Relax in the tranquil hills of southern Tuscany
Benvenuti in Maremma! Experience Tuscany in its most original form. Medieval hilltop villages, hot springs, unspoilt nature and delicious food await you in the southern part of the region. Podere Sant'Angelo is located in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty near Roccalbegna, 700m above sea level.
Choose from three charming holiday rental apartments immersed in nature. Albegna is on the ground floor of the main farmhouse and is a mixture of the old and new, with a lovely porticato facing west. Capitorio and Zolferate, are located in a traditional stone barn with chestnut beams, high ceilings and terracota tiles.
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Ideal place for a relaxing vacation in nature
Podere Sant'Angelo is special for its peaceful, tranquil location, great views and sunsets. Each apartment has access to a private garden - a great place to while away lazy summer afternoons. At night the milky way stretches over the property and it's fun to see who can spot the most shooting stars.
Visit the:
- hot springs at Saturnia
- Etruscan remains around Pitigliano
- UNESCO heritage landscapes of the Val d'Orcia
- hilltop towns of Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano
- unspoilt beaches of the Parco Maremma
For a full picture of our surroundings take a look at us on Facebook and Instagram.
Sustainability at Podere Sant’Angelo
We want to minimise our impact on the environment and we encourage our guests to help us have a lighter touch on our planet. Collaborating with ethical organisations such as EnviroRental and guests, we try to make Podere Sant'Angelo as green as possible.
Through several initiatives we're trying to facilitate more sustainable visits to Podere Sant'Angelo. By 2024 we'll have the following in place:
- electric power from 100% renewable sources
- low consumption LED lighting throughout
- fully insulated apartments
- double glazed windows
- eco- friendly products used for cleaning
- eco- friendly cleaning products provided for guests
- we encourage guests to use the excellent tap water instead of single use plastic water bottles
- low water consumption shower heads
- reduced usage toilet flushing
- waste recycling
- on-site composting of organic waste
- our septic tank release nutrients back into the ground
- we source our wood locally for our fireplaces
- low impact gardening techniques (watering limited to containers, no insecticides/ herbicides used, local indigenous plants used)
- information supplied to guests on local food producers
For the future we have plans to install solar panels to reduce our reliance on LPG to produce hot water and heating.
Birdwatching
If you're looking to observe birds, the ideal time to visit would be between April-May. The Maremma is a layover spot for several migratory species, making spring a fantastic time for birdwatching.
Useful information
Your host will welcome you in English, German, French or Italian and will assist you with any questions you may have.
Podere Sant'Angelo is located three kilometres along a well-maintained 'strada bianca' (unmade road), this helps ensure our peace and quiet!
The nearest airports to Podere Sant'Angelo are Rome Fiumicino and Pisa, both are a 2.5 hour drive away.
CIN: IT053020B4IISZ2QSE
