You will be staying in a charming 19th century Tuscan villa on a farm which has 340 acres of vineyards and olive groves. This has been in Alberto - the owner's - family for centuries.

The cooking classes will take place on site, in a well-equipped ground floor kitchen. We usually eat just outside it, in the shade of a centuries-old horse chestnut tree with views across the valleys to San Gimignano. Our nearby organic vegetable garden is in its infancy, but we will use its bounty in our classes.

The four double bedrooms in the villa are spacious and have their own keys and private bathrooms.

The shared villa kitchen is separate from the ground-floor kitchen where the classes will take place, and is a lovely traditional room (with fireplace), ideal for breakfasts and for the odd time you might possibly want to prepare a light snack.

This is self-catering accommodation (similar to a holiday rental) so there is no daily maid service for your rooms, although there will always be people on hand should you need something.

The organic cooking course price includes accommodation based on two people sharing a double room with a private bathroom. Some beds can be made up as twins.

Singles are offered double rooms for single use. These carry no single supplement, but do not have an ensuite bathroom. They have a bathroom located just outside the room.

The villa is very large (we get lost!), and since we keep numbers small on the classes, we do not occupy all the rooms. So you'll have plenty of space to yourselves!

There is a billiard room for challenging your fellow participants. There are also beautiful, not too difficult walks to be taken near the farm, where you can observe and photograph some unique Tuscan flora and fauna.

We provide free WIFI internet access and a computer which all guests are welcome to use.

There are several sitting rooms and dining rooms where you can relax. Find a shady corner to read in the beautiful garden, take a moment to enjoy the quiet of the chapel, or enjoy the pool with its stunning view of the vineyards in the valley below.