Castellare Corti - Sept Chambres Villa, Couchages 13

Castellare Corti is a lovely villa situated in the Chianti area between the provinces of Florence and Siena in central Italy. The location, in the heart of Tuscany, is rich in history with many Renaissance cities and towns nearby, including Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, and Volterra.
The villa is set in a charming hamlet shared with a few other local families. For larger groups, guests can also book Cottage Elsa, an independent villa with 4 bedrooms and private pool located within the hamlet just a short walk away. 



Step inside this beautiful stone villa and you will be met by traditional features such as wooden beams, terracotta tiled floors, arched ceilings and vast fireplaces. These authentic touches throughout are combined with white walls, crisp linens and country-style furniture to create a comfortable and bright space for up to 13 guests to enjoy.
Outside an oasis of verdant lawns, olive trees and fragrant roses awaits! There are various outdoor dining spaces as well as sun loungers and sofas that are perfect for relaxing with a good book or topping up your tan. The lovely, private swimming pool is beautifully positioned and surrounded by gardens and vineyards. A day lounging by the pool in the Tuscan sun is well deserved and an occasional dip in the pool is the perfect way to cool off.



There are many interesting country roads to travel on and breathtaking vistas to enjoy in the surrounding area. Cycling or riding motorbikes or scooters are all great ways to enjoy the scenery and all are available from rental agencies nearby the villa. Amid the vineyards, olive groves, roses and Mediterranean plants and herbs, are the scents, tastes and colours of this special region. 



When you wish to explore more of this stunning region, head to the historic and enchanting towns of Volterra and San Gimignano or visit the idyllic village of San Miniato. Pisa, Florence and Siena are also within easy driving distance of Castellare Corti and are amazing cities to visit for a day trip.



Features:

Villa Interior
- Kitchen fully-equipped with professional stoves, oven, industrial dishwasher, double fridge and a marble topped dinning table and chairs - 2 x living rooms with sofas and armchairs- Dining area with grand dining table and chairs and fireplace - 5 x Bedrooms with queen-size beds (can be twin) and en-suite bathrooms with showers- Bedrooms with queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with showers- Bedroom with single bed (an extra single bed can be added on request) and bathroom with shower



Outside Grounds



- Private swimming pool with steps- Jacuzzi - Sun loungers- Covered al-fresco dining area with table and chairs- Covered outdoor living area with sofas and armchairs- Courtyard with seating area- BBQ and pizza oven- Small open-air theatre in the woods- Garden with grassy lawns, olive trees, roses



Facilities



- Wi-Fi- Air-conditioning- Heating- Laptop friendly workspace



Location:

Castellare Corti is situated near Florence in Chianti area in the heart of Tuscany. Around 2km from the town of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and within easy reach of some of the region's most-loved cities, it is ideally located for a holiday in central Italy.

In nearby Tavarnelle Val di Pesa you will find a handful of restaurants and a supermarket. The town also boasts a Gothic church, the church of Santa Lucia, and some nice artisan shops.

In the town Poggibonsi, approximately 13km away, there is a large supermarket and wide selection of shops as well as many historic sites. The Fortezza Medicea di Poggio Imperiale is an unfinished Medici Fortress which hosts concerts in summer while the Convento di San Lucchess is another example of gothic architecture which is worth visiting for its interior artworks too.

Volterra and San Gimignano should also form part of your holiday itinerary. Volterra is a charming medieval town with Renaissance architecture as well as a fascinating Etruscan history which can be reached in under an hour's drive, while the famous San Gimignano is much loved by tourists due to its enchanting lanes and many towers and can be reached in just over half an hour by car.

The artistic delights of both Florence (30km) and Siena (50km) can also be reached by car for the most wonderful day out, admiring the incredible Tuscan landscapes as you drive through the vineyards and olive groves.

No trip to Tuscany is complete without a visit to Pisa, which is just over an hour's drive away from Castellare Corti (83km). It is worth seeing not just for its leaning tower, but also it's variety of restaurants, shops and Piazza dei Miracoli. 

Terms & Conditions:

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€1500 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection.

4.00 p.m. Check-in outside this time may be subject to an extra cost. Please enquire for more details.

Rooms should be vacated by 9.00 a.m. for a departure time of 10.00 a.m.

Yes.

Yes.

Not allowed.

Weddings and other special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges.



Please note home security devices may be installed at the villa, please enquire for further information.



A cot and highchair are available on request.

Saturday. All other changeover days on request.

Standard changeover clean included in the price. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Outside only.

7 nights. All other durations on request.

No. Extra cost based on consumption and payable locally in cash upon departure.

Not included, heated on request only and payable locally on consumption. Only available in the low season. Please note this is a different pool than the pool used for summer. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.

Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per person per night - please enquire if exact amount is required).

Wi-Fi internet access included.
Smoking - not allowed