Tuscan holiday rental apartments lying just 15 minutes from Siena

Podere Incrociati is situated right in the heart of the Montagnola Senese only fifteen kilometres from Siena. Surrounded by ancient oaks, holm oaks and chestnut trees it is an ideal spot to escape the clamour of the city, immersing yourself in the peace and greenery of this beautiful countryside.

The location of the estate makes it an ideal base for exploring the most important Tuscan cities of art or visiting the coast, and the proximity of the ancient 'Via Francigena' means that there is an abundance of old villages and churches dotted over the charming landscapes. Thanks to its high position (500m above sea level) it enjoys a comfortable climate even in the height of summer and offers a rich natural environment for trekking, mountain biking and horse riding; with luck you will even have the chance to observe the local wildlife including fallow deer, badgers, foxes, porcupines and hedgehogs.

The house, which is divided into two independent apartments, was built in 1840 during the reign of Grand Duke Leopold II of Tuscany. Recently restored, it maintains its original characteristics outside while renovations inside have been carried out as sympathetically as possible to preserve the integrity of this beautiful building. Furnishings are charming and comfortable and are in traditional rural Sienese style. These holiday rental apartments are particularly sunny and bright thanks to the wide natural meadow to the south of the building, and both have their own private outdoor area. Obviously both apartments may be rented as one holiday rental 'unit', ideal for a large group headed to Tuscany.

Gaia (sleeps up to 10)
Apartment Gaia is on the first floor and covers around 200 sqm. A large stone staircase leads up to a wide furnished portico overlooking the meadow and woods, which is perfect as a reading area and open-air dining room. From here there are two entrances to the apartment, the main one leading directly into a spacious living room with inglenook fireplace furnished with dining table, sofas, a small cooking area and satellite TV. From the living room two corridors lead to the five attractively furnished double bedrooms (all with private bathroom) and to the kitchen with dining
During the low season it is possible to divide the apartment in two: Gaia I (living room with fireplace, kitchen area, and three double bedrooms with private bathrooms) and Gaia II (kitchen/dining room, two double bedrooms with private bathroom), both sharing the outside portico.

Valentina (sleeps up to 7)
Apartment Valentina covers 135 sqm over two floors and is accessed from the garden via a covered terrace furnished for outdoor living. The entrance leads to a living room with arched ceiling furnished with comfortable sofas, tables, and provided with satellite TV. Off this room there are the kitchen with fireplace and the dining room: these rooms are all on different levels and connect via a couple of steps. There is also a small bathroom on this level.
A wide stone staircase leads to the upper floor and two double bedrooms, one with private bathroom, two single bedrooms (one of which can host a second bed) and two further bathrooms.