WHO WE ARE

The name Corte in poggio, as well as the renovation of the farmhouse is the brainchild of Libertario, father and husband of the Family . “Poggio” is the name of the typical hill not too high and rather rounded, such as those surrounding the farmhouse. The term "Corte" can define the central space between the houses of an old typical tuscan village, the yard of the rural house. The central terrace in cotto tiles, located between the houses, so wants to recreate the court, place for meetings, dances and festivals during the past Tuscan evenings of just a century ago. Natives and residents of the small village of Stabbia, the family acquired the property in 1995, with the will to renovate and develop the estate and the surrounding lands. Desiring of a new adventure and thanks to the passion to the land and the rural activity it is born the farm and the agritourism, which has grown over time and has involved other family members. Today, the management of the farm and the reception of guests is the main task of Elisa, daughter of Mr. Libertario and Ms. Celestina. The passion for foreign languages and a renewed attachment to its territory forward her the desire to accommodate and meet so many new families every year and discover with them the wealth that our region can offer. "With the arrival of the new season comes every time the opportunity to come into contact with people from all over the world, who come here to enjoy the places that we inhabitants, too often ignore" This, among many others is one of the reasons, according to Elisa, that make it an enjoyable and wonderful job.

SURROUNDINGS

The Innocenti family will be honored to host you in their simple and comfortable Agritourism, to enjoy all the hospitality that you deserve and make you feel "like you're at home in Tuscany", and will be pleased to provide information on places to visit that you can not absolutely miss during your vacation in Corte in Poggio.

  • Cerreto Guidi and the hunting lodge of the Medici

    Do not miss the opportunity of visiting the charming village of Cerreto Guidi, located a few km from Corte in poggio. In the historic center stands the majestic Medici Villa, built as a hunting lodge by Cosimo I de Medici in the sixteenth century, it has recently become one of the World Heritage treasures. Example of the Renaissance style, the villa also has a typical back garden and from the main outdooe terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside.

  • Vinci And the lands of the brilliant Leonardo

    Vinci, Leonardo's birthplace can be reached from Corte in poggio in a few minutes by car or for the more adventurous by bicycle. At the center of the village is the Leonardo Museum, ideal even for the children, which will be surely fascinated from all the inventions of Leonardo. Just 2km from the historic center, in the countryside you can visit the birthhouse of Leonardo, which can also be reached on foot or by bicycle through green walkable paths.

  • San Miniato and the white truffle

    San Miniato is a beautiful village perched on a hill along the Arno River, halfway between Florence and Pisa. The city's origins date back to the Etruscan and Roman. Every year, in November, it will take place an exhibition of white truffles, a typical product of this area. Numerous restaurants where you can taste the white truffle, from classic recipes to the most sought.

  • Certaldo alto and the home of Boccaccio

    Certaldo, the town of Giovanni Boccaccio is situated among the rolling hills of the Valdelsa between cypresses, castles and towers. The upper part, a rare example of still intact and high medieval hamlet on top of a hill, was built between the XII and XV century and is home to craft shops, traditional restaurants and some great museums. In July, do not miss "Mercantia" the feast of art and magic through the streets of the old village. A typical product is the red onion of Certaldo, intensely flavored and slightly sweet.

  • Collodi and the Pinocchio park

    Collodi is a small village perched on the back of a hill and ends at the bottom with the majestic Villa Garzoni, where you can visit the Baroque ornamental garden, one of the few in Europe that you can still appreciate the forms and original structures. Collodi is famous throughout the world for being the pseudonym to Carlo Lorenzini, author of The Adventures of Pinocchio. Here the author spent his childhood and where he found inspiration for his story. The Pinocchio Park is a unified and fantastic creation, where recounts the living fairy tale, an ideal place for children and for the whole family.

" In the heart of Tuscany "

Thanks to the strategic location of "Corte in Poggio" you can quickly reach the most 'beautiful historical Tuscan cities (Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Pistoia, Lucca and Siena) and have the opportunity of living experiences in contact with nature and planning excursions in the near Montalbano and Fucecchio.