Around 1 month before you are due to arrive we'll send you a document with instructions of how to get here along with a few other useful tips. However, if you want something in particular, have a look here - we list travel directions from all the major Italian airports.
By Air - from your local airport you should be able to fly directly to Pisa or Florence. Pisa is usually better for the low-cost carriers, though Meridiana have recently dropped their prices to Florence. We are conveniently situated within a short travelling distance of both these airports; the drive will take you around 1.5 hours from Pisa, 45 mins from Florence. If you are flying to another airport, directions on how to reach us are listed below. We would advise you to hire a car at the airport, though it is generally cheaper to arrange car hire online in advance.
Here are some car hire sites we have found (though we are not making any recommendations here):
[Please let us know how you get on so we can keep this list updated.]
By Rail - if you are travelling through Europe from the UK on your route to Italy, then the train network allows travel via the South of France and then through Italy, letting you take in the beautiful scenery as you travel. Why not take the chance and stop off at a few different places along the way?
Try this site for timetables and ticket prices - very useful.
By Road - If you have decided to bring your car with you, take some time to wander through the breathtaking areas of Europe and Italy. The motorway networks are convenient and easy to use, though be ready to pay a small toll on most of them.
If you'd like somthing a little more detailed, try these directions from Google, otherwise, these directions should be sufficient:
As an alternative to the slightly tricky bit between Ginestra Fiorentina and San Casciano (above) you can stay on the Fi-Pi-Li until you reach the A1 outside Florence, take the A1 south towards Roma, and drive down the motorway until you reach exit CERTOSA. Leave the motorway, pay the toll (around €1), and when you get to the roundabout, take the first exit, following the signs to SIENA via the superstrada (free motorway/highway). Then follow the directions from ۞ above.
It doesn't work out much further, and might be a little easier, especially at night. However, avoid this route at rush-hour.
If you are already in Italy and driving to us, your route will depend where you are coming from (of course!). Make sure you have a good map of the area. You should be able to head to Florence or Siena and follow the directions above, but if in doubt, head for Castellina in Chianti. From there, take the road to Poggibonsi (SR429) and then turn right at distance marker V/27 (27.5km from Siena). At the second left hand turn you will see the large Patrignone sign. Follow the road down to us and you are here.
Bring it. It´ll make your life here much easier. Make sure you have European maps loaded (including Italy, of course). If you want to add us as a Point of Interest or Favourite, the coordinates to enter are: N 43.49550 E 11.23829. This will take you to the top of our drive. Just follow the road down to us.
Here's a Google map if you'd like a closer look.
Our exact position
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