Head for the hills on the edge of the Chianti to stay at this little beauty – a romantic bolthole just for two. You’ll find your own bit of paradise in this lovely two-storey cottage, tucked away in lush olive groves and mature trees, its terraced garden unfolding downwards to reveal your idyllic private pool. Where else where would you want to be on a hot, sunny day?

The Chianti market towns of Gaiole and Radda are within easy reach for day trips. Or you could set off for the local stables, saddle up and strike out into the local countryside on horseback. After a busy day’s exploring, Il Paretaio will welcome you back with open arms – dine à deux on its pretty terrace as the sun sets or, on chillier evenings, snuggle up indoors by the woodburning stove. And when it’s time to retire, you couldn’t want for a better place to rest your heads than in the bedroom’s dreamy four-poster bed. The WiFi signal is only suitable for browsing and emails (10GB weekly allowance).

Ground Floor



Lounge

Sofa, sideboard, wood-burning stove, main entrance via doors from garden.

Kitchen-Diner

Partially equipped kitchenette, table and chairs, dresser, small breakfast bar, occasional table, wood-burning stove, spiral staircase to first floor.

First Floor



Bedroom

Four-poster bed (cannot be converted into twins), chair, trunk.

En-suite bathroom

Shower, sink, WC.



Private Pool

Length: 8 metres

Width: 3 metres

Depth: 1.2 metres

Opening times: May to September

Fenced: No

Furnished: Sunloungers 

Cleansed: Chlorine

Distance from villa: 50 metres