Podere Campaini

This place simply took my breath away. A great warm welcome from Cassandra. A Stunning Tuscan property in the most peaceful setting, which means its off the beaten track but our GPS got us there with no problems (although I’d recommend arriving during the day). We had the Rosa ground floor apartment overlooking Volterra and the rolling hills. Well equipped with all you need, even breakfast in the restaurant area if you want. There are two bedrooms, the double with french doors opening out onto the garden, the other with two single beds, both kitted with vintage furniture. The kitchen is just stunning, an old stone sink, 50’s pantry and marble farmhouse table. The outside has plenty of seating and a Beautiful pool area. There is about a 20 minute drive to Volterra, a lovely Tuscan hilltop town, take a guided tour here and wander the streets with shops and restaurants / bars. 30 mins from San Gimignano - try a Tuscan cooking course here. Tip: this place is in the countryside, so take plenty of Mosquito repellent or use the sun cream with repellent in. It’s off the beaten track so be prepared for the climb up on a stoney road - well worth it for the peaceful setting.

The PLACE! And the location. That is what makes this place what it is. This is how I imagined perfect accomodation in Tuscany countryside. An adequate combination of tradition, comfort and modern facilities. Podere Campaini is located in the middle of the fields and olive groves but still close to Volterra and main roads. Quiet nights are just amazing. Hosts are friendly and helpful. Apartments sufficiently clean and equipped. The swiming pool was clean and the breakfast is good with an adequate selection. But what I'll never understand are the shower curtains. It should be banned. ;-) Also WiFi in the apartment is not working well and kitchen equipment would deserve some replacement and replenishment. But for that price? Those are just details which cannot affect positive impression of the place's friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

We wanted to be close to Volterra and we found Podere campaini. We found it as a paradise far away from civilisation :) Quaiet place, with singing birds, lovely view for tuscanian landscape. Swiming pool and flowers around makes the place wonderfull. Rooms simple and stylish, kitchen equipped. Thanks for "welcome bottle of wine" Cassandra give a voucher to Marco wine testing vineyard. It is not easy to find but the road is extremely picturesque, wine is really good and prices are reasonable.