Halfway between Florence and Siena is Poggio Ridente, immersed in the most classic Tuscan countryside, not far from the picturesque village of Barberino Val d'Elsa. Vineyards and cypress trees silhouetted against the sky frame this beautiful landscape. The panorama that you can enjoy here is the most restful imaginable. The house is suitable for groups of friends who would like to spend their holiday together, alternating between relaxing in the shade of the porch, with excursions to Siena, Florence and San Gimignano. The property consists of two buildings, the old farmhouse and the barn. A beautiful well-equipped lawn surrounds the two houses and includes a swimming pool (12x4, 1.5m deep) (01/05-30/09) with dressing room and a laundry area (washing machine). The accommodation has central heating, a baby bed and high chair on request, Wi-Fi Internet connection. Access to the property along 2 km of dirt road. Parking in the property.PLEASE NOTE: pets are accepted only if confirmed by the owner upon confirmation of the booking. Arrivals must take place between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Check-out is between 08:00 am and 09:30 am.Accomodation (Farmhouse 160 m2): Gr. fl.: entrance, dining room, kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher, Italian stovetop coffee maker), 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower. 1st fl.: living /dining room (satellite TV) with fireplace, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower.(Barn 130 m2) Gr. fl.: porch with table and chairs for outdoor dining, living room /dining room (satellite TV), kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher), 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 bath with shower. 1st fl.: 2 double bedrooms, one with bathroom with shower and one with bathroom with bath.Distances 5 km Barberino Val dElsa (basic necessity shops), 14 km Poggibonsi (all kinds of shops), 25 km San Gimignano, 35 km Florence, 45 km Siena, 49 km Volterra, 68 km Barberino del Mugello Outlet, 135 km the beaches of the Versilia.Further information - Domestic help - Babysitter on request and to be paid on the spot - Cook on request and to be paid on the spot - Weekly linen change unless otherwise stated in the above description - Cook on request and to be paid on the spot - Domestic help on request and to be paid on the spot - Babysitter per hour