Holiday Rentals in Tuscany
"The olive tree is the richest gift of Heaven." —Thomas Jefferson

Poggio Etrusco is a privately owned estate near Montepulciano, halfway between Florence and Rome. The owners are Pamela Sheldon Johns (a cookbook author), Courtney Johns (an artist), and their daughter, Alaia. On 15 acres, the property is an active oliveto with 1,250 olive trees. We have a garden from which we pick our fresh, seasonal produce. The three neighboring farms provide us with organic fruit, wine, and pecorino cheese. The views are breath-taking from every angle. In the distance we 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.

The villa has three private apartments available for weeklong holiday rentals. Each apartment is uniquely charming and comes equipped with a fully-equipped kitchen and living area with a fireplace. They are tastefully decorated with antiques and artwork, each with lovely views.

A swimming pool is a welcome respite in the summer months. Home-cooked meals, cooking classes, and bicycles are available. Nearby, you can find tennis and horseback riding. The property is within minutes of Montepulciano Terme and Chianciano Terme; both offer a wide variety of spa treatments. Self service laundry is available on the premises. Cleaning service is available. Telephone rental can be arranged. Internet access is available nearby in Montepulciano.

The apartment prices are as follows (electricity included, heating extra -- click on the name of the apartment to see some photos):

• Ginestra: Sleeps two. Apartment with one double bedroom (twin or matrimonial), living room/kitchen with fireplace and one bathroom. Ground floor, private porch.
  Euro 1200/week (Euro 175/night, 2 night minimum), includes breakfast
  
  
• Margherita: A matrimonial room for bed & breakfast stays. Private bathroom and private entrance.
  Euro 85/night, includes breakfast (2 night minimum)
  
  
• Ginestra can also be joined with Margherita to make a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment:
  Ginestra and Margherita together
  Euro 1550/week, includes breakfast
  
  
• Gelsomino: Sleeps four. Two bedroom apartment (two matrimonial bedrooms), living room/kitchen with fireplace, and one bathroom. Upstairs, airy and light.
  Euro 1375/ week (Euro 200/night, 2 night minimum), includes breakfast
  
  
• Girasole: Sleeps four. Two bedroom apartment (one matrimonial bedroom and one twin or matrimonial bedroom ), living room/kitchen with fireplace, and two bathrooms. Upstairs, very spacious with exceptional views. Has internal stairs, may not be appropriate for toddlers.
  Euro 1575/week (Euro 275/night, 2 night minimum), includes breakfast

To reserve, a deposit of 50% is required. Full refund is available with a 90-day cancellation notice (less a Euro 25 handling fee). To check availability, please feel free to contact us.

Poggio Etrusco can be easily accessed by car from the Val di Chiana exit of the A1 (the major autostrada between Rome and Florence. There is a Hertz office in Chiusi, the major train station near us).

Within 15 minutes of Poggio Etrusco