Gambassi Terme Bed and Breakfast in Florence RIF. S58

Gambassi Terme - RIF. S58

Accommodation Type: Bed and Breakfast
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence  

Property sleeps: 22
Total lodgings: 7

Description

This holiday accommodation in Chianti is located in the heart of Tuscany near Gambassi Terme, a medieval village at only 11 kilometres from San Gimignano, famous for its thermal baths. Originally dating back to the 14th century, this amazing old house with tower has been converted into a Bed and Breakfast. Available are 6 bedrooms plus 1 suite situated in the tower. On the ground floor is a room for disabled people. All the beautiful large bedrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor have a view over the garden. The suite is on the 2nd floor and is divided onto two levels. A living room is on the lower level, whereas on the upper level is the bedroom and bathroom with Jacuzzi. Also available an internet connection in all rooms, beautiful garden with swimming pool and excellent restaurant where delicious Tuscan food is served. One can enjoy the beautiful Tuscan countryside surroundings by biking around the hills or trekking on the various paths. Ideal position for cultural excursions to art centres such as Volterra, Siena, Pisa, Florence or Lucca, most with an hour drive. 

Chianti

This is Tuscany’s most notorious region. It comprises the area bordering Florence in the north and Siena in the south. Historically, the name of Chianti seems to originate from the Etruscan word “clante”, water, but also a family name. The first renovation of villas for rent in Chianti started around the 60s, but the region has for centuries been a favourite destination for many tourists. Nowadays it is also known as Chiantishire, being a cherished destination for the English. Indeed, many foreigners, not only British, have even decided to settle themselves in this area, buying old farmhouses and restoring them. But there are not only villas. During the years, stunning castles and charming farmhouses, where loving owners produce their excellent and well known wines, have been carefully renovated, yielding an appealing assortment of apartments for rent in the Chianti area.
Distinguished by gently rolling hills, it is one of Italy's most appreciated areas due to its excellent wines, olive oil, art treasures and various landscapes, made up of vineyards, cypresses, villas, farms, castles, abbeys, churches. It has understandably become the symbol of beauty and of a way of living which is still slow, gentle and kind, the right location to savour the essence of an unspoilt Tuscany.
A must for the curious traveller is the Via Chiantigiana, from Florence to Siena, as it penetrates the heart of this luxurious region.
Absolute gems which deserve a visit: Greve in Chianti, Panzano, Castellina in Chianti, Radda, Gaiole with the Meleto and Brolio Castles, all well-renowned for their wine production and last, but not least, Castlenuovo Berardenga, a fortified village, set in a stunning landscape