Vacation Rental with Wine tasting 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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Montopoli - RIF. S212

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pisa  

This lovely villa with swimming pool near Pisa is located close to the town of Montopoli (at 2 km), not far from Lucca (35km) and Florence (50km), surrounded by the Chianti vineyards. The property consists of an independent villa divided into 2 communicating apartments and an outbuilding, obtained from the renovation of a barn, and can comfortably accommodate a total of 20 people. The villa is on 2 floors. On the ground floor there is a large living room with fireplace, a spacious dining room which can accommodate up to 16 people, a large fully equipped kitchen, another living/dining room with access to the patio with barbecue, a kitchenette, 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom fitted with shower, 2 twin bedrooms of which one with en-suite bathroom fitted with bathtub and a bathroom with bathtub. On the first floor there is a large sitting room with fireplace, a study, 2 twin bedrooms of which one with en-suite bathroom fitted with bathtub, 3 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms fitted with showers, and a bathroom with bathtub, a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. The outbuilding comfortably accommodates 4 people on 2 floors. The ground floor consists of a large sitting room, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom; the first floor has a study, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom fitted with a bathtub, a twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Outside there is a spacious, furnished patio.
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Montaione - RIF. S227

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

These holiday apartments in Chianti are located near the medieval village of Montaione, right within the heart of the Tuscan triangle created by Florence, Pisa and Siena. This lovely 13th century farm estate has been restored maintaining the traditional Tuscan characteristics with terracotta tile flooring and pietra serena staircases. The accommodations consist in three buildings with a total of 8 comfortable apartments, each with independent entrance and private outdoor area. Surrounded by olive trees, oleanders and a hedge of cypresses is the swimming pool (18x9m, open May-Oct) equipped with deckchairs and garden parasols. An Italian breakfast, included in the price, is offered in the small building opposite the swimming pool). With a wood-burning oven, cloakrooms and a small library, this common area is also used for wine tasting on request. Additional amenities are a combination playground structure for children, a table tennis table, a tennis court, illuminated for also night games, and a bocce court, as well as a washing machine, barbecue and Internet connection available by the swimming pool.
Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, these holiday homes in Tuscany are in an ideal position for visiting the most important art centres of Tuscany. Distances: Florence, Pisa and Siena (all at 50-55 km), San Gimignano at only 19 km, Certaldo 17km, Volterra 29 km. Lucca is 60 km away. Nearest shops and restaurants in Montaione at 3km. 
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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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Greve in Chianti - RIF. S101

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

This holiday home in Chianti is hidden in the green shades of the olive groves and vineyards of the hills, at just a few km from Greve in Chianti (15km), the heart of the wine production. The villa is a typical Tuscan 17th-century manor house, totally renovated, which hosts 3 comfortable apartments, elegantly furnished, whereas other 2 spacious apartments are in an outbuilding. The estate is surrounded by a beautiful, quiet garden with a swimming pool (10x5, open from May to Oct).
Restaurant on site, only for the manor’s clients, where one can enjoy typical Tuscan dishes made by the owner during the week-ends and a pizza dinner during the week. Also at client’s disposal internet Wi Fi connection in common areas, a laundry room, and barbecue.
These holiday apartments in Tuscany 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 Chianti region as well as most Tuscan art centres such as Florence 20 km, Siena 55 km, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Montepulciano and Montalcino. Pets accepted. Nearest shops, supermarket, post office, restaurants, in San Polo village at ca. 3,2 km of distance (unpaved road).
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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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Monsummano Terme - RIF. S387

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pistoia  

This stunning 18th-century villa with an exclusive pool is located near the popular spa resort of Monsummano Terme, surrounded by the luxuriant countryside of the Valdinievole.
A typical Tuscan stone house, the villa is set within a large garden with an infinity pool with hydromassage (12x6 m, depth 1,40 m, open from mid-April to mid-October). The pool and property enjoy breathtaking views over the surrounding hills covered with olive groves and woodland and are situated in an ideal position for all those seeking peace and quiet. Underneath the swimming pool is a changing room with a shower and a two-piece bathroom. The garden also features a furnished gazebo, perfect for al-fresco dining, a barbecue and a children’s play area with a swing and slide.
Elegantly furnished with period furniture, the villa, 500 sq m, can accommodate up to 19 guests and is on two levels, plus an intermediate floor.
The ground floor consists of a lounge with a double-sided fireplace which leads into another lounge with a dining area and 16-seat table; a main kitchen, fully-equipped (side-by-side fridge with ice-maker, oven, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker, American coffee machine, moka pot, toaster, blender, fruit juicer, sterilizer for baby bottles, water purifier and sterilizer for potable water: plain, cold and sparkling) with 8-seat table, fireplace and antique bread oven; another dining room for 8 people; a third lounge with a double sofa bed, a beautiful antique fireplace a 
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Lari - RIF. S53

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

This beautiful farmhouse with pool in Chianti is located in the tiny medieval village of Cevoli, in the heart of Tuscany, southeast of Pisa. The farmhouse consists of 7 elegant and comfortable apartments furnished with the typical Tuscan country style, each with private sitting area. Guests also have access a large swimming pool (15x8 m, salt water, open June to September, swim cap required - it can be bought at the reception) positioned in a quiet spot surrounded by olive and fruit trees, with a beautiful view over the Valdera hills and the little medieval village of Ripoli.
At guest’s disposal gazebos, barbecue, high speed Wi-Fi, sell of biological wine and olive oil of own production. Fire extinguisher, first aid kit.
The farmhouse is surrounded by nearly 10 hectares of olive groves, vineyards, fruit trees and sunflower fields turning your holiday into a typical Tuscan experience, immersed in beautiful nature and colours and far from the madding crowd. Situated between the famous spa town of Casciana Terme (6 km) and Pontedera, this holiday home in Tuscany is also in a ideal position for excursions to art centres such as Pisa 30 km, Lucca 40 km, Volterra 35 km, San Gimignano 47 km, Florence 70 km and Siena 90 km, whereas a visit to the amazing Medieval-Renaissance castle of Lari, at 5 km, is really worthwhile. Nearest shops, supermarket, laundry and restaurants at 1 km in la Capannina
 
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