Podere Cerbaia is a truly original Tuscan home
“Podere” is the Italian term to describe an estate with a Country house and fields where a family can be self sufficient. Podere Cerbaia is a ‘Tuscan postcard picture’, made of golden colour local stones, surrounded by acres of vineyards and olive tree orchards.
Signs of the early building are present in local maps of the XV century and we are constantly studying ways to make our home more beautiful by keeping its original atmosphere.
The courtyard is secluded and charming, looking eastward for morning breakfasts. The opposite side of the building offers a romantic veranda with jasmine, rosemary, roses and a glorious view of the sunset.
YOUR ITALIAN HOST FAMILY
In Your Italian Home Away from Home, you can live an authentic Italian cultural experience. Grandparents Luca and Alda, i nonni, live at Podere Cerbaia permanently. Ilaria, your teacher, lives at Podere Cerbaia when guests arrive and also spends all her holidays at Podere Cerbaia when she is not at University or travelling, as well as her husband and two children. Two other siblings with their family also spend holidays at Podere Cerbaia.
It is a welcoming Italian family, very open and used to spending time with guests and friends from all over, who will give you the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic atmosphere of Tuscany. Read more about Ilaria: Learn Italian in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | Podere Cerbaia
In the heart of the beautiful Tuscany
Within 2 km (30 min walk on paved road) lays the medieval village of San Donato in Poggio, awarded as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy, with its majestic X° century Pieve.
Florence and Siena can be reached with an easy 30/40 min drive.
Renowned tourist destinations in Tuscany, as well as charming, less crowded spots, are just a short distance away.
Green and nature friendly
We are plastic free and we refrain from using disposable tableware. Our water is responsibly sourced from our private well, ensuring every drop is cherished. We do our best to minimize environmental impact.
Our home is smoke free.
We support local suppliers and the local community, for example with a recent special project: Punto Tavarnelle, a local embroidering technic comes alive with a group of local passionale women.
