About the Homestay
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I live in a medieval village in Tuscany with my husband Luciano. We have a large house with a veranda and a garden with a small swimming pool.
Our daughters are married and live not far from us. The village has a bar, a grocery store and a restaurant at its disposal.
We have available for guests a large bright room, with bathroom and shower, the house has a beautiful veranda, a garden and a small swimming pool. Siena is 17km away, Florence 40km, Colle Val d'Elsa 8km and San Gimignano 15km.
We have a large vegetable garden with many vegetables that you can use for cooking: tomatoes for bruschetta and pasta, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, salads, basil, parsley, sage, rosemary. You can also buy wine produced by our brother-in-law Luigi and if you want you can dine with us.
Additional Info
We speak Italian, French and English very well, Spanish and Portuguese at the elementary level
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The house is in the old part of the village, in quiet area overlooking the Montemaggio with a beautiful view of Castel Petraio.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Cinema
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
Reduce noise after midnight, do not smoke in the house, keep clean and tidy and take care of the furniture and home furnishings.
I wish you a good and happy stay.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
6 Reviews
October 2023
The host cancelled the booking 135 days before the arrival date.
October 2022
Séjour agréable.
Accueil très sympathique de Simonetta et de son mari de bon conseil et très serviables.
A disposition le rez-de-chaussée spacieux et très bien équipé d'une maison de village avec terrasse donnant sur la campagne. Calme.
Parking et restaurants à proximité.
Idéalement situé pour visiter Sienne, le Chianti, les Crete Senesi.
Nous recommandons cette location.May 2022
I had a fantastic time. Beautiful town, terrific lodging, and the nicest hosts in all of Italy. If you go to the restaurant in the village, order the ribs...falling off the bone and cooked like porchetta. Simonette was incredibly helpful and kind and i enjoyed our conversations. She and her husband are national treasures.
Host reply
June 2018
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Simonetta, dans sa grande maison dans laquelle nous étions totalement autonomes. L'accueil a été formidable, très amical, nous conserverons un très bon souvenir et si nous revenons en Toscane nous envisageons de séjourner à nouveau, si c'est possible, à Strove qui est un charmant village et très central pour les nombreuses visites à effectuer
Host reply
September 2016
Our 7 day stay was fabulous. Simonetta and Luciano were very friendly. Simonetta's English is very good. It is an excellent base to explore the Tuscan countryside especially with Simonetta's suggestions. She very kindly gave us great advice on the local attractions. Thank you Simonetta
August 2016
Au coeur d'un petit village typique de la région de Sienne, Simonetta nous accueille chaleureusement. La chambre est grande, fraiche. Terrasse et jardin accessibles. Simonetta a été de très bon conseil pour visiter la région de Sienne et le Sud de la Toscane.
How do I book?
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