Podere Caiano In Cavriglia, Tuscany

Property for exclusive use
Ancient hamlet with private swimming pool with 4 separate apartments, perfect for 13 persons in 4 double bedrooms, 2 of which have an extra single bed, one bedroom with French bed, one bedroom with a bunk bed and 5 bathrooms. Guests will find a spacious living room with dining area, three cooking corners, a large kitchen, a restaurant hall run by the owner and a small bathroom; outside there is a large, entirely fenced garden divided in three parts, a gazebo in the bathing area, 2 outdoor living rooms, a ping pong table, 2 stonework barbecues, heating, wifi, 3 baby beds, 4 highchairs and parking.

Outdoors and swimming pool
Podere Caiano boasts a large (20,00 sq. m.) garden divided in three parts: two parts around the “Stella” and “La Rustica” apartments, both enclosed and featuring a stonework barbecue, and one part in the centre of the hamlet, with cotto vases, flowers, bushes, and trees, also completely enclosed. Here guests will find the in-ground, salt-purified swimming pool in a calm location, with a semi-oval shape (6.5 x 10 metres, 1.4 m deep). The bathing area around the pool has 14 sunbeds, 6 beach umbrellas, a gazebo with an outdoor living room, an outdoor shower and a ping pong table. Guests will also find: a covered veranda perfect for outdoor meals that have been carefully prepared by the property’s owner, an outdoor living room and a stonework barbecue (Firewood on request, to be paid locally); all with separate access from the apartments and all in front of the restaurant hall. The entire outdoor area is well-kept. Several gates, some of which are accessible only on foot, lead to the indoor part of the property and the private car park. Next to Podere Caiano, the owner grows olives (for oil), wine, fruit and seasonal vegetables.Interior
The property dates back to the 1700s and is divided in 4 Tuscan-style apartments for a total of 250 sq. m., all completely refurbished. The first gate leads to the reception, a dining room large enough for the whole group, next to an industrial kitchen used only by the owner who, upon request and solely for the guests of Podere Caiano, can prepare breakfasts, lunches and dinners with homegrown products and family recipes. These meals feature organic oils and wines made by the owner and the Beni family liquor, a traditional drink made since 1860. There is also a small guest bathroom and a washing room (with washing machine, iron and ironing board, sink). Via an outdoor stone staircase you can reach the higher section of the garden and the “Stella” apartment (54 sq. m.) with a completely fenced, private garden, children’s games, a stonework barbecue and covered parking. Access to the apartment via a covered veranda (sides are also covered) with table and chairs. Two steps lead to the living room with a table, TV, cooking area equipped with an electric oven, 4 cooking stoves, extractor hood, fridge with freezer, microwave, toaster, moka coffee maker, juicer, electric kettle, and three more steps lead up to a double bedroom with an added single bed and a mosquito screen on the window, plus a bathroom with shower (no bidet). A small iron fence leads to the large garden with swimming pool (also accessible from the main footpath entrance) and to the large apartment, “La Rustica” (107 sq. m.), which also has a private fenced garden, a stonework barbecue, a gazebo with table and chairs for outdoor dinners and an extra gate which leads to the apartment, on two floors. The ground has a spacious living room with large wooden table for the whole group, a fireplace, TV, a large kitchen with a stone sink and ornamental fireplace (complete with an electric oven, 4 cooking stoves, extractor hood, fridge with freezer, microwave, toaster, moka coffee maker, juicer, electric kettle), a bathroom with shower (no bidet). A steep, wooden staircase leads to the first floor with a double bedroom, an attic bedroom with a skylight and French bed (ideal for children), a bedroom with bunk bed (ideal for children), one bathroom with shower. All the bedrooms have mosquito screens. On the right side of the property there is a small square, accessible via a stone and brick arch, with a beautiful panoramic terrace, a small church, a old small inhabited colonial house which is connected to the other two apartments of our Podere. The “Luna” apartment (46 sq. m.), on the ground floor, features a living room with table, TV, fireplace, a cooking corner (complete with an electric oven, 4 cooking stoves, extractor hood, fridge with freezer, microwave, toaster, moka coffee maker, juicer, electric kettle), a double bedroom (with mosquito screen), a bathroom with shower. An outdoor stone staircase (19 steps) leads up to the first floor and to the “Sole” apartment (43 sq. m.) with a living room with table, TV, a stove, a cooking corner (complete with an electric oven, 4 cooking stoves, extractor hood, fridge with freezer, microwave, toaster, moka coffee maker, juicer, electric kettle), a double bedroom with added single bed (with mosquito screen), a bathroom with shower.
Podere Caiano is a unique proposal, ideal for a group of friends looking to spend their holidays together whilst enjoying their own individual privacy. Ideal for those looking for nature, sport and to relax.

Location
The hamlet is in the green Chianti hills, about 700 metres above sea level, overlooking the immense Valdarno valley full of hamlets and medieval fortresses. There is a great view of the surrounding countryside in which to take long walks in. Quiet and peaceful area.

Facilities
Podere Caiana has wifi, heating, mosquito screens in all the bedrooms, 3 baby beds, 4 high chairs, and parking within the property.

Important information
Swimming pool available from May 1st to September 30th (and from 7:30 am to 9 pm, as per regional “agriturismo” rules). The property’s owner lives in an independent location, available for all your needs and who takes care of cleaning the property on the agreed days. Access to the apartments is shared with other families.

Services
The price includes bathroom, bedroom and kitchen linen (changed weekly), electricity, water and gas (heating not included), wifi, 4 high chairs and three baby beds. Upon request: use of the washing facilities (5 EUR per wash) and extra hired help, a cook, and cookery classes.Activities and Distances
Podere Caiano is in the district of Cavriglia, a hilly area with many places to visit on hiking or cycling tours, with paths for all difficulty levels. This is part of the unique Valdarno area, with places like Pergine Valdarno, Bucine and its many hamlets and castles, San Giovanni Valdarno and its historical city centre with churches and noble houses. The hilly Cavriglia area is home to many famous wines and olive oils, as well as honey, jam, fruit and cheese, all part of the local cuisine.
Restaurant on site, groceries and shops of all kinds in Castelnuovo dei Sabbioni (5.4 km), San Giovanni Valdarno (supermarket) 16 km, Cavriglia 11 km, Radda in Chianti 11 km, Gaiole in Chianti 16 km, Montevarchi 20 km, Greve in Chianti 21 km, Siena 36 km, Rapolano Terme 50 km, Arezzo 52 km, Florence 54 km.

Heating (from November to April) due only if used, per m3 (cubic meter) 6.00 Euro
Final cleaning per booking. In cash 350.00 Euro
Tourist tax per person/day 1.50 Euro