Podere Castello 14
Elegant Tuscan Farmhouse with vineyard views : near Gaiole in Chianti
The forested hills of Chianti have long exerted their siren call over lovers of good wine, good food and beautiful views. Podere Castello is set in a privileged position, high on a hill with views of vineyards, forests of evergreen oak, and the fortified church that once protected this small hamlet.
Today this ancient stone farmhouse has been transformed into an elegant home for fourteen guests in spacious en-suite bedrooms. One of these bedrooms is fully accessible, making this house ideal for groups or families where somebody has limited mobility. The private swimming pool has stepped access so all can enjoy the views of Chianti from the infinity edge.
Accommodation
This ancient stone Tuscan house is set on a wide terrace with an infinity pool, facing a view of Chianti vineyards and a thousand-year old fortified church just below the house! The view is truly spectacular even for Tuscany which abounds with spectacular views.
The swimming pool is lined along the view facing facade of the house, with shaded areas to relax and to eat al-fresco.
The entrance leads into a light-filled dining room with a large sitting/living room to the right, a spacious and well- equipped kitchen to the left, and directly ahead, a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom that is entirely wheelchair accessible. It also has a connecting single bedroom, ideal for a carer.
Heading upstairs you will find an ensuite double-bedrooom on the half landing.
The house has 2 further floors, the first with 3 ensuite doubles and then 2 more doubles, also ensuite, on the last floor, giving a total of 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The extra single that is connected to the accessible bedroom is not counted in this number.
On the first floor you will also find a second living room on this floor, with sofas and a fireplace.
Outside by the pool a building houses a typical Tuscan pizza oven, as well as a sauna and a Turkish bath.
The double bedroom on the far left is at the half-landing from the stairs, while the double bedroom at the back of the house is entirely wheelchair accessible.
The upper floors are smaller than below as the left hand side of the building is only one storey high. You can see the stairs coming in on the left - they are of course entirely enclosed. But the plans are easier to understand like this.
The last and top floor of Podere Castello has three ensuite doubles
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Features
Villa Details
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming Pool
- All ensuite
- Wifi
- Free Parking
- Private Pool
- Fireplace
- Gym
- Insect Screens
- Jacuzzi
- Fenced Pool
- Wheelchair Accessible
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Ensuite Double Bedrooms
- One Bedroom Fully Wheelchair Accessible, With Ensuite Bathroom And Single Room For Carer.
Kitchen equipment
- American Coffee Machine
- Italian Coffee Maker (Moka)
- Nespresso Machine
- Oven
- Water Purifier
- Large Freezer And Ice Machine
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Sauna
- Turkish Bath
- Piano
- Laundry With Washing Machine And Dryer
- Covered Parking
What's included
- Pool Towels
- Final Cleaning Included
- Air Conditioning
Extras
- Private Chef
- Cheese And Wine Tasting
- Pizza Night
- Arrival Fridge Fill On Request
- This Property Requires A 1000€ Cash Deposit On Arrival. This Will Be Returned Minus Any Costs Or Damage On Your Departure
Outdoors
- Swimming Pool 15X7 With Infinity Edge
- Sauna & Turkish Bath
- Vegetable Garden With Fresh Vegetables
- Wonderful Walking Country
- Fenced Grounds
Nearby Activities
- Golf Course 40 Mins
- Tennis Court 40 Mins
- Horse Riding 25 Mins
- Read more about the area around Podere Castello
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Where is Podere Castello ?
Getting here
- Florence airport 1 hr
- Pisa airport 1 hr 45 mins
- Closest Train Station Siena, 40 mins
- Rome Airport 3 hrs
Around Podere Castello
Podere Castello is in the very heart of Chianti, surrounded by vineyards, beautiful hill towns and excellent wineries. There are lots of excellent hikes through the area, many even going past wine-tasting farms and castles - this is an area with plenty to explore without going too far.
Should you wish to visit the famous cities of Tuscany, like Siena, Florence or Arezzo, they are all within an hour's drive, as are many of the other famous areas and wine cities, like the Valdorcia, or the Valdelsa.
Nearby Activities
- In the heart of Chianti, so there are plenty of restaurants and wine-tasting places within easy driving distance
- Siena 40 mins drive
- Valdorcia, Montalcino, Montepulciano 1 hr drive
- San Gimignano 1 hrs drive
- Florence and Arezzo around an hour
Sleeps : 14
From € 1079 to 1786 per day
From € 7550 to € 12500 per week
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Calendar for Podere Castello
How to book
Is Podere Castello perfect for you?
For availability and pricing see the calendar above. If you have any questions or would like help choosing, we visit our properties regularly and can help you choose and book the best villa for your holidays.
We can hold dates for you for 48 hours while you make sure everything lines up, then you simply pay the deposit (30% of total) to secure your booking. The balance will then be due 10 weeks before you travel. You can also add "XCover" to your booking for a full refund if you can't travel.
For more details see our Booking Conditions and XCover. You can add XCover to your booking at any time until you have paid your balance, simply ask your agent.
Worth knowing
Many local administrations now charge a “Tourist Tax” for people staying in rented accommodation and these vary from town to town. The charges are generally per person per night with a maximum number of nights, usually around 5 but sometimes 7, beyond which they will not charge. The charges range between 50 cents to 3 euro. Children are sometimes included, sometimes not and these charges should be collected by the property owners.
Not sure?
It can often be faster to contact us to ask for advice - we visit all the houses so can give you first hand advice based on your wishlist. Once you find a villa you like we can hold dates for you for up to 48 hours while you check flights or make sure everybody is on board.
Any more questions?
Please ring us with any queries - there are a lot of answers in our FAQ page too. If you want to keep searching, have a look at our suggestions below!
Booking Notes
- This property requires a €1000 cautionary deposit to be paid with the balance, returned minus any costs and or damage after your departure
