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La Fontanella, San Sano - Gaiole in Chianti - Siena and Chianti

3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 6 guests Private Pool 4,5 - Excellent - Excellent 4,5

Set on a slight rise, with extensive views of undulating vineyards, Fontanella has a relaxed feel inside and out. At the edge of San Sano, a small medieval village popular with walkers and cyclists using its local paths, it is also well positioned for days out in Siena, Florence and San Gimignano, which are easy drives, not to mention access to the higher Chianti hills and towns. The owner, who lives in Siena, uses the small neighbouring cottage on occasions during the season to spend a cool night in the countryside.

The villa is laid out as two apartments, connected internally by a spiral staircase, lending itself equally to parties of friends or family. Tall pine trees bring drama and dappled shade to the grounds, which have something for everyone, from the cooling private plunge pool and terrace, a play area that is great for smaller children but also an excellent brick-built barbecue and pizza oven and shaded outdoor dining table. There is a restaurant a short walk away in San Sano (together with a small grocery store and church), but your garden here is super for al-fresco dinners.

This is a great no-fuss villa in the best sense – you have everything you need here and the living is easy. If someone in your party likes to rise and take a walk or cycle before breakfast, there’s a clutch of paths just beyond your doorstep that will show them the way. You have two kitchens and an outdoor barbecue for preparing food, and three furnished spaces outside, from picnic to dining table, plus one inside. No one will be squabbling over a bathroom. And you are very well placed for trips out, including Chianti vineyards such as Brolio, Dievole and Meleto, for wine tastings.

Apartment 1 (Ground Floor)

Lounge

Sofa, writing table, chair, entrance.

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped kitchenette, bar table, three stools.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, air-conditioning.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Laundry Room
Fully equipped, washing machine.

Apartment 2 (First Floor)

Lounge-Diner

Sofa, two armchairs, cabinet, table and chairs, fireplace, spiral stairs to ground floor, door to balcony, main entrance.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, washing machine.

Bedroom 2
Twin beds (can be converted to a double), wardrobe,  air-conditioning.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, settle, air-conditioning.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Private Pool
(pre-fabricated pool is partly raised above the ground)
Length: 7,5 metres
Width: 4,5 metres
Depth: 1,1 metres
Entrance: Metal ladder
Opening times: May to September, weather permitting.
Fenced: No
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols
Cleansed: Chlorine
Distance from villa: 5 metres


Facilities

Dog Friendly
Washing Machine
Air-conditioning
Internet
Infant bed/chair
Kitchen
Dishes/Utensils
Fridge/ Freezer
Bed linen and towels
Pool towels
Lounge
TV
Stove top
Terrace
Barbecue
Fans
Oven
No smoking
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Filter coffee maker
Mosquito screens
Microwave
Fenced property
This is a privately owned villa. Owners of privately owned villas are not permitted to carry out services for guests. Services such as linen, towels and cleaning are arranged by To Tuscany and carried out by our local partners.

Villa rates

  • 2024
Date range
7 night price
06 Jan - 23 Mar 2024
$2126.00
23 Mar - 18 May 2024
$2126.00
18 May - 06 Jul 2024
$2450.00
06 Jul - 31 Aug 2024
$3267.00
31 Aug - 28 Sep 2024
$2450.00
28 Sep - 09 Nov 2024
$2126.00
09 Nov - 21 Dec 2024
$2126.00
21 Dec - 28 Dec 2024
$2450.00

House rules

Tourist tax: 2,00 € per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply.

Dog up to 30kg: 7.00 € daily charge per pet

Charged based on usage: Heating Villa, Air Conditioning

Arrival guide

Meet and greet
Arrival time is 16:00 - 19:00. Departure time is before 10:00. 

Approach road: Paved

Parking: Private, onsite parking


Layout (110 sqm)

Ground floor
Lounge
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Closed - no entry
Closed - no entry
laundry
First floor
Lounge
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dining Room

Villa location

The nearest airports:
  • Airport Florence: 96km - 1h 22m
  • Airport Perugia: 122km - 1h 32m
  • Airport Pisa: 155km - 2h 00m
The nearest local amenities:
  • San Sano: 0km - 0h 00m
  • Lecchi in Chianti: 2km - 0h 03m
  • Gaiole in Chianti: 8km - 0h 11m
The small peaceful village of San Sano has one restaurant, called La Grotta della Rana, a small grocery store, and a small church with Sunday morning services at 10am. This medieval village is very popular with walkers and cyclists, surrounded as it is by pathways, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides.

Guest reviews: La Fontanella

4,7/5 Score from 7 reviews - Excellent (7 Client reviews)
Anonymous
September 2023
Family with older children
Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany
Guest villa score
5/5
Translate with Google
VIELEN LIEBEN DANK ES WAR VON ANFANG BIS ZUM SCHLUSS EIN GESCHENK DORT ZEIT ZU VERBRINGEN ZU DÜRFEN
To Tuscany team comments for this review:
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Vielen Dank für Ihre wundervolle Bewertung! Wir hoffen Sie bald wieder in der Toskana begrüßen zu dürfen.

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adults Ages 16+

children Ages 2 - 15

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