Vacation Rental with Wine tasting in Florence

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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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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Pelago - RIF. S229

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

This beautiful Baroque villa with swimming pool near Florence was built in the 17th century and is rich in history as the hills it is immersed in. The estate comprises the villa, two farmhouses and a charming little chapel, which have been lovingly and carefully restored to their original splendour by the owners. In respect of Tuscan farm holidays the apartments, of various sizes, have been renovated and furnished in the typical regional style. Situated either in the villa or adjoining farmhouses each apartment has its own private furnished outdoor space, garden or terrace, telephone and Sat-TV. At the reception there is a small bar where one can as well buy the estate’s products such as olive oil, wine, sauces and honey, as well as order fresh bread. There is also a common lounge with Sat-TV and a meeting room, with internet point, which can accommodate up to 35 people. The villa’s restaurant is open at the weekends and serves traditional Florentine local dishes. Once weekly the owners also organize a guided visit of the villa during which one learns the history of the property and its surrounding areas as well has having the opportunity to taste the farmhouse products produced on this estate together with the local Chianti wine. Other guest facilities include a large swimming pool (20x10mt, open May-Oct), a Jacuzzi pool (3m), a tennis court, tennis table and a children’s playground. Nature lovers will enjoy exploring on foot, or by mountain bike or horseback, the ma 
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Montespertoli - RIF. S82

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

This holiday home in Chianti dominates a beautiful landscape of vineyards, olive groves, cornfields and cypress forests typical of Tuscany and especially the Florentine hillsides of Montespertoli.
The 15th-century farmhouse covers a property of 500 hectares and produces 6 different varieties of wine as well as extra-virgin olive oil, sunflower and wheat. For this reason this holiday accommodation for rent concentrates all in one the characteristics of the Tuscan countryside, offering an ideal situation for a totally relaxing holiday.
This holiday farmstead consists of 16 self-catering apartments distributed in several old barns and restored cottages. 2 flats are in the farmhouse next to the swimming pool (14x7, open May-Oct), 10 are in a tiny hamlet, near the restaurant, at 500 meters from the swimming pool. Other 4 apartments are in another farmhouse at 200 meters from the restaurant and swimming pool. The apartments are finely furnished with particular care to guests’comfort.
The farmhouse organizes wine tasting tours as well as a visit to the cellar. Pets are welcome. On the estate guests will also find a small vintage car museum. The beautiful Tuscan countryside surrounding the farm was chosen by the Taviani brothers to shoot their movie “The Night of the Shooting Stars”.
The location of these holiday apartments in Tuscany is perfect also for visiting most of the art centres such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra. At guest’s  
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Reggello - RIF. S414

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

This magnificent villa with a pool is immersed in the Tuscan countryside. It consists of a main building on three floors that can comfortably host up to 10 people and an annex for other 4 guests.

Set in the heart of the Florentine Chianti region, this luxurious and spacious villa is just 7 km away from Incisa Val d’Arno. Surrounded by a picturesque landscape of hills and vineyards, the villa is immersed in the greenery and peace of the countryside.

At the same time, it is conveniently close to the town. At only 3 km is Leccio, which has all the first necessity shops, whilst at 10 km are the charming villages of Figline Valdarno and Reggello.

A typical Tuscan country house, this 320 sq m villa has been tastefully restored, maintaining the typical characteristics of this beautiful region, such as the wooden beam ceilings, its decorative ornaments, and the gigantic fireplace in the main room.

Outdoors, the garden accommodates a large salt-water swimming pool (14x6 m, depth cm 140), which can be heated on request (fee applicable), and with hydromassage jets at the pool stairs, a furnished sundeck and gazebo, a dining area with table and barbecue and a sauna with changing room and bathroom with shower.

On the ground floor, there is a large community room with stone walls, a large dining table, fireplace and sofas, a spacious fully equipped kitchen (oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, espresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster) with also a barbecue and pizza oven, 
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Montaione - RIF. S18

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

Sheltered in the middle of a valley of vineyards and olive groves, from which high quality olive oil and wine is made, these holiday homes are situated in a very quiet area, far from the noises of the towns and surrounded by an uncontaminated countryside.
This residence is composed by 2 houses, and it has 14 self-catering apartments, comfortably furnished in the Tuscan style.
This child friendly farmhouse is surrounded by a large park full of flowers and with green lawns where a gazebo offers shelters for meals.
Available is also a swimming pool (12x6 mt, from 110 to 220 cm deep) and a children swimming pool (6x4 mt, 60 cm deep), both open from Easter to middle October, set in a location with a breath-taking view, a laundry room, a large meeting room, barbecue, table tennis, bowls and children playground. Internet wi fi in the common area at the reception.
In the heart of Tuscany, this accommodation is in an ideal position for visiting art centres such as Florence and Pisa (50 km), San Gimignano (20 km), Volterra (30 km) and Siena (55 km). Nearest shops in Montaione at 4 km. A restaurant and a tennis court are only 1 km away. 
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Reggello - RIF. S325

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

Marvellous wine estate located in the Chianti at just 35 km from Florence. It enjoys a wonderful sunny position with a stunning view over the valley and the surrounding landscape. A special mention is due to the landscape at sunset.
It is a perfect location for a relaxing holiday or for visiting Tuscany.
The property consists of 43 comfortable apartments as well as various facilities for guests. These include a large garden, a swimming pool (ca. 20x8, open from April to October), a children’s pool, barbecue, horse-riding, tennis court, children playground, table tennis, bowls, billiards, a meeting room, safe, laundry room, bicycles, wine and olive oil tasting, as well as a restaurant. Internet Wi-Fi covering a large part of the grounds.
Apartments of various sizes, nicely furnished in the typical Tuscan style maintaining the original features of the building, including wooden beam ceilings, located on the ground, first or second floor.
Nearest food shop in San Donato village, within walking distance (7 minutes - 600 m). The Mall outlet at 10 km, Reggello 5 km, Arezzo 60 km, Siena 70 km. 
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