Podere Caiano

Property for exclusive use
Antique burg consisting of 4 residential units and an exclusive swimming pool; it is suitable for 13 people with 4 double bedrooms, 2 with additional single beds, 1 bedroom with French bed, 1 bedroom with bunk beds and 5 bathrooms. Guests have access to a spacious living room with dining area, 3 cooking areas, a kitchen, a dining room managed by the owner, and a service bathroom; outside, a large, fully fenced garden divided into 3 sections, a gazebo on the solarium area, 2 small outdoor lounges, a ping pong table, 2 stone barbecues, heating, Wi-Fi internet connection, 3 cots for babies, 4 high chairs and parking.

Outdoor areas and swimming pool
Podere Caiano is characterized by a vast garden of around 20,000 m2 in total, divided into three parts: two areas surrounding the "Stella" and "La Rustica" apartments, both enclosed and equipped with stone barbecues, and an area in the center of the village, with terracotta vases, flowers, bushes and various trees, fully enclosed. Here, in a tranquil position, you'll find the semi-oval, salt-water swimming pool, measuring 6.50 x 10 with a depth of 1.40 meters. Around the pool is the solarium area, equipped with 14 sunbeds, 6 parasols, a gazebo with seating area, external shower and ping-pong table. A covered veranda, ideal for lunches and dinners skilfully cooked by the owner, a small outdoor lounge, a large stone barbecue, which can be used on request (preferably in the presence of the owner) complete the outdoor areas, with separate access from the apartments and located in front of the dining room: All external areas are very well maintained and cared for. Several gates, some of them pedestrian, lead to the interior of the property, where there is private parking. Next to Podere Caiano, the owner grows fresh produce mainly for the kitchen: extra-virgin olive oil, wine, seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Interiors
The entire complex (approx. 250 m2) dates back to the 18th century, and comprises 4 fully renovated Tuscan-style living units. The first door leads to the reception area, a dining room that can accommodate the whole group, and an industrial kitchen used only by the owner, who can prepare breakfasts, lunches and dinners on request for Podere Caiano guests only, using fresh produce grown on the property and prepared according to old family recipes. All of this is accompanied by organic oil and wine from the farm's own production, and Beni family digestif, produced since 1860 and now part of the tradition. There's also a service bathroom and laundry room (washing machine, iron and ironing board, sink). An external stone staircase leads to the upper part of the garden, where we find the "Stella" apartment (54 m2), featuring a fully enclosed private garden, children's play area, stone barbecue and covered parking. Access to the apartment is via a covered veranda (also enclosed on the sides) with table and chairs. Up 2 steps you enter a living room with table, TV, equipped cooking area (electric oven, 4-burner hob, extractor hood, fridge with freezer, microwave, toaster, moka coffee machine, juicer, electric kettle) and, up 3 steps, a double bedroom with an additional single bed and mosquito netting on the window, a bathroom with shower (no bidet). A small iron gate leads to the large garden with swimming pool (also accessible via the main pedestrian entrance) and from here to the larger apartment, "La Rustica" (107 m2), also featuring a private fenced garden, a stone barbecue, a gazebo with table and chairs for al fresco dining and a further gate as the main entrance to the apartment, which extends over two floors. The first floor opens onto a spacious living room with a large wooden table capable of accommodating the whole group, a fireplace and TV, a fully-equipped kitchen with stone sink and decorative fireplace (electric oven, hob with 4 burners and 2 plates, extractor hood, dishwasher, fridge with freezer, microwave, toaster, moka coffee machine, juicer, electric kettle), bathroom with shower (no bidet). A steep, all-wood staircase leads to the second floor with a double bedroom, an attic bedroom with ceiling skylight and French bed (suitable for children), a bedroom with bunk beds (suitable for children), 1 bathroom with shower. All rooms are equipped with mosquito nets. On the right-hand side of the complex, through a stone and brick archway, you reach a small square featuring a beautiful panoramic terrace, a small church and an old inhabited farmhouse, to which 2 other apartments belonging to the Podere are attached. The "Luna" apartment (46 m2) on the first floor features a living room with dining table, TV, fireplace, cooking area (electric oven, 4-burner hob, extractor hood, fridge with freezer, toaster, moka coffee machine, juicer, electric kettle), double bedroom (with mosquito net), bathroom with shower. An external stone staircase (19 steps) leads up to the "Sole" apartment (43 m2) with living room with dining table, TV, stove, equipped cooking area (electric oven, 4-burner hob, extractor hood, fridge with freezer, toaster, mocha coffee machine, juicer, electric kettle), double bedroom with additional single bed (mosquito net), bathroom with shower. In addition, in a totally reserved area, we find the owner's living quarters, who is available if needed; he takes care of pool cleaning on days agreed with guests.
Podere Caiano is presented as a unique proposition, ideal for a group of friends who wish to spend a vacation enjoying each other's company, but without giving up their own privacy. Particularly well-suited to those who like their vacations to be marked by relaxation, nature and sport.

Location
The village is immersed in the lush greenery of the Chianti hills, at an altitude of around 700 metres, and faces the immense Valdarno valley, dotted with hilltop villages and medieval fortresses. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views over the countryside, ideal for relaxing walks. Excellent tranquility and privacy.

Facilities
Podere Caiano is equipped with Wi-Fi internet connection, heating, mosquito netting in all bedrooms, 3 cots for babies, 4 high chairs, parking on the property.

Important information
The swimming pool is open from 01/05 to 30/09 (from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in accordance with regional agritourism regulations).

Services
Included in the price: linen for bathroom, bed and kitchen (changed weekly), electricity, water and gas (excluding heating), Wi-Fi Internet connection, 4 high chairs and 3 cots. Use of the laundry room is payable on site (5 Euro/wash) and, on request, housekeepers, cooks and cooking classes can be arranged.
Activities and distances
Podere Caiano is located in the municipality of Cavriglia, a mainly hilly area with many places to visit by excursion or bicycle, following the signposted routes for all levels. Starting from Cavriglia, you can explore the localities that make the Valdarno so unique, such as Pergine Valdarno, Bucine with its dense territory of medieval villages and castles, San Giovanni Valdarno and its historic center with churches and elegant palaces. The Cavriglia hilly area still preserves its wine-making tradition, but oil is also indissolubly linked to the territory. The honey, jams, fruit and cheeses that embellish the local cuisine are not to be missed.
Restaurant on site, groceries and stores of all kinds in Castelnuovo dei Sabbioni 5.4 km, supermarket in San Giovanni Valdarno 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.