Poggio del fattore 12, Bucine - Arezzo

Peaceful, spacious and with a lovely private pool, Poggio del Fattore sits at the end of a private road that winds through olive groves at the edge of the Chianti hills. If you have a large party of family or friends, the main villa – a sturdy stone building over two floors – and the adjacent cottage offer generous accommodation for groups of up to 12 people. With their restored terracotta tile-and-beam ceilings and solid furnishings, both strike warm, traditional notes. This is a place where it’s easy to be together without being on top of one another. Two dining tables – one in a bright conservatory with views across a stone terrace to surrounding hills – can seat a full house. Meanwhile, the welcoming kitchen has a table for six, where you’re likely to linger in smaller groups, perhaps over a late breakfast.

A short distance from Bucine, a village with a history stretching back to the Roman era, Poggio del Fattore is well-placed for heading off to explore the wines of the Chianti or the flamboyant cities of Arezzo, Siena and Florence.

Ground Floor

Hall
Sideboard, settle, stairs to first floor, main entrance.

Lounge
Sofa, four armchairs, bookshelves, side table, coffee table, fireplace, glass door to grounds.

Dining Room
Dining table and chairs, sideboard, armchair, double doors to grounds.

Conservatory
Dining table and chairs, sofa, armchair, coffee table, glass door to terrace.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, dresser, table, six chairs, door to grounds.

Pantry
Shelving.

Cloakroom
Sink, WC, washing machine.

First Floor

Bedroom 1
Single bed, wardrobe, chair, bench.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), chair, chest of drawers.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), walk-in closet.

Bedroom 4
Twin beds (can be converted to a double), wardrobe, bookshelves, shelving unit.

Bedroom 5
Daybed.

Bathroom 1
Shower, cabinet, sink, WC.

Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.

Cottage

Kitchen
Well-equipped kitchen, table, two chairs.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, two armchairs, writing desk, chair.

En-suite bathroom
Shower, sink, WC. 

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, two armchairs, table, double doors to terrace.

Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
Above all, Poggio del Fattore has an air that invites relaxation. The cottage, which is all on one floor, albeit with a few steps between some rooms, is a particularly good option for older members of the party or anyone else who might appreciate more personal space. The pool, hidden from the villa beyond the old stone wall that surrounds the property’s central courtyard, is in a beautifully sunny, private position. Its terrace, edged with countryside, is sure to be a favourite place for chilling out.

Notes
Seven bedrooms. Four bathrooms. If you need Bedroom 4 to be arranged as a double, please request this when booking. Bedroom 5 has only a daybed and local restrictions limit the villa to host a maximum of 12 guests, including any children over two years old. A mid-week clean and towel change is included, as is a food hamper on arrival. Pets are welcome and the area immediately around the villa, cottage and courtyard is fenced; however the remainder of the property, including the pool, is not. The final kilometre of the approach road is unpaved but in good condition. There is a wood powered oven and a barbecue available for guests.

Pool
A short distance from the villa, the pool has internal steps to enter the water and a surrounding stone terrace with sunloungers, umbrellas, deckchairs and a bamboo-covered pergola. Pool size: 5m x 12m, 1.5m deep. Open April to October, weather permitting.