Holiday Farmhouse with Swimming Pool in Siena

Colle Val d'Elsa - RIF. S189

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

These lovely rental apartments in Tuscany are located on a plateau in the heart of the Chianti countryside at only 5 km from Colle Val d’Elsa, internationally renowned for the production of crystal glassware and art. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, the residence was originally a medieval hamlet and has been renovated preserving the details of the original structures such as the staggered roofs, the porticoes, the terraces and the stone walls. Inside these holiday accommodations are furnished in the typical Tuscan style with terracotta tile flooring, wooden beam ceilings and built-in kitchens. A park extends among the individual holiday apartments, including a pleasant swimming pool (11x8 mt), a solarium (10x10 mt) and a lovely lawn shaded by mulberry-trees, pines, oaks and cypresses. Next to the pool and the park is a charming, large restaurant (open during the week ends) with stone walls, a big fireplace, and wooden beams, available to all guests, and also a perfect location for weddings, ceremonies and parties.
These accommodations in Chianti are in an ideal position for all those seeking peace and quiet far from the madding crowd, but also a perfect point of departure for visiting the beautiful attractions of this region, such as Monteriggioni, at 10km, San Gimignano 20km and Volterra 30km, as well as most Tuscan art centres such as Siena, 24km, and Florence 60km. The farmhouse also offers the possibility of tasting the wines produced here on the e 
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Asciano - RIF. S195

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Crete Senesi   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

These lovely holiday apartments in the Crete Senesi are located in the hill town of Asciano (2,5km away, shops and restaurants). The buildings, once property of marquis Bargagli, was originally built by the monks of Saint Galgano, and there is still a chapel on the grounds dedicated to their patron saint. In a quiet position on the top of a hill and with a breathtaking view over the surrounding countryside, these holiday accommodations have been obtained from the restoration of both the Palace, in travertine stone, and a 16th century brick building with open gallery that delimits the estate’s court. The apartments, which can comfortably accommodate 4+2 people, are on the ground floor, 85 sqm distributed on two floors, or on the first floor. They consist of living room with divan bed and fireplace, dining area and kitchenette, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. In some apartments it is also possible to add a single bed on request. Each apartment has its own outside furnished area; a terrace for those on the first floor. The estate extends on an area of 18000 sqm surrounded by age-old olive trees and comprises a two swimming pools in panoramic position: one is 16x8m and one is a large (9x5m) whirlpool; open middle May-Sept.
These charming accommodations in Asciano are in an ideal location for all those seeking peace and quiet but also a perfect point of departure for visiting the beautiful attractions of the Crete Senesi area and its surroundings such as Siena (27 
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Torrita di Siena - RIF. S239

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Val di Chiana   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This lovely villa with pool in Tuscany is located 2km from the beautiful medieval village of Torrita di Siena, in the heart of Val di Chiana.
Situated on a knoll, the 18th-century farmhouse was built on request by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Peter Leopold I. The estate is surrounded by its vineyards and olive groves and a beautiful, large park where visitors might catch a glimpse of local fauna, such as pheasants, roe deer, squirrels, crested porcupines and wild boars. This building has been owned by the same family for the last 300 years and carefully renovated. The farmhouse consists of 10 comfortable apartments, simply furnished, some with terracotta tile flooring and wooden beam ceilings. The flats are either on the ground floor or first floor, all with a private garden area for al fresco dining. The garden also houses a shared barbecue and swimming pool (14x7, Middle May–Sept), whose deck enjoys a breathtaking view over Torrita di Siena and the surrounding countryside. Internet Wi-Fi connection in the common areas (Swimming pool and Reception).Shared washing machine (for a fee) in a laundry room on the ground floor of the building.
This beautiful holiday home in Val di Chiana is a perfect location both for those wishing to spend a quiet and pleasant vacation in the countryside and for those wanting to visit the Tuscan art centres. A magnificent scenic road leads to the beautiful Tuscan hill towns of Montefollonico 7km, Montepulciano 10km, Pienza 17km, Montalci 
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Gaiole in Chianti - RIF. S245

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This lovely 11th century castle for holiday rental in the Chianti Classico area is a tiny, medieval hamlet located at 10 km from Gaiole in Chianti. Built around the year 1000 by the noble family of Guidi, today it is an esteemed wine estate with self catering holiday apartments, where visitors can relax and enjoy a unique atmosphere enclosed in wonderful scenery. The hamlet is on the slope of a hill, at 450 m height above sea level, surrounded by a breathtaking scenery made of gently rolling hills, dotted with vineyards, olive groves as well as oak and chestnut woods, and reached by a practicable 4km dirt road. All accommodations have private outdoor space and internet connection. Most apartments are in the old castle, while some are in a building close to the swimming-pool at 200 mt from the main building. On the grounds, guests also have access to the restaurant, made out of an ancient oil mill, where one can enjoy typical local dishes together with the wine made on the estate.
In a perfect combination between comfort and tradition, here guests can enjoy nature, discover Chianti, go horse riding and wine tasting. These holiday apartments in Chianti are also in a perfect location for visiting most Tuscan art centres such as Florence, Siena, Arezzo, San Gimignano and Volterra. 
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Vagliagli - RIF. S48

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This holiday accommodation in Tuscany is located in the Chianti area, near Siena, of which one can enjoy the wonderful view while driving along the gravel road bordered with cypresses, olive trees and rows of roses. Surrounded by a sea of vineyards, covering the sweet rolling hills around, this wine estate consists of four farmhouses converted into 9 charming apartments restored in respect of the pure Tuscan style by preserving the terracotta floors, wood beamed ceilings and stonewalls. Each apartment has modern comforts and independent entrances as well as a car park and a terrace, a garden or a porch from which to admire a wonderful view over Siena or the valley. All the apartments can be rented starting from a minimum of 2 days (low season.
Other facilities are a laundry service, a swimming pool, mountain bikes, and barbecues. Wine and olive oil tasting can be organized with a visit to the property’s wine cellar and relevant explanation. Also possibility of organizing interesting tours and activities of the territory as well as cooking lessons at the farmhouse or in Siena, depending on the number of participants.
In these villas with pool in Chianti one can enjoy a homely atmosphere and be taken care of, far from the madding crowd. Books are at client’s disposal for some relax in the afternoons, special breakfasts are prepared with homemade cakes, and one can also enjoy listening about the history of the farm and its surroundings and be shown along the pl 
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Torrita di Siena - RIF. S94

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Val di Chiana   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This beautiful holiday home in Tuscany is located at 200 mt from the pretty medieval village of Torrita di Siena, in the heart of Val di Chiana, an attractive valley in the south-east of the region. The farmhouse is situated in a district called ‘I Poggi’, the hills, and is surrounded by fields and vineyards which one can view from the apartments. This building has been owned by the same family for the last 300 years and carefully renovated, maintaining the original structure. The farmhouse consists of 4 comfortable apartments, furnished with care and elegance, and containing many old objects belonging to the owner. Some flats have wooden beam ceilings and others beautiful vaulted ceilings and decoration. The house is surrounded by a pleasant garden with barbecue and guests can also use the swimming pool at the other farmhouse belonging to the owner which is at 1 km.
This lovely accommodation in Val di Chiana is an ideal location both for those wishing to spend a quiet and pleasant vacation in the countryside and for those wanting to visit the Tuscan art centres.A magnificent scenic road leads to the beautiful, surrounding medieval villages of Montefollonico (9km), Montepulciano (8km), Pienza (16km), San Quirico d’Orcia (25km), Montalcino (38km) and Bagno Vignoni (30km), where one can still observe an extraordinary Roman thermal bath. Siena is at only 50 km. Next shops and restaurants in Torrita di Siena.
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Vagliagli - RIF. S151

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This lovely villa with pool in Chianti of the early 19th century is located near Vagliagli, a small village 12 km from Siena. This holiday home consists of two self-catering apartments. On the ground floor is a two-roomed flat with a large living room, kitchen corner, 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. A vine covered veranda offers shade for meals. The other flat is on the first floor with an amazing double staircase entrance, typical of the noble villas of the past. It consists of a large living room with fireplace, a modern kitchen corner, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. The owner lives in the same villa. The country house is surrounded by a large park with beautiful olive groves, an orchard and a lovely swimming pool (11x5, open middle May-Sept) with a gazebo where one can enjoy a drink under the shade. Pets accepted. Internet wi fi, barbecue and washing machine at guest’s disposal.
In the village (2min walk) one can find a food shop and a very good restaurant. This holiday home in Tuscany is in an excellent position for visiting the medieval villages on the Chianti Road, such as Radda in Chianti (10km), Gaiole in Chianti (16km), Castellina in Chianti (9km) and also Castelnuovo Berardenga (20km), as well as wine tasting in one of the many farmhouses along the road. 
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Castiglione d'Orcia - RIF. S186

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Val d'Orcia   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This lovely holiday home in Tuscany is located a km from Gallina, a tiny hamlet near Castiglione D’Orcia (at 7 km), on the famous Via Cassia, the ancient Roman road connecting Rome to Florence. Built during the first half of the 20th century, this comfortable stone farmhouse has recently been restored with particular attention in maintaining the traditional Tuscan characteristics. The holiday accommodation consists of five independent self-catering apartments elegantly furnished with antique furniture. Terracotta tile flooring, wooden beam ceilings and hand stained walls remain as vestiges of the typical Tuscan style. Each flat has its own outdoor private area and all guests have access to the swimming pool (12x6 open May-Sept). At guest’s disposal a washing machine, internet wi fi connection, barbecue: the owner produce delicious hand made products.
The farmhouse is surrounded by cereal fields, which change colour every season, whereas huge meadows of poppies, wild orchids and roses offer another kaleidoscope of colours. Walking along the paths close at hand one may have the chance to meet the local fauna that populates the area and from the herb garden one may enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape with the typical colours of the “Crete Senesi”.
Close to Mount Amiata, these holiday apartments for rent in Val D’Orcia are in an ideal position for all those seeking peace and quiet but also a perfect point of departure for cultural and wine-and 
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Casole d'Elsa - RIF. S214

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This little medieval hamlet has been completely restored, maintaining its characteristic features, and transformed into comfortable holiday apartments in Tuscany. Located among the gently rolling hills of Chianti at Casole d’Elsa (10km), between Siena (30km) and Monteriggioni (23km), this holiday farmhouse consists of two cottages and a barn renovated into 8 comfortable self-catering apartments with particular attention in maintaining the traditional Tuscan characteristics such as the wooden beam ceilings, the terracotta tile flooring, the stone fireplaces and the built-in kitchens. Each flat has an independent entrance, private garden and furnished porch. Surrounded by the luxuriant Tuscan countryside with its vineyards and ilex groves, the estate also offers its guests a large swimming pool (16x8, open May-Oct, from 1 to 1,50 mt deep) provided with deck chairs and beach umbrellas, shady pergolas where to relax under the blooms, a stone barbecue with four burners, a bowling green for bocce, a volleyball court, a shed full of mountain bikes, a table tennis, a children playground, a laundrette and a nature friendly carport.
The position of this elegant and typical farmhouse is ideal for visiting art centres such as Siena, San Gimignano (20km), Monteriggioni and Volterra (40km), while nature lovers can enjoy long walks through the woods and vineyards. Florence is only 60km away. Nearest supermarket 3 km, one Restaurant is ca. 800 Metre away, other at 3-5 km.
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Vagliagli - RIF. S248

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

These holiday apartments in Tuscany are part of an estate situated in the Chianti Classico area, just 13 km from Siena, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, in a peaceful place far from the traffic and bustle. The origins of the Castle date back to 1070, but following the battles between Siena and Florence it had to be rebuilt various times. 20 self-catering accommodations have been created in three of the farmhouses, where the estate workers have lived since the Late Middle Ages. At 250 mt from the Castle, these holiday flats are situated around the swimming pool. Each apartment, typically furnished in the Tuscan farmhouse style, has its own private entrance and outdoor area whether they are on the ground or first floor. On the estate, guests have access to the restaurant, which serves delicious local dishes, and to the wine-tasting hall, where together with the wines one can also savour the vin santo and olive oil produced by the estate. On the grounds, besides the swimming pool (15x7 mt, open from May to October), there is a gazebo and a barbecue. Furthermore, on the estate, there is also a little chapel which can be used for private ceremonies. Other facilities: internet connection at the reception.
These holiday homes in Chianti are in an ideal location for all those seeking peace and quiet but also a perfect point of departure for visiting the beautiful attractions of this incredible region as well as most Tuscan art centres such as Siena, San Gimign 
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