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Greve in Chianti Castello Di Colognole - Colognole Castle
Greve apartment rental - Colognole Castle
 
  • Greve apartment rental - Colognole Castle
    Greve apartment rental
    Greve apartment rental - Main courtyard
    Greve apartment rental - Large bedroom bacco apartment
    Greve apartment rental - Del Caccia main bedroom
    Greve apartment rental - View from the garden
 
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps7
  • 2 Bathrooms
Rates (Euro)
Per property, must pay in Euro
  • Per night €100 - €150
  • Per week €650 - €900
  • Per month €2,300 - €3,200
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
  • Per night $131 - $197
  • Per week $852 - $1,179
  • Per month $3,014 - $4,193
Description Apartment, 120 m²

Rosita Ricci

Speaks English, Italian

Telephone: +0039 335 317689

Alternate Phone: +0039 (0)55 8544301

Fax: +0039 (0)574 650676  
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Photos and Description of the Greve vacation apartment rental
Three charming holiday apartments in an authentic 12th C. Castle

Three charming apartments in an authentic castle dating back to 12th C. in the typical green hills of Chianti Classico. The castle has undergone various restorations over the centuries which have highlighted its architectural features giving it a particular charm and giving its structure an aura of olden times. The castle itself is very picturesque, built in stone in a square hill overlooking Greve in Chianti. It has a peaceful and a dominating position in front of Montefioralle Castle. From the garden and the windows you have a magnificent, panoramic view of rolling Chianti hills, olive groves and vineyards. The apartments have use of a large lovely private garden (450 m²). The Colognole Castle is ideally located for short day trips to all of the sights of Tuscany. Florence is an hour away by car or reliable, comfortable bus service, the recommended way to visit the great city. Siena is about 1 hour and half by car.

Details for Quaratesi 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, 2 Bathrooms

The Quaratesi apartment is on the second and third floors. On the second floor are two bedrooms, two modern baths with showers, as well as the kitchen and a large dining room with a fireplace. The third floor contains a third bedroom and a very large living room with a second fireplace. Architectural features include an entrance hallway with a vaulted ceiling and a private courtyard with a typical Tuscan loggia. The apartment has access to the lovely garden through the courtyard and another room.
Greve apartment rental - Colognole Castle

Colognole Castle
Greve apartment rental
Greve apartment rental - Main courtyard

Main courtyard
Greve apartment rental - Large bedroom bacco apartment

Large bedroom bacco apartment
Greve apartment rental - Del Caccia main bedroom

Del Caccia main bedroom
Greve apartment rental - View from the garden

View from the garden
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Location: Florence Area < Tuscany < Italy

Nearest Airport : Florence at 24 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Leghorn at 150 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Florence at 24 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Firenze - Certosa at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 150 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Colognole Castle is ideally located for short day trips to all of the sights of Tuscany. Florence is an hour away by car or reliable, comfortable bus service, the recommended way to visit that great city. Siena is about 1.30 h away by car to the south as is San Gimignano with its dramatic towers to the west. Colognole is perfectly located for day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Arezzo, Volterra, Perugia, Assisi and other Tuscan sites. There are many other lesser-know but equally charming Tuscan hill towns close by like Radda in Chianti, Panzano in Chianti , Castellina in Chianti, Volpaia.

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Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in Greve, Italy

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Night		 Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
LOW SEASON Jan 7 2012 Apr 6 2012 €650 €100 - €100 €100 €2,300 - 3 Nights
HIGH SEASON Apr 7 2012 Apr 13 2012 €900 €150 - €150 €150 €3,200 - 3 Nights
LOW SEASON Apr 14 2012 Apr 27 2012 €650 €100 - €100 €100 €2,300 - 3 Nights
HIGH SEASON Apr 28 2012 Oct 26 2012 €900 €150 - €150 €150 €3,200 - 3 Nights
LOW SEASON Oct 27 2012 Dec 21 2012 €650 €100 - €100 €100 €2,300 - 3 Nights
HIGH SEASON Dec 22 2012 Jan 4 2013 €900 €150 - €150 €150 €3,200 - 3 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euro) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • A 30% deposit is required when the reservation is confirmed by us. The deposit should be made by wire transfer. In the case of cancellation made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the deposit will be returned. The deposit is forfeited when the cancellation takes place less than 30 days prior to arrival date.
    Final payment is due 30 days before arrival by wire transfer.
  • Rental rate includes: bed linen and bath towels which will be changed weekly. Rental rate does not include:
    electricity, gas for cooking and heating, telephone which are charged on consumption and final cleaning for €90.00
  • A security deposit for €200.00 is required to be paid to the property representative upon arrival. The security deposit will be returned to the renter before departure minus extra charges or accidental damages to the property.
    Meals and Tuscan cooking can be provided upon request and paid before departure.
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in Greve, Italy

Property Type:
  • apartment
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 120 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • historic
General:
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • central heating
  • telephone
Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • oven
  • dish washer
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 10 people
Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Bidet, Shower, Toilet
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
  • Beverly - 1 Queen
    Lina - 1 Queen
    Attico - 1 Double
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
Outside:
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 10 garden chairs
  • 2 bicycles
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • long term renters welcome
  • children welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
Leisure Activities:
  • horseback riding
  • walking
Notes: The owner, Rita, who is a very good cook, is available to give Tuscan cook lessons or to prepare lunch/dinner on request.

Further details for this vacation apartment rental in Greve, Italy

The castle: The Colognole Castle has undergone several restorations over the centuries which have highlighted its architectural features giving it a particular charm and giving its structure an aura of olden times. The castle itself is very picturesque, built in stone in a square surrounding on a hill overlooking Greve in Chianti. It has a peaceful and a dominating position in front of Montefioralle Castle.

The garden: From the garden and the windows you have a panoramic view over the surrounding green hills with olive trees and vineyards. The owners spent long time to choose particular type of plants from three generations. In early June, the wild jasmine and herbs in bloom, adding another magical touch.

General amenities: On request: to be agreed when booking and to be paid directly on the spot:

- Housekeeping.

- Tuscany cooking lessons.

- Cook available for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

- Oil and wine produced by owner.

- Bicycles for hire.

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Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in Greve, Italy

Quaratesi
average rating of 5.0 based on 10 reviews
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Quaratesi
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p91766
+0039 335-317689
Greve in Chianti Chianti
Monty C.
5

Excellent experience

Review Submitted: December 29, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
My family of six stayed here for a week in July. This place was definitely a highlight for my four teenage daughters. They spent many of the days sitting under the huge tree in the yard, looking over the vineyards and olive groves, reading, painting and dreaming. My oldest daughter took a cooking lesson - working with Rita to prepare our dinner became a favorite memory for her. Rosita made sure we had everything we needed and was a great host. We were wondering what it would be like staying there in July, but the heat was rarely an issue. During the day, we spent time in the shaded yard, and the temperature cooled down in the evening. Summer is the only time we could have made this trip - if we were coming back, we would stay again, whatever the season. We made several great day trips (Florence, Pisa/Lucca/VolterraSan Gimignano) from here. Highly recommend this place!
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5 out of 5
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Quaratesi
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Greve in Chianti Chianti
reenie b.
5

A special place!

Review Submitted: August 25, 2011 Date of Stay: August 2011
We stayed at Castello Di Colognole during Aug 2011 for a week and the Quarteresi apartment was simply beautiful! Homely, rustic, clean, unique...perfect for us! We were a travelling group of 4 persons and the apartment offered more space than we actually needed. Kitchen was well equipped so we can make our own meals and snacks if we wanted but Rita's cooking was too good to miss out on and we ate at the Castle almost every night. Rita's cooking is sensational and every meal was a delight. We had some very keen foodies in our group and the food was definately a highlight. We are on the hunt for some of the ingrediants back home so we can try and replicate some of the recipes! Rosita made sure we had everything we needed - always helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The owners ahve 3 dogs who are absolutely a joy to be around and we spent many hours playing with them. Rita and Rosita's hospitality definately made the trip special and it wouldn't have been the same if we had chosen to stay in a hotel. We are already planning a return trip next year, and can't wait to get back there. Thank you Rita and Rosita for everything.

Love Irene, Michael, Ree (Maria) and Margaret Roati
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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5 out of 5
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Quaratesi
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Greve in Chianti Chianti
fromthehilltop
Phoenix, AZ
5

Chianti Classic - a place as great as the wine

Review Submitted: May 12, 2011 Date of Stay: May 2011
Our family - mother, 2 daughters, son and wife - thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Rosita and Rita in their historic, family castle. Having only a few days to explore Tuscany, we chose Greve because we wanted a base in the country, but not too remote or too far from Florence. It worked out very well for us; we took the bus from the center of Greve into Florence, and used our car to explore other towns like Siena. We could shop in town for what we needed and be back at the Castle in 10 minutes. We opted to have Rita prepare breakfast and two dinners - one with a fantastic cooking lesson. The food was wonderful, and the two sisters could not have been more helpful and accomodating. The property itself dates from over 1000 years ago, and has been carefully developed into a few apartments for guests, in addition to the family living quarters. The gardens surrounding the castle are beautiful - especially the roses, which were in full bloom during our visit. And, the vistas across the Tuscan landscape are mesmerizing. We had our final breakfast in the garden, overlooking the vineyards and olive groves. Our apartment, Quaretesi, was very spacious and well-equipped. Highly recommend Castello di Colognole to anyone interested in a very quiet, country setting with wonderful hosts and a small number of interesting guests.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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5 out of 5
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Greve in Chianti Chianti
Jay
USA
5

Wonderful Place!

Review Submitted: March 26, 2011 Date of Stay: March 2011
Can't say enough great things about the Castello! Great location, great views and incredible hosts. The apartments are very spacious and comfortable. The grounds/gardens are stunning.

Rosita is very helpful, knowledgeable and great to work with.

The castello is atop a hill overlooking Greve. The people of Greve are very kind. All major Tuscan attractions are under an hour's drive (pisa is 1.5 hour).

Our family of 4 (2 teenagers) will return!

The Castello offers authentic Tuscan meals cooked by Rita (one of the owners). This is not to be missed! The dinners were some of the best meals we've ever had!

Thanks again Rosita and Rita - we miss you both.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear James and Rebecca,
Thank you very much for the nice words about my sister, me and our location. We had great pleasure meeting you and your children and look forward to meeting you again.
We miss you too and wish you all the best.
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5 out of 5
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Quaratesi
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+0039 335-317689
Greve in Chianti Chianti
SydneyFamily2011
Sydney
5

Exceeded expectations

Review Submitted: February 7, 2011 Date of Stay: January 2011
Our family of four enjoyed 3 nights at Rosita's and Rita's Quaratesi Apartment at their 12th Century Castle. The apartment, the Castello and the grounds exceeded our expectations. It was the ultimate Tuscan experience!

The Castello is a very well restored and maintained castle complete with castle walls, sentry post, original courtyard with a well, tower and it's own beautiful chapel decorated with mosaics, tiles and cherub sculptures. Quite wonderful.

We were at liberty to wander around its sprawling gardens overlooking the Tuscan landscape, the vineyards and we discovered a forest at the end of the road near the castle.

Each morning when we threw open the window shutters, we were treated to a view of Tuscany's hill scape. It was just like looking at a landscape painting in a Renaissance masterpiece.

The apartment was decorated charmingly. It felt like home away from home and it was ideal for us with our two older teenagers. There were 3 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a spacious dining area and well equipped kitchen which looks onto an internal courtyard, and a very spacious large sitting area in the loft. The apartment is over two levels and the stairs are narrow and steep - it is an 12C castle afterall. But this was not a problem at all.

Rita is a wonderful cook and we enjoyed 2 of her home cooked meals. They were so generously sized there was more than enough for another day. My children declared this was their best meal in Europe. This was our first experience of freshly cooked artichokes. Rita served them lightly battered and fried and cooked a risotto as well. We recommend this yummy dish.

We all felt so at home that we extended our stay for an extra night. Our hosts could not have been kinder.

We plan to stay here again in summer.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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5 out of 5
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