Location: Castellina in Chianti, Chianti Area, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Florence 30min, Siena 25min, Pisa 1 Hrs, Milano/Rome 3 Hrs,)
Accommodations: Studio, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
'Spend 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 'Poderi Val Verde' awaits you with various accommodations such as -
"Il Rifugio" a cozy studio with well-equipped kitchenette, separate sleeping alcove, en suite bathroom with shower and very large patio - this accommodation represents the perfect economical solution for a travelling couple or may be "attached" to a larger accommodation.
The 16th century estate Poderi Val Verde with its various farmhouse accommodations is situated only 2 kilometers 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 only a one hour away.
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) fantastic wines and lots of peace.
Set in the middle of extended well cared gardens with hundreds of flowers, pots with lemon and orange trees lies the large swimming pool (11 x 5.5 meters), set aside the children's playground and sports facilities.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: shared unit - load €5
- Dryer: shared unit - load €5
- Linens Provided: weekly linen change, seperate pool towel service - €3/week/pers.
- Off Street Parking: 1 small and 1 large parking available
- Beds
- King Bed: 2 single matrasses
- Convertible Bed
- Crib: crib with linen - 39/week, childrens highchair - €10/week
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Shared Pool: 5,5x11m, 1,20-1,60m - very large leisure area and welcared gardens with garden furniture, few guests - no crowds!
- Sauna: finish sauna - cool season only - extra charge €15/pers.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: 2ring stoptop, small portable oven, coffeemaker, toaster
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: very large terrace with garden furniture
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Welcome dinner: 4course Tuscan meal incl. beverage - €29/adult, €20/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 €55/pers. dinner incl. - not only participants may eat, also friends and family members - charge €29/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 are to kept on a leash at all times, extra charge €39/week
- Kid Friendly: they will love the animals (3 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 (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
Rate Details (In Euros)
Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec .. €75/night (4 night minimum) .. €470/week
Easter, Pentecost, May, Jun, Sep, Christmas, New Year:
................... €80/night (4 night minimum) .. €510/week
Jul, Aug .......... €90/night (4 night minimum) .. €610/week
prices incl. all stand. utilities & final cleaning, heating seperate
early bird 10%, last minute 15%
ask for our xmas/new years special
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
The German born owner and her son - both speaking German, English and Italian
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 Studio
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
- romantic alcove - Tuscany Vacation Rental in the Chianti Area
- kitchenette - Tuscany Vacation Rental in the Chianti Area
- patio - Tuscany Vacation Rental in the Chianti Area
- total view of guest house
- cookery courses
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having already had 2 holidays here (2 weeks in the apartment "La Bellavista" in 2007 and 3 weeks in the studio "Il Rifugio" in 2008) we can highly recommend Poderi Val Verde for the 1st class standards of accommodations (all apartments are excellent), well kept grounds and personal attention set by the owner. This is a beautiful peaceful location (with exception of saturday nights when everybody mets at Ulrike's patio for a tasty Tuscan familystyle welcome dinner cooked by her), very convinient for touring all of Tuscany. Let us point out only a few of the specials of this place: wildlife in the surrounding woods like boar, deer, large variety of birds, even a silver fox., homemade preserves and other delicacies, fresh eggs, extra vergine oil and homemade vinegars, original Tuscan food, its receipes also taught by Ulrike in halfday cookery courses that are very popular, and much, much more - brava Ulrike Ulrike !!!!