Location: Castellina in Chianti, Siena Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Florence & Siena 30 minutes - Pisa, Florence Airport 1 hour)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-7)
Keywords: Cottage
Despise enormous tax increases we will nooot raise our rates for 2012
"Casa Capannina (4-6 persons)
(approx. 90 sq.) 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen with dining area , spacious livingroom (sat tv, dvd, stereo, ADSL internet, terrace
Groundfloor: from the livingroom (TV, dvd, stereo, ADSL internet) , with corner fireplace and large window doors to the terrace an archway opens into the fully eqipped kitchen (4flame gas stove, oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezew combination, toaster, American & Italian coffee maker etc. etc. ) with additional dining space. also here a direct access to the terrace, that stretches along the complete housefront. Straight on the spacious bedroom no. 1 (2 singles, 1 sofa bed) with ensuite bathroom.
Upstairs in the airy living tower a 2nd bedroom (double, queen size, double sofa bed), again with ensuite shower/toilet,+ ceiling fan. All bedroom windows have mosquito screens
individual heating, electricy and water supply, private access road and parking
The lovely cottage "Casa Capannina", a small semiattached quarrystone villa, is set slightly aside with its back to the other 3 buildings of Poderi Val Verde, which guarantees much privacy.
It was constructed with quarystones by the farmers when clearing woodlands and macchia slopes to prepare land for vineyards and olivegroves .Stones that traditionally were use for building houses or terrassed-walls. Its original use was as stable for cows . Prove of this gives the typical long house structure, its low ceilings and separate position.
This cottage, completely restored in 2009, when we also added additional living space (the "tower") is the perfect location for honeymooners, 2 couples or a small family looking for privacy and peace - and is the perfect starting point for sightseeing since most important sights can be easily reached within an hours drive.
Especially here is the "rule" - enjoy the sunset in complete silence from your terrace with its shady pavillon, garden furniture, sunbeds as well as a bbq. Gaze onto onto the extended gardens, the romantic creek and the surrounding maddows and vast macchia covered hills of this private property of more then 76 ha.
Start your hiking and biking directly form your doorsteps on well marked trails. Or simply take a stroll on our meditation trail along the small creek with its waterfalls, walk up to the waterlily pond or through the valley to the nearby town of Castellina in Chianti .
Or take a dip in the large community swimming pool that you share with very few other guests (5,5x11x1,50m and 2x3m splashpool entrance platform for the smallest, ).
The extended leisure areas and wellcared gardens of more then 2 ha , equipped with garden furniture, the childrens playground with soccer field, ping-pong table, sandbox with fairhouse and swing, .are the pride of the German owner and her staff. Cascades of flowers, rose bushes, citrus fruits as well as the surrounding meadows with many rare types of orchids and wild herbs create the unforgettable image of a lost paradise..
Animated is this small paradise by various cats, 2 freeroaming wellbehaved dogs (1 male, 1 lively female), a pictoresque small herd of cameroon sheep, chicken, geese, ducks, pigeons and more. Stunning the variaty of birds and butterflies as well as fireflies. And with a bit of patience one may also see wild boars, deer and roe deer, foxes, badgers and porcupines as well as the rare Tuscan eagle that breeds in our valley.
The housing complex is surrounded by grass, gravel - as well as terracotta paved walks and stairs which join the different levels with their romantic porches and apartments. Several natural quarry stone terraces with solitary trees like cypresses, acacia, pine and oak trees are leading to the small creek where the real wild nature begins.
Admire the increditable variaty if wild flowers and walk along small trails that we cut right through the maddows - amazing the spectacle of fireflies in late May and June, the rare songs of the our numerous nightingales and the concert of hundreds of birds in the morning and evening. Because of its privacy and our efforts this is still a rare paradise - and only minutes from the next town center !!!
When planing your trip take in consideration that due to our perfect location, most important sights can be easily reached within 1 hours drive. Also please dont forget to leave some space for one of the many concerts, horseback riding or some evening with newfound friends or maybe a halfday cookery course with local dishes. Extremes like biking on the new trail up at the Apennin mountains or island hoping on the Tuscan coast are also possible.
Enjoy a dream vacation in Tuscany's heart - the "Chianti Classico" region - only few miles from Florence and Siena, easy to reach from Pisa and Florence airport - surrounded by the the world-famous landscape of extended vineyards, silvery olive groves, vast forests, colorful macchia and solitary estates.
The 16th century privately owned Val Verde - a 76 ha large property, is situated inmidst the natural resort area of the "Oasis del Chianti"- which guarantees absolute privacy and peace. Its various farmhouse accommodations are situated only 2 kilometres from the famous wine town Castellina in Chianti with shopping facilities and restaurants.
Other famous towns and cities such as Florence, Siena, Greve, Radda, Gaiole, as well as San Gimignano, Lucca, Pistoia, Arezzo are very close, some less then 1 hour by car.
If you drive a bit more, you will find Cortona, Perugia or Pisa; even day trips by train or car to Rome, Milano or Venice are possible.
In this small family style hamlet our sophisticated guests will find undisturbed and unspoiled nature, silence, sun, good food (cookery courses) and fantastic wines.
video on YouTube: look for poderivalverde
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Tuscan stone houses are always cool - also temperatures in the Chianti hills are always low in the evenings - but if needed there are portabile room ventilators available -
- Linens Provided : weekly linen change, seperate pool towel service -
- Washer : washer in the unit
- Dryer : shared laundry facility -
- Off Street Parking : private road and parking - also 1 small and 1 large community parking available
- Wood Fireplace : corner fire place
- Beds
- King Bed : 2 seperate matresses -
- Convertible Bed : 1 single + 1 double convertible bed
- Child Bed
- Crib : crib with linen - €39/week, childrens highchair - €10/week
- Entertainment
- Sauna : finish sauna - cool season only - extra charge €15/pers.
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library : on request
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : on request
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Shared Pool : 5,5x11m - 1,20-1,60m, very large leisure area with garden furniture - few guests - no crowds!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven etc. etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : missing anything - just ask the staff for it
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available : Our Specials: - homecooked Tuscan welcome dinner (4course meal) incl. beverage € 35/person (stressfree arrival - no cooking, no hurried shopping, no search for parking or restaurant, no dressing up - just sit down with our other guests + let us spoil you with a delicous al fresco dinner - dinners such as 'pasta, pasta, pasta....', 'cheese and more...', 'veggi evening...' or menue of your choice. - or do you have something to celebrate ? - half day cookery courses € 70/person (incl. meal & beverages) - no need to miss out on your days activities - we offer a late afternoon or lunch cooking (approx. 2 hrs) - non-cookers may eat too - breakfast service € 49/week (large continental breakfast ) we also offer: biological products of our own production: olive oil, vinegar, low-sugar jams, jellies some of them even from wild fruits like rose hips, elder and acacia flowers, wild prunes
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : beautiful terrace that stretches long the whole cottage front, accessable by means of windowdoors from bedroom as well as livingroom/kitchen area plenty of garden furniture
- View/Location
- Mountain View : well Chianti hills may not be considered mountains - though the view that is expexting you is the typical Tuscan one of a natural resort area, apart from gardens, wild meadows, macchia covered hills, olives and pine and oaks forests
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : extra charge euro 14/week
- Other Amenities
- Welcome dinner: 4course Tuscan meal incl. beverage - €35/adult, €25/children - day of arrival only or Dinner service on request: 5 pers. min., breakfast service: continental breakfast €49/week/pers., halfday cookery courses: local specialities €70/pers. dinner incl. - not only participants may eat, also friends and family members - charge €35/adult - €20/children, trekking: guided trekking - €10/pers. or €25/hrs., cooks and/or maid service on request, English, German and Italian speaking staff, English,German and Italian speaking owner lives on site and is glad to be of assistance
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : animals have to be kept on a leash all the time, extra charge €39/week
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : accessible without limits!!! the cottage is accessible by a private road with private parking
- Kid Friendly : they will love the animals (2 dogs, 9 cats, chicken, geese etc.) and sports grounds (soccer, pingpong, volleyball, basketball, sandbox with fairyhouse), selection of toys, games, puzzles and Lego available, small water park nearby
- Smoking Not Allowed : according to Italian law
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- English, German + Italian speaking owner lives on site Location: We are a tiny hamlet 500 m from main road - no long rides on dusty country roads Being close to the next town Castellina in Chianti (only 3 km) shopping + dining is easy - one may even walk there - just zip into town for a coffee break or some of the best ice-creme of the area Some thoughts : isolated houses in hill positions may suffer from water shortage in summer + gusty winds in spring + autumn, shortening the pool season. Our protected position, typical for real old houses + the many wells help us avoid either. also during thunderstorms, electrical failures are not uncommon, but due to the closeness to town we profit from its priority rating. Pool: Since there are sooo many sights to visit + things to do most of our guests take off early in the morning + come back late in the evening, after a dip in the pool they are off again for dinner. so pool + leisure area are often deserted
Rate Details (In Euro)
Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec - € 1100/wk - May,June, Sept. - €1200/wk - July/Aug. - €1350/wk*
rates for standard occupation of 4 Pers., sofa-bed surcharge 50/week
*incl: stand. utilities (except heating) firewood, insurance, sat-tv, bed+table+
bath linen, pool towels, bathrobes, room fans, final cleaning, starters of spices,
coffee, tea, toilet paper, soap + detergent
extra: visitor's tax, wifi, heating, baby bed+chair, pets, welcome dinner,
breakfast service, cookery courses, guided hiking
early bird 10%, last minute 15%, 2nd week 10%, mid/high season sat - sat bookings
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
-
Credit Cards Accepted:
-
-
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
The German owner Ulrike with her son Fabian - both English speaking outgoing and openminded people that will gladly be of assistance and share their experiences with their many international guests.
Why the Owner Chose Castellina in Chianti
Was infected with the "Tusan virus" after my first visit (like so many others) some 30 years ago and after various vacations decided to finally settle in the heart of Tuscany - the Chianti Classico" area. Here I found everything I ever longed for - nature, peace, clean air, good food and fantastic wines and culture of the highest level. After some years I decided to share my experiences (also cooking) with guest from all over the world and opened a rental activity.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
there are few places that are so central to everything, and offer so much - located only 500 m from the main road but in absolute silence of the surrounding nature (the only nature preserve area in the Siena region) - you are closed to most important sights and places of Tuscany - 5 min to the next town, so social contacts are guaranteed - less then 1 hours from the next major airport (Florence) so getting here is no problem - fantastic marked trekking trails starting from your doorstep (stunning nature in winter or spring) , biking of the finest (on the tracks of the Giro d'Italia, golfing with the elite, or simply enjoying a glass of wine, some pecorino cheese on your personal patio, watching deer and wild boar pass by, Tuscan eagles soaring above this magnificant privately owned valley - what can one ask more for
Property Photos
-
- "Casa Capannina" - Chianti, Italy Holiday Rental
-
- romantic cottage "Casa Capannina" - - Chianti, Italy Holiday Rental
-
- view from terrace on a typical Indian summer day - Chianti, Italy Holiday Rental
-
- living room
-
- sittting area with open fireplace
-
- fully-equipped kitchen with dining area
-
- downstairs bedroom
-
- upstairs bedroom
-
- capannina bathroom no 2
-
- swimming pool and gardens
Traveler Reviews (3)
An excellent for visiting Tuscany in the Fall!
Guest: Dave
(Westfield, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11
Review Submitted: 11/11/11
We found this property to be an excellent location for taking day trips to nearby hill top cities. It is located only about 1 mile from Castellina in Chianti, where there are excellent restaurants, grocery and wine shops. We had a perfect week in Chianti with cool temperatures, fewer tourists, and no rain. The temperatures were such that we did not utilize their in ground pool. I would recommend purchasing their breakfast services. It is a great time to meet other guests and discuss where others have gone the previous day for sightseeing, etc. Ulrike (a German) maintains a very tidy facility and unlike some facilities in Italy, everything works well! We also enjoyed Ulrike's culinary expertise. She is an excellent chef!
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing.
Guest: cappacino
(beds)
Date of Stay: 06/17/08
Review Submitted: 06/17/08
We stayed in this cottage week commencing 9th June 2008 and can highly recommend , it was kept lovely and in a fantastic location and the host Ulrika, was fantastic and her cooking is worth coming back for alone. We will be returning.
Recommended for:
Guest: Pat Case
(Tulsa, OK USA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/08
Review Submitted: 05/29/08
I have been staying at this agritourismo for 7 years. It is such a wonderful setting, in one of the most beautiful regions of Italy. Ulrike who owns the place has put her heart and soul into these apts. This particular apt is so lovely and isolated from the other apts. We viewed deer and wild boar on the hillside opposite while enjoying a grilled dinner and wine on the terrace. Ulrike offers some wonderful cooking courses--real country tuscan dishes. I always sign up for the welcome dinner on Sat night--it is so good and so fun to meet the other guests. These dinners are festive and always international--she has guests from all over the world. I highly recommend these apts--always so clean and in a wonderful setting.
Recommended for:
First (3) of (3). Write a Review
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #115185
There have been visitors to this page since the counter was
last reset in .
This listing was first published here in 2007.
Date last modified - Sunday, February 12, 2012
