amazing churches + medieval architecture and even better few tourists. We can 150% recommend. Federica and her beautiful family were the perfect hosts.

The apartment is a small flat that is located opposite of Federica‘s family‘s house and really cosy and super clean. It is perfectly suitable for couples or a couple with one child and has everything you need for your stay. If you cook a lot, don‘t forget to bring a sharp knife and e.g spices :) Federica is super welcoming and always has some great tips with places to visit in Tuscany - thank you again Federica for the great time :) The pool is super nice! It is a little walk from the apartment and lies next to Federica‘s house but is still private. If you travel by car and drive a SUV you might find it difficult to navigate through the narrow streets - we travelled with a BMW X3 and managed to drive through :) bigger cars may have some challenges. We would definitely recommend to stay there and would book again :)

My wife and I had a lovely stay in this property, the host and her family were so hospitable, considerate and helpful. The property is so well looked after and sits on the side of a hill within an olive grove with stunning views overlooking Pistoia. The pool was perfect!

Fantastic hospitality from Federica.Apartment lovely with great views over Pistoia. Be careful if you are driving- roads very narrow

We spent 2 glorious weeks here the apartment is very comfortable and perfect for 2 people. Federica is a wonderful host so kind and welcoming with great recommendations of new places to visit. The proximity to Pistoia, Lucca and Florence made it easy to explore these places and have dinner out most evenings. The pool is just beautiful so clean and a great place to relax. We would highly recommend a holiday here it is all thoughtfully designed with the comfort of guests in mind, a truly beautiful place!

The owner made us feel very welcome in her family home. The view from the terrace was stunning and every night the sky lit up with a different sunset. The apartment was clean and tidy and there were thoughtful details like oil from the family vineyard on arrival and a bag of sweets from Pistoia as a goodbye gift. We felt we had made a friend particularly when my husband was taken ill with insect bites and the owner helped him with entry into the local A & E department. The insects are particularly ferocious in this area during the summer months so you must take plenty of insect repellent and use it day and night. We also kept doors and windows closed, covered the shower plug and kept the toilet seat down in order to block entry points for mosquitos. There was a smell from the drains in the bathroom that we couldn't get rid of but there are candles provided which can be burnt in order to lift the smell. There is a cooker with a hob but no oven or microwave. One evening we used the outdoor bar b q to cook chicken and vegetables and they were delicious. However, this may be when my husband received his insect bites so sadly, after that, we weren't able to take advantage of the delightful outdoor seating area. The swimming pool is absolutely beautiful and the water is wonderfully refreshing to swim in. It is situated in front of the owner's house which is just a short walk from the apartment through the orchard and we shared it with the family. It really was a beautiful place to stay and the beauty and tranquillity of the place will remain with me as I return to work and live in the city.

For us it was a Paradiso. Lovely place to stay. And thank you Frederica for your hospatality.

The property is up a very narrow road to the north of Pistoia. So take care! It’s a new structure, perfectly comfortable for 2 but the sitting room is a bit dark with olive drab walls and not enough light to read by. So, spend your time by the lovely pool! Frederica could not have been a better host but it is helpful to have WhatsApp on your phone. And Pistoia is a working town with 2 fantastic old squares in the centre, one with the daily fruit and veg market.