Villa Gilberto - Chianti Area

Villa Gilberto - Chianti Area

Description

Villa Gilberto is located in the Heart of Tuscany, between Florence, Arezzo and Siena, in the hills of Chianti.

It has a Private Pool and large garden with olive trees and vineyards from which to enjoy beautiful landscapes in relaxing with your family or friends.

The Villa is just a few minutes from a typical Tuscan restaurant, and a wellness centre

In a short time you can visit the charming medieval villages of Greve in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti, where you can taste the most famous wines of Italy and of the whole world, in ancient farms and cellars, and oil Tuscan olive farm directly in a biological agriturismo

About an hour’s drive you can visit the Crete Senesi, and the city of San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and also the sights of Umbria as Cortona, Perugia and Assisi.

Getting about

Main Distances from the Villa
Florence 23 miles
Siena 28 miles
San Gimignano 32 miles
Pisa 68 miles
Rome 163 miles

Florence
Some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world are to be found in Florence’s museums, palaces, and churches. Popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Accademia, and the Bargello. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce house world-renowned works of art, and Michelangelo's architectural genius is to be admired in the Church of San Lorenzo’s New Sacristy and the Laurentian Library. Wander the ancient city streets until you reach the Arno River, enjoy the Ponte Vecchio, and cross over to the artisan district in the Oltrarno. The Pitti Palace houses vast and varied collections of paintings, silver works, and Renaissance costumes dating from the 15th through the 19th centuries. And there’s plenty to see outdoors: spend a day at the Boboli Gardens or climb the hill to Piazzale Michelangelo and the church of San Miniato al Monte for an enchanting view of Florence. The historic center of Florence has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Siena
located in the heart of Tuscany, is one of Italy's best-preserved medieval towns. Built on three hills and surrounded by well-preserved walls, Siena is filled with fine examples of Gothic architecture and boasts one of the world's most unique piazzas, Il Campo. The world-famous horserace, Il Palio, is an essential part of Sienese identity, history and culture. The historic center of Siena has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

San Gimignano
is a small, fortified hill town in the province of Siena famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers, which may be seen from several kilometers outside of town. It is known for its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, grown in the area. In 1990 San Gimignano was declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Town.

details

Locality Florence & Chianti area

zone countryside

sleeps up to 7

1 double ensuite bedroom

2 twin berooms

1 single bedroom

bathrooms 2+1

Inside

The villa has been beautifully decorated. Some of the best features – the ancient wooden doorway, heavy wooden beams and terracotta floors – have been restored to their former glory, while the bathrooms have been finished in marble.

The living-dining room on the ground floor is comfortably furnished and boasts a large fireplace. The spacious kitchen is well equipped with hobs, a large oven, fridge-freezer and dishwasher and washing machine.

Also on the ground floor is a guest toilet. A central open stairway leads up to the first floor where there is one double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and two twin bedrooms and a second bathroom.

The twin bedrooms are spacious and have plenty of wardrobe space.
There is a single open bedroom on the second floor/attic conversion; there is a tiny toilet room with washbasin.

The bathrooms are all finished in marble, the ensuite bathroom has a bath tub and the other complete bathroom has a large shower.

Outside

Perched on a green and forested valley of the Chianti, in the small picturesque village , sits Villa Gilberto , a comfortable country home with a private pool and open views from its raised terraces.

The well-tended terraced gardens are planted with flowers typical of the Chianti area giving a fragrant aroma throughout. The garden leads down to the swimming pool.

The swimming pool has been bordered in natural stone, which in turn is bordered with lawn to lend an ample area around the pool for relaxing in the warm Tuscany sun.

A barbecue terrace in the gardens, or the large stone terrace provides a wonderful place to enjoy al fresco meals whilst discussing the day’s adventures

Facilities

- CD player
- Decorative Fire place

- oven,

- fridge

- freezer

- dishwasher

- washing machine.
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Furnished terrace
- Microwave Oven
- Private Garden
- TV
- Separate Kitchen

- The size of the villa is 220 sqm.
- Position floor: ground & 1st
- Number of bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom: 2 + WC

- Swimming pool 14×7 mtrs and 1.3 to 2.5 mtrs
- Laundry – washer and ironing room
- Barbeque outside grill on terrace

- Central Heating
Services included in rates

- Weekly linen and bathroom towels
- Final cleaning

Services NOT included in rates

food and beverage

extra linen and bathroom towels change

cleaning

Central heating: by – consumption

Extra services available on request

House Maid – local maid available book in advance

Cook – book in advance

extra linen and bathroom towels change

Good to know

Arrival/Departure day: Saturday

- Swimming pool open May to October

- Tennis nearest court 15 km in Greve in Chianti
- Golf – nearest course 20km

Weekly rental rates 2011

- April, May and October                1.500,00 Euros
- June and September                   2.600,00 Euros
- July and August                           3.100,00 Euros

Avalability & requests

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Leisure Activities in Villa area

Visit Florence

1°) Guided Visit to The Uffizi Gallery without queuing.
2°) Guided walking tour trough the very centre of Florence, from Piazza della Signoria to Galleria dell’Accademia, wich houses the Michelangelo’s David, guided visit of the Gallery.
3°) Discover Florence accompanied by a friendly voice! Walking Tour – Audio Giude: an instrument conceived for those who would appreciate help in visiting the city, but don’t want to join a guided tour.

Visit Arezzo – A Medieval town only 25 minutes far from our Villa, reaching easily by motorway.

Visit Pisa and Lucca – Tuscan seaside and the historical cities in the nearby are really fascinating.

Visit Siena, San Gimignano and Montalcino– You can reach these beautiful cities through the panoramic Chianti Area or through the faster motorway passing nearby Florence.

Visit Montepulciano and Pienza – Discover the taste of Italy visiting these ancient towns in lower Tuscany

Visit Cortona, Perugia and Assisi

Visit Chianti Area – Spend a day touring through the beautiful Chianti Countryside and visiting historical villages as Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti, or fascinating ancient castles as Castello di Brolio. In the meanwile you could visit the Ceramic Workshop and the Chianti Cashmere Workshop around Radda in Chianti.

Wine Tasting and Visit Cellars –

Shopping at the Outlets– The Mall; Dolce e Gabbana; Prada; La Cuoieria Fiorentina ; Outlet Village Val di Chiana;Outlet Village Barberino di Mugello

Horse Ranch – Only 1 km far from the Villa you’ll find expert guides whom lead you to special trekking for children and adults, beginners or experience riders.

Circolo Golf Club – One of the oldest and most famous Golf Club in Italy, 18 holes.

Tennis Club

Fitness – Daily or weekly admissions;

Enjoy yourself… also with the kids!

Minigolf –
Bowling
The Children Museum – In Florence at Palazzo Vecchio, Museo Stibbert, Museo Leonardiano di Vinci, Museo Storico Topografico della Firenze com’era, Cappella Brancacci nella Chiesa del Carmine.

Cooking lessons available on request: 4 hours cooking class, thematically (pasta, pastries, fishes, courses from La Càrte).
Please book in advance. At the end of the lesson you can eat what you have prepared and cooked!

Prices on request