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Podere Dei Freschi is divided into 8 apartments and 2 studio flats (an apartment is inhabited by the caretaker), and is situated in a hilly zone (it has a panoramic position) in front of the Tuscan archipelago of Punta Ala. The location is near Massa Marittima, about 15 minutes drive from the beach of Follonica, and about a 90-minute drive from Rome (Fiumicino) or Pisa airports.

The apartments are a great base for a day trip to Elba, or for exploring the pristine Tuscan beaches and a host of delightful, almost entirely unknown hill towns. Punta Ala Golf Course is also nearby. Podere Dei Freschi lies at the feet of the ancient town of Massa Marittima, embedded in the unspoilt region of Maremma, a natural paradise that has successfully maintained all its beauty and uniqueness throughout the passing of time. It is the ideal place to set off from on day trips to the most fascinating sights and tourist attractions of the region: Volterra, S. Gimignano, S. Galgano, Vetulonia and Populonia with its Etruscan excavations, Uccellina Natural Park and the seaside, as well as the beaches at Punta Ala and Castiglioni della Pescaia.

The Maremma is a fascinating coastal plain where art and nature create a perfect union. The small town of Massa Marittima is possibly the area's most historically interesting town, wonderfully atmospheric with its alleyways, shops, traditional taverns, and its fine medieval centre. The Etruscan towns of Vetulonia and Populonia are fascinating and full of traditional trattorie and speciality shops. The estate with its wonderful views is made up of 250 hectares of olive trees and Mediterranean shrubbery, an ideal area for taking walks.

The apartments, all beautifully modernised, retain the typical features of the holding including stone facades, terracotta floors and exposed beams. In addition the estate offers an irregular shaped swimming pool (approx. 80 m² - open 1/4 - 30/9) with changing rooms and showers, Turkish bath (upon request), barbecue, and spacious well cared-for outdoor areas. Eight mountain bikes are available for guests, and pets are allowed in the appropriate areas.

A selection of comments from past renters may be viewed here.

There are trekking paths inside of the estate, organised guided excursions, mountain bike rental and repair, guided tours and hundreds of courses, offering visitors the possibility of discovering the beauty of this territory with its wild appearance and unique landscapes. To complete this splendid frame of the Podere dei Freschi estate, there is a perfectly restored restaurant (quite expensive) with its original stonewall facade situated (walking distance) in an idyllic setting between corn fields and olive groves, where it is possible to admire the enchanting view of the mediaeval town of Massa Marittima.

CHARACTERISTICS AND FACILITIES:

Swimming pool (open May to September unless otherwise stated); Pets allowed, TV, bicycles for hire, boats, cooking lessons, cook available, horse riding school or horseback excursions within a 15 km radius, golf within a 15 km radius. Distances: 3 km to Volpinaia (grocery shop), 9 km to Massa Marittima (all kinds of shops), 15 to Follonica, 25 to Punta Ala and 50 to Grosseto.

Apartment N°1 (two bedroom apartment) (66 m²) Gr. fl.: living/dining room with kitchen corner and double divan bed (satellite TV), 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower, 1 bedroom with small double bed (1.40 m), 1 bathroom with shower.

Apartment N°2 (one bedroom apartment) (55 m²) Gr. fl.: living/dining room with kitchen corner (freezer) and double divan bed (satellite TV), 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower.

Apartment N°3 (one bedroom apartment) (56 m²) Gr. fl.: living/dining room with kitchen corner (freezer) and double divan bed (satellite TV), 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower.

Apartment N°4 (two bedroom apartment) (62m²) 1st fl.: living/dining room with kitchen corner and double divan bed (satellite TV), 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower, 1 twin bedded room, 1 bathroom with shower.

Apartment N°5 (two bedroom apartment) (93 m²) 1st fl.: living/dining room with double divan bed (satellite TV), kitchenette (freezer), 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower, 1 twin bedded room with bathroom with shower, 1 WC.

Apartment N°6 (two bedroom apartment) (95 m²) 2nd fl.: living/dining room with kitchen corner and double divan bed (satellite TV), 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower, 1 twin bedded room, 1 bathroom with shower.

Apartment N°7 (one bedroom apartment) (50 m²) Mezzanine fl.: living/dining room with kitchen corner and double divan bed (TV), 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower.

Studio flat 1 (one bedroom apartment) (20 m²) Ground fl.: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower.

Studio flat 2 (one bedroom apartment) (20 m²) Ground fl.: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower.

Via Curtatone e Montanara 14, 50053 Empoli, Florence, Italy