As the new owners, Roberto and Sue are very excited to welcome you to Podere Casanuova. With a large family and a love of the countryside, they have been renovating and managing properties and enjoying entertaining family and guests for many years. Together they enjoy living and gardening sustainably, travelling, cooking and sampling the pleasures of different cuisines and making things beautiful and cosy wherever they are. Podere Casanuova is their new venture and, together with their adult children, they are looking forward to making it their own and welcoming you to their little slice of heaven.

Podere Casanuova is a charming farmhouse nestled within tranquil countryside on the historic Strada Vecchia* located just outside the medieval town of San Gimignano in the heart of the Tuscan hills. Dating from 1700, the original property was reduced to a ruin and underwent extensive reconstruction by the previous owners just over twenty years ago using ancient and recycled materials, so that the history of the house would continue to live in its stones. The renovation was carried out meticulously, respecting traditional techniques and carefully selecting each material to preserve the authentic appearance and feel of the farmhouse, as if time had stood still. Old stones, buried by time, were recovered from around the house, roof tiles were rescued from old Tuscan houses and wooden beams and authentic handmade terracotta tiles were carefully selected. Even the stones reclaimed from an old Roman road discovered south of Siena have been made use of in the property's courtyard, pathways and pool areas. Podere Casanuova is now a typical Tuscan farmhouse offering an authentic, rustic Italian experience with modern amenities and is the ideal base from which you can explore and enjoy Tuscany's unique blend of culture, cuisine and nature. With an extensive garden and pool and far-reaching views of the rolling countryside, vineyards and the city of San Gimignano beyond, and plenty of spots for you to relax in the sun or shade, Podere Casanuova is the perfect choice to escape from life's stresses and recharge your battery. *The road to Podere Casanuova is a protected 'strada bianca', one of many forming a network of unpaved roads which connect the vineyards and olive groves of rural Tuscany. These roads are made of dry earth, limestone gravel and small stones which, by law, cannot be resurfaced. Following extreme rainfall, the road may become very uneven and challenging to navigate by car, therefore is not suited to vehicles with low ground clearance.

Podere Casanuova is located within a quiet and tranquil setting in the Tuscan countryside, yet it is within a very short driving distance of the beautiful historic town of San Gimignano. More athletic guests might also enjoy walking or cycling there instead. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, San Gimignano is one of the pearls of the Sienese province and is famous for its architecture including many beautiful medieval towers. It also offers excellent local products such as saffron and a white wine called 'Vernaccia'. Podere Casanuova's guests enjoy the many cultural and culinary attractions of San Gimignano with its unique blend of history, architecture, art and cuisine and often return year after year to revisit them or discover something new. Podere Casanuova is also ideally located to visit destinations further afield, including Volterra (27km), Monteriggioni (27km), Greve in Chianti (40km), Siena (43km), San Galgano (53km), Firenze (59km) and Pisa (80km). After a day visiting the many local attractions, guests say they love to return to the peace and tranquility of Podere Casanuova to take a refreshing dip in the pool, relax with a book under the shade of a tree, or enjoy a cool drink on the veranda.