Villa Vigneto

Details of the Villa

Villa Vigneto is situated at the very heart of Chianti Classico, about 5 km from Gaiole in Chianti, a medieval village famous for L'Eroica vintage cycling race. The villa sits nestled amongst the vines of an organic winery producing high quality wines and olive oil. This is a traditional Chianti-style villa with a burnt-red tiled roof and magnificent stone walls. Inside the house is beautifully furnished in an authentic Sienese-style with high ceilings, exposed beams and gorgeous terracotta tiles. Air-conditioned throughout the villa accommodates 8 guests with 4 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Measuring approximately 240m2, the villa is surrounded by large terraces (400m2), balconies and 3000m2 of expansive gardens. Spread out over three levels the ground floor houses the living room, sitting area, kitchen, dining area, master bedroom with en-suite, twin bedroom and family bathroom. The sitting area has a large fireplace and is wonderfully cosy in the cooler months. Up on the first floor is another bathroom and a spacious double bedroom with access to a large roof terrace with breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. The top floor contains a double bedroom and private bathroom complete with 2-person spa bath. Outside is a heated pool and sun loungers where you can sit back and relax, drink in hand, surrounded by lush grapevines. Detox in the sauna, enjoy a spot of tennis and throw a line in at the fishing lake - then take the kids to meet the goats, ducks, swans, and hens! The property also has its own cellar restaurant and plenty of hiking trails to explore. #### Features Ground floor Living room with Satellite TV Sitting area with large open fireplace Dining room with 10 seats Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and oven Master bedroom with en suite (shower, WC, sink) Twin bedroom Bathroom (shower, WC, sink) First Floor Double bedroom with direct access to roof terrace Bathroom (shower, WC, sink) Terrace (120m2) Second Floor Double bed room Bathroom (spa bath, WC, sink) Exterior Heated swimming pool with massage jets Terrace (300m2) Outdoor furniture Gazebo Amenities - Reception is open from 8.30am to 8.00pm - The Winery Restaurant (open Tu-Su) offers buffet breakfast (8.00am to 10.00am), light lunches and dinner(7.30pm - 9.00pm) #### Location Villa Vigneto is a 5 minute drive from Gaiole in Chianti, 30 minutes from Siena and one hour from Florence. Quiet and picturesque,Forbes have previously listed Gaiole as the number one most idyllic place to live in Europe! It truly is a haven for history buffs and hikers with castles speckling the hills. The villa is located in an organic winery,Borgo Casa al Vento, where available activities include: Spa - Vinotherapy, massage, steam therapy and aromatherapy are all available at the on site beauty spa. Fishing - There is a small fishing lake just 250m from the villa (N.B> You will have to BYO fishing equipment) Restaurant - Dine on authentic Tuscan food in an ancient wine cellar or on the terrace with panoramic views of the landscape Petting zoo - Take the kids to meet the goats, ducks, swans, and hens. Cooking classes - Suitable for any level of experience traditional Tuscan dishes are taught under the tutelage of the restaurant Chef. Held on site at the Farmhouse classes can be organised for any number of people in English, French or Italian. If you are interested please inquire with the owner as bookings must be made in advance. Wine tasting classes - Basic and Advanced wine tasting classes are available with an oenology professor where you can learn the history and theory of wine tasting while training your palate by sampling some incredible local varieties. Horseback riding Hiking & Cycling tours Hot air ballooning Other activities in the area: Golf - Dell'Ugolino Golf Club, Grassina, neighbourhood of Firenze (50 km) Gaiole hosts the world famous L'Eroica, a 200 km vintage bike race that takes its participants south travelling through the beautiful countryside of Chianti, Siena, Val d'Arbia, Montalcino, Val d'Orcia and Crete Senesi. The Paolo di Siena, an ancient bareback horse race, has been held in Siena's civic hub, Piazza del Campo, since 1644. This is a truly authentic Sienese experience and the atmosphere is always electric. As you can probably guess from the name, Chianti is brimming with wineries, many of which are open to visitors.
This holiday villa in Gaiole in Chianti is pet / dog friendly.