Luxury Villa on the Arceno Chianti Estate - Olive Grove, Pool, A/C, Sleeps 6-10
About the property
- Villa3250 sqft
- Bedrooms5
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms5
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay5 - 7 nights
3-5 BDRM, SLEEPS 6-10, COURTYARD, GARDEN, GROVE, POOL, IN/OUT GRILL, PIZZA OVEN
THE VILLA
Casale Fornaci is a magnificent country house located inside the beautiful Tenuta of Arceno in the Chianti Classico. Surrounded by a grove of olive trees atop lush green hillsides, this 13th century restoration with its terracotta floors, wood beamed ceilings and stone walls is the perfect vacation villa for families and friends wanting to enjoy Tuscan life at its finest.
The location of the villa makes it easily accessible to the most beautiful destinations in Tuscany (30-60 min drives). Decorated in a true and classic Tuscan style, furnished and equipped to the highest of standards and with NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES OR HIDDEN FEES.
We offer all the modern comforts one could want; air conditioning and heating, wireless high speed internet access, indoor and outdoor wi-fi, local and satellite TV, DVD player, a large collection of movies and an iPod dock. All is included within the rental fee.
We aim to make all of your planning simple and pleasurable to ensure that your stay with us is comfortable, stress free and memorable.
YOUR ARRIVAL AT FORNACI
Myself or our local representative will personally escort you to our Villa. You will be given a tour of the villa and its features, provided with an instruction booklet and a guide to the surrounding area and attractions. You can ask questions and request assistance with arranging outings and booking events at home.
After a long day of travel, upon your arrival at Casale Fornaci, your only thought should be to relax, so we provide our guest with a WELCOME BASKET filled with delicious, locally sourced essentials to carry you through to breakfast the next day and beyond. Some items included in the basket; (white and red wine, water, fruit juice, pecorino, parmigiano cheese, olive oil, bread and other staples like honey, jams, cereal, etc.) Also included a mobile phone prepaid up to 10 Euro.
We highly recommend that our guests have a car at their disposal. There are 3 covered parking spaces reserved for the exclusive use of our guests. In keeping with the rules of the Consortium of Villa Arceno, the roads, as with all aspects of the estate, are maintained to remain as they were in their original state, centuries ago. As such, the surroundings are tranquil and the unpaved roads allow for long, peaceful walks, mountain cycling or jogging on the estate.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS AT FORNACI
The main house has comfortable sleeping accommodations for six (6) guests. Should your family or party be larger we can accommodate comfortably up to 10 guests by taking advantage of the guest house (located within our private courtyard) and the coach house (located just steps from the villa). These accommodations are exclusive to you and your guests and they will not be shared or rented to anyone outside of your party during your stay.
The Main floor features a large master bedroom with a luxurious ensuite bathroom, a library and a second full bathroom. The upstairs houses 2 bedrooms with matrimonial beds, ample storage and another full bathroom.
The guest quarter, located in the private courtyard features a living room with a double bed, a large bathroom, TV and A/C.
The coach house located outside the courtyard features a full kitchen, a matrimonial pull-out, a large bathroom and TV.
If you are travelling in a large group there won't be any fights for the showers!
The lower level of the villa features a spacious lounge and a walkout to the private courtyard. The main house has AIR CONDITIONING.
EATING AND COOKING
For the enthusiast or professional cook, the villa features a stunning fully equipped kitchen, a living/dining room with a huge original wood burning fireplace and an extendable fine dining table that can seat 12.
Dine al fresco in the private courtyard while sipping wine from the vineyards on the grounds estate. Our courtyard also features an original, centuries-old wood-burning oven that has been skillfully restored and now perfectly ready to make delicious pizza.
But perhaps you may prefer a barbeque in the garden? You can enjoy a meal in our private and extensive gated park, to which only you have access. How about a lamppost-lit dinner, in the shadow of an ancient oak tree, next to our grape vines? The grill set atop antique bricks and the large white-stone table and benches, will create the perfect setting for an outdoor lunch. You may chose to pack a picnic and enjoy the shade of our olive grove.
Should you not wish to cook, we can help to arrange for PRIVATE TUSCAN MEALS to be cooked at the house for you. We can also pre-arrange for a COOKING LESSON at the Villa, it will be a meal to remember.
THE OUTDOORS OF FORNACI
If you like to walk in the open air, the private park offers over 40 thousand square feet of land. The villa's private landscaped garden rich with cherry, walnut, pomegranate, fig, apricot and almond trees, our 80 tree olive grove enjoys expansive views of the countryside, including the distant Monte Amiata. You can walk among our olive grove or simply sit and wait in silence to watch the deer and wild boars that, in a distance, cross the park in the hours of dawn and dusk while searching the sky for pheasants and falcons.
Enjoy a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. Although seldomly used, as it is hard to leave the loggia, the pool is shared by the guests and residents of the Casale Fornaci Estate. The pool is open from May 15 to Sep 15. Equipped with loungers and umbrellas. Pool depth : 47" to 86". Pool dimensions : 44' x 19'.
Read a book and sip a cocktail on the loggia, while taking in the breath taking views.
The courtyard is furnished with a dining table, chairs and an umbrella while the poolside is furnished with loungers and umbrellas and the loggia with lounge chairs and side tables.
THE ESTATE
Casale Fornaci is located on the private Villa Arceno estate in the heart of Tuscany.The estate is protected by the Consortium of Villa Arceno and the preservation of the natural and historical characteristics of the 1000+ acre property is of the utmost importance to the Consortium. As a result the magnificent property looks today just as it did centuries ago.
Casale Fornaci is one of 30 Casali on the estate and is only 20 Km northeast of Siena, 8 Km near the quaint town of Castelnuovo Berardenga in the Chianti region and only 3 Km from the medieval borghi of San Gusme' and Montebenichi. The position of Casale Fornaci makes it an ideal place for day trips into the entire Chianti area as well as cities such as Florence, Siena, San Gimignano and Arezzo. There are countless superb Tuscan restaurants and local farms selling oil and wine in the vicinity.
We encourage our guests to visit the outdoor market in Castelnuovo Berardenga boasting local farms and their divine produce and products, open every Thursday.
Owner
Filippo
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english, spanish, italian
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 18, 2018
About Filippo
I speak Fluent English, Italian and Spanish
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 11 queen
- Bedroom 21 queen
- Bedroom 31 queen
- Coach House2 sleep sofa /futon, Full kitchen, TV and private bathroom
- Guest house2 queen, Living room, TV, A/C, and private bathroom
- All the bedrooms are spacious with high ceilings, exposed beams, fitted wardrobes. All the floors have traditional terracotta tiling. All the bedrooms are fitted with wooden shutters and integral mosquito nets as well as air conditioning in the main house. 2 additional cots can also be furnished, upon request a baby bed can be supplied. FOR PARTIES OVER 6 GUESTS We can accommodate 2 additional guests in our GUEST HOUSE located in our private courtyard equipped with a full private bathroom, ample space and storage and a TV. Should your party be over 8 guests we can accomodate a further 2 guests in our COACH HOUSE steps away from the main house. The coach house is equipped with a full kitchen and bathroom, ample space and storage and a TV. Whether your party is large enough to require the use of the guest or coach house, the guest and coach house will not be rented to anyone else during your stay and you will have exclusive use of our villa. BED LINENS PROVIDED.
Bathrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Master Ensuitetoilet, shower, bidet
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower, bidet
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower, bidet
- Coach House Bathroomtoilet, shower
- Guest House Bathroomtoilet, shower
- Towels provided for each guest. The main house contains 3 full bathrooms. Two on the main level and one on the upper level. Should your party be over 6 people, the guest house and coach house both are equipped with full private bathrooms.
Location Type
- Mountain ViewHills of the Chianti in the Tenuta of Villa Arceno
- RuralTuscan rolling hills and incredible sunsets.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens Provided
- Air ConditioningLocated in the Main House.
- FireplaceIndoor fireplace in the kitchen. Wood provided.
- Firewood
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Clothes DryerLocated in the lower level, instructions provided.
- Living RoomOpen Concept with Dining Room & Kitchen
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Restaurant Guide
- ParkingThree parking spaces are available for guests use.
- TelephonePhone use up to 10 Euros is prepaid, instructions are available to reload the mobile.
- Towels Provided
- Washing MachineLocated in the lower level, instructions provided. Laundry detergent provided.
- Wireless InternetHigh Speed Wi-Fi indoors and out
- Wood StoveOur outdoor pizza oven is available for our guests use year round. It is often the highlight for our guests. Wood provided.
Kitchen
- KitchenThe kitchen is fully equipped with modern amenities. It also has the original wood burning fire place perfect for grilling indoors.
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee MakerEspresso, drip & french press are all available. There are ground coffee beans provided in the pantry.
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- DishwasherWashing tabs are provided.
- Freezer
- Blender
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry ItemsWe provide pantry basics such as flour, salt, sugar spices, oil and vinegar.
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningIndoor dining at the expandable table in the open concept living/dining/kitchen in the main house. Outdoor dining in the courtyard or in the private park, both are equipped with table and chairs.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 12 people
Entertainment
- BooksOur library has mostly Italian and English books, with some books about the surrounding area and attractions.
- DVD Player
- GamesAn array of board games, decks of cards and puzzles.
- Satellite / CableLocal Italian TV Channels Satellite for International Channels
- StereoiPod dock.
- TelevisionThere is a television in the main house, one in the coach house and one in the guest house.
- ToysThere are a few toys available for children; plush farmhouse, puzzles, colouring supplies, etc.
- Video LibraryWe have lots of DVD's available for children and for adults. Each year we expand our library and it has a wide range of genres.
Outside
- Balcony
- Child's Swing
- Courtyard
- Deck / PatioThere is a private courtyard with an incredible view and dining set.
- Lanai / GazeboThere are large, comfortable, cushioned lounge chairs on the lanai, with incredible views of the surrounding hillside and Monte Amiata, for your enjoyment.
- Lawn / GardenThe massive 30,000+ sf private garden is for the exclusive use of our guests. Dine outdoors among the olive and fruit trees. Equipped with a BBQ, table, benches and a swing.
- Outdoor GrillThere is a BBQ in the private garden and a wood burning pizza oven in the courtyard.
- Terrace
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolExclusive use for our guests and residents of Casale Fornaci from May 15 to Sep 15. Equipped with loungers and umbrellas. Pool depth : 47" to 86". Pool dimensions : 44' x 19'.
- Outdoor Pool
Onsite Services
- Concierge
- Private Chef
Attractions
- museums
- arboretum
- botanical garden
- churches
- festivals
- forests
- autumn foliage
- pond
- restaurants
- ruins
- synagogues
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- equestrian events
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- swimming
Notes
- EXCURSION AND TOURS - We provide a selection of maps, and guides describing activities and excursions possible within range of Casale Fornaci, however, below are just a few examples activities available to our guest 1 - Day Trips & Excursions to various charming nearby towns and villages, and larger historic cities 2 - Wine and Olive Oil Tasting; visit local wineries and olive mills 3 - Visit Famous Villas & Gardens; 4 - Cycling; bike rentals and tours 5 - Horseback riding; lessons, camps, excursions and trekking 6 - Thermal Baths and Spas 7 - Hiking and Driving 8 - Balooning 9 - Golf 10 - Cooking Schools and Wine Classes are numerous in the area ARRIVAL DAY: SATURDAY other days are possible outside of the summer high season. ARRIVAL TIME: 5pm DEPARTURE TIME: 10am LINEN CHANGES: for stays longer than 1 week PRIVATE CHEFS, PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES AND DRIVERS CAN BE ARRANGED
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
40 Reviews
Latest reviews
Amazingly Authentic!
I would totally recommend this property. It's exactly what you picture a Tuscan villa should be. From the indoor wood grill, to the amazing outdoor space, this villa met all our dreams. It was a perfect get away from the hussel and bussel of Florence.
This estate is incredible.
This estate is incredible - we were stunned by its beauty from the moment we stepped out of the car. The serenity of the surroundings, those knock-out sunsets and the smell of wild mint and rosemary everywhere make this place a total paradise. The villa combines the historical features of the original architecture with modern conveniences inside so you get the best of both worlds. Highlights of our stay: making lunch in the courtyard pizza oven, drinking amazing local wine on the veranda, dinners cooked over the wood fire indoors, and everything we could need already thoughtfully accommodated. Beds were very comfortable and we slept so well with all that fresh Tuscan air. It felt like a once in a lifetime experience to spend the week in this idyllic place. Thank you!
Stunning and Serene
Pictures don't do this place justice! The surrounding estate is beautiful and serene. The house was well maintained with plenty of space for our family to roam especially our 2 children. Cooking in the wood oven was a special treat and I wish we had done it more often. It's a very short 20 minute drive to Sienna but our preference was to stick to the smaller less tourist centric towns in the area. We loved San Gusme 10 mintues away and suggest the 50 min drive to Cortona.
Spectacular Tuscan Villa!
9 of us were accommodated easily for a week in this beautiful villa. It is truly a wonderful house on a spectacular piece of land situated on a 100 hectare wine and olive tree estate. In addition to the normal kitchen appliances, the home also has both an indoor wood burning grill that we cooked three meals on as well as an outdoor pizza oven that we also used with great results. Our days included wine tours, visiting Sienna, chilling by the pool, walking the property, and shopping for shoes in near by towns. At the end of the day we looked forward to just taking in the wonderful sunsets sitting on the balcony, and talking about the day, while we started burning the wood to start dinner. It was truly a great week,
I'd like to thank Fil for his help and patience in helping us organize this trip and switching the dates for us many times without once getting mad at me! Always responded quickly to any questions we had. If you get the chance to stay in Tuscany you need to think of this villa first. We loved it.
Thank you Craig, I'm so happy that together we were able to work out the schedule and even happier that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure conversing with you. You're welcome back at any time.
Fantastic Location & Exceptional Service
Our family stayed at Casale Fornaci in September 2017. We couldn't have been happier with the location, service, cleanliness and kindness of Filippo and Brenda. Casale Fornaci is perfectly located in Tuscany. We took day trips to Greve, Sienna, Florence, Montepulciano and it was so easy to navigate to and from the villa.
We used the main house as well as the two guest houses and we were thrilled with the accommodation everything was clean and set-up for us. A full pantry and food for dinner and breakfast that actually lasted a couple of days was provided. We enjoyed the terrace and private pool and also used the outside pizza oven - a few times.
We would highly recommend Casale Fornaci - thank you Filippo and Brenda for all of your assistance. Our family vacation was incredibly special, we created memories to last a lifetime.
Janice - Canada - September 2017
Hi Janice, thank you for the kind words, it was a pleasure hosting you and we would love to welcome you back at any time!
Beautiful retreat , perfect location
Casale Fornaci is a comfortable and well appointed property on the beautiful Villa Arceno estate. This was our first visit to Tuscany, and after touring the area for two weeks, I think we chose the perfect location. We loved the local area and thoroughly enjoyed the Villa, the estate, the local villages and of course day trips to Siena, Pienza, Arezzo and more. We are food lovers and access to local ingredients, restaurants, wineries and of course the amenities (pizza oven!!!) of Fornaci, were the highlight of our trip. We were two families with teenagers and the house, gardens and pool served us well. My only comment is the house is part of a condominium with three other villas/apartments, so managing the noise of teenagers and pool sharing/hours were adjustments we had not planned on. Filippo and Barbara were the perfect hosts - I have rented many homes but not with the level of hospitality and warmth they provided. As a hospitality professional myself, I cannot give them enough praise! I can't wait to return.
Dear Tracey, thank you so much for the kind words, and extremely happy that you enjoyed the house and surrounding areas. We'd be delighted to welcome you back at any time!
Location
Other Activities: wine tasting, olive oil tasting, cooking classes, private chefs, weddings, city tours, driving services, horseback riding, bike riding, golf, Thursday local farmers market
Rates & Availability
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PRICE INCLUDES: All taxes & energy costs, Internet, Satellite TV, Welcome Basket, Bed & Kitchen Linens, Towels, Final Cleaning, Baby Crib/Linens, 2 Additional Cots.