Daniele and Elisa are excellent and experienced hosts, who take great pride in ensuring that the expectations of guests are catered for and everyone has a great experience whilst staying with them. Having purchased ‘Villa Meletro’ in 2008 the restoration and construction work required was carried out to high standard, the results of which can be enjoyed by everyone today. Thanks to sourcing all products locally, guests enjoy the benefits of Daniele and Elisa’s culinary skills, producing beautiful breakfast and elegant evening meal.

A hidden gem in the Tuscan rolling countryside, raised 480 metres above sea level, Le Polle di Meletro, also known as "Il borgo della pace" with its fantastic panoramic terrace, woodlands and enviable position, resides near the small medieval village of Rivalto. With stunning views down the Valdera valley, the prominent location of the villa has maintained a sense of timelessness, peace and tranquillity. It is an oasis of calmness and harmony in which to indulge yourself and relax, but yet it is only 40 minutes’ drive from Pisa airport. The villa is surrounded by fertile soil that produces a range of superior vegetables, fruits and wine. The nearby fields are host to vineyards, olive groves, fruit trees and cereals, whilst the wooded hills are home to the famous ‘Rivalto’ Chestnut along with a rich selection of flora and fauna. The nodding heads of large sunflowers fill some of the fields in July/August setting the landscape ablaze. The view from our terrace and woodland changes as the seasons change, being green and lush in spring through to a golden yellow in summer before becoming a sea of blazing red as the vines change colour in the autumn months. CIN IT023081B45KKLKG3U

The Village of Rivalto and the nearby Chianni are medieval Tuscan villages. Quiet places with some restaurants, bars and shops. Rivalto - Is a small village (Borgo) with a church and a small cafe/bar. Chianni - The village has a variety of shops including two cafés, two mini-markets, a gift shop, a flower shop, a dress shop and a small hardware store. A cash point can be found next to the tourist information office. The village has a small market on a Saturday morning, next to the post office. It is mainly fruit and veg, but during the summer months’ additional stalls can appear on an ad-hoc basis. During the summer a night market takes place in the centre of Chainni, selling a wide range of food and hand-crafted products. Guests can walk, or use their bicycles to explore the locality. Major cities such as Pisa, Florence or Lucca are reachable by driving. A walk we suggest to guests takes in many beautiful views and gives you the opportunity explore the extensive hilly landscape and the nearby villages of Rivalto and Chianni: