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9BR, 16-23 Guests Retreats & Family In A Beautifully Restored Farm w Spa & Pool

9BR, 16-23 Guests Retreats & Family In A Beautifully Restored Farm w Spa & Pool

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Overview of 9BR, 16-23 Guests Retreats & Family In A Beautifully Restored Farm w Spa & Pool

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 27542 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationIsole e Olena Winery6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCasa Vinicola Luigi Cecchi6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuondonno Winery14 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 27)

Arco Fontana

Arco Piazzale

Belvedere attic Room

Belvedere Campo

Belvedere Vista

Forno

Roccia Primarosa

Roccia rocca

Torre love nest

7 bathrooms

Arco

Toilet · Shower only

Belvedere 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Belvedere 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Forno

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Roccia Primarosa

Toilet · Shower only

Roccia rocca

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Torre Love nest

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

9BR, 16-23 Guests Retreats & Family In A Beautifully Restored Farm w Spa & Pool

Convenient for big families or friends groups, seminar, yoga- and personal development retreat. We do not host weddings.

After our priced and beloved villa Casa le Pigne, (ref 607748), we have a wonderful recently (2017) restored 17th century Podere (Farm) with 4 comfortable apartments and a tiny cottage : The Podere La Valle.

The Podere la Valle offers all you have dreamed on : a large (14 m by 6m ) pool with huge solarium, a spa (jacuzzi, hammam and IR Sauna), 150ha ground and the Tuscany at your feet. We can accommodate from 16 people in beds (+3 extra beds), until 21 persons using mezzanines. The 40 sq.m. dining room with 21 + dining places, the 30 sq.m. winter garden offer the space you need. The professional kitchen is available for the guest as for an external chef that we can find for funny cooking classes and delicious Tuscan dinners.

Groups or large families renting all the Podere will use the common professional kitchen, the dining room, the winter garden. For retreats only : The 60 sq.m. yoga room "ONDA" can host yoga and mediation courses.

Or local network will take care of any needs for excursion, visit, journey in the rich Tuscany.

Every apartment has antique furniture, comfortable beds, 1 or 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, WiFi, open fire, and floor heating. One is fully PRM. NEW for more convenience, any bedroom is equipped with usb outlets.
The 150 hectares (370 acres) property gives opportunity for many marked walks along the aromatic plantes fields and across the forest and discovery of the Tuscan wilderness.

Your guests have access to the pool (14x6m) from mid may June to mid October September (even earlier or later if the weather allows it) and to the Spa (Jacuzzi, IR Sauna and Steam bath) all the year round. The pool is equipped with a lift for disabled person.

Podere La Valle is 40 minutes away from Florence and 30 min from Siena. The nearest village (Castellina in Chianti) is 7km far. You find there a small supermarket, groceries, wineshops, banks, ATM, and 8 restaurants. High level of comfort in the Countryside: swimming pool, spa, and lovely garden with bbq, petanque, darts and walks in the forest.

Should you consider to organize a retreat seminar, please contact us through this site for an appropriate proposal.

Each apartment can be rented separately, search on this site with filter 'apartment' under :
Podere la Valle #ROCCIA (VRBO#1219640), 2BR, one suitable for PRM people, occupancy 4 to 5 + sofa bed
Podere la Valle #ARCO (VRBO#1226791) a family apart. 2 BR occupancy 4 + mezzanine
Podere la Valle #BELVEDERE (VRB0@#1226826) luxurious 2BR, + attic room, occupancy 4 to 6 + sofa bed
Podere la Valle #FORNO (VRBO#1226950), 1BR, occupancy 2 +sofa bed
Podere la Valle#TORRE (VRBO#1226959) 1 BR a love nest cottage, occupancy 2 (+ sofa bed) and access to a lovely private terrace.

Property manager

Jérôme GLORIE

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
1BR Apart In a Beautifully Newly Restored Farm with Pool and Spa
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
10.0 out of 10, (34 reviews)
1BR Apart In a Beautifully Newly Restored Farm with Pool and Spa

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Renting all the podere, ideal for family celebs

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
To maintain excellent relations with our neighbors, the use of portable speakers / cabinets or whatsoever noisy music device is strictly not allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Renting all the podere, ideal for family celebs
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Castellina in Chianti

Located in Castellina in Chianti, this villa is in a rural area. Archeodromo di Poggibonsi and Chianti Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Montecalvario and Castellina Fortress. Traveling with kids? Consider Chianti Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Gaiole in Chianti Stadium. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Isole e Olena Winery - 6 min drive
  • Casa Vinicola Luigi Cecchi - 6 min drive
  • City Hall Castellina In Chianti - 6 min drive
  • Casa Sola - Chianti Winery - 7 min drive
  • Buondonno Winery - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Poggibonsi-San Gimignano Station - 28 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Italia - 6 min drive
  • Gelateria in Paese - 7 min drive
  • Ristorante Albergaccio di Castellina - 6 min drive
  • Taverna Squarcialupi - 7 min drive
  • Tre Porte - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., New Westminster, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jerome and team were amazing
His chef made us some unforgettable meals. Jerome was on-site too. My friends and family said this was one of the nicest places they’ve ever stayed. World class.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing stay
This was the second time visiting this beautiful property. It is perfect for a large group and provides absolutely everything that you could need. The property is set in a stunning location where you can totally switch off from the outside world. I’m very much looking forward to returning again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house in amazing location.
I booked this house for a personal development retreat with a group of 12 people. The space was amazing with 5 large spacious apartments surrounding the main building, which could easily hold more than double the size of our group. The property is beautiful and well restored with a central dining area in the main house for our group to come together, in addition to a large fantastic spa and a beautiful yoga room / multifunctional large meeting space. There is wonderful nature completely surrounding the property and it is so quiet that you feel very detached from normal life :) We hired a private chef for the week (Angiola) who was lovely and very accommodating to the dietary needs of our group. The food was healthy, tasty and nothing was wasted. Overall we all had a fantastic time at this magical property and hope to return soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciro M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding experience
Top! The structure, recently renewed, is made of 7 fully furnished apartments (6 out of 7 in same building) and one common large lounge area linked with a fully equipped professional kitchen. On top, a right sized while very nice SPA and, on demand, a large yoga room. The structure is located in a perfect while silent location 30 mins far from Siena, San Gimignano and other Chianti locations. The host has been very available and has timely while effectively managed any need! All in all, definitely recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Under The Tuscan Sun
Our stay at Podere la Valle was exceptional! The apartments are beautifully furnished and very comfortable. The location was perfect for day trips to Florence, Siena, and Cinque Terre. After a long day of sight seeing we enjoyed relaxing by the pool or at the spa. The restaurants nearby were outstanding! The local Co-op was perfect for groceries Jerome and Yasmine were very helpful throughout our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jérôme GLORIE

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I'm Jerome, 67, I live part time in Castellina and part time in Brussels, Belgium. Education in Law and Criminology in UCL (Leuven) and Montreal, Canada.
In Tuscany I'm now a farmer : I grow aromatics herbs strictly (and certified) organic : Lavender, Everlasting (or Curry plant), Melissa, Verbena, Rosemary, Cistus and Sage. I distillate them to produce exceptional essential oils and hydrosols. My products are distributed in boutiques in Brussels.
In Brussels I have a small lab making organic cosmetics under the label "Immortelle de Toscane", where I use my essential oils and other organic ingredients to produce niche products with genuine receipts : Anti-Aging cream, Sensitive Skin balm, Hand Care balm, Body oil...
I love nature and culture, and therefore is Tuscany a perfect match.

Why they chose this property

The Podere exhale a exciting a unique historical smell : 1000 years ago pilgrims travelled the property and rest in a small "hospital" (visible ruins 300m from the house).
In the forest you will see wild boards and roes. Since summer 2017 we can sometimes listen the wolf's howling. Nice views on the Chianti landscape, one of the most beautiful in Europe.
This place will color your event or stay with an unforgettable touch.

What makes this property unique

The Podere is a jewel in this area. Very comfortable accommodation, fit for everybody. During the family reunion, everybody has his own appartement and can share less or more moments. The 2 apartments on the first floor have a dedicated space outside the take a luncher a dinner. The external large pool or the spa (depending of the season) allow you fun and relax.
And the Chianti : the famous Chianti Classico wine, the tasteful restaurants (from a bistro to 1 star), the kindness of the people. Filomena, keep the house, can cook for you (on demand) and will help you the make your journey unforgettable.
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