Sea and hills – the best of both worlds

Our Story

On the top of an hill in front of the historical Tuscan city of Siena and at the entrance of the Crete Senesi, Podere Vesta is an ancient farmhouse built at the end of the 19th century. It was part of the largest Salteano Farm and was inhabited by farming families who worked the fields until the end of World War II, after which it was abandoned and fell into ruin. In the mid-1990s, our family, who has always been living in this area, purchased the property and began a careful rebuilt. Our family personally oversaw the works, with particular attention to materials, styles, the environment, and sustainability, which have always been important for us. Our mission is to preserve and take care for what we have created and to ensure our guests enjoy relax, safety, peace, and harmony.

Our Facility

Set in the beautiful landscape of the Crete Senesi, Podere Vesta gives travellers a typical Tuscan welcome. The city of Siena is the backdrop to the wide, open spaces immersed in nature and to the panoramic swimming pool, framing the group of four buildings which host sixteen bright apartments furnished in Tuscan Arte Povera. The materials used are traditional: brick, wooden beams, and wrought iron, with great respect for the traditional style. But Podere Vesta doesn’t forget the comfort of its guests: all apartment amenities are chosen bearing this in mind. Each apartment has a furnished outside area with a table, chairs, and a parasol, and by the pool, umbrella with two sunbeds and a deck chair. The relax of our guests is guaranteed by our services. Every morning our guests can have fresh bread and croissants, which can be ordered the day before at the reception. We are always available for information and suggestions on tours, restaurants, museums, supermarkets, and anything else that can make our guests’ vacation comfortable and unforgettable. Because Podere Vesta is all about relax.

Places to Visit Nearby

Podere Vesta has a central and strategic location that enable our guests to visit the most important Tuscan towns. Siena is located on the hill in front of us and the most important areas of interest can be found within a 30-40 minute drive from us.

Siena

Chianti

Chianti

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The Thermal Baths

The Thermal Baths

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The Crete Senesi

The Crete Senesi

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San Gimignano

San Gimignano

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Volterra

Volterra

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The Val d'Orcia

The Val d'Orcia

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Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni

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Pisa and Florence

Pisa and Florence

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Our Accommodation Proposals

The 16 apartments of Podere Vesta are furnished in Tuscan rustic style, each different from the other, with great attention to comfort and functionality of the spaces. All apartments have independent entrances. From each apartment, you can enjoy an unrivaled view of the different 360° views around us. Each apartment is equipped with heating and air conditioning, satellite TV with foreign channels, bathrooms with hydro-massage showers, kitchens complete with appliances, utensils, and tableware, beds with state-of-the-art mattresses, and all bed, bath, and kitchen linens provided and changed weekly. Each apartment has an outdoor area equipped with a table, chairs, and a parasol, and around the pool, there is an umbrella with two sunbeds and a deck chair. Upon arrival, you will find a welcome kit in the apartment containing soap, shampoo, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, and garbage bag for the kitchen.

Superior Three-Room Apartment

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Three-Room Apartment

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Two-Room Apartment

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Studio Apartment

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Our services

Our services are thought to make your holyday relaxing, easy, and unforgettable. We are at your complete disposal for information and suggestions about places, museums, markets, and shops to visit, as well as restaurants, because in Tuscany, the culinary aspect is an important part of the holyday.

Loading and unloading access is allowed near the apartments, and cars can be left free of charge in the covered parking area of the property.
The laundry room with a washing machine, iron, and ironing board is available for guests free of charge.
The barbecue area is for guests’ use, and wood is provided. Guests are asked to leave the area tidy for the next users and to extinguish the embers.
Automatic machines for hot drinks, snacks, and cold beverages are available in the common area.
Fresh bread and croissants can be ordered for delivery the next day. All information is available at the reception, and the cost is per consumption.
The outdoor round swimming pool with a diameter of 20 meters is open seasonally. Each apartment has an umbrella, two sunbeds, and a deck chair by the pool. We ask you to close the umbrella after use for everyone’s safety. Upon arrival, guests will receive the pool regulations, which we recommend to follow.

Mountain bikes are available for guests. To ensure everyone can use them, please return the bikes to the appropriate rack and use them for a maximum of two consecutive hours.

The tennis court can be used free of charge on prior booking using the appropriate form on the reception notice board. If you need balls and rackets, they are available free of charge at the reception. A deposit of 1 euro is required for each ball.
Available both indoors and outdoors. Rackets and balls are available free of charge at the reception.
Available for guests. Equipment is available directly at the green.
For our little guests, Podere Vesta provides an outdoor play area and an indoor play area, to be used under adult supervision.
A corner to relax in, borrowing one of the books in various languages available. In the room, you will also find the billiards table. Ask at the reception for cues and balls.
A corner to relax in, borrowing one of the books in various languages available. In the room, you will also find the billiards table. Ask at the reception for cues and balls.
Small dogs are welcome and have free access on a leash to common areas but not to the pool area. A supplement is charged for their stay.
The common area is covered by free Wi-Fi, and the password is available at the reception.
Heating is available at an additional cost during the activation period defined by the local Municipality.
Available free of charge in all apartments.
Podere Vesta is few minutes by car from the surrounding towns and Siena, where you will find a wide range of dining and entertainment options that will meet the needs of all visitors who choose it as a holyday destination.
An ideal location for your special events, Podere Vesta can comfortably accommodate up to 100 people in its spaces, with the care and hospitality of the hosts. For additional information, do not hesitate to contact us.

Come visit us and discover a magical land

Need more information?

Please do not hesitate to contact us

(+39) 0577 385800

info@poderevesta.it

How to Reach Us

Strada di Salteano 9, Isola d’Arbia (SI)

From the North

Highway A1 Florence - Impruneta. Continue towards Siena. In Siena, take the Siena South exit following the signs for Cassia-Rome-Monteroni d'Arbia-Buonconvento. After about 8 km, reach Isola d'Arbia, pass the level crossing, and after 200 meters, turn left following the signs for Salteano - Casavacanze Vesta. Continue for about 2 km on an unpaved road to reach the farmhouse.

From the South

Highway A1 (Autostrada del Sole) towards Florence; exit at Valdichiana - Siena and continue towards Siena. Drive to Siena (do NOT exit at Taverne d'Arbia or Arbia), until a roundabout where the fire station is located. Here, turn left following the signs for Rome - SS2 Cassia - Monteroni d'Arbia. Continue for a few more km until reaching Isola d'Arbia, pass the level crossing, and after 200 meters, turn left following the signs for Salteano - Casavacanze Vesta. Continue for about 2 km on an unpaved road to reach the farmhouse.

IMPORTANT

Reach the town of ISOLA d’ARBIA, and only once there, set the GPS to CASAVACANZE VESTA

GPS coordinates

43°16’21.60’’ 11°23’38.02’’ or 43.272667 11.393895

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