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Farmhouse 10185

Villa Grande

Type: Farmhouse
Sleeps: 13 (5 Bedrooms)
Change Over Day: None set, please contact owner

suitable for children

In the heart of the Chianti Classico region just 7 km from Castellina in Chianti the farm holiday estate of Vegi sits in a dominating position among 108 hectares of land including olive groves, vineyards and age-old cypresses.The area is known for its "time gone by" feeling with many pretty and unspolit villages such as Radda and Gaiole in Chianti a short drive away.

The estate is made up of several farmhouses of which two have been finely reconstructed into charming and elegant holiday accommodation.A range of quality wine is produced on the farm along with the typical Tuscan 'Vin Santo', a very tasty olive oil and Grappa made from Chianti Classico.

The villa can be let exclusively on its own to ensure private use of the swimming pool or together with a 2 bedroomed apartment for larger groups. At certain times the apartment is let independently to the villa and the pool will be shared.

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The Tuscany Region

Tuscany - everyone finds something different to entice them to this beautiful part of Italy. The splendid cities of Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca not forgetting the equally magnificent walled towns of Volterra, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano famous for its towers.

Its food - when you bite into Tuscan bread drenched in olive oil the taste captures everything about this regions cooking. Sample prosciutto crudo & cotto (raw & cooked ham) with its intense flavour, Zuppa, a typical Tuscan soup made with beans and dried bread and served thick, no other meal is needed after this, cinghiale, wild boar minced with fresh pasta or cut into thin slices and eaten on its own.

Its wines - where does one begin - Tuscany is a wine lovers paradise with many wine trails to follow. Famous for its Chianti, Montepulciano, Vernaccia from San Gimignano, Morellino di Scansano, Brunello and dont forget the Grappa, Limoncello and Vin Santo.

What else - landscapes and countryside where you can discover new smells, brilliant colours that are constantly changing, sights never to be forgotten, this is Tuscany.

Places to visit - there will never be enough time to see all you must in one visit - so plan a time to come back. Apart from the cities and towns already mentioned there are so many that should be visited - Vinci, birthplace to Leonardo, Radda, Greve & Gaiole in Chianti all unspoilt medieval towns, the mountain area around Lucca with its breathtaking scenery and the coastline taking in Viareggio, Torre del Lago home to Puccini, Camaiore, Tirrenia and Cecina.

Where does it end - never.

You can walk for as long as you would like - the length and breadth of Tuscany staying at farmhouses and B & B's along the way or amble around the area where you are staying. You can cycle along its many wine routes, horse ride, play golf, take balloon rides or hanglide and then you can go home to your accommodation - because thats what Tuscany will become.

When you watch the sun rise and set in Tuscany the cypress trees go black against a background of orange and red. A moment of sheer luxury, to see, to experience and never to forget. A sense of peace and well-being flows through the land, one of the most beautiful places on earth.

It makes you smile and brings a tear to your eye for its beauty. Landscapes you could never envisage - a feeling of living in times gone by.

When you hear the silence it is deafening, but it is a peace and quiet of wonder and amazement that comes from the natural earth.

Watch the fireflies dance, listen to the animal world talking to one another, birds calling, a soft breeze through the trees.

Castellina in Chianti Area

Castellina in Chianti is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 35 km south of Florence and about 15 km northwest of Siena.

The origins of Castellina in Chianti go back until the 7th century B.C. A whole series of Etruscan villages and hamlets once existed along a major route following the crest that passes through Castellina and provided a link between the great cities of maritime Etruria – Vulci, Vetulonia and Roselle – and the markets of the north, particularly Spina, the most important trading harbour on the Adriatic and the gateway to the East.

Many important archaeological finds have come to light in Castellina, particularly the imposing burial vault of Mt. Calvario, which measures about 53 metres across, just outside the town on the road to Florence. The hill gets its name from a little chapel that once stood on the summit, the last station of the Way of the Cross.

The area is known for its "time gone by" feeling with many pretty and unspolit villages such as Radda and Gaiole in Chianti a short drive away.

Getting There

Suitable types of Holiday Castellina in Chianti

Exterior Facilities in Villa Grande

Private outdoor swimming pool

Wonderful gardens with plenty of space for outdoor eating and relaxing. Stunning views surround the swimming pool (7x14m) which also has a childrens corner.

Rental Details

Facilities in Villa Grande

CD player
Cooker
DVD player
Fax
Fridge
Log fire
Telephone
Television
Washing machine

This splendid villa on 2 floors consists of an extremely large living room with Tuscan fireplace, radio and CD player, satellite TV, DVD, telephone/fax, an open plan dining area, a very spacious and well-equipped kitchen, washing machine, fridge, electric oven and a good sized bathroom with shower.

Three twin bedded rooms, 1 triple and a suite with 2 connecting rooms one sleeping 3 and one a single are all located on the first floor.

The bedrooms, like all of the villa are roomy, light and airy and all have private bathrooms. The furnishings throughout are typical Tuscan with terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and stone archways. Rich fabrics, a mix of hand painted furniture and antiques add style and individuality throughout.