Maramaldo Brunello, Shared Pool, Chianti, Castelfiorentino, Italy

This idyllic, semi-detached cottage for 3 people, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, offers a peaceful retreat at any time of year. The ground-floor apartment is one of 7 on a charming agriturismo, within easy reach of the gems of Tuscany; Florence, Pisa and Siena.

The apartment consists of a large, open-plan living room, furnished with an attractive combination of contemporary and antique pieces. There is a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wood-burning stove, a dining table and chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker hob, oven, dishwasher and fridge. There are two doors leading to the outside space. At the front of the house, guests can relax in a private garden with a terrace, which has a table, chairs and parasol for meals al fresco.

The shared gardens and swimming pool are beautifully maintained. The fenced pool has sunloungers for guests to use after a refreshing swim. The agriturismo also offers a shared BBQ, wood-burning oven, outdoor kitchen and dining area. There is a shared, shaded sitting area, which includes some gym equipment, so guests can work out whilst admiring the view.

Sleeping
Bedroom: This delightful bedroom includes a traditional, wrought iron double bed, dressing table and wardrobe. A glass door leads out directly to the garden.
Extra: The sofa in the sitting room converts into a single bed.

Bathroom
The spacious, tiled bathroom, has a shower, basin, bidet and WC.

Additional
• Free Wifi • Satellite TV • Shared swimming pool • Outside seating & dining areas • BBQ • Gym equipment • Private & shared gardens • Wood-burning stove • Air conditioning • Mosquito net • Hair dryer • Waste disposal • Child-friendly • Washing machine - additional cost • Private parking, car essential • Pets allowed but must be kept on a lead in common areas (not allowed in swimming pool area) • The agriturismo sells home-produced olive oil and wine on site • Horse-riding on site (additional cost).
NB: The agriturismo is down 600 metres of dirt road off the main road.

For larger groups, there are 6 other flats on the property. Please see ID’s 7983, 7984, 7976, 10001, 10002 and 10003.

Location
The 50-hectare estate nestles amongst hills covered with vineyards and olive groves. Despite its peaceful rural setting, the agriturismo is less than 10 minutes from the centre of Castelfiorentino, where guests can find shops, a supermarket and a Saturday market for the best local produce, as well as clothing and homewares.

Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, is just 1 hour away and offers some of the finest galleries, museums and architecture in the world. As do the cities of Siena (1 hour) and Pisa, with its Leaning Tower (1 hour). Other towns worth visiting are San Gimignano (35 minutes), famous for its many towers, and, for “Twilight” fans, Volterra (45 minutes), a fascinating town with Etruscan roots.

There are wonderful hiking and cycling routes nearby which will immerse you in the woods and glorious Tuscan countryside.

The closest airports are Florence, 40 minutes drive, or Pisa, which is 1 hour away.