CONTACT OWNER

• Silvia

BOOKINGS

50% advance deposit upon booking either via credit card or bank transfer.
We accept visa and mastercard. Balance payment upon departure either by credit card or cash.

For enquiries and booking please go to our Contact Page or Skype Us directly 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation from 60 to 30 days before arrival: 50% charge (of total price)

cancellation from 29 to 1 day before arrival: 70% charge (of total price)

no show: 100% charge (of total price) 

Why it is Famous ?

Amazing silence, breathtaking views of Tuscan hills in all directions, magnificent sunrises and sunsets, a glittering canopy of stars at night... If you are looking for an inviting, comfortable, spacious accommodation with unforgettable viewsof the classic Tuscan landscape, a stylish environment where everything is finished to the highest standard, caring hospitalityand attention to detail by your hosts, Podere Salicottois the choice for you.

Facts About Destination

Podere Salicotto is a 1820 farmhouse in the Crete Senesi. It lies in stunning location, at the top of a hill, with breathtaking dawns and sunsets, the landscape is peaceful and unspoiled. The farm is within a nature reserve full of roebucks, hedgehogs, foxes, wild boars and many types of birds. Buonconventois the closest town, located at a distance of 2 kilometers and contains many shops, a supermarket, banks with ATM\'s, restaurants, pharmacy, two museums, art gallery, To us the greatest gift is to see people relax properly. If you live in a city - as we used to and many of our guests do - every moment is occupied and scheduled. Here there is a huge sense of space and time takes on a different meaning. These elements help people to slow down and recharge their batteries and that is rewarding to witness. rail stationfrom which you can easily reach the main art cities in Italy. In the evenings you can enjoy a pleasant walk to the nearest restaurant no further than 300 mor choose whether to investigate the great local \"trattorie\", or stay at home and relaxwith a good Rosso di Montalcino. The farm has a kitchen for you to use, if you wish, as well as a BBQ, so you can return from the village with your haul of fresh produce and create your own meal. We are glad to organize dinners (minimum of 8 guests).

Area Information

\"Le Crete\", or the Clay Hills, a spectacular terrain in the heart of Tuscany.Home to many jewels of Italian art and architecture such as the town of Siena, the Abbeys of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and Sant\'Antimo, also the wine and cheese of Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano. All this awaits you in this beautiful, unspoiled landscape. Our location is an ideal basefrom which to explore Tuscany. Florence, San Gimignano, Volterra, Chianti, the coastal Maremma and ancient Etruscan towns of Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano are all comfortable day tripsfromPodere Salicotto.

How to reach

Arrival by car from the North : take the exit from the A1 for Firenze-Certosa, then the Firenze-Siena highway exiting at Siena Sud and taking the SS2 Cassia road to Buonconvento. When you see the sign BUONCONVENTO, you are still in the middle of nowhere. After the AGIP petrol station take the 2nd (not the 1st!!) on your left (direction S.Giovanni d\'Asso). We are at about 2 km: after the 2nd rise we are the 2nd farm on your right. Arrival by car from the South : take the exit from A1 for Chiusi-Chianciano in the direction of Montepulciano, then Pienza, San Quirico d\'Orcia and Buonconvento. When you see the sign BUONCONVENTO, after the SHELL petrol station take the 1st on your right (direction S.Giovanni d\'Asso). We are at about 2 km: after the 2nd rise we are the 2nd farm on your right. Arrival by train : the railway station is in Buonconvento, 2 km from our home.We offer a free shuttle service upon arrival and departure. However you might want to hire a car for your stay as buses do not reach all the nearby towns and villages and do not run at night. If you wish you can hire your car in Buonconvento, pls. let us know, and we will be able to advise you.

Transport system

by car. Buses and trains are available from the nearest village of Buonconvento which is at 2 km from Podere Salicotto

Lifestyle

At Salicotto we can pause occasionally to enjoy the sunset while offering a relaxing experience in a tranquil environment in the company of our international travellers and guests. We welcome you to our world.

Best time to visit

This beautiful unspoiled landscape awaits you with very mild temperatures from mid March till the end of October.

Languages

Italian, English, German

Budget

from € 131/bedroom/night till € 220/bedroom/night, B&B service