Villas with Chef Service in Chianti

Monsummano Terme - RIF. S388

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

This charming stone villa with swimming pool is located on the fertile hills of the Valdinievole at just 2 km from the popular spa resort of Monsummano Terme.
Originally an 18th-century farmhouse made with local stone, today the villa is set within a large garden full of luxuriant plants and precious Tuscan terracotta vases. An infinity pool (16x8 m, depth from 1.35 to 2.50 m, open from mid-April to mid-October) with very large Jacuzzi area for 8 people is situated in a scenic spot enjoying generous views over the surrounding countryside. Under the pool, which is fitted with night lighting and an acoustic pool alarm system for the security of our smaller guests, there is a large changing room with 2 showers and a two piece bathroom. There is also a gym room equipped with treadmill with digital display, multifunctional Technogym bench, stationary bicycle and also a football table. The garden also features various furnished areas, perfect for al-fresco dining, amongst which are a relaxing stone amphitheatre, a barbecue and a children’s corner with a swing and slide. Definitely an ideal position for all those seeking peace and quiet.
On two floors, the villa, 350 sq m, can accommodate up to 11 guests. It is elegantly furnished with extraordinary antique pieces collected with taste through the years, and with wooden beam ceilings and beautiful antique terracotta tile flooring lovingly restored by the owners.
On the ground floor there is a large living-dining room (80 sq m)  
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Tavarnelle - RIF. S371

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

Stunning luxury villa with swimming pool and Spa facilities, located in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena, near lovely San Gimignano. It is the perfect location to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan seasonal colours, immersed in the typical landscape of gently rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive groves, as well as to visit the many villages, old churches and art cities of Tuscany.
The villa is located at walk distance, just 1300 m, from Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, where you will find a selection of local shops, supermarkets and places to eat and drink.
The house, recently renovated and equipped with the most modern comforts, maintains its original and typical Tuscan style. In a very quiet location, a beautiful cypress-lined driveway, typically Tuscan, leads to your accommodation.

The villa has a large, stunning garden with a swimming pool and a heated Jacuzzi (open from 25th April to 10th Oct), just a few steps away from the barbecue area, perfect for your “al fresco dining”.
This elegantly and comfortably furnished villa is on 3 floors and can host up to 12 people (if you are only 8 people, please ask our special fare).

On the back side of the house, a Spa area with a Turkish bath, a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a gym occupies the whole lower floor.
The main entrance onto the ground floor is through a large, bright veranda with a fireplace (only decorative), antique stone floors and a comfortable sofa where you can enjoy a glass of the local Chianti wine. 
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Badia a Passignano - RIF. S372

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

Dreaming of an inspirational holiday in the heart of the marvellous Chianti territory? Immerge yourself in a landscape which will awaken your senses with its colours, flavours, scents, sceneries and traditions. Here the medieval villages will introduce you to the authentic Tuscany of bygone days.
Here, at 4 km from Badia a Passignano, a stunning 11th century abbey, is located the holiday accommodation, a traditional stone country house.

The accommodation consists of a large villa of 460 sqm and a cottage of 110 sq m, and enjoys a breath-taking view over the valley. It is surrounded by a private garden with a beautiful swimming pool (12 x 4 m, depth 160 cm, open May-Sept, with outdoor shower) and an amazing Jacuzzi tub, all set in 40 hectares of private land, where guests can go for a walk or use the mountain bikes at their disposal.
The pergola of the main house is the perfect location for relaxing moments reading a book, sipping an excellent Chianti wine, or for al fresco dining.
The traditional architectural characteristics of the house – stone walls, wooden beams and arched ceilings – together with the colours and the Tuscan furniture bestow a warm and comfortable touch to your holiday. Not neglected are modern comforts such as Wi-Fi, air conditioning in all rooms, Sat-TV and DVD player.

The main villa has an entrance which leads into a spacious fully equipped kitchen (oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, microwave, espresso coffee machine, American coffee mac 
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Radda in Chianti - RIF. S373

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

This old stone cottage was built in the 7th century and externally still preserves its original architecture, while inside it has been completely renovated and converted into an elegant, luxury home for holidays.
It is located at 7 km from Radda in Chianti, the heart of this beautiful wine region, and set in a huge wine estate with olive grove. Within this setting, this wonderful villa seems to rise like an antique tower dominating the picturesque hills. Here you can stroll in the garden, surrounded by innumerable flowers, and taste its figs or blackberries, or enter the kitchen garden and pick seasonal organic products. On a hot, summer’s day, you can take a dip in the pool (11 x 5 m, 150 cm deep, fenced for the safeguard of children), or decide to keep fit with the very well-equipped gym. Otherwise, you can just take a nap in the shade, read a good book or simply enjoy the silence of nature.

The house is located within a winery surrounded by its vineyard. This means, that during the day, the entire 9 hectares won’t be at your total availability, because there might be workers working around the cellar, as well as guests visiting the wine tasting rooms. Only the villa and pool are at your exclusive use.

The outdoor space consists of a swimming pool, gazebo with al fresco dining furniture, a roof terrace to enjoy the spectacular view over the charming Tuscan hills, and a children’s tree-house and playground. A 6 km driveway, a typical Tuscan dirt road, leads to the 
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Radda in Chianti - RIF. S374

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

This charming wine estate with panoramic views is located on the hills at just 1.5 km from Radda in Chianti, a lovely medieval village in the heart of this wine region. The old stone villa was originally an observation post looking out over the valley; today it has been fully renovated with modern comforts yet maintaining the traditional Tuscan architectural characteristics such as archways, vaulted ceilings, irregular stone walls and large windows.

The villa is set within a large garden with barbecue area, wood-fired brick pizza oven, a children’s playground, a saltwater swimming pool (12x5 m, from 140 to 200 cm deep, open May-September, and it can be heated) with Roman steps, as well as a wonderful veranda with tables and chairs, ideal for al fresco dining in peaceful contemplation of the surrounding countryside.

The villa is huge, 900 sq m, elegantly furnished with a creative design, and set on three levels. It is fully air conditioned, and has free Wi-Fi.
Lower ground floor: a wine cellar with a selection of wines for sale; a gym room with weights, rowing machine, bicycle, yoga equipment, TV; a spa room with Turkish bath, basin and shower; a bathroom with bathtub, and a bathroom with shower; a laundry (washing machine and dryer, but only the housekeeper has access).
Ground floor: large sitting room with two sofas and two armchairs, Sat-TV and fireplace, stereo system and DVD player, a 12-seat dining room with Sat-TV and drinks cabinet, a fully equipped professio 
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Montelupo fiorentino - RIF. S382

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

This charming holiday villa for 11 people is located in the countryside of Montelupo Fiorentino, right on the outskirts of Florence. Surrounded by olive trees and age-old cypress trees, the villa enjoys, from its unique hilltop position, a 360° breathtaking view over its Tuscan surroundings.
Originally built in the 11th century, the villa has undergone extensive and meticulous restoration. The result is that today this gorgeous villa enjoys all the latest modern facilities and comforts guests require for a memorable and truly unforgettable holiday. The villa consists of two separate flats, which are connected by a communicating door.
At guests’ disposal a swimming pool (8X3, up to 1.40 m deep, open from May to September) next to the villa’s outdoor terrace, with hydromassage jets, and a spacious independent garden.
The villa is on two floors and is furnished in the typical Tuscan style, dotted with exceptional objets d’art, such as fine paintings, ceramics coming from Montelupo and typical ornaments.
On the ground floor there are two large living rooms, a wonderful kitchen, fully equipped, with beautiful arched windows providing a spectacular view over the valley, a toilet, a spacious double bedroom, a bathroom with a large shower, a master bedroom with queen size bed, a separate dressing room, and a large en-suite bathroom with shower, as well as a studio with a large single bed. Outdoors there are two furnished covered terraces, ideal for your al fresco dining.
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Montelopio - RIF. S378

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

Stunning villa located in the heart of Tuscany, near Volterra (25 km), between Pisa, Florence and Siena. This villa dates back to the Middle Ages, having been rebuilt on the ruins of a medieval fortress, that might even have existed since Etruscan times, and of which some remains can still be admired in the garden. Recently renovated, the villa preserves the classical features of Tuscan farmhouses with terracotta tiles, local stone and wooden beams. Here, where the stunning Tuscan landscape encounters its ancient past, you can enjoy a relaxing and peaceful holiday with all modern conveniences.

The large, furnished garden has a gazebo, ideal for your al fresco dining, a swimming pool with a lovely view (12 x 6 m, open from End of April, 250 cm deep) and large furnished deck, a barbecue, a pizza oven, a table tennis table, and also the ruins of the ancient fortress.

The house, 250 sq m, which can accommodate up to 10 people, is on two floors and thanks to its position enjoys a breath-taking view over the countryside. It is air conditioned and has underfloor heating, as well as Wi-Fi and a central audio system with hidden speakers in every room.
Ground floor: spacious living/dining room with high wooden beam ceiling, a large stone fireplace, Sat-TV, DVD player. Fully Equipped kitchen (induction stove, oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, American coffee machine, espresso coffee machine, kettle). One double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower, on 
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Serravalle Pistoiese - RIF. S290

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

This large 19th-century villa is located near Serravalle (3 km), a small medieval village between Florence and Pisa. The village is situated on the top of a hill, and has 2 towers with a stunning view (one towards Florence and the other towards Pisa); thanks to its two towers the settlement had a strategic position during the Middle Ages.
Located in a quiet position, in the middle of a large park with century-old trees, the villa, 600 sqm, with private swimming pool (12 x 6 m, depth 90-140 cm, open June-Sept, with shower), is vast and has over 20 rooms. The large gardens and outdoor spaces are ideal for a relaxing holiday, and for a walk in the nature; you can also relax at the gazebo overlooking the olive groves, enjoying a good glass of wine, while preparing your barbecue. Owners are available if you want to visit the wine cellar of the estate and taste the excellent wine or olive oil produced here. On request you can also have a cook, pre-arrival grocery service, housemaid, private driver.
Distances: nearest shops, restaurants and train station 1 km; Lucca 37 km, Firenze 41 km, Pisa 51 km, sea or beach 60 km, Montecatini Thermal Baths 10 km.
The villa is on 3 floors, furnished with original pieces and taste, and can host up to 19 people (7 bedrooms + sofa beds). At guest’s disposal internet Wi-Fi, Sat-TV.
Ground floor: beautiful entrance hall with old stone staircase, separate toilet. On the right side there is the TV hall and a double bedroom with a bathroom/shower 
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Montelupo fiorentino - RIF. S383

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

This charming holiday accommodation, which can accommodate up to 17 people, is located in the countryside of Montelupo Fiorentino, right on the outskirts of Florence. Surrounded by olive trees and age-old cypress trees, it consists of a villa and a cottage, which enjoy, from their unique hilltop position, a 360° breathtaking view over their Tuscan surroundings.
Originally built in the 11th century, the villa has undergone extensive and meticulous restoration. The result is that today this gorgeous villa enjoys all the latest modern facilities and comforts guests require for a memorable and truly unforgettable holiday. The villa consists of two separate flats, which are connected by a communicating door, and is rented together with the next-door cottage, a lovely renovated barn, with its own swimming pool.
Two swimming pools, in fact, are at guests’ disposal. An infinity swimming pool (11x7 metres open from May to the end of September) with a lovely Jacuzzi corner (2 metres large), from which one can enjoy a breathtaking view, and another pool (8X3, up to 1.40 m deep) next to the villa’s outdoor terrace, with hydromassage jets.
The villa is on two floors and is furnished in the typical Tuscan style, dotted with exceptional objets d’art, such as fine paintings, ceramics coming from Montelupo and typical ornaments.
On the ground floor there are two large living rooms, a wonderful kitchen, fully equipped, with beautiful arched windows providing a spectacular view over  
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Montaione - RIF. S339

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

This beautiful villa is just one km from Montaione, a medieval village set in the heart of Tuscany, in a quiet, country area.
The holiday home is surrounded by a beautiful garden with swimming pool (12x6 m, open from the beginning of May to the end of September) and a large, comfy Jacuzzi. It consists of a main house measuring 240 sq m and a guesthouse of 40 sq m.
During the week, the owners offer a pizza dinner in the reception cottage facing the villa. Also available to clients are a kitchen garden and an orchard, where one can pick seasonal produce, games for children, a table tennis table and a barbecue. Clients can also book wine and olive oil tastings as well as a cook or a catering service. There are also three bikes to rent.
Distances: the village is within walking distance, as well as supermarkets (about 600-1000 m) and restaurants. Florence, Siena and Pisa are at about 55 km, while San Gimignano is only 20 km away and Volterra 29 km. Certainly a must is a visit to Certaldo and Colle Val d’Elsa.
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