San Casciano in Val di Pesa Villa for Rent: Rosso 4 - Property 87970

About the Experience
Journey to this farmhouse accommodation in Tuscany for a true taste of what life is like among the vineyards and dirt roads of the Chianti wine region. Midway between Florence and Siena, this holiday accommodation in Tuscany is perfect for day trips throughout the region. However, this self-catering accommodation is so welcoming that you'll want to spend time just relaxing at home as well, both inside and out.

Exterior Description
Located on one of the Antinori estates in the Chianti Classico area, this is a beautifully renovated and restored stone hamlet with breathtaking views of vineyards and rolling hills. The hamlet is located midway between Florence and Siena, 8 km from Greve, and close to the small town of Montefiridolfi (1 km, basic shops). The town of Mercatale Val di Pesa is about 10 minutes away. The exit from the Superstrada is Tavernelle Val di Pesa. The estate consists of the main complex comprised of 17 apartments (Bianco apartments), reception desk, and pool area with taverna, and one farmhouse (Rosso apartments) housing seven beautiful apartments on the hillside. Access to the Rosso farmhouse is via about 2 km of a steep, unpaved road (common in the Chianti region). The apartments share a swimming pool (open May ? end of October). Guests staying in the Rosso apartments can drive down the unpaved road to the pool, or, prepare for a long walk downhil (and uphill to return!). In addition, there is a gym, Turkish bath and sauna, and tennis court located at the main complex.

Interior Description
(80 m2) Ground floor. This gracious one-bedroom apartment has a nice small kitchen, a comfortable living/dining room with fireplace, spacious double bedroom, and a large bathroom with tub. There is a garden area with table, chairs and deck chairs. Other amenities include: telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe box, dishwasher, shared washing machine (room on the ground floor), simple breakfast/food basket, linen change two times a week (Wednesday and Saturday), guided visit to the Santa Cristina wine estate (by reservation), staff available 24 hours a day, complimentary bottles of white and red wine, baby bed for a child under three years old. Amenities upon request: restaurant reservations, guided tours with minivan, horseback riding, cooking classes, chef services, babysitting, personal trainer, fax and email availability during office hours.