Montepulciano holiday bed and breakfast - Charming Tuscany B & B in Siena

Poggio Etrusco is a privately owned organic farm near Montepulciano, halfway between Florence and Rome. The owners are Pamela Sheldon Johns (a cookbook author) and Johnny Johns (an artist). On 15 acres, this property is an active oliveto with over 1000 olive trees and production of an exceptional organic extra-virgin olive oil. The villa has three private apartments available for holiday rentals, and one double room that is available for bed & breakfast. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen and living area with a fireplace. They are tastefully decorated with antiques and artwork, each with lovely views. Guests are encouraged to pick fresh, seasonal produce from from the kitchen garden and will enjoy homemade jams and preserves from the plum, fig, apricot, peach, and cherry trees at breakfast. I am a cookbook author and my cookery courses are named in the top ten in Italy by Food & Wine magazine. Pamela's cookbooks and workshops in Italy. Cooking Light magazine Aug 2009 article about Pamela's program in Cinque Terre. - Food & Wine magazine Sept. 2007 names Italian Food Artisans in Top Cooking Schools in Italy.

Views:Stunning countryside views

Poggio Etrusco is near Montepulciano, halfway between Florence and Rome. In the distance you can see the charming hilltown of Cortona and Lago Trasimeno; nearby we see the ancient towers of the historic towns of Montepulciano and Chianciano Terme. Poggio Etrusco is in the countryside, but has close access to everything you will need. Nearby, you can find tennis, bicycle rentals, and horseback riding. The property is within minutes of Montepulciano Terme and Chianciano Terme; both offer a wide variety of spa treatments.

Rental notes: The price is for Gelsomino apartment. Please email us to get prices for another apartments. Pricing is from Euro 85/night (or Euro 42.50/person per night - Euro 68.75 per person per night)

The villa has three private apartments available for holiday rentals, and one double room that is available for bed & breakfast. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen and living area with a fireplace. They are tastefully decorated with antiques and artwork.

Outside Area:The large swimming pool is a welcome respite in the summer months. Guests are encouraged to pick fresh, seasonal produce from from the kitchen garden and will enjoy homemade jams and preserves from the plum, fig, apricot, peach, and cherry trees at breakfast.