Fattoria Poggioasciolo 20, Palaia - Pisa and Valdera

What a stunning option for a large party holidaying together – be you one extended family, several families who are friends, or just a bunch of great mates. Fattoria Poggioasciolo, on an exceptionally well placed wine-producing estate, is grand without being overwhelming – you will soon feel at home here – and has masses of space for everyone. Ten bedrooms are matched by 10 bathrooms; there is room inside and out to eat together; and this villa can’t be beaten when it comes to swimming. Its beautifully kept grounds have not one, but two private pools: the main one is huge; next to it is a baby pool, perfect for younger children.

You will be spoilt for days out here: Vinci, Volterra, San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca and Florence are easy drives away. But with Palaia, a delightful village that does a great line in gelato, near by and beautiful views of rolling Tuscan countryside from your sunlounger and bedroom, no doubt there will be days when you won’t want to go far.

Ground Floor

Hall
Table, settle, main entrance.

Lounge 1
Two sofas, armchair, two chairs, side table, coffee table, double doors to garden.

Lounge 2
Sofa, two armchairs, bureau, coffee table, two chairs.

Lounge 3
Sofa, two armchairs, sideboard, dresser, desk, chair, fireplace.

Dining Room 1
Table and chairs, dresser, sideboard, fireplace.

Dining Room 2
Three tables and chairs, sideboard, armoire, settle, fridge, fireplace.

Kitchen
Fully equipped.

Cloakroom 1
Sink, WC.

Cloakroom 2
Sink, WC.

First Floor

Bedroom 1
Twin beds (cannot be converted to a double), wardrobe, dressing table, chair, door to terrace.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, sofa.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, armchair, chair, bench, sink.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, WC.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, writing desk, chair, sink.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, WC.

Bedroom 5
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, two armchairs, writing desk, chair, doors to terrace.

Bathroom 4
Shower, sink, WC.

Bathroom 5
Bath with handheld shower, shower, sink, WC.

Second Floor

Bedroom 6
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), daybed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchair, writing desk, two chairs.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 7
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, sideboard, armchair, two chairs.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 8
Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 9
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), daybed, wardrobe, writing desk, three chairs.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 10
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, table, two chairs.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
Where do we start? The surroundings are fabulous. Inside you have all you need as well as antiques, chandeliers and heavy curtains gracing high ceilings and terracotta floors. Outside, stands of mature trees structure immaculately kept grounds that give on to beautiful countryside. If you have a cook in your midst, they will love the semi-professional kitchen. The multiple options for visits beyond the villa mean it is easy to do your own thing when you want to. At the same time, Fattoria Poggioasciolo is built for being together – around the wonderful pool and sharing meals.

Notes
Ten bedrooms. Ten bathrooms, eight en-suite. Please specify when booking if you need doubles to be converted to twins. Where there are daybeds, these bedrooms can still only be used for a maximum of two people. Both dining tables, inside and out, can be extended to seat 20 people. On request, fresh bread can be supplied daily. The larger estate is fenced, but the immediate area around the villa is not. There are other buildings within the grounds, which are used for estate functions. Some farm noises, from tractors for example, may be heard from the villa, at times in the early morning. Air-conditioning is available only in the second floor bedrooms. Mosquito screens are on all windows on the first and second floors.
Parking - 10 spaces on site

Pool
The very large main pool has a fountain tap. The water is accessed via two sets of ladder steps. Like the adjoining baby pool, it has a neat terracotta surround that gives on to lawn. This is furnished with sunloungers, deckchairs and large umbrellas. The pool is situated a bit higher in an open part of the garden next to the owners vineyard, about 50 metres from the villa. A somewhat ascending path brings you here.
Pool size: Main pool - 19m x 8m, 1.4m deep. Small pool - 6m x 6m, 0.5m deep. Open from May through October, weather permitting.