Genuine Italian experience in Podere Il Pino

Podere Il Pino

Podere del Pino stands in a dominating position, nestled in the vineyards and olive groves of the rolling Chianti hills. This privileged location offers a spectacular vista over the charming medieval town of San Gimignano and the entire Elsa Valley.

Sitting in the garden, one can enjoy our dawns and dusks, with their jubilee of colours ranging from dark yellow to pink, orange and red. In this scenario, it is often possible to observe the flight of pheasants, falcons and buzzards, chaffinches and sparrows.

This is an enchanting place far from noise, ideal to regenerate body and mind, where one has the opportunity enjoy pleasant walks or rides on mountain bike. It is located 3 km from Colle di Val d’Elsa, 5 km from San Gimignano, close to art cities like Firenze, Siena, Pisa and Volterra, and 1 hour away from the seaside. 

The 18 x 8 metre swimming pool, surrounded by scented vegetation, is perfect to take a tan and indulge in total relaxation. The summer breeze that caresses Podere il Pino guarantees “cool” holidays even in the hottest weather.

Castle of Bibbione - venue full of history for an unforgettable wedding in Italy

Erected by the Cadolingi of Montecascioli, the Castle of Bibbione, in Chianti region, is documented in the very ancient manuscripts from the year 997 by the name of Castrum Bibionis. 

Surrounded by city walls, which in the past served as a final defence for its inhabitants, the Castle dominates a medieval village and ancient houses dot the slope of the hill. Its lands extend to below the Via Cassia and the Pesa River, between Florence and Siena. The foundations of the Castle go back to the 9th century and the construction was completed in year 1000, while the first group of stone farmhouses dates back to the latter half of the 13th century. In the Renaissance, the battlements were removed and the fortification was then transformed into a country residence.

Bibbione Castle is composed of farmhouse with pool on the Chianti hills and a villa with private pool which can accommodate up to twelve people, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

The apartments of the farmhose can accommodate from two to six people. Apartment guests have access to the shared pool open from May to October that overlooks the hilly landscape of the Chianti area, between Florence and Siena.

The villa "Il Poggio" is a farmhouse surrounded by olive trees that enjoys a splendid view of the Tuscan countryside, surrounding the whole area of the Castle of Bibbione. The villa can accommodate up to twelve people and gives access to the beautiful pool surrounded by greenery of the private park.