Immersed in the Tuscan countryside, this charming country house is 7 km from Castellina in Chianti It offers an outdoor pool, traditional restaurant and rustic rooms with a private bathroom Rooms at Antico Podere Marciano have wood-beamed ceilings and terracotta floors Each is air conditioned and offers lovely views of the garden or vineyards Some rooms feature a minibar and bathroom Homemade cakes, local cheeses and fruit are part of breakfast at Podere Marciano The restaurant opens 3 days a week and specialises in Tuscan cuisine prepared from fresh, seasonal ingredients Well placed for visiting this famous wine region, the guest house is 15 km from Barberino Val dElsa, and a 30-minute drive from Greve in Chianti