Vacation Rental with Wine tasting in Chianti

Monsummano Terme - RIF. S388

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pistoia  

This charming stone villa with swimming pool is located on the fertile hills of the Valdinievole at just 2 km from the popular spa resort of Monsummano Terme.
Originally an 18th-century farmhouse made with local stone, today the villa is set within a large garden full of luxuriant plants and precious Tuscan terracotta vases. An infinity pool (16x8 m, depth from 1.35 to 2.50 m, open from mid-April to mid-October) with very large Jacuzzi area for 8 people is situated in a scenic spot enjoying generous views over the surrounding countryside. Under the pool, which is fitted with night lighting and an acoustic pool alarm system for the security of our smaller guests, there is a large changing room with 2 showers and a two piece bathroom. There is also a gym room equipped with treadmill with digital display, multifunctional Technogym bench, stationary bicycle and also a football table. The garden also features various furnished areas, perfect for al-fresco dining, amongst which are a relaxing stone amphitheatre, a barbecue and a children’s corner with a swing and slide. Definitely an ideal position for all those seeking peace and quiet.
On two floors, the villa, 350 sq m, can accommodate up to 11 guests. It is elegantly furnished with extraordinary antique pieces collected with taste through the years, and with wooden beam ceilings and beautiful antique terracotta tile flooring lovingly restored by the owners.
On the ground floor there is a large living-dining room (80 sq m)  
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Vagliagli - RIF. S201

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

This holiday accommodation in Tuscany is located in the Chianti area, near Siena, of which one can enjoy the wonderful view while driving along the gravel road bordered with cypresses, olive trees and rows of roses. Surrounded by a sea of vineyards, covering the sweet rolling hills around, this wine estate consists of four farmhouses converted into 4 Suite Bedrooms and 10 charming apartments restored in respect of the pure Tuscan style by preserving the terracotta floors, wood beamed ceilings and stonewalls. Each room has modern comforts, beautiful Tuscan furniture and independent terrace and entrance; from the rooms one can enjoy a wonderful view over Siena or the valley. Breakfast service included.
Other facilities are a laundry service, a swimming pool, mountain bikes, and barbecues. Wine and olive oil tastings can be organized with a visit to the property’s wine cellar and relevant explanation. Also possibility of organizing interesting tours and activities of the territory as well as cooking lessons at the farmhouse or in Siena, depending on the number of participants.
In this bed and breakfast with pool in Chianti one can enjoy a homely atmosphere and be taken care of, far from the madding crowd. Books are at client’s disposal for some relax in the afternoons, special breakfasts are prepared with homemade cakes, and one can also enjoy listening about the history of the farm and its surroundings and be shown along the pleasant routes in the Chianti area. 
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San Miniato - RIF. S63

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

These accommodations in Chianti are located at 1 km from San Miniato, a quiet medieval village full of history, in a beautiful area with a wonderful view over the vineyards and olive groves. The bed and breakfast is composed of 10 large suites, all with living rooms (with double divan bed) on the ground floor and a gallery with a double bed. Each room has a bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, TV and personal outdoor space. On the first floor of the main building there are also two double rooms with TV and bathroom with shower. Breakfast and dinner are served in the large common room where one can enjoy Tuscan food and wines. An opportunity to try the famous white truffle of San Miniato. At client’s disposal there are also a large swimming pool, billiard room, restaurant, shared TV room, barbecue and jogging routes. In the surroundings there is a 9-hole golf course, horse riding facilities and wine farms to visit.
Thanks to the position of the B&B, it is the ideal starting point for excursions to many art centres such as Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Pistoia and San Gimignano, which are practically equidistant (35-40 km), and Siena at 60 km. At only 18 km is Leonardo’s native village, Vinci.
These Tuscany vacation rentals are family-run permitting one to enjoy the typical Tuscan hospitality, and in the evenings one can enjoy the musical talent of the host nicknamed “the Pavarotti of San Miniato”. 
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Pelago - RIF. S229

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Florence  

This beautiful Baroque villa with swimming pool near Florence was built in the 17th century and is rich in history as the hills it is immersed in. The estate comprises the villa, two farmhouses and a charming little chapel, which have been lovingly and carefully restored to their original splendour by the owners. In respect of Tuscan farm holidays the apartments, of various sizes, have been renovated and furnished in the typical regional style. Situated either in the villa or adjoining farmhouses each apartment has its own private furnished outdoor space, garden or terrace, telephone and Sat-TV. At the reception there is a small bar where one can as well buy the estate’s products such as olive oil, wine, sauces and honey, as well as order fresh bread. There is also a common lounge with Sat-TV and a meeting room, with internet point, which can accommodate up to 35 people. The villa’s restaurant is open at the weekends and serves traditional Florentine local dishes. Once weekly the owners also organize a guided visit of the villa during which one learns the history of the property and its surrounding areas as well has having the opportunity to taste the farmhouse products produced on this estate together with the local Chianti wine. Other guest facilities include a large swimming pool (20x10mt, open May-Oct), a Jacuzzi pool (3m), a tennis court, tennis table and a children’s playground. Nature lovers will enjoy exploring on foot, or by mountain bike or horseback, the ma 
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Vagliagli - RIF. S48

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

This holiday accommodation in Tuscany is located in the Chianti area, near Siena, of which one can enjoy the wonderful view while driving along the gravel road bordered with cypresses, olive trees and rows of roses. Surrounded by a sea of vineyards, covering the sweet rolling hills around, this wine estate consists of four farmhouses converted into 9 charming apartments restored in respect of the pure Tuscan style by preserving the terracotta floors, wood beamed ceilings and stonewalls. Each apartment has modern comforts and independent entrances as well as a car park and a terrace, a garden or a porch from which to admire a wonderful view over Siena or the valley. All the apartments can be rented starting from a minimum of 2 days (low season.
Other facilities are a laundry service, a swimming pool, mountain bikes, and barbecues. Wine and olive oil tasting can be organized with a visit to the property’s wine cellar and relevant explanation. Also possibility of organizing interesting tours and activities of the territory as well as cooking lessons at the farmhouse or in Siena, depending on the number of participants.
In these villas with pool in Chianti one can enjoy a homely atmosphere and be taken care of, far from the madding crowd. Books are at client’s disposal for some relax in the afternoons, special breakfasts are prepared with homemade cakes, and one can also enjoy listening about the history of the farm and its surroundings and be shown along the pl 
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Artimino - RIF. S13

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

Deep in the Tuscan countryside, set in a 700-hectare estate of olive trees and vineyards lies this Hotel Villa in Chianti. The complex offers sports facilities, restaurants and beautiful, panoramic views. Hotel Paggeria Medicea overlooks Florence (a 40 minutes’ drive away) from its hilltop position. The building dates back to the medieval Medici period and maintains its old stone and wood-based décor. Rooms are rustic in style and come with satellite television and free Wi-Fi internet access. Some even have their own Jacuzzis. On the estate surrounding this Bed and Breakfast you can go for a swim in one of the 2 pools, explore the countryside on one of the hotel’s bikes or enjoy a good game of tennis, go trekking among the olive groves or watch the kids play in their outdoor playground. Enjoy typical Tuscan cuisine at Paggeria Medicea’s rustic inn, which offers lovely countryside views. One of our best Chianti accommodations. 
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Poggibonsi - RIF. S55

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

This stunning 15th century palace is located in the heart of Tuscany, surrounded by the beautiful Chianti hills and at 10 km from the medieval village of San Gimignano. This holiday accommodation in Tuscany has recently been renovated, in respect of the traditional Tuscan style, into a modern hotel. The Bed and Breakfast consists of elegant rooms and suites, equipped with comforts, and uniting luxury and charm in full agreement with simplicity. The accommodations overlook the Italian garden where one can also find heated swimming pool, a tennis court and a bowling green. The personal care which from many years represents this management will make you feel at home.
Typical Tuscan dishes can be enjoyed at the restaurant, on the panoramic terrace or in the striking dining room (the Limonaia, former lemon-house), together with a selection of fine wines, directly from the collection in the wine cellar. Breakfast consists of genuine home-made cakes and organic food.
The ideal place for a relaxing holiday far from the madding crowd, surrounded by a park, this villa in Chianti is also perfect for business meetings having a meeting room with 90 seats. Other facilities: wine tasting attended by Sommelier Marcantonio Ninci, who can also recommend and book for guests a visit in the best Tuscan wineries (in the Chianti, Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano areas); Wedding Day Banquet planning; Candle-light dinners. Facilities booked through partners: Transfer services fro 
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Montespertoli - RIF. S82

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Florence  

This holiday home in Chianti dominates a beautiful landscape of vineyards, olive groves, cornfields and cypress forests typical of Tuscany and especially the Florentine hillsides of Montespertoli.
The 15th-century farmhouse covers a property of 500 hectares and produces 6 different varieties of wine as well as extra-virgin olive oil, sunflower and wheat. For this reason this holiday accommodation for rent concentrates all in one the characteristics of the Tuscan countryside, offering an ideal situation for a totally relaxing holiday.
This holiday farmstead consists of 16 self-catering apartments distributed in several old barns and restored cottages. 2 flats are in the farmhouse next to the swimming pool (14x7, open May-Oct), 10 are in a tiny hamlet, near the restaurant, at 500 meters from the swimming pool. Other 4 apartments are in another farmhouse at 200 meters from the restaurant and swimming pool. The apartments are finely furnished with particular care to guests’comfort.
The farmhouse organizes wine tasting tours as well as a visit to the cellar. Pets are welcome. On the estate guests will also find a small vintage car museum. The beautiful Tuscan countryside surrounding the farm was chosen by the Taviani brothers to shoot their movie “The Night of the Shooting Stars”.
The location of these holiday apartments in Tuscany is perfect also for visiting most of the art centres such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra. At guest’s  
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Montopoli - RIF. S102

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Pisa  

These luxury holiday apartments in Chianti are located in a Tuscan farm estate between Pisa (27km away) and Florence (50km). The history of this estate dates back to 1300 and according to one of the most circulated historical accounts, it was later given as a present by the Republic of Florence to Gino di Neri Capponi who led the Florentine militia to victory against the city of Pisa in 1406. It is said that Gino di Neri Capponi built the villa as a solid outpost against the Pisans. As declared by the tiles on the roof of the villa, it was later completed between 1580 and 1589. The villa has since been the residence of distinguished personalities of Italy’s history.
The estate consists of 2 self-catering farmhouses, one with 5 apartments and one with 4 apartments, and a detached house with one apartment. They have been elegantly renovated with love and furnished in very good taste. Each farmhouse has its own swimming pool (15x8m, open May-Sept). These rental apartments in Tuscany are in an ideal position for visiting famous Tuscan art centres such as Pisa, Lucca (33km), Florence, San Gimignano (47km) and Volterra (50km). Nearest shops and restaurants in Montopoli at 2 km.
At guest’s disposal internet wi fi connection, barbecue, a washing machine and dryer, located in a communal laundry room, wine tasting.  
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Vagliagli - RIF. S248

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

These holiday apartments in Tuscany are part of an estate situated in the Chianti Classico area, just 13 km from Siena, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, in a peaceful place far from the traffic and bustle. The origins of the Castle date back to 1070, but following the battles between Siena and Florence it had to be rebuilt various times. 20 self-catering accommodations have been created in three of the farmhouses, where the estate workers have lived since the Late Middle Ages. At 250 mt from the Castle, these holiday flats are situated around the swimming pool. Each apartment, typically furnished in the Tuscan farmhouse style, has its own private entrance and outdoor area whether they are on the ground or first floor. On the estate, guests have access to the restaurant, which serves delicious local dishes, and to the wine-tasting hall, where together with the wines one can also savour the vin santo and olive oil produced by the estate. On the grounds, besides the swimming pool (15x7 mt, open from May to October), there is a gazebo and a barbecue. Furthermore, on the estate, there is also a little chapel which can be used for private ceremonies. Other facilities: internet connection at the reception.
These holiday homes in Chianti are in an ideal location for all those seeking peace and quiet but also a perfect point of departure for visiting the beautiful attractions of this incredible region as well as most Tuscan art centres such as Siena, San Gimign 
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