Maramaldo GalloNero, Shared Pool, Chianti, Castelfiorentino, Italy

A charming rural retreat for 3 people, this pretty semi-detached cottage is one of 7 apartments on an idyllic agriturismo in the heart of Tuscany. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, but within easy reach of Florence, Pisa and Siena, it offers the best of all worlds.

The ground-floor apartment has an open-plan living room, furnished in a charming rustic style. There is a sofa, an armchair, a flat-screen TV, a dining table and chairs. The corner kitchen is equipped with a cooker hob, oven, dishwasher, coffee machine and fridge/freezer. Outside on the private terrace, guests can relax and enjoy meals al fresco, thanks to the dining table, chairs and umbrella, There is also a sun lounger.

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 airy bedroom includes a traditional, wrought iron double bed, chest of drawers and wardrobe, plus an en suite bathroom. A glass door leads out directly to the terrace.
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 7982, 7983, 7984, 7976, 10001 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. Please note that the pool is open from the 1st of May 2025 to the 31st of October 2025