We'd like to take the opportunity of offering you a very warm welcome to Podere Zollaio, which is situated in the Tuscan landscape of Leonardo da Vinci.We offer comfortable self catering accommodation for couples, families and larger groups wishing to sample the tranquility, clean air, history and culinary delights of this region of Tuscany.
We are proud to offer four comfortably furnished apartments at Podere Zollaio which boasts its own private pool and Jacuzzi with stunning views over Vinci village, the birthplace of Leonardo.
3km from Podere Zollaio is Casa Eden a beautiful and spacious 18th century farmhouse with its own private pool and breathtaking views of the surrounding farms and villages.
We produce our own organic extra virgin olive oil and organic wine and provide you with complimentry bottles of wine and a sampler of our oil when you arrive.
We are surrounded by the vineyards and olive groves typical of this region and are within easy reach of Florence,Pisa,Lucca and Arezzo which are all deserving of a visit as do little gems such as San Gimignano,Volterra,Certaldo plus many more after which you can return to the tranquility of your accommodation to an al fresco dinner whilst enjoying the wheeling flight of the swifts or the dancing of the fireflies when darkness falls.
Vinci itself is a working village, unspoilt by tourism and boasts shops, bars, restaurants and 2 museums dedicated to the life and work of Leonardo which is celebrated by the village between April and June each year.
Additionally, during the later part of July, Vinci holds its village fair that ends with a spectacular fireworks display.
Throughout Tuscany, during the summer months, many events are held such as village fairs with markets, good quality street food, concerts etc.while in the Autumn the main events are the grape harvest, the olive harvest and the truffle season in nearby San Miniato.
