Casa Bistino... In the Chianti Area

Near a lot of Unesco sites!

Casa Bistino farm is managed by the Zampi family.
It is nestled in the green,rolling hills of Tuscany and has about 50 acres of olive trees, vineyards, woods and fields.. It is set in a peaceful and panoramic location, only 1 km from the village of Ambra, where you can find an abundance of typical Tuscan shops.Guests can sample a wide variety of extraordinary, gourmet restaurants.
Casa Bistino is centrally located and just a short distance to many noteworthy and historic cities of Tuscany, such as Siena,Florence, Assisi, Cortona, S.Gimignano, the Thermal spas of Rapolano and many other historic and interesting towns.
We have renovated some apartments while maintaining their original characteristics thus enabling you to experience and enjoy a way of life that is so very welcoming and typical of this region.
These apartments are all independent and each has a lovely garden.
We offer our guests the opportunity to live on a working farm and to experience and appreciate the nature of our rural activities.In our centuries-old cellar you can taste and purchase many of our typical products whic are produced respecting the age-old Tuscan traditions, such as Chianti wine and extra virgin olive oil, as well as many more gastronomic delights.On our farm you can feel at one with nature and the elements, and for this reason it is particularly suitable for families with children.It is very safe and appealing to children and we offer all guests the chance to appreciate country life.A swimming-pool is at your disposal from mid May until the end of September.If you enjoy eating outdoors, we have excellent facilities for grilling.You can take long meandering walks in the surroundings of Valdambra and visit many medioeval castles and fortresses or even paint your surroundings.Just imagine fields covered with red poppies and sunflowers, vineyards and olive trees, lovely side streets in small villages, and inhale the delightful fresh air of the countryside. There are many wonderful hand crafted pottery shops which the Tuscans are world- famous for.
Go to neighbouring Valdarno, where you can find terracotta, hand painted gifts, crystal objects and leather goods as well as Prada fashion-and all this under the beautiful Tuscan sun.