"La Tana" with large southfacing terrace and spectacular airy sittingroom
Location: Castellina in Chianti, Siena Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Florence(30min), Siena(25min), Pisa(1hrs), Milano/Rome (3hrs)
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Despise enormous tax increases we will nooot raise our rates for 2012
La Tana (4 persons)
(approx. 65 sqm) 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, livingroom/diningroom (stereo, wif internet), terrace,
2 community parking lots
On the groundfloor that one may reach by means of some steps up from the terrace the spacious kitchen is located. Fully equipped with 4flame gas stove, oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer combination , American & Italian coffeemaker etc. etc. there is even room for a dining table. On the right 2 bedrooms (each with double mattress, mosquito screens) as well as the bathroom with shower/wc. Through one of the bedrooms some steps lead down to the charming diningroom/sittingroom. It large panoramic windows and doors, that lead to the terrasse, give it that particular wintergarden flair.
This apartment was renovated some years ago , but the typical Tuscan structure of old cotto vault ceilings and terracotto floors remained intentially untouched. All rooms are handpainted in the typical warm colours of a Tuscan country home : shades of yellow, orange and green. this and some pieces of typical "arte povera" furnitures give you the feeling of living in an ambiente of ...once upon the time ....
The large south-oriented terrace with view onto pool, playground and gardens is one of the largest and is well equipped with garden furniture, sunbeds and bbq . The huge, old acacia tree in front of the terrace, that gave this house its name as well as an ancient vine of more then 100 years, covered with sweet white grapes, give shade
"La Tana" is located on the groundfloor of "Casa Acacia", a fantastic house with lots of charm and its own more then 300 years of history It is actually the oldest house of all. More then 65 sqm offer plenty of space for 4 persons. 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 sheep and goats and as a hayloft. Prove of this give the typical vault ceilings, the cottofloors, narrow doors and the small windows .The old stairscase and doors sills of local grey sandstone are trodded down by thousands of feet that passed them within the last few hundred of years
Enjoy the sunset in complete silence from your terrace, 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.
T.he 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
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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 portable room ventilators availalble -
- Parking Off Street : 1 small and 1 large parking available
- Linens Provided : weekly linen change -
- Clothes Dryer : separate laundry room
- Washing Machine : separate laundry room
- Beds
- Baby Crib : crib with linen - €39/week, childrens highchair - €10/week
- King : double mattress bedroom window with mosquito screen
- Queen : double matresse
- Twin/ Single : N/A
- Entertainment
- Communal Pool : 5,5x11m, 1,20 - 1,60m, very large leisure area and wellcared gardens with garden furniture - few selected guests - no crowds!!!!
- Sauna : finish sauna - cool season only - extra charge €15/pers.
- Music Library
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong Table
- CD
- Kitchen
- 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
- Full Kitchen : 4flame gas stove, oven, coffeemaker, toaster, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
- Dish Washer
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Gazebo
- Deck/Patio
- Outdoor Grill Charcoal
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Wireless Broadband : extra charge € 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 - €25/children, trekking: guided trekking - €10/pers. or €20., 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
- Children Welcome : they will love the animals (2 dogs, 9 cats, chicken, geese etc.) and playgrounds (soccer, basketball, volleyball, pingpong, sandbox with fairyhouse etc. etc.), selection of toys, games, puzzles and Lego available, small water park nearby
- Handicapped Accessible (May Have Limitations) : with some limitations - few steps lead down a partly paved, partly gravel pathway to the house, then 4 steps up to the apartment and within 2 steps each down to the bedrooms
- Pets Considered : animals are to be kept on the leash at all times - extra charge €39/week
- Non Smoking Only : according to Italian law
- Activities
- Golf
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Fishing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Shopping
- Museums
- Cinemas
- Restaurants
- Theme Parks
- Live Theater
- Sight Seeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- new!!!!! sky and star watching in new observatory only 6 km from us - not only children will love it!! English, German + Italian speaking owner lives on site Location: 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 - 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: there are sooo many sights to visit + things to do , most guests take off early in the morning = pool + leisure area are often deserted
Rate Details (In Euros)
jan-Apr, Oct-Dec - € 800/wk - May,June, Sept. - €900/wk - July/Aug. - €1050/wk* rates for standard occupation of 4 Pers., sofa-bed surcharge 50/week *incl: stand. utilities (except heating) firewood, insurance, 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 wk 10% (exc. earlybird) - sat to sat booking
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
The German owner Ulrike and her son Fabian - both english speaking very openminded people that will be glad to 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 Apartment
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
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- "La Tana" with large southfacing terrace and spectacular airy sittingroom
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- swimming pool and playground - seen from terrace of "La Tana"
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- cosy, fully equipped live-in kitchen
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- 1st bedroom with exit to sittingroom
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- 2nd bedroom
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- lovely sittingroom with window doors to the terrace
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