TUSCAN COTTAGE WITH PRIVATE GARDEN AND PANORAMIC POOL. 1 KM WALK TO THE VILLAGE.

The property is very well maintained and very nicely finished. The interior is very nicely finished including a full kitchen with dishwasher and two nicely finished complete baths. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio for breakfast. This was our second stay at Podere Monte because we liked it so much the first time. We have visited Italy many times and have stayed from Lake Como and Venice in the north to Amalfi in the south, and this is our favorite area. Casole and surroundings are very pretty and offer many interesting places to visit. It is laid back and relaxing yet there are some very nice restaurants. It is within easy driving distance of Florence, Siena,and SanGimignano but, this time we enjoyed driving to the many smaller old walled hill towns nearby as well. Federica and her family are very helpful and available to help with planning and suggestions. Federica has also written a very helpful guide to the area. We would be very happy to visit Podere Monte for a third time in the future.

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The Noce Cottage was very nice: tastefully decorated, spacious and clean. It was great to have a table in the kitchen area for everyone to enjoy their breakfast together. We were 4 people- 2 adults and 2 children under two. My daughter loved the big terrace and exploring the garden.

Well equipped cottage with well-maintained garden and shared pool set I a tranquil village on the edge of Casole d'elsa. From the garden and the pool we had a wonderful view over the Tuscany. Owners are nice and care about all the thinks we asked and about the whole place. We recommend this place all persons who love the Tuscany and who would like to know the way of living in the Tuscan.

We spent a week here in September 2016. It was part of a month-long holiday in Italy and this was by far the best part of that month! The cottage is 250-year-old building restored by a master craftsman in true Tuscan style. The furniture was comfortable and chosen to blend with the decor. Having a kitchen to cook in worked very well for us. We loved the proximity to the charming towns Casole as well as the many hill towns in the area. The property is so peaceful and the pool was exquisite with a lovely view . We will return again I am sure.

We cannot say enough good things about Podere Monti.Everything exceeded our expectations. We stayed in a lovely Cottage ( Noce) and fell in love with the cozy feeling of our room and the little reading nook overlooking Tuscan hills. The pool was another plus! The nearby town was also fantastic. We hope to come back again.

Let me first of all say, this old stone hayloft has been beautifully converted into an ideal holiday cottage - the perfect size for us & our two kids. It has everything you need for a very comfortable stay including two bathrooms with excellent showers.Secondly, the views at Podere Monti are stunning & we have never enjoyed our morning coffee more than sitting outside as the sun burst across the breathtaking landscape. What's more the view from the swimming pool terrace is even better where you can see the ancient stone towers of San Giamagno on the horizon. In fact the pool terrace is idyllic with a good sized, fresh water pool - like the photos suggest. Also, Podere Monti is just a 20 mins stroll (1km) into Casole D'elsa for a lovely evening meal. OK, it's a steep road but is well worth it especially when the restaurant Dal Brigante awaits - definitely the best of the village options and has exceptional views - we ate there twice as it does all the Italian classics brilliantly. Now the negative bits: If you think this maybe a cottage with it's own private pool then think again. The cottage description is a little misleading. There are 3 to 4 other apartments/cottages on site all which have complimentary use of the pool terrace. We were certainly taken aback when we arrived, indeed one family checked out the morning after they arrived, due to their dismay. In the the end we made good friends with the other resident families so we still had a great holiday. However, had we known the shared nature of Podere Monti before then me may have considered other options - just be aware. The beds and pillows are hard. I like a firm mattress but these were extreme. Whilst they didn't stop us sleeping the beds could certainly have be more comfy. The rules - there are too many. For starters, you are not allowed to take any bottles, glasses or plates to the pool side. Not ideal when we would have liked to enjoy an alfresco lunch and a refreshing beer poolside. Also, the pool was closed and locked from 7.30pm. OK the owner liked to clean and refill the pool with fresh water but when you are on holiday you should feel free to enjoy an evening drink whilst overlooking the sites best feature - the views. Our cottage BBQ was small and inconveniently located and the other larger BBQ situated near the pool was pointless as poolside eating is forbidden. All in all, it's a wonderful place but it could be made perfect with some refining and easing of the rules.

We stayed here for 5 nights after a days driving around . The Villa is beautifull and our bedroom which was luxurious was better than many 4 or 5 star hotels we have stayed in and the owner Federica was the perfect host. I actually felt guilty that we had only booked for 5 nights as she went to so much trouble to welcome us. Definitely would stay there again but for longer next time.

For the last 20 years, friends have been telling us how much they enjoyed Tuscany and staying at Podere Monti. We recently stayed for four delightful nights and everything was as advertised. Our hosts, couldn't have been more congenial and helpful. Our accommodation was spacious, clean and comfortable. Those four days were the highlight of our month long holiday in Europe. Our hosts local knowledge was very helpful in directing us to little Tuscan villages, restaurants and sights and kept us away from crowds of tourists that are attracted to Tuscany. The scenic countryside, the people, the culture and our hosts will be the drawing cards that bring us back to Podere Monti in the near future. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.

Our stay at Podere was above expectations. The cottage is so wonderful.The rooms were clean and the views were something out of a book. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. We are already dreaming of coming back in the future for more than 7 days! Be sure to rent a car so you can explore the area. Thank you Federica for your beautiful property, we will be back!