Charming ancient farm house in Chianti

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Amenities
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Host

9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

San Giusto a Montalbino, Toscana

Montespertoli City Hall12 min drive
Montegufoni Castle17 min drive
Antinori nel Chianti Classico19 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 5

5 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming ancient villa in Tuscany located in the heart of Chianti. 50 km from Siena and 30 km from Florence, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and 5 acres of olive groves and private wood. Beautiful garden with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside including the towers of San Gimignano. Nice swimming pool of 6x3 meter, 1,40 hight, with a calm and sunny wood deck in a wanderful position overlooking tuscany's hills.
To have breakfast under the arbor looking at the Tuscany's hills is an unforgettable experience as well as to eat a "bruschetta" with olive oil got directly in the "terracotta" jars kept in the house basement. Immersed in the woods and olive groves is the perfect location to visit historical places as Certaldo, Volterra, San Giminiano, Greve and many others cities and spots of art and culture... It also offer a lot of opportunities for trekking and natural activities. The house is elegantly furnished with antique furniture and has an extensive library of rare and vintage books.
Large traditional eat in kitchen, spacious living room area with old fashion fireplace, 2 bathrooms, study, library, 4 bedrooms that accommodate up to 10 people. Fully equipped (TV, DVD, washing machine, dishwasher and free Wi-Fi) with all comforts and amenities including mosquitos net.
For many years Barbara, an anthropologist and her husband Elio, a medical doctor working for international organizations, travelled and lived in several countries together with their three daughters who were all born in this family house. They now live mainly in Rome, managing with great passion this beautiful country house and its olive grove, which produce an extra virgin DOC oil.
Barbara and Elio have then decided to rent for short time this charming and ancient family house to those who love Tuscany and arts.

Property manager

BARBARA CASTELLI GATTINARA

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children wellcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

1 dog is wellcome with 5 euro/day. No cat admitted

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smokers are wellcome but please smoke outside!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montespertoli

Located in Montespertoli, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Castle of Poppiano and Montegufoni Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tenuta Torciano Winery and Castello Sonnino. Travelling with kids? Consider Il Fiaschetto and La Galleria. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hunting and hiking.

San Giusto a Montalbino, Toscana

What's nearby

Castello Sonnino - 11 min drive
Montespertoli City Hall - 12 min drive
Montegufoni Castle - 17 min drive
Antinori nel Chianti Classico - 19 min drive
Tenuta Torciano Winery - 24 min drive

Getting around

Certaldo Station - 17 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Cooperativa Montespertoli Società Cooperativa - 12 min drive
C'era Una Volta - 6 min drive
Pasticceria Fiorentina - 12 min drive
Pizzeria Ristorante Il Mondo degli Gnomi - 12 min drive
La Capannina sul Lago - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming ancient farm house in Chianti have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming ancient farm house in Chianti pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming ancient farm house in Chianti?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming ancient farm house in Chianti?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming ancient farm house in Chianti located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Castello Sonnino, Il Fiaschetto, and Vine and Wine Museum. Piazza Machiavelli and Piazza del Popolo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Michel B.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Montalbano

Tout bien sauf la grosse canicule et les moustiques.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis R., LYON France

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Détente Absolue

L'emplacement est magnifique, au milieu de la belle campagne Toscane, la maison a un charme fou, c'est une maison de famille. Si vous n'aimez pas l'ancien, passez votre chemin! Nous, nous reviendrons

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sabourin m., Nogent sur marne

30 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique maison toscane

Si vous cherchez une maison de campagne toscane typique, vous avez trouvé Une vieille maison pleine de charme Un bon équipement Une piscine pour les enfants Localisation au cœur du chianti entre Florence et sienne Nous avons passé une semaine parfaite Merci

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gail R.

19 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

I do not recommend this property

The primary reason for not recommending this property is due to our dealings with the host but there are other issues with the property. As has been said by other reviewers this property is very cluttered with very little space for renters to put any of their own things. The appliances are old, much of the china is chipped and we ended up buying our own pans rather than use the old aluminium ones in the property! The internet did not work at all for us, and Mariangela. who checked us in, told us immediately we arrived that the internet was very bad in the house - in contradiction to what is said in the property description. We also were not told until the day of arrival that there is an electrified fence on the property and since we were taking dogs this was a significant issue for us. Our main problem though was dealing with the host after we had the great misfortune of breaking a bedside lamp, which we immediately reported to her, but for which she wanted to claim a value of EUR290. Admittedly the host's English is not very good but I am sure she understood when I asked for proof of this value to provide to our insurers but the only response we had to this from her was to forward a VRBO message saying this amount had been debited from my credit card, with no reference to my request. She also wanted to charge us EUR30 for a broken bottom shelf in her old refrigerator which we had found broken at the end of our stay, as we informed Mariangela who was again checking us out. This was clearly not safety glass, and we strongly felt should not have been our responsibility as all we did was to store food in the refrigerator. We, of course, contacted VRBO to contest the charge for the refrigerator shelf and to ask for their assistance in gaining the needed valuation which resulted in their refunding the whole deposit taken, so I can only assume they had as little luck as we in getting a valuation from the host. We should not have had to do this. All we wanted was an honest valuation for the damage and to be met with a rude silence from a host who had been far from silent in other messages is simply not acceptable. One other serious issue we had was that Mariangela was not willing to accept the tourist tax from us saying she knew nothing about it, despite the host's legal requirement to collect this. So, we had the trouble of contacting the Comune di Montespertoli to sort this out which, again, is not acceptable behaviour by the host.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

30 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabuleux séjour

Merci Barbara, la maison est fabuleuse, l'emplacement est parfait pour visiter la Toscane. Vous êtes à moins d'une heure des sites touristiques (Pise, Sienne, Florence etc...). De la piscine vous avez une vue dégagée sur la vignes et les oliviers. Que ce soit dans la cuisine ou sur la terrasse ombragée vous allez passer de superbes moments en famille ou avec des amis.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by BARBARA CASTELLI GATTINARA

Barbara, an antropologist and his husband Elio, an humanitarian medical doctor, have been travelling and living in several countries of the world toghether with their three daughters who have born in this ancient family house. In the last years Barbara and her family live in Italy for long span of time, where they manage with great passion this beautiful country house and its olive grove producing an extra virgin oil DOC.

When they have time to go in their farmstead of Montalbino, Barbara and her family find again the peaceful of those houses that have an history and a soul: the old "cotto" tiles, the ancient books and old family's things, the traditional fireplace, the large country style kitchen with the hanged pots and the garden with a wanderful view. To have a breakfast under the arbor looking at the tuscany's hills is unforguettable as well as have a "bruschetta" with the new olive oil got directly in the "terracotta" jar in the cave.

Barbara and Elio live now in Rome and for few months are abroad for work. They have then decided to rent for short time this charming and ancient family house offering it to whom loves Tuscany and arts.

Why they chose this property

Barbara and her housband, live between Rome and Venice and for some months they work abroad. They decided to rent for short periods this old family house to share it with travellers who enjoy and love Tuscany, the countryside, the arts and the beauty of this unique region.