Take time out...:
For those who enjoy a little exercise – Il Poggio has a good sized swimming pool – it is to be found to the west of the main building at the base of the hill from where the name Il poggio or ‘sweet hill’ comes from. Here you will also find a small children’s pool, showers, a tennis court a table tennis table as well as an area with a barbeque grill and cooking facilities. Il Poggio also has a netball/basket ball court and an area set aside for the popular Italian pastime of bowles (a game similar to the France’s bowls).
Il Poggio, is set amidst 70 hectares of stunning Tuscan countryside where it is possible to hunt (c/o Azienda Faunistico-Venatoria) and where children can walk and play in safety.
However, to really start to understand Italy and The Italians, you need to experience their food! At Il Poggio, you can take part in one of the cooking courses held by Mrs. Graziella with their informal atmosphere. Here you will learn to prepare traditional Tuscan pasta dishes, bruschetta, game and pizza and sample of Il Poggio's noted wines. At these courses there is usually someone who speaks English or German - so language need not be a problem. These courses tend to be popular and so you will need to pre-book.
And that’s not all. It is possible to take elementary Italian lessons, given on the premises. If you don’t speak any Italian, a few hours of study will help you shop, explore and eat-out and in Italy especially, an effort to learn the language is much appreciated.
As well as daily breakfas
As well as daily breakfasts in the open-cellar, Il Poggio also holds weekly evening dinners for its guests on the beautiful terrace with its panoramic views. Often accompanied by musicians - it is a classic and typical way of enjoying the Tuscan sunset.
There is so much to do within Il Poggio that you may never want to leave! However, it is possible to rent mountain/touring bikes from the office with which to explore the fabulous surroundings, for within a couple of miles, you will find both horse-riding facilities a golf club as well as a flying school!
If there is a particular activity we haven’t mentioned - get in touch and we would be delighted to see if we can arrange it. Please do contact us if you have any questions at all.
Other Activities:
Flying
marks the location of the property in Chianti
