Vacation Rental with Restaurant in Chianti

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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Borselli - RIF. S153

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

Tucked away in the Florentine hills just 28 km from the cultural centre of Florence, home to the renowned Medici family and birthplace of Renaissance art, this wonderful holiday home in Chianti is the perfect hideaway. The unique setting overlooking the most picturesque stretch of the Pomino and Rufina wine route is a splendid area for nature lovers, walkers and historians alike and for those in search of culture; the beautiful medieval cities of Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Lucca and Arezzo are within easy reach. Florence is only 30 Km distant.
Descending down a winding tree-lined lane you will be pleasantly surprised to find this charming 15th century rambling stone farmhouse, perched majestically above 20 acres of chestnut woods and olive groves, its beauty further enhanced by layers of stone terracing and our vine-covered pergola gives a shady retreat for outdoor dining. We offer a selection of self-catering apartments for 2 to 6 people within the farmhouse, lovingly restored in keeping with local traditions.
After lazy days relaxing by the swimming pool (13x6m, open May-Oct)or in the secluded gardens, take time out to explore the surrounding countryside, on foot or for the more adventurous on horseback or mountain bike. Enjoy an aperitif in the cool of “La Limonaia” or just soak up the atmosphere of our very own olive press where local olive oil, wine and other products are available or for those cooler evenings curl up with a good book and the inevitable glass o 
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Gambassi Terme - RIF. S58

Accommodation Type: Bed and Breakfast
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Florence  

This holiday accommodation in Chianti is located in the heart of Tuscany near Gambassi Terme, a medieval village at only 11 kilometres from San Gimignano, famous for its thermal baths. Originally dating back to the 14th century, this amazing old house with tower has been converted into a Bed and Breakfast. Available are 6 bedrooms plus 1 suite situated in the tower. On the ground floor is a room for disabled people. All the beautiful large bedrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor have a view over the garden. The suite is on the 2nd floor and is divided onto two levels. A living room is on the lower level, whereas on the upper level is the bedroom and bathroom with Jacuzzi. Also available an internet connection in all rooms, beautiful garden with swimming pool and excellent restaurant where delicious Tuscan food is served. One can enjoy the beautiful Tuscan countryside surroundings by biking around the hills or trekking on the various paths. Ideal position for cultural excursions to art centres such as Volterra, Siena, Pisa, Florence or Lucca, most with an hour drive. 
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Colle Val d'Elsa - RIF. S61

Accommodation Type: Bed and Breakfast
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

These comfortable accommodations in Chianti are located in a recently renovated building in the historic centre of Colle Val d’Elsa, a beautiful town in the heart of Tuscany whose earliest settlements date back to the remote Etruscan-Roman period and was also mentioned by Dante in his “Divine Comedy” (Purgatorio XIII, verses 115-119). Full of historical sites, Colle Val d’Elsa hides many attractions which never cease to pleasantly surprise tourists and, furthermore, it hosts important and interesting events throughout the year and not only during the holiday season. Furthermore, being in Chianti, Colle Val d’Elsa is near to some of the most important Tuscan wineries as well as being at a very short distance from Siena, Florence, San Gimignano and Volterra.
The oldest part of the town is in the “Colle Alta”, the higher part, whereas this Bed and Breakfast is located in the “Piano”, the lower part at the foot of the hill, at approx. 100 mt from the Crystal Museum and Piazza Arnolfo, the central point of the Piano. This holiday accommodation in Colle Val Elsa has 5 bedrooms, all with a private bathroom and some with extra beds. The B&B is on 3 floors: ground floor with reception, lounge room and breakfast area, whereas the rooms are on the 1st and 2nd floors. Air conditioning on request at the moment of booking. Half-board can be arranged on request. A view of the medieval town can be enjoyed from the windows of three rooms of the B&B. In an excellent posi 
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Rignano sull'Arno - RIF. S67

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

This incredible holiday home in Chianti is located on the hills just south of Florence, facing the Arno valley and the Pratomagno mountain range. It consists in a medieval hamlet built around an original 12th-century tower house. The tower house was restored between the 15th and 16th century assuming its current aspect. The buildings are divided into 4 apartments of which one is used by the owners. The three self-catering holiday flats are very comfortable and furnished with period furniture. Originally the ceilings of the tower were decorated with frescoes, today traces can be found on a panel in the flat on the first floor. In the accommodations there are reference books on Renaissance art and on Florence and Tuscany. There is no swimming pool. Pets accepted. On request the owner is available for cooking lessons on Tuscan and medieval dishes. It is also possible to organize a dinner with the owner.
Outdoors guests can relax in the garden, under the shade of age-old olive trees and among the irises and roses, or on the scenic terrace furnished with deckchairs, chairs and tables right in front of the house. On the premises it is also possible to visit the medieval garden created with the intention of recreating the architectural and allegorical features typical of the ‘hortus conclusus’, enclosed garden, of 13th & 14th-centuries country noble residences. Surrounded by olive groves and woods, the building is part of a farm estate, whose main products are an excelle 
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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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Artimino - RIF. S13

Accommodation Type: Bed and Breakfast
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Prato  

Deep in the Tuscan countryside, set in a 700-hectare estate of olive trees and vineyards lies this Hotel Villa in Chianti. The complex offers sports facilities, restaurants and beautiful, panoramic views. Hotel Paggeria Medicea overlooks Florence (a 40 minutes’ drive away) from its hilltop position. The building dates back to the medieval Medici period and maintains its old stone and wood-based décor. Rooms are rustic in style and come with satellite television and free Wi-Fi internet access. Some even have their own Jacuzzis. On the estate surrounding this Bed and Breakfast you can go for a swim in one of the 2 pools, explore the countryside on one of the hotel’s bikes or enjoy a good game of tennis, go trekking among the olive groves or watch the kids play in their outdoor playground. Enjoy typical Tuscan cuisine at Paggeria Medicea’s rustic inn, which offers lovely countryside views. One of our best Chianti accommodations. 
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Poggibonsi - RIF. S55

Accommodation Type: Bed and Breakfast
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This stunning 15th century palace is located in the heart of Tuscany, surrounded by the beautiful Chianti hills and at 10 km from the medieval village of San Gimignano. This holiday accommodation in Tuscany has recently been renovated, in respect of the traditional Tuscan style, into a modern hotel. The Bed and Breakfast consists of elegant rooms and suites, equipped with comforts, and uniting luxury and charm in full agreement with simplicity. The accommodations overlook the Italian garden where one can also find heated swimming pool, a tennis court and a bowling green. The personal care which from many years represents this management will make you feel at home.
Typical Tuscan dishes can be enjoyed at the restaurant, on the panoramic terrace or in the striking dining room (the Limonaia, former lemon-house), together with a selection of fine wines, directly from the collection in the wine cellar. Breakfast consists of genuine home-made cakes and organic food.
The ideal place for a relaxing holiday far from the madding crowd, surrounded by a park, this villa in Chianti is also perfect for business meetings having a meeting room with 90 seats. Other facilities: wine tasting attended by Sommelier Marcantonio Ninci, who can also recommend and book for guests a visit in the best Tuscan wineries (in the Chianti, Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano areas); Wedding Day Banquet planning; Candle-light dinners. Facilities booked through partners: Transfer services fro 
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San Miniato - RIF. S63

Accommodation Type: Bed and Breakfast
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pisa  

These accommodations in Chianti are located at 1 km from San Miniato, a quiet medieval village full of history, in a beautiful area with a wonderful view over the vineyards and olive groves. The bed and breakfast is composed of 10 large suites, all with living rooms (with double divan bed) on the ground floor and a gallery with a double bed. Each room has a bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, TV and personal outdoor space. On the first floor of the main building there are also two double rooms with TV and bathroom with shower. Breakfast and dinner are served in the large common room where one can enjoy Tuscan food and wines. An opportunity to try the famous white truffle of San Miniato. At client’s disposal there are also a large swimming pool, billiard room, restaurant, shared TV room, barbecue and jogging routes. In the surroundings there is a 9-hole golf course, horse riding facilities and wine farms to visit.
Thanks to the position of the B&B, it is the ideal starting point for excursions to many art centres such as Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Pistoia and San Gimignano, which are practically equidistant (35-40 km), and Siena at 60 km. At only 18 km is Leonardo’s native village, Vinci.
These Tuscany vacation rentals are family-run permitting one to enjoy the typical Tuscan hospitality, and in the evenings one can enjoy the musical talent of the host nicknamed “the Pavarotti of San Miniato”. 
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