Three Bedroom Detached Cottage:
Ground Floor: Living room with fireplace, satellite television and bamboo settee and armchairs >Kitchen/dining room with hob (4 gas rings), small electric oven, fridge, dining table and chairs > Bathroom with bath with hand shower, basin, bidet and toilet > Shower room with shower cubicle, basin, toilet and bidet > Double bedroom > 2 twin bedrooms (either of which on request will be made into a double).
First Floor: Spacious lounge with settee and armchairs (on request an extra single bed can be provided in the lounge).
Use of washing machine > Central heating > Large panoramic terrace > Swimming pool > Covered parking > Walking distance of 800m to bar/cafe > 5km to the towns of San Gimignano and Colle di Val d’Elsa.

At Il Rudere there is a classic 200 year old Tuscan farmhouse and barn which have been carefully restored to their original splendour, hence the accommodation boasts beamed ceilings, terracotta floors, arches, and all that makes Tuscan country architecture unique in the world. I Cipressi is a lovely cottage which has been converted from the freestanding barn whilst the farmhouse has been divided into three apartments, one in which the owner resides, the other two, one with one bedroom, the other with two bedrooms, which are also rented (details available on request).

I Cipressi is a charming cottage, built into the slope of a hill, and standing on its own close to the swimming pool. It is fitted and furnished to a very high standard with its terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and archways all lending it a traditional Tuscan atmosphere. All the cottage's windows enjoy pleasant views of the surrounding countryside and its spacious lounge has large arched glass doors opening on to its private terrace (100sqm) which was once many years ago the threshing floor of the farmhouse. The terrace enjoys fine views and is furnished with an enormous sun umbrella, sun recliners, table and chairs for dining outside and there is a barbecue for guests use. From the terrace there is a short path leading through the garden to the lovely swimming pool.

The swimming pool (13m x 6m) is in a particularly beautiful position set into a slope slightly above the farmhouse and has lots of space around it for relaxing and sunbathing. It is bordered by a round sun terrace, a shrubbery of traditional Mediterranean plants including rosemary, lavender, olive and strawberry trees and a sloping terrace of roses.

Il Rudere is in a tranquil position enjoying fine views of the surrounding countryside with sunflower fields, hills and woods, and from the entrance (protected by an electric bar) to its private drive lined with cypress trees one can see the medieval towers of San Gimignano. The landscaped gardens are very well cared for with lots of plants and flowers, and the owners are kind and helpful whilst not intruding on your privacy. Covered parking is close to the cottage in the grounds of Il Rudere.

Perfectly placed in the countryside of the Elsa Valley, Il Rudere is halfway between the medieval towns of San Gimignano and Colle di Val d’Elsa, which are both only 5kms away. They are lovely towns to explore and have a wide selection of shops and restaurants. There is an open air bar/cafe within walking distance, and Poggibonsi, with its rail, bus and road links to Florence and Siena is only 7km away, making Tuscany’s major sights easily accessible.