Villatent at Il Poggetto

The area surrounding the campsite has much to offer walkers and cyclists. Hire mountain bikes or electric bikes from reception – staff there are happy to advise on routes – to get out exploring the Tuscan hills, or enjoy a trek on horseback (10 minutes’ drive) through vineyards and olive groves. Few will resist the chance to visit the famous and fabulous Duomo and Uffizi Gallery in Florence (half an hour on the bus that stops outside the campsite). In Pisa (an hour and a half), admire the tilt of the Leaning Tower (don’t forget to take a selfie), and a jaunt to the top of one of the towers in hilltop San Gimignano (an hour and 15 minutes) gives views over the Tuscan hills. Stop off at Arezzo (45 minutes) to admire the decorative interior of its cathedral. If you’d like to sample local Chianti wines, the Strada Chiantigiana driving route wends north from Castellina in Chianti (an hour) to Strada in Chianti (half an hour), taking in pretty villages like Montefioralle (45 minutes) and Greve in Chianti (40 minutes) as well as vineyards for tastings and tours along the way.