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Villa in the Heart of Chianti

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Private swimming pool and garden
living room
living room
living room
Twin bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 12400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Villa in the Heart of Chianti

Villa il Castellaccio lies in a panoramic position surrounded by vineyards and olive groves at Lucolena, near Greve, in the heart of the Chianti countryside. It has an independent VILLA with its own private pool & garden. Inside you can find in the ground floor: 2 living rooms, 3 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom with en-suite bathrooms with shower, upstairs 1 attic room with 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathrooms with shower ( for tot. 10 people). It's possible have until 2 eventual extra single sofa-beds in a private attic room with en-suite bathrooms with shower (Extra Euro 200 per sofa bed per week to pay on spot) so total 12 people. Down stairs equipped Kitchen, dinning room, laundry.

Included in price: All household linen per week, Wi-Fi, electricity, hot water, gas for cooking,1 eventual baby-cot on request, parking.

Not included to pay on spot: eventual Heating calculated on consumption Oct – March ( Euro 4 per hour), Sojourn Tax: 2 euro per person per night for maximum of 7 nights and only for people over 14 years, final cleaning 12 euro per person (minimum 96 euro)

Also required at check-in (but not a cost) a security guarantee in CASH which is returned to you at end of stay: Euro 500

Strategically placed for Florence (only 30 mins by train from nearby Figline) and a comfortable drive from Siena, San Gimignano & Arezzo, makes it an ideal home-base for combining sight seeing and relaxation. Have fun visiting medieval towns like Greve in Chianti, Castellina, Gaiole, Radda and along the way, discover typical restaurants, Castles, Wineries & Nature Reserves. On our hilltop you can find an C11th church and the ruins of the original Castle, destroyed in the C14th strife between Guelfs and Ghibellines. But after an exciting day out it’s great to get back “home” to the fresh country air and a dip in the pool !

Cooking classes and Dinners with Chef: It is possible to organize Cooking classes and Dinners (for those of you who just love the food but don't cook) with a professional Chef who comes to your kitchen on the evening you prefer- it's a great highlight to a stay at Villa il Castellaccio and very popular. You can choose from several menus, all typical Tuscan!! kitchen is cleaned up for you after which is nice too!

We can help to organize wine tasting nearby

Trips further afield: Maybe some of you would like to explore more distant places
We can organize day trips or half day excursions to places like Chianti Wine Tour, Rome, Siena, Venice and the Cinque Terre (to name but a few).
With special permits enabling our drivers to go directly into the Historical city centres and often right up to the main monuments and places of interest, means you can concentrate your time enjoying the sights without the hassle of parking, traffic and endless walking.
Another advantage is for the Chianti wine tour; noone has to te-total for driving so you can ALL enjoy the wine!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT048021B4ADLTRLW3

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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 GBP 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

Greve in Chianti

Located in Greve in Chianti, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museo di San Francesco and Museum of Terranuova Tuscany are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fashion Groove and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Gianfranco Carla Fineschi Botanical Rose Garden and Borgo di Vescine - Tenute di Castelvecchi are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, horse riding and cycling.
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Lucolena, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Castello di Albola - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Piazza Matteotti - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Wine Museum - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Montefioralle Winery - 18 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Arno River - 18 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Incisa Station - 24 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Torre delle Civette - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪S Anna Caffe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Lepanto - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ristoro Di Lamole - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa in the Heart of Chianti have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa in the Heart of Chianti?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa in the Heart of Chianti on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$859, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa in the Heart of Chianti pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa in the Heart of Chianti?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa in the Heart of Chianti?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa in the Heart of Chianti?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa in the Heart of Chianti located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Castello di Albola, Franciscan Monastery of St. Francis and Wine Museum. Sezzate Castle and Arno River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Samy C.

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Perfect Tuscan Experience

Great property in a very central location. Perfect for families and friends, great views of vineyards and fantastic backyard with pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Willem v.

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Lovely house

Excellent location.lovely house. Friendly host with very good service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Great Venue and Host

We stayed 9 days with a group of four other couples for my 50th birthday. Wine is excellent, venue superb, and to a person all said it was the most relaxing part of extended trips. The pool was especially looked forward to by all after travelling. Leonardo has created a special enviroment and we look forward to another visit.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

A fairy tale in the middle of Chianti

It was an amazing experience! Everything about it was perfect - the villa, the location, the landscape, the kitchen, the wine, and the best of all - Leonardo, the owner. He was incredibly helpful, affable, and accomodative! Thank you for an unfogettable time in Toscany!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annika S.

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The Villa ever

Leonardo was the best host ever! He kindly organized our drivers/transfers and tours!!! the villa was the most amazing house! Villa very well located. We recommend to clean the extra blankets in the drawer. He offered a high chair and baby crib for our baby. Leonardo was very attentive and welcoming! We enjoyed our stay soo much! Tbank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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Great house in a central location

Our entire family enjoyed our 2 weeks stay at Leonardo's property. The location is great, mid way between Greve and Figline. We didn't get to enjoy the pool, was too cold for it in April, but we did took advantage of the big kitchen and the outdoor sitting area for large family dinners. Rooms are spacious and clean and it was great that each room had its own bath. Pictures are accurate and Leonardo was a great host, always available and helpful. All in all a great stay. Highly reommended,
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lachlan S.

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Anniversary in Tuscanny

We hosted our children and grandchildren for our 51st anniversary. Leonardo is gracious, responsive, helpful...He made our dinner reservations and arranged drivers for two daily excursions to vineyards for all 8 of us. The property is ideallly located for our needs. Florence was a short train ride away for some of us. We had easy drives to Greve, Sienna, Panzano. The property is as described on the web site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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Villa 2022

Ten friends stayed at the villa for a week. The villa and property were exactly as we had anticipated. Leonardo was exceptional! He responded to our questions and needs in a timely manner and went out of his way to help us resolve a toll road issue we had toward the end of our stay. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Incredible, beautiful villa - We will be back!

What an incredible, beautiful villa! Amazing views out every window, the service was excellent as Leonardo is a spectacular host! Everything was very clean and the listing details accurate. It was the perfect location to get to Florence easily as well as drive around the gorgeous countryside easily. Dinner cooked for us our last night there was amazing. It was truly the best 50th birthday party I could imagine! We'll come for a longer stay next time. Thanks Leonardo!
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

The best place to celebrate my birthday!

When we arrived at the villa we were amazed at how perfect it was from the views, the size of the villa, and the charm! Leonardo was so helpful in the months leading up to our arrival and also during our stay. Each bedroom in the villa was nicely appointed and comfortable. The en suite bathrooms were large with really nice showers. We had 11 in our group and not once did we feel cramped. We cooked several meals in the large kitchen while sipping the villa produced wine. Evenings were spent either sitting outside by the pool or around the large dining table. We took day trips to Siena, San Gimignano and also Florence but we all agreed that the best part of our trip was hanging out at the villa. The kids loved the pool and they enjoyed exploring the property. I am already trying to figure out how to go back in 2015. We loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Wonderful Views - Very Relaxing Week

Villa Catellacio became our 'home away from home' for our group of 10 for entirely too short of a time! The villa is very well maintained with beautil views of the Tuscan countryside and is quite comfortable. We took advantage of Leonardo setting up a chef for us for our first night there which was an incredible dinner. The weather was a bit cooler than expected this year so we did not get to take full advantage of the pool however it was very relaxing to sit out at the end of a long day of touring. The villa is located near Figline (train access to Florence) and 15 - 20 minutes from Greve. We took advantage of Leonardo's recommendation of the small restaurant in Dudda several times (the house wine is wonderful!) Please note that the villa is entirely self-catering so a trip to the coop in Figline is a must upon arrival even for things such as sugar, salt and pepper. All in all our week was far too short so we hope to return someday - perhaps to try one of the smaller apartments in the complex. Thanks to Leonardo and Roxy for their direction and suggestions for the week!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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Beautiful Chianti Villa

I rented the villa for the month of October and found it a perfect in all ways. The villa is beautiful and spacious. At times we had 12 people staying with us and it was never felt crowded. We had five large bedrooms and the double beds are truly king sized, and firm but comfortable. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The showers are small, but there are two larger showers in the lower level bathroom-laundry. The kitchen is large and we had many nights of cooking wonderful Italian foods. There is a large outdoor and indoor dining spaces that easily accommodated 12. We ate many meals at these tables and played Mexican Train as well. It is a great group game, which I left in the Villa library for new guests and a future trip back. Leonardo was so helpful with arrangements and very kind to us. The grounds man, Manju, was always working so hard and very helpful. The villa is in the most gorgeous setting with vineyard covered valleys surrounded by chestnut forest covered hillsides. The area has lovely winding roads through the Chianti hills. Lucolena in Chianti is a pretty little sleepy village, except during the Chestnut Festival in late October when crowds show up to celebrate. You will want a car for this stay, but the Figline-Valdarno train station is a 20 minute drive away and easily access Florence by high speed trains and from there so many wonderful day trips. Locally there are wonderful sleepy little villages with the wonderful family owned restaurants and wineries. Lovely ancient Chianti municipalities are within 30 minutes scenic drives with shopping, dining, wining and sightseeing: Radda, Greve, Panzano, etc… Siena is a within an hour drive to the heart of the City. At the villa we had a wonderful dinner for 12 by an amazing chef! It was one of the best meals we had in Italy! We wanted to do it again, but we never had the opportunity to coordinate again. It was a definite highlight! Leonardo helped coordinate the chef dinner, a wine tour for 12 and a lunch in Panzano for 12 with Dario Cecchini. We drank some wonderful wine grown and produced by Leonardo and had the first of his extra-Virgin olive oil, oh so good! We stayed a month and it was way too short. I highly recommend this villa and this area!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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Beautiful

Very nice rustic 200-year-old farmhouse, updated and turned into a wonderful rental. Several smaller rental units on the property as well. The owner, Leonardo, was great, as was his staff. Manju, (assistant manger/grounds keeper) went out of his way to help us. He showed us a plumb tree with ripe plums and encouraged us to pick as many as we wanted. They were delicious. My favorite part was sitting around the outdoor fireplace/grill each evening. Many in our group really enjoyed selections from the house wine collection. The cabinet is stocked with about forty bottles of wine from grapes grown on the property. You just pay for whatever you drink. The prices are €13-22. Also, Leonardo is happy to schedule day-trips for you. Our group of 10 used this service twice and we were quite pleased. The guide he got for us in Florence was one of the best we have ever had on any vacation. Please note, unless you plan for Leonardo to schedule something for you every day, you really need a car. The Hertz car rental office in Figline will deliver your cars to you, but the rental office is not open on weekends. It’s a 15-minute drive into Figline, which has everything you need, large supermarkets and a train station with express trains to Florence every hour. (Don’t take the non-expresss train. It takes a much longer route and tends to run a little late.) Parking at the train station is pretty tough, so you might have to go up and down the rows to catch someone pulling out. We had read the reviews which said there were small grocery stores at the two little towns, Dudda and Lucolena, that are each about a mile or mile and a half from the house. They are very small. Plan on getting your food from Figline. The supermarkets close at 8:00 pm, so plan ahead. There is a very nice restaurant in Dudda. We walked to Dudda one day. It was about a mile one way. It was a very nice walk. The pastries at the little store in Dudda were tasty. The view was fantastic. There is a ruin of a castle at the top of the hill right next to the house. We hiked up to it and looked around. It was very interesting. We will definitely go back and stay longer. All you Americans need to be aware that all the beds in Europe are extra firm. This place is no different. Thanks again to Leonardo and his crew.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

W.G. K.

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Mooi verblijf,netjes.Twee badkamers zijn toe aan renovatie.Veel last gehad van muggen.Tuinman zou wel mogen vragen of bepaalde onderhoud uitkwam.
Sfeer beeld van de avond
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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Les chambres étaient spacieuses et chacune avait sa salle de bain. Un lieu de repos avec une vue magnifique et surtout un hôte super sympathique, toujours attentif à nos besoins et très réactif. On a vécu l'expérience du chef à la villa et c'était délicieux. Toute la famille a trouvé ce séjour inoubliable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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Wonderful stay, great place!

Leonardo was awesome and genuine. He was very helpful in arraigning day trips and transportation. We especially enjoyed the wine country tour and the large house kitchen. Lucolena is a great place to spread out and enjoy the country side with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David N.

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first impression

we arrived at what could only be described as a fantastic property in a fantastic location. We had the house and pool to ourselves and the week couldnt have been better with wine tasting on site and others a short drive away. we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Matteo C.

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Capodanno fantastico tra le colline toscane

Posto magico, casa tenuta benissimo e pulitissima, host gentilissimo e disponibile per ogni genere di informazioni! Consiglio assolutamente!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri L.

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Family gathering in Tuscany

Our family celebration couldn’t have been in a better place. The kitchen and dining room were perfect for long conversations over great Italian meals. Each bedroom had an en suite bathroom and beautiful views of the countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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Tuscany family vacation

We stayed at Leonardo’s beautiful home in the Chianti region. Our group consisted of 4 siblings and spouses from various areas of the United States. We were only there for three short nights, but loved every minute. The home and the grounds are stunning. We had dinner made by the chef there the first night. We all agreed that it was the best dinner we had during our entire two weeks in Italy! Leonardo was very hospitable and responded very quickly to a few questions we had during our stay. If we ever go back to this region, Villa il Castellaccio is where we will stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

yakov g.

Every thing was perfect

Very recomnded
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

Excellent!!

The house and garden were very well kept and beautiful! Leonardo gave us exceptional service! We had everything we needed and we would love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

Villa il Castellaccio is amazing

Villa il Castellaccio is an absolutely delightful place to stay. We have stayed there three times in the last 12 months and intend coming here regularly either just the two of us or with the children and grandchildren. The location is magnificent with beautiful views over vineyards and olive groves. The accommodation is lovely and the pool is just what you need to cool down on one of those hot Tuscan days. There is a lovely bottega in Dudda, just 5 minutes away, which serves gorgeous food and you can buy provisions as well-meats, cheese, bread etc. 20 minutes away is the lovely town of Greve in Chianti-we would recommend Il Terrazzo(prawns coated in hazelnuts a must) and halfway between Greve and Il Castellaccio is Ristorante Borgo Antico-again amazing food and you should try the pear and gorgonzola risotto ( a favourite of Leonardo). Leonardo is so welcoming and helpful- he will sort out anything you need. We think this place is amazing and think any one who visits here will thinks so too.
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10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Beautiful and tranquil setting. Perfect getaway.

We had a fantastic week's break staying in an apartment at Villa il Castellaccio. The owner, Leonardo, was on hand to welcome us despite the fact that our flight was delayed which meant that we didn't arrive until the early hours of the morning. He proved to be a consummate host - attentive and helpful but not intrusive. The Villa is well located for the major towns and cities of the region such as Florence, Siena, Arezzo and Montepulciano but it's sufficiently remote to provide a tranquil break. Indeed, perhaps our most enjoyable time was spent just lazing by the poolside soaking up the sun and breathing in the country air. The apartment was well appointed and very comfortable with all the facilities needed in the kitchen to cook. There was also a communal kitchen room located 50 yards away with two barbecues and a pizza oven complete with patio area. We used this on a couple of evenings to cook some very thick but reasonably priced steaks bought in the local supermarket. In summary we had a fantastic time and would have no reservations in recommending Villa il Castellaccio. We hope to return again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Wonderful Tuscany Experience for our Family

We had an enjoyable stay at the villa for our family of 11 which included 3 grandsons. Leonardo was very helpful as we planned activities for our week’s stay. He suggested a list of things which we used to put together our plan, and then he arranged for a chef for dinner and cooking class, a guide for Accademia and Ufuzzi museum tours in Florence, and drivers for village tours in the area. Our museum guide was terrific; a professor of art history who provided colorful background for the exhibits in the museums. We appreciated Leonardo’s suggestion to park at the train station in Figline and take the short train ride into Florence for our museum visits. We ate most meals outside at the large table in the beautiful patio setting. The family enjoyed preparing several pasta dishes and especially enjoyed the whole experience of making pizza dough, and then making a variety of pizzas which we cooked on the wood burning grill at the villa. The highlight was the cooking class which most of our group participated in, and then we all ate for dinner. The grandsons enjoyed swimming in the pool each afternoon after we returned from our days of sightseeing. We can’t say enough about the home itself, which provided abundant “space” for our family—four couples, one of whom with three young children. We also can’t say enough about Leonardo’s attentiveness and quick response both in the planning and during our stay.

About the host

Hosted by Leonardo Maccioni

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Why they chose this property

Strategically placed for Florence (only a 25 minute train journey from the station at nearby Figline), Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Arezzo , makes it ideal for a holiday combining sight seeing and relaxation.

What makes this property unique

The whole of the Chianti Area is at your feet – have fun visiting the lovely medieval towns like Greve in Chianti, Castellina, Gaiole, Radda and San Gimignano and along the way, discover many typical restaurants, Castles, Wine Cellars & Nature Reserves and for fashion lovers, there are The Mall and Prada Fashion Outlets only 20 minutes away by car.

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