Dimora 12
Family Villa for 12 with A/C and a large pool : Barberino Val dElsa, Chianti
Nice little touches
- All of the bedrooms have direct garden access
- Vine-draped furnished pergolas create extra dining and living space
- One of the outer bedrooms is easily adaptable for less abled visitors
- Be sure to visit the Owners own enoteca in village for wine and oil tasting
Good to know
- Two of the ensuite bedrooms, entered from the front, do not interconnect to the living and kitchen areas
This large Tuscan villa with a private pool and air-conditioning, set on a vineyard and wine estate, is ideal for family reunions.
When the owner of Dimora set out to modernize this house on an organic 300-hectare farm in the woodlands and olive groves of the Chianti, he decided to respect the Nature surrounding his doorstep, and by collecting both sun and rain now manages to conserve energy with no sacrifice to comfort.
In this sprawling ground-level house, whose every room opens onto the outside, you will never doubt that you are in the heart of Tuscany. Terracotta bricks and chestnut ceiling beams mix well with stylish colors and attractive fabrics of modern Italy and from every window there is the classic panorama of an ancient countryside.
Accommodation
Just past the tiled threshing floor, whose low wall now outlines a spacious covered furnished patio, the corner entry leads you to most of the rooms of the house.
To the left is a hallway leading to a bathroom, a shower room and two front bedrooms, a twin and a double, whose arched French doors lead out to the patio.
To the right of the entryway is the large sitting room, whose comfortable sofas, fireplace, filled bookshelves, and TV and CD/Stereo make it a natural place to gather. The sitting room opens to beautiful views off the furnished back terrace and quite handily to the excellently equipped kitchen, with a dining table for 12.
A short hallway off the sitting room leads to a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with extra shower and a twin bedroom, with ensuite shower room.
Both of these rooms have doors to the side garden and the swimming pool beyond. Two other bedrooms, each with ensuite shower or bath/shower rooms, have independent access from the front of the house, and in the case of the master double suite, also from a back loggia. Quite cleverly tucked below the horizon and to the back of the house is a large laundry room.
Features
Villa Details
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming Pool
- Wifi
- Free Parking
- Private Pool
- Fireplace
- Pets Welcome
- Fans
- Barbecue
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Central Heating
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Double Bedrooms - 1 With Ensuite Bathroom With Separate Shower And 1 With Adjacent Shower Room
- 2 Twin Bedrooms - 1 With Ensuite Shower Room And 1 With Adjacent Bathroom
- 1 Outer Twin Bedroom With Ensuite Shower Room
- 1 Outer Double Bedroom With Ensuite Bathroom
- Air-Conditioning Units In All Bedrooms (Extra)
- Ceiling Or Portable Fans In All Bedrooms
- Hair Dryer In Each Bathroom Or Shower Room
Kitchen equipment
- Oven
- American And Italian Coffee Makers
- Dishwasher
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Microwave
Amenities
- Baby Bed And High Chair Available On Request
- Dvd Player
- Wifi
- Iron And Ironing Board
- Cd Player/Radio
- Pool Towels Provided
- Mobile Phone Coverage Good Outside The House
- Tv With Satellite
- Fireplace, With Firewood Provided
- Washing Machine In Separate Laundry
What's included
- Pool Towels Provided
- Mid-Week Cleaning
- Final Cleaning Included
Extras
- Arrival Groceries Available On Request
- Catering Available On Request
- Cooking Lessons Available On Request
- Extra Cleaning Available On Request
- Babysitting Sometimes Available
- Transport And Tours Available On Request
- A/C Charged 0.70 Kwh Over 250 Kw Per Week
- A/C And Heating Fuels Including Firewood To Be Paid Directly To The Owner
Outdoors
- Swimming Pool (6 X 12 M.), With Extra Childrens Pool/Jacuzzi
- Poolside Furnished Pergola
- Barbecue
- Furnished Gardens And Back Dining Pergola
Nearby Activities
- Swimming Pool With Step Entry Set In Wide Side Lawn
- Horse Riding Nearby
- Read more about the area around Dimora
Photos
The large pool has a smaller shallow section where the children can play in safety
Reviews
Where is Dimora ?
Getting here
- Florence Airport: 45 mins
- Pisa Airport: 1 hr 15 mins
- Rome Airport: 3 hrs
- Restaurant in walking distance at SantAppiano, 2 kms
- Shops and restaurants in Barberino, 5 mins
- Poggibonsi 10 min, San Gimignano 20 mins
- Siena and Florence 30 mins, Pisa 1 hr
Around Dimora
The design of the house and its gardens ensure that one can easily find a quiet space, be it on one of the furnished terraces, under the natural shade looking onto the swimming pool or in the Jacuzzi itself, or near the barbecue when outdoor dining is the plan for the evening.
There is a restaurant within walking distance, and the local village of Barberino Val d'Elsa is just a short drive away.
Visiting the medieval and renaissance towns that make this region famous is easy from Dimora, with San Gimignano 20 minutes away, Siena around 30 minutes, Florence 45 minutes, Pienza and the Val d'Orcia an hour and 30 minutes, and of course the house is set in the midst of the wine region of Chianti
Local Towns and Places to Visit
The magical medieval city of Siena is nearby
The medieval towered town of San Gimignano
Calendar for Dimora
How to book
Is Dimora 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
- A/C and Heating fuels including firewood to be paid directly to the owner
- A/C charged for usage over 250 Kw per week - cost €0.70 per Kwh
