Location: Castellina in Chianti, Siena Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Chianti Classico Area)
Accommodations: Estate, 10 Bedrooms + Convertible Bed(s), 9 Baths (Sleeps 22-30)
Despise enormous tax increases we will nooot raise our rates for 2012
centuries of history are reflected in this authentic Chianti estate with its 4 stone houses. Built over a period of more then 300 years, repeatedly extended as needs for more space arose. Different levels within the houses create a particular flair. Once they stood separate, then gaps were closed and all became a harmonious unit . Last "edition" was the bread oven with its typical vault ceiling, added at the beginning of the 19th century that now serves as breakfast room.
farmers built all houses with quarystones , clearing woodlands + macchia slopes to prepare land for vineyards + olive groves . 2 of the buildings used to house farmers + owner others were used as stables for cows, goats + sheep
Prove of this give the typical hand cut oak beams ceilings, or the old stone vaults. some of the accommodation still have their original cottofloors,narrow doors and small windows. There still is the old fireplace that people used to sit in to warm themselves, the original sandstone sink + many more little signs, that we shall gladly point out to you. Stair and doors sills of local grey sandstone show obvious signs of wear - signs that thousands of feet leftover the last few hundred of years.
All farmhouses were renovated some years ago. We tried our best to preserve the authentic rustic flair of this typical country estate. Over years we collected local antique furniture + objects, in a style called "arte povera" that we incorporated in the accommodations.
All rooms are hand-painted in the typical warm colours of a Tuscan country homes : shades of yellow, orange, lilac and green which we try to enhance using also colorful bed and bath linen.
Each unit has its independed, very well equipped kitchen. we are cooks, so we know what you want to find .
4BR/4BA house "Casa Pineta" can accommodate up to 13 person, 3BR/2BA house "Casa Acacia" 8, the lovely 2BR/2BA cottage "Casa Capannina" up to 6 and the cosy studio "Rifugio" 2 persons. "Casa Acacia" incorporates 2 separate apartments - downstairs 2BR/1BA "Tana" (4 pers.) and upstairs 1BR/1BA "Bellavista" (max 4) - due to their past use as 1 whole unit the various accommodation have interlocking doors - you may walk from one to the other or use their individual entrance. all have private terraces.
private parking is provided on 1 large, and 1 smaller lot, the property is closed to the public so privacy is ensured .
For precise details on the individual units, on cookery courses, hiking etc, pls see VRBO listings 82168, 115185, 175426175429, 191024 and 226091 or ask us
Its room setting is ideal for family gatherings, for vacation of various families or groups of friends traveling together.
we also offer breakfast services, cookery courses or dinner activities (our Tuscan welcome dinners are famous) we may arrange special dining events for our guests. trekking, winery visits, concerts, siena tours etc. etc,. - we gladly assist you with advise.
The large private swimming pool (5,5x11, 1,30/1,60m ) with its pavements of natural quarry stone + grass leisure areas is situated on the wind protected sunny slopes slightly below the guesthouses. Pavilions + solitary trees provide shade. The comfortable shallow entry platform (3x3m) offers space and security also for the smallest of our guests.
All buildings are set in an extended wellcared garden park of more then 2 ha- 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 + stairs which join the different levels with their romantic porches and apartments. Down at the small creek the real nature begins and marked trails invite you for a stroll or extended hikes.
Enjoy the sunset in complete silence from your terrace, equipped with 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 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 76 ha large property, is situated inmidst the natural resort area of the "Oasis del Chianti"- which guarantees absolute privacy and peace.
2 kilometres from the famous wine town Castellina in Chianti with shopping facilities + restaurants , halfway between Florence + Siena (30 min each) . Other famous towns and cities such as 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, Venice or the beached are possible.
Airport: 45 min Florence, 90 min Pisa or Bologna, 3hrs to Rome or Milano
In this small family style hamlet our sophisticated guests will find undisturbed and unspoiled nature, silence, sun, good food (cookery courses) and fantastic
Keywords: There are few real authentic Chianti estates left like Poderi Val Verde -- a place with more then 300 years of history - its located only 3 km from the famous wine town of Castellina in Chianti (shopping+restaurants, pharmacy, doctors, church, bus stop) and midways between Florence and Siena. Easy reached from airport Florence, Pisa or Bologna.
2 rustic farmhouses (1 with 2 separate apartments) as well as 1 lovely cottage are set in the middle of extended parklike gardens with large private pool, leisure area with garden furniture and sun beds as well as children's playground - all surrounded by 76 ha of private ground. only 500 m to main road it offers privacy and relaxation. Perfect for road and mountain biking, hiking or trekking
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air-Conditioning : no need for it , the real old, low-ceiling stone houses like ours are very cool in the summer and hold the heat well in the winter. Chianti hills are famous for their pleasantly cool evenings. High ceiling rooms like in the loft apartment "Bellavista" and the upstairs room in "Casa Capannina" have ceiling fans - otherwise you may always ask us for portable room fans.
- Clothes Dryer : also separate laundry room with ironboard and iron
- Parking Off Street : 1 large and 1 small parking lot
- Washing Machine (2) : also separate laundry room
- Wood Fireplace (3) : 16th century
- Linens Provided : weekly change
- Beds
- Sleep Sofa /Futon (4) : 3 x single sofa bed, 2 x double sofa bed - extra charge €50/pers./week
- Baby Crib (3) : separate charge €39/week, also highchairs available
- King (2) : bedroom windows with mosquito screen
- Queen (2)
- Double (5)
- Twin/ Single (5)
- Entertainment
- Private Pool : 5,5 x 11 m, 1,30- 1,60 m depth - very large leisure area with shady pavilions, garden furniture, sunbeds, deck chairs
- Sauna : extra charge - cold season only
- Video Library : ask for details
- Music Library : ask for details
- Satellite Or Cable (2) : flatscreen
- CD
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong Table
- DVD
- 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
- Cooking Utensils : should anything be missing - ask me for it!!!!!!
- Dish Washer
- Refrigerator
- Full Kitchen
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill Charcoal : each tarrace has its own
- Balcony : spectacular roof terrace
- Gazebo
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View : typical Tuscan countryside views and location - protected from winds - pls note that real old houses are never located on top of a hill, they are always in valleys, protected from cold mountain winds "Tramontana" that limit pool and outside activitis to june-mid sept. only - and are close to water resources. our pool season goes from 1 may to 15 Oct. - therefore we may promise cool nights in the summer and a sunfilled valley as of april.
- Golf Course View : various places close to Florence, Siena and Montecatini
- Communications
- Wireless Broadband : in all units except "rifugio" extra charge €14/week/unit/modem
- Other Amenities
- protected from the harsh winds the estate located in a vast valley in the typical Tuscan countryside with views on meadows and olive grove and macchia covered hills - we also offer breakfast services, cookery courses or dinner activities (our Tuscan welcome dinners are famous) we may arrange special dining events for our guests. trekking with visits to winery and restaurant , concerts, tours to siena, etc. etc,. - we gladly assist you with advise.
- Suitability
- Children Welcome : we welcome well-educated children and hope they enjoy their stay here - they will love the animals(2 dogs, 6 cats, chicken, geese, sheep etc.) and sports grounds (soccer, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong table, sandbox and fairyhouse) collection of toys, games, puzzles and Lego available small water park nearby
- Pets Considered : though Tuscany is not very pet friendly we welcome well educated dogs that are kept on the lease to ensure long life to my cats, chicken, geese and ducks
- Handicapped Accessible (May Have Limitations) : there are some steps or stairs up to most units and also within the rooms you may find some steps
- Wheelchair Accessible : in "Casa Capannina" only
- Non Smoking Only : state law
- Activities
- Skiing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Cycling
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Theme Parks
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Antiquing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Cross Country Skiing
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- 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 - €1850/wk - May-June, Sept. - €2450/wk - July/Aug. - €2750/wk* rates for standard occupation of 22 Pers., sofa-bed surcharge 50/week *incl.: stand. utilities (except heating), insurance, sat-tv, bed+table/bath linen pool towels, bathrobes, room fans, final cleaning, firewood, 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 earlybird (10%), last minute (15%), 2nd week (exc. earlybird 10% - sat - sat
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1987
The German owner Ulrike with her son Fabian - both Englishspeaking outgoing and very openminded people that will gladly be of assistance and share their experiences in Italy with their many international guests
Why the Owner Chose Castellina in Chianti
as 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 ,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 Estate
here 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
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