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La Fontanella, Gaiole in Chianti, Siena and Chianti

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Gaiole in Chianti, Siena and Chianti
  • Place, Castello di Meleto Cantina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Meleto Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Castle of Brolio
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

La Fontanella, Gaiole in Chianti, Siena and Chianti

La Fontanella is a traditional stone farmhouse located on the edge of the charming village of San Sano. Surrounded by vineyards and nestled in the rolling hills of Chianti, this inviting villa is ideal for a relaxing holiday with family or a small group of friends. The large garden offers a peaceful retreat with a private pool, a covered dining terrace, and wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.



Situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico, La Fontanella is perfectly placed for exploring the region's famous wineries, castles, and towns. Siena, San Gimignano, Florence, and Arezzo are all within easy reach for day trips. From the villa, you can walk to the centre of San Sano, where you’ll find a local restaurant and small grocery shop. The nearby village of Lecchi is also reachable on foot, while Gaiole is just 10 minutes away by car and offers further dining options, shops, a small COOP supermarket and bicycle rentals.

The villa is divided into two self-contained apartments, providing privacy for two families or groups while offering shared spaces for time together. The covered terrace is ideal for outdoor dinners, and the garden features a children’s play area, pizza oven and barbecue. The interior is cosy and authentic, with terracotta floors, wooden beamed ceilings and traditional Tuscan furnishings.



Please note that the owner lives in Siena but may occasionally spend a night during the summer in a small separate building on the property.

Apartment 1 (Ground Floor)



Lounge

Sofa, writing table, chair, entrance.

Kitchen-Diner

Fully equipped kitchenette, bar table, three stools.

Bedroom 1

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, air-conditioning.

Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Laundry Room

Fully equipped, washing machine.

Apartment 2 (First Floor)



Lounge-Diner

Sofa, two armchairs, cabinet, table and chairs, fireplace, spiral stairs to ground floor, door to balcony, main entrance.

Kitchen

Fully equipped, washing machine.

Bedroom 2

Twin beds (can be converted to a double), wardrobe,  air-conditioning.

En-suite Bathroom

Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 3

Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, settle, air-conditioning.

Bathroom 

Shower, sink, WC, bidet.



Private Pool

(pre-fabricated pool is partly raised above the ground)

Length: 7,5 metres

Width: 4,5 metres

Depth: 1,1 metres

Entrance: Metal ladder

Opening times: May to September, weather permitting.

Fenced: No

Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols

Cleansed: Chlorine

Distance from villa: 5 metres

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About the area

Gaiole in Chianti

Located in Gaiole in Chianti, this villa is in a rural area. Meleto Castle and Castle of Brolio are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Borgo di Vescine - Tenute di Castelvecchi and Siena Circuit. Gianfranco Carla Fineschi Botanical Rose Garden and Chianti Observatory are also worth visiting.
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Gaiole in Chianti, Siena and Chianti

What's nearby

  • Castello di Meleto Cantina - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Gaiole in Chianti Stadium - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Meleto Castle - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Church of San Sigismondo - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Castle of Brolio - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Rapolano Terme Station - 32 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dievole Wine Resort - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Agribar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Cacio e Pepe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taverna di Vagliagli - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Malborghetto - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8/10 Good

Susan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was what you would typically expect to find in the Tuscany region. A few reviews judged it as 'rustic', but given that Tuscany villas could easily be 100 years or more old, that seems like a bit of an odd critique. The villa was as you would expect a house in the country to be. The bathrooms were updated and the kitchen was compact as expected in Italy. It is noteworthy that the downstairs shower had very bad water pressure, to the point that the couple came upstairs to shower. The kitchen could have been better outfitted with basic utensils, and a decent knife would be good. The coffee pot (upstairs) didn't work, so we had to just put a filter in it and use it as a pour over. The renters are expected to provide consumables e.g. trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, coffee filters, napkins, etc. Visitors should plan on needed shopping trip their first day to make sure supplies are stocked. The winery in town was nice for a light dinner. The town restaurant was pricey and meh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We enjoyed hosting you at our place and hope we can welcome you again in the future!
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