IESOLANA - IL PORTICO

Description:
When describing the landscape of Tuscany, one cannot help but repeat oneself. We all know this: Tuscany is full of cypresses, olive groves and vineyards, woody spaces, castles and country-estates where one can taste and buy wines, olive-oils etc. And thus, this description fully goes for the Borgo Iesolana, situated in the mountain region of Ambra, along an ancient, originally Roman road which once connected Florence to Siena. This agriturismo lies in a beautiful oasis of natural rest, and is opened all year round.

The young, enthusiastic owners made sure that the buildings in which they realised their agriturismo have been well restored, with all modern comforts provided, whilst taking care that the landscape has been kept intact. The – in one word – beautiful apartments all have their own caracter, style and nice view. All apartments vary in size, but have in common that they are all very elegant furnished with some antiques and modern comfort, such as a completely modern kitchen, bathrooms with shower and hairdryer, telephone, satellite-tv, own heating system, Wifi-Internet connection and a terrace for lovely meals outside.

Both the salt water swimming pools have outside showers and for each apartment a gazebo with comfortable deckchairs; also you can enjoy here a beautiful view on the surrounding landscape. The estate is about 95 ha. large and provides enough space for walking and relaxing. There is a small lake, in which fishing is allowed. The produce of this estate (wine, olive-oil, grappa, jams) is for sale. In case you want to take a present home: buy here, with good quality for your money!

The restaurant of Iesolana has two terraces with a nice view on the vineyards and olive groves and an elegant dining room where guests can have breakfast or diner and during the day can enjoy a nice glass of wine and the products of the region.

Our conclusion: Maybe one of the most beautiful accommodations in Tuscany and highly recommended for families; you definitely will have a lovely holiday here!

Note: The complex can be reached by an unpaved road of 2,5 kms.

Facilities:
Covered parking, restaurant, reception, yoga facilities, 2 swimming pools (communal use), pingpong table, football pitch, communal barbecue, communal laundry/dryer (extra costs), Telephone, WiFi Internet connection, satellite-tv, heating, microwave on request, fans, screens, American coffeemaker,, hairdryer. All apartments have an oven, except Legnaia. In this apartment there are two burners and a microwave. The following apartments have a dishwasher: Legnaia, Olivi, Tinaia, Lecci, Fattore, Loggiato, Cipressi and Archi. Mountainbikes for rent.

Possibilities for sports/excursions:
Mountain bikes for hire at the reception; riding school at about 12 kms., tennis courts at about 5 kms, and a Spa at 25 kms. distance. In Arezzo, every first Sunday of the month there is a world famous antique market. Our advice in two words: Go there! All interesting cities of art and beautiful villages are within easy reach, such as Arezzo, Cortona, Siena, Florence and San Gimignano. More information on booking. Other tips: Take a boat-trip along the Lago Trasimeno to the Isola Maggiore and treat yourself to a wonderful lunch. And what would you say about a day trip along the cities and villages of the Chianti Classico region?

Distances: (approx. kms.)
Siena 30, Florence 60, Arezzo 31, Assisi 141. Shops for your first needs in Bucine, at about 5 km. distance, with also a bank, the post office and several worth-while restaurants.

Lay-out of the apartments:
Il Portico (45 m², 2 pers.): Ground floor: Small living/kitchen, 1 double bedroom, bathroom with shower, covered terrace with table and chairs, lovely view on the vineyards
Il Camino (55 m², 2 pers.): First floor: Living/kitchen, 1 double bedroom, big bathroom with shower, covered terrace with table and chairs
La Legnaia (50 m2, 2 pers.): Ground floor: small living/kitchen (dishwasher), 1 double bedroom, bathroom with shower, covered terrace with table and chairs
Il Loggiato (80 m², 4 pers.): First floor: Living, kitchen (dishwasher), 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, covered terrace with table and chairs.
Gli Archi (80m², 4 pers.): Ground floor: Living, kitchen (dish washer), 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, furnished terrace with lovely view on the surrounding hills and the swimming pool
I Cipressi (98 m², 4 pers.): Ground floor: Living, spacious kitchen (dishwasher), 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, furnished terrace with lovely view on the surrounding hills and the swimming pool
I Lecci (80 m², 6 pers.): First floor: Living, kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one with bath and one with shower only, covered terrace with view on I Lecci and walnut trees
Il Belvedere (98 m², 6 pers.): First floor: Big living/dining room, kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, furnished terrace with view on a small garden
Gli Olivi (80 m2, 6 pers.): Ground floor: living, kitchen (dishwasher), 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one with shower and one with tub, large private covered terrace with table and chairs overlooking the swimming pool and vineyard
La Tinaia (120m², 8 pers.): Ground floor: Large living room, spacious kitchen with dishwasher, 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 with shower and 1 with hydro-massage bath, covered terrace with furniture and view of the surrounding hills
Il Fattore: (120 m2, 8 pers.): First floor: Large living room, large kitchen (dishwasher), 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 with shower and 1 with tub, covered terrace with furniture overlooking the garden and the surrounding hills.

TIP:
You are here in the right place for shopping. In the nearby surroundings you will find factory-outlets of Dolce and Gabbana, Prada and Gucci; for beautiful bags you go to Cuoieria Fiorentina. More information on booking.