Overview
A spacious villa in the heart of Chianti
Located in the prettiest part of Chianti and overlooking vineyards and olive groves, this historic hamlet has beautifully restored interiors, an infinity pool, an excellent gym with a sauna, an outdoor Jacuzzi and a private church, making it ideal for family gatherings, weddings or wellness retreats.
This group of restored farmhouses lies in the heart of Chianti and is part of a medieval estate perched on a hill overlooking vineyards, olive groves and ancient oak forests. It has wonderfully refurbished interiors, a saltwater infinity pool, an outdoor Jacuzzi and a gym with a sauna. It sits in a private location beneath a fortified castle with a private church. This enchanting setting, coupled with its excellent amenities, make it the perfect destination for a group trip.
The property comprises three buildings built in the local stone surrounded by mature trees, manicured lawns and well-maintained vineyards. The fully air-conditioned interiors have been entirely restored with care to maintain historic features such as wooden beamed ceilings. Its bright and airy rooms are accented by with stylish contemporary furnishings in vivid blues, greens and other dashes of colour.
The main house contains a spacious double living room with a large fireplace, two sitting areas and a TV area to one side. The dining area, with views onto the valley, is found down a few steps below the open kitchen, which also has direct access to the outdoor covered dining terrace. There is also a small living room and a breakfast kitchen in the second house.
The bedrooms are spread across the buildings and many have direct access outdoors, providing guests with enhanced privacy and independence. They are individually decorated with special features like cast iron or wooden beds. All have recently redone en-suite bathrooms, and some have private terraces and/or living areas.One bedroom is located in the adjacent cottage which also has a kitchen and small living area. There is one last en-suite bedroom in the Capanna Annex, where the villa’s well-equipped gym, sauna and shower room are also found.
There are various outdoor living areas for savoring the picturesque setting. Guests can cool down in the infinity pool and ease their muscles in the outdoor Jacuzzi, both of which boast panoramic views over the Chianti hills, or enjoy some group fun over a game in the bocce ball pitch.
The estate’s warm and welcoming staff are available for any questions, local recommendations and to ensure you have a wonderful stay. A cook can be arranged on request.
Situated between Florence and Siena, the property is a sprawling 800-acre estate in the heart of Chianti Classico, made up of rolling vineyards, olive groves and oak forest and has a history dating back at least 1,000 years.
Majestically crowning a hill is a private borgo, or hamlet, consisting of a fortified medieval castle, an 18th-century villa, a Romanesque-Gothic parish church, and several adjacent restored farm houses. Due to its position between the republics of Siena and Florence, the fortified castle rose in strategic importance and was fought over by the intense rivals.
Over the centuries the estate’s vineyard also grew in prominence and it was at this very estate where the standard blend of Chianti wine was developed in the 19th century, which was also the first of Tuscany high quality wines. While the current owners do not produce their own wine, 22 hectares of the estate’s vineyards are leased to a noted local wine maker.
The estate’s church is an architectural jewel. An even older church stood here, before being replaced with the Romanesque structure in the 11th century. Damaged by fire in the 14th century, it had some renovations in the Gothic style. The vaulted ceilings of the nave feature beautiful frescoes dating to 1367 and depicting the life of Christ. There is also a working organ from the late 18th century. The church can be used for weddings and in summer occasional concerts are also held.
This magical location provides the perfect setting for creating special memories with family and friends and its tranquility and splendid natural allure also make it ideal for wellness and creative retreats.
There is a wide range of things to do in the area to complement your Tuscan holiday. Within close proximity are medieval villages, castles and exceptional wineries. The area’s vineyards and fields are crisscrossed with smaller backroads, perfect for exploring on foot or by e-bike. Siena and Florence are also within easy reach and can be visited on day trips from the estate.
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It was a wonderful week - we loved it and will be back !
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Amenities
HOLIDAY HOME AMENITIES
- Pool: 8 x 15m / salt water pool
- Pool heated with solar panels and safe for children
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Air conditioning
- Internet WIFI connection
- Satellite TV
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Fridges with built-in freezers
- Oven
- Microwave oven
- Coffee machines (American/Italian/Nespresso Machine)
- Toasters
- Kettles
- Water purifier for still and sparkling cold water
- Mixer
- Hair dryers
- Iron and ironing board
- Mosquito screens
- Barbecue grill
- Large, well-tended garden with lawn, flowers, old trees
- 1 terrace with a large table in front of the kitchen
- 1 outdoor living room
- Boccia court
- Parking spaces
Touring Ideas
- Radda in Chianti 10 km – 20 min
- Panzano 18 km – 25 min
- Castellina in Chianti 20 km – 30 min
- Greve in Chianti 25 km – 35 min
- Siena 30 km – 40 min
- San Gimignano 45 km – 1h 10 min
- Florenz 55 km – 1 h 15 min
- Arezzo 70 km – 1 h 15 min
- Pisa 120 km – 2 hr
- Rom 245 km – 3 hr
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Activities
Radda: The next town is Radda in Chianti, there are shops, trattorias, banks, post offices and pharmacies.
Majestically perched on a hill and surrounded by a sea of green, this alluring town’s position is truly spectacular. It has a medieval walkway and main square, where the Palazzo del Podestà displays its coats of arms and elegant arches. This palace had been the headquarters of the Chianti League, a military-political organisation that controlled this territory under Florence rule, for over four centuries. Opposite is the Neo- Romanesque Church of San Niccolò.
Castello di Ama: This tiny hamlet is the unexpected setting for museum-worthy contemporary art.The “town’s” handful of handsome buildings are now part of the Castello di Ama winery — one of Chianti’s finest — and house some of the works that the winery began commissioning over a decade ago. Today the collection consists of a dozen permanent pieces, including works by Anish Kapoor and Kendell Geers. Their two-hour guided visit includes the winery, the artwork and a tasting of the estate’s olive oil and wines (€35; book in advance).
Brolio Castle: A must for wine lovers, Brolio is one of the oldest wineries in the world and is where the Chianti style of wine was “born.” This is the former home of the extremely wealthy Ricasoli family who has owned the estate since 1167. You can visit the castle and the gardens on your own or book one of their guided tours which includes the history of the estate, its wine-making facilities, cellars where Brolio’s wine is aged, and concludes with a wine tasting.
Castellina in Chianti: A small medieval town nestled at the top of a rolling green hill at an altitude of 578m. Via Ferrucci, a pedestrian zone, is the main street and home to a number of restaurants, some with outdoor seating. Castellina is dominated by its early 15th century castle, home to the Archaeological Museum of Chianti Senese displaying ancient artifacts from area excavations, including many from the Etruscan settlements of the area. The parish church San Salvatore contains an important fresco of the enthroned Madonna attributed to Bicci di Lorenzo.
Panzano: This picturesque town is well worth a wander and which features gorgeous views of the surrounding vineyards. Be sure to drift behind the square where you will find the old fortress and the Church of Santa Maria. The town is home to world famous butcher Dario Cecchini and his eatery, ideal for a hearty lunch. If you’re looking to do some shopping, track down Verso x Verso for custom designed leather goods. Just outside Panzano stands the beautiful 12th C parish church of San Leolino which houses precious pieces of sacred artwork.
Greve in Chianti: A charming town with a delightful main square surrounded by porticos and pottery shops and other artisanal boutiques. On Saturdays this square hosts a weekly market and you can further enjoy the square’s ambiance over a delicious cappuccino and pastry at the Pasticceria Chianti.
Montefioralle: A tiny hilltop hamlet of Montefioralle, worth the detour from Greve. Leave the car in the parking just outside the wall (piazza Santo Stefano) and walk the narrow cobbled streets of this small borgo that started its life as a castle. Get the camera ready for some very picturesque scenes.
Badia a Passignano: The splendid monastery of Badia a Passignano takes the form of a quadrangular fortified monastic complex with corner towers. Towards the middle of the 15 C the convent was augmented by the addition of cloisters and a wall. Information regarding the year of the Badia’s foundation is unclear. In 1049 Badia passed into the Vallombrosano order, a reformed branch of the Benedictines. In 1545, the abbey became an important theological, literary and scientific study centre; the monastery chronicles report that Galileo Galilei taught mathematics here from 1587-1588. The monastery is still today occupied by the Valombrosiani monk community.
The “Strada Chiantigiana“ (SR 222): An ancient road leading from Florence to Siena is full of spectacular scenery, historic sites and the romance of the Tuscany region of Italy. This back road runs through rolling hills overgrown with vineyards to Chianti’s small cities and towns such as Greve, Radda, and Gaiole.
Hot Springs: In Tuscany there are several natural hot springs fed by volcanic water from 30 to 55 degrees Celsius. Some of them have been known from Etruscan and roman times like Calidario and Saturnia. You can add to your holiday in Tuscany a day in a thermal hot spring.
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. It is mainly famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers, which may be seen from several kilometers outside the town. The town also is known for the white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, grown in the area.
Siena: The Sienese have no doubt, their town is the most beautiful in all of Tuscany, if not all of Italy. Siena has remained a Gothic city. Renaissance, one of the major influences in Florence, hardly affected the urban development of Siena. The city unfolds around the main shell-shaped square called “Il Campo.” Twice a year the famous horse race known as the “Palio” takes place here. The narrow streets are lined with old shops and small cafes, while churches and museums are real treasures of the fourteenth century.
Florence: The city lies on the Arno River and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture. A centre of medieval European trade and finance, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance; in fact, it has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages. It was long under the de facto rule of the Medici family. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The historic centre of Florence continues to attract millions of tourists each year and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982.
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Borgo in Chianti
Borgo in Chianti consists of three houses: Casa Bosco the main building, Casa Oliveta and Casa Capanna with sauna and fitness room.
CASA BOSCO (sleeps 6)
Ground floor:
- Double living room
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Guest WC
- Pizza oven space
First floor:
- Bedroom I-Acqua Cheta: Double bedroom, 160x190, en-suite with shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom II-La Rosa: Double bedroom, 160x190, en-suite with shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom III-Family bedroom: Double bed, 160x190, and single bed, 90x190, en suite with shower, tub, wash basin and WC
CASA OLIVETA (sleeps 10)
Ground floor:
- Bedroom IV-La Rondine: Double or twin bedroom, 160x190, en-suite with shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom V-La Roccia: Double bedroom, 160x190, en-suite with shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom VI-La Sera: Double bedroom, 160x190, en-suite with shower, wash basin and WC
- La Promessa-Bedroom VII: Double or twin bedroom, 160x190, en-suite with shower, wash basin and WC
First floor:
- Kitchen
- Living room
- Bedroom VIII-L’Amore: Double bedroom, 160x190, en-suite with shower, wash basin and WC
CASA CAPANNA - Ground floor - (sleeps 2)
- Bedroom IX-Il Gatto: Double bedroom, 160x190, up on a mezzanine, en suite with wash basin and WC. Shower below next to the sauna
- Large gym and sauna
OUTDOORS
- Private garden of manicured lawns, colorful flowers, mature oak, cypress and olive trees and well- maintained vineyards
- Terrace with a large table for outdoor meals
- Summer living room
- Pool
- Jacuzzi
- Child safe pool heated with solar panels
- Parking spaces
05 Oct 2024 - 09 Nov 2024
12700 EUR €
24 Aug 2024 - 05 Oct 2024
15300 EUR €
17700 EUR €
Weekly rates in €
Borgo in Chianti | 23 Mar 2024 - 18 May 2024 05 Oct 2024 - 09 Nov 2024 |
18 May 2024 - 06 Jul 2024 24 Aug 2024 - 05 Oct 2024 |
06 Jul 2024 - 24 Aug 2024 |
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RENT INCLUDES
- Bed, bath and kitchen linen with change on Saturday
- 6-day and 1-week rentals include one mid-week cleaning on Tuesday with a towel change (a set of 3 towels per person). For rentals of longer than one week, the rate includes both the mid-week cleaning and a thorough cleaning on Saturday with sheet and towel change.
- Pool towels, one per person
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Electricity
- Heated saltwater pool and jacuzzi. The pool is heated by solar panels. In spring and autumn, a minimum temperature cannot be guaranteed.
- Internet WIFI connection
- Baby cot with bed linen and high chair on request
- House cleaning as mentioned above
- Final cleaning
- Pool cleaning
- Garden maintenance
- Welcome hamper: milk, fruit juice, bread, fresh fruit, jam/honey, biscuits/cereals, pasta sauce, extra virgin olive oil from the estate, salt, pepper and vinegar, coffee pods, ground coffee, tea, sugar.
EXTRAS
- One small or medium-sized dog up to 30 kg is acceptable upon advanced approval and with payment of an additional security deposit.
- Tourist tax: The municipality charges EUR 2 per person per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply. You will be asked to settle this on arrival.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
Guests are asked to make a security deposit of EUR 1000 (credit card pre-authorisation held by the agency). At the end of the stay the credit card pre-autorisation will be cancelled, unless it has to be used partly or fully for any damage.
SERVICE ON REQUEST (please enquire with us when booking)
- Additional change of linen during the week
- Additional cleaning service
- Chef for meals
- First shopping
- Laundry service
- Pool heating system: Upon request, the pool water can be additionally (beside the solar panels) heated by a heating system to guarantee a water temperature of 25 to 28 degrees. The pool is covered every night to retain the heat. The cost for pool heating is EUR 700 per week (to be paid in cash on the spot).
NOTES
- Reservations from Saturday to Saturday are preferred, flexible dates on request. Minimum stay: 5 nights in high and mid season, 4 nights in low season (4 nights stay do not include midweek cleanup). Rates for less than 7 nights on request.
- Availability only during the above mentioned dates
- Pool opening dates: May to October; pool and jacuzzi are open from 8am to 7pm.
- Official check-in 4pm – 7pm; check-out 10am at the latest. Special check-in and check-out requirements must be discussed at the time of booking and confirmed with the villa manager. Additional costs may incur. Please note that the estate cannot grant multiple welcoming services for the same group.