Piccola Fattoria, Massa Marittima, Italy

Enjoy the outdoor life with this charming chalet set in beautiful countryside in southwestern Tuscany. Piccola Fattoria has been created with extensive exterior spaces where guests can relax and enjoy their peaceful surroundings. It is the ideal base for friends or family who want to explore Tuscany’s varied history and relax on the beach.

The chalet has two main rooms. The fitted kitchen is well-equipped with a cooker hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and a Moka coffee maker. There is a dining table in case guests want to eat indoors. The second room is an attractive bedroom with a double bed, a single bed and a 2nd pull-out single bed, plus a flat-screen TV, a laptop-friendly workspace and a wardrobe.

Double glass doors open from the bedroom onto the loggia, which is an outdoor sitting room, complete with a sofa, armchairs and café-style tables and chairs. Guests can relax here or on one of the sun loungers and look out over the private garden, with olive trees and lush lawns. The owners have created a pagoda which is for guests’ use. Furnished with a table and chairs, it is ideal for casual dining or drinks with friends.

Bathroom
The bathroom is equipped with a shower, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional
• Free Wifi • Private fenced garden • Terrace • Outside seating & dining • Air conditioning • Washing machine • Smoke & CO detectors • Pets allowed • Child-friendly • Suitable for elderly guests • Private parking, car essential • Town tax of €1.50per person /day up to 7 days should be paid locally (14 years and above only). • Electricity also paid on site as per consumption € 0,35 kw/h • Security Deposit of €150 (€300 for groups under 21) should be paid in cash upon arrival • Check-in 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Check out 10.00 am. Any other timings need to be agreed in advance.

Location
The chalet is wonderfully placed for visitors to explore this corner of Tuscany. Discover the winding lanes of the medieval hilltop town of Massa Marittima (5 minutes). The town’s cathedral, Cattedrale di San Cerbone and the main square, the Piazza Garibaldi are well worth a visit. For self-catering market day is Wednesday (mornings). Here you will find the freshest local ingredients as well as excellent olive oils, cheeses and charcuterie. If you miss the market day then there is also a supermarket in town, for everyday needs.

A day trip to Siena is unmissable (1 hour 15 minutes). One of the jewels of the Renaissance, Siena’s striped cathedral, and the Campo central square take your breath away. The city is packed with good restaurants to suit all budgets and many charming boutiques.

For some fun in the sun, head to the beach in Follonica (15 minutes) or Punta Ala (35 minutes) where you can enjoy a range of activities as well as excellent restaurants and cafés. If you are feeling adventurous then take the ferry to the Island of Elba from Poimbino (35 minutes).

The closest airport is Pisa International Airport (1 hour 15 minutes)