This property is located in the fortified medieval hamlet of Volpaia, in a secluded position ensuring complete privacy. It is just a 300 meter walk to the centre of the hamlet, with a small restaurant managed by the Castello di Volpaia farm, where it is possible to taste the local cuisine. Cooking classes are also arranged, on request, by the English-speaking local office. The house has a pretty garden with trees, vines and pots of geraniums. The swimming pool is in a beautiful position with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. There is a covered dining area just outside the house and another shady pergola for sitting and relaxing outdoors. The interiors have been very tastefully restored, using traditional materials, combined with modern comforts, including satellite TV, as well as well equipped bathrooms and kitchen. There is a tennis court, 200 meters away, available on request.
Bedroom / Bathroom Description
Main House
Bedroom 1 Single bed, Bathroom with shower
Bedroom 2 - Master Double bed, En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 3 2 Twin beds, En-suite bathroom with tub and separate shower
Bedroom 4 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 5 2 Twin beds, Bathroom with tub and shower, Access to the garden
Guest House
Bedroom 6 2 Twin beds, En-suite bathroom
Features & Amenities
Fireplace
Satellite TV
VCR
Stereo / CD player
Telephone
Baby equipment
Washing machine
Kitchen:
Mixer
Toaster
Juicer
Coffee machine (filter + mocha)
Dishwasher
Outdoor Features
Swimming pool – unheated
Al fresco dining
Outdoor furniture
Staff & Services
Maid service 4 hours a day 5 days a week
Villa Policies
Maximum 11 guests
Children welcome
Pets not permitted
Non-smoking villa
Check-in between 4 pm and 7 pm
Check-out before 10 am on the day of departure
Required security deposit of 1000€ is payable onsite in cash or traveler’s check
SWIMMING POOLS - Swimming pools are not open all year. If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk
HEATING - Heating is available at an additional charge. Usage will be metered throughout your stay and you will be charged accordingly. Charges must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses
WATER AND ELECTRICITY - Please note that most of the properties that we offer are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off
INTERNET CONNECTION - Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services
LOW SLUNG CARS - VANS - MINIBUSES - Most of our houses are located in the countryside. Some of them can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways. We therefore advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us, at the time of booking, if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at one of our properties
Getting There
Rental car recommended
Transport available
Location
300 m to restaurant
7 km to:
Bank
Shops
Post office
Radda in Chianti village
40 km to Siena
55 km to Florence
