The cypress-lined approach to this property near Montepulciano in Siena hints at its elegant grounds populated by willow trees and colourful potted plants, while the traditional stone exterior belies the contemporary interior. Sleeping eight in four bedrooms, Podere Osteria 8 is a light, well-presented, ground and top-floor apartment in which a large family or group of friends with children can unwind and enjoy both the excellent facilities and the views. The space Pale floors and white fabrics keep things cool inside, while bedrooms and bathrooms are more colourful with acid pinks and greens. Chandeliers and four-poster beds add a touch of grandeur against the odd rustic touch in a redbrick arch here or a terracotta urn there. The large garden has multiple places for relaxing or passing enjoyable moments with your children, who’ll make a bee-line for the swings at the front of the property, while adults can join in on the swing chair nearby. Here also you’ll find two sets of table and chairs, one under a picturesque plant-covered pergola, as well as individual chairs in which you can just watch the world go by. With such generous, well-designed grounds complete with a private pool overlooking the vineyard-covered Val d'Orcia hills, there’s little need to step away – although the property has easy access to the historic southern Tuscan gems of Montalcino and Pienza. Podere Osteria is a semi-detached villa, next door is occupied by local residents. The garden and pool area are private to the villa. Aside from the bedroom, the ground floor is not used. Ground Floor (no internal access to first floor) Bedroom 1 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe. En-suite Bathroom Shower, sink, WC, bidet. First Floor Lounge Sofa, bench, table, fireplace. Kitchen-Diner Fully equipped, table and chairs, trunk/chest. Bedroom 2 Double four-poster bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, desk, chair. En-suite Bathroom Shower, sink, WC, bidet. Bedroom 3 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, dressing table, chair. En-suite Bathroom Shower, sink, WC, bidet. Bedroom 4 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, desk, chair. En-suite Bathroom Shower, double sink, WC, bidet. Private Pool Length: 12 metres Width: 6 metres Depth: 1 - 1.2 metres Entrance: Roman steps Opening times: May to September Fenced: Yes Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols Cleansed: Chlorine Distance from villas: 10 metres Local charges Tourist tax: 2.00 € per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply. Dog up to 30kg: 5.00 € daily charge Charged based on usage: Heating Villa Arrival guide Approach road: Unpaved, even Parking: Private, onsite parking Ground Floor (no internal access to first floor) Bedroom 1 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe. En-suite Bathroom Shower, sink, WC, bidet. First Floor Lounge Sofa, bench, table, fireplace. Kitchen-Diner Fully equipped, table and chairs, trunk/chest. Bedroom 2 Double four-poster bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, desk, chair. En-suite Bathroom Shower, sink, WC, bidet. Bedroom 3 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, dressing table, chair. En-suite Bathroom Shower, sink, WC, bidet. Bedroom 4 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, desk, chair. En-suite Bathroom Shower, double sink, WC, bidet. Registration number IT052021B5BERR64TF