I am looking at spending 2 weeks in Italy either this summer or fall and want to have a simple and relaxing time there. Any advice as to where I should stay that would give me a small village experience.
you could stay in a small and charming village like for ex. Sovicille (at 13 kms from Siena).
It is a quiet and relaxing place in the countryside but not far away from the beautiful and bigger places like Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, the Chianti area ...
There are a lot of small hotels, agriturismi, B&B ... depends on what you prefer. Have a look at www.prolocosovicille.it to have an idea of our territory!