Location: Castellina in Chianti, Chianti Area, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Florence(30min), Siena(25min), Pisa(1hrs), Milano/Rome (3hrs)
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Spent a Dream Vacation in Tuscany's Heart - ' Chianti ' - Few Miles from Florence and Siena - a Landscape of Vineyards, Silvery Olive Groves, Vast Forests, Colorful Macchia and Solitary Estates Like the 16th Century Privately Owned 'Poderi Val Verde' with its 5 Accommodations - Awaits You!
"La Tana" is the most family-friendly Apartment of our 5 Accommodations. Located on the Ground floor of “Casa Acacia”, the Oldest of 4 Farmhouses, it was Constructed More Then 300 Years Ago by Local Farmers, Intended to House Sheep and Goats. We Have Been Able to Trace its Origins Back as Far as the 16th Century.
This Particular Apartment Can Be Reached Going Down a Gravel Path with Some Steps. The Entrance is up 5 Steps from the Paved Sun Terrace with garden furnitures and barbeque, overlooking the Pool Area and Children's Playground. The Apartment is Divided Into a Dining Room/Kitchen (with 4 flame Gas Stove, Oven, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer), 2 Cozy small Double rooms, 1 Shower/Wc as well as the lovely rose-covered wintergarten-style sittingroom.
"Tana" May be Combined with the Top floor Apartment "Bellavista" (Max. 4 Pers.) Thus Turning Into a 2 floor House Sleeping up to 8 Pers.
The 16th Century Estate Poderi Val Verde with its 4 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 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.
All Accommodations, Faithfully Restored to Maintain Old Structures (Beam Ceilings, Cotto Floors, Interlocking Room Structures) and All Hand painted in Warm and Relaxing Colors, Breath the Tuscan Flair and Are Giving You a Warm Welcome.
General: a Extended Well-Cared Garden Park (2 Ha) with Hundreds of Flowers Pots, Ornamental Trees and Citrus Plants and Large Shared Pool (5,5x11mx1,20-1,60m Max - and 2x3m Splashpool Entrance Platform for the Smallest) Surrounds the 4 Houses of Poderi Val Verde. Set Aside the "Sport Center" with its Soccer Field, Basketball, Volleyball Grounds, Badminton, Table-Tennis as Well as Sandbox with Fairyhouse and Swing for the Smallest.
the Property of "Poderi Val Verde" Extends Over 76.5 Ha (Approx. 250 Acres)and is Part of the Extended Natural Resort of "Oasis Del Chianti", the Only Absolute No Hunting Zone in the Area with an Amazing Variety of Fauna and Flora. an Island of Absolute Peace and Privacy and the Perfect Starting Point for Short or Long Trekking and Hiking Tours on Trails and "White" Roads Through the World-famous Vineyards, Forests and Olive groves of the Chianti Classico.
5 Cats, 3 Dogs, Pigeons and Other Farm Animals Add to the Flair of a Typical Tuscan Farm Holiday
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 - €15/week
- Washer: shared unit - load €5
- Dryer: shared unit - load €5
- Linens Provided: weekly linen change - pool towel service - €3/pers/week
- Off Street Parking: 1 small and 1 large parking available
- Beds
- King Bed: double matrasse
- Queen Bed: double matresse
- Twin/Single Bed: N/A
- 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 wellcared gardens with garden furniture - few guests - no corowds!
- Sauna: finish sauna - cool season only - extra charge €15/pers.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: 4flame gas stove, oven, coffeemaker, toaster
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): bring yurown computer
- 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 be kept on the leash at all times - extra charge €39/week
- 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
- Kid Friendly: they will love the animals (3 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
- 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
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In Euro)
Jan-Apr .. Oct-Dec .................................... Euro/670
Eastern, Pentecoste, May/Jun/Sept, Xmas + New Year .... Euro/790
Jul-Aug ............................................... Euro/890
Sat. - Sat. bookings, all stand. utilites & final cleaning incl.
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
Year Purchased: 1997
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 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
- "Casa Acacia" with its ground floor apartment "La Tana" - Castellina in Chianti Vacation Apartment
- swimming pool and playground - seen from terrace of "La Tana" - Castellina in Chianti Vacation Apartment
- cosy, fully equipped live-in kitchen - Castellina in Chianti Vacation Apartment
- 1st bedroom
- 2nd bedroom
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