Podere Benintendi

This was one of my favorite accommodations in my Tuscany trip because it was so unique! It’s located close to Certaldo a medieval hamlet in the heart of the Val d’Elsa which is incredibly charming and worth spending a few hours in. It is also where the famous Italian writer Boccaccio (author of Decameron) was born. Bocaccio was a great fan of Dante Alighieri, and our room in Podere Benintendi was inspired after Dante! Some of his books were displayed as well as a drawing of his unequivocal face profile on one of the walls and a quote from Dante’s Paradiso on the other. The room has unique pieces of decoration such as an amazing chair-nigh-table-and-lamp piece of furniture. When I woke up here and peeked through the window and couldn’t believe my eyes! Podere Benintendi is located at the top of a hill and in that foggy morning, we were sitting above the clouds. The view was unbelievable and I felt so blessed of having been able to experience it. After documenting that enchanting morning through photos and videos, we went to the lobby for breakfast which was extremely complete with lots of home made delicacies and many options to choose from. We then spent the morning exploring the estate as there is a lake, an aromatic herb garden, and nice quaint corners with sculptures or fun details spread allover. There’s also a pool, a gym, a billiard room and a shop where they sell their self branded wine, limoncello, marmalade and olive oil at very competitive prices.

We were recommended to stay here from friends and it did not disappoint. Exceptional value. Lovely clean rooms, beautiful breakfast and dinners and a lovely pool area. It’s also close to the must see Old Certaldo and a short drive to the train. A lovely family business.

Beautiful, clean place in the heart of Tuscany. Very quiet and peaceful. Totally recommend it. Very close to S. Gimignano, Siena, Chianti, Firenze and all the places of interest in Tuscany. Amazing breakfast buffet. Staff is also really nice.

Beautiful and clean place in the heart of Toscana. The location is advantageous because you are very close to places like S.Gimignano, Firenze, Siena, Motepulciano, Montalcino etc. The family who owns this place is very friendly. The breakfast buffet is very nice and rich. There is a pool and even a gym. Ther is a shared kitchen if you want to cook/prepare your own dinner. The area is very peaceful. Especially the evenings are very calm and quiet, which creates a nice escape from the rush of everyday living.

I visited podere benintendi in June for a whole week. We only wished we could stay longer. The accommodation is very well kept with beautiful gardens all around. We enjoyed visiting the towns nearby. The owners are so nice and welcoming. We also had a chance to have dinner and food was divine. I highly recommend this accommodation to anyone wanting a relaxing holiday, with beautiful surroundings and an outstanding property with all amenities you can require.