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Il Fienile di Montefienali at Montefienali
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

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4 people
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shared Pool

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Il Fienile di Montefienali at Montefienali
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
To the South side of the hamlet Fienile is a detached two-story cottage that looks across the valleys leading down to Siena. The garden faces southeast and has a top terrace position giving uninterrupted views of the hills decorated with oak/pine forest, old farm buildings, vineyards and olive groves.


The entrance to Fienile is from the pergola covered front terrace - through the old Tuscan wooden double doors. There is a large garden with two covered terraces private to the cottage that offer extensive open views. Around the garden there is a wooden fence with low netting to provide safety for children in the garden. Also around the garden is a hedge.
For eating inside there is a round dining table with six comfortable chairs next to the kitchen furnished with a period dresser. Ahead is a large red brick archway which forms the lounge area and has a relaxing double sofa and is equipped with a TV Sat, DVD player and CD radio with a selection of CDs. There is a bathroom with shower by the lounge area. In the villa is a choice of books in english covering various topics including cooking, tourist guides and children's books.


Ahead is the fully fitted kitchen that includes 4 gas hobs, a fridge/freezer, an electric oven and a dishwasher. There are ample kitchen/dining facilities for 4 people provided. From the kitchen a door leads to the main outside dining terrace.
Stone steps take you up to the first floor. Ahead is a bathroom that has a shower and is finished with travertine tiles. There is a washing machine fitted for guest’s convenience.
To the right is a double bedroom with an iron-framed bed with orthopedic mattress, a bedside table with reading lamp. 
The master bedroom has two windows looking across the hills. There is a large iron framed double bed with orthopedic mattress, two bedside tables with reading lamps and a wardrobe. There is a small dressing table with chair and mirror.


The well-planted garden has a dining terrace and is furnished with a table, six chairs and an outside grill. This is a great place for eating under the Tuscan skies during the day or in the evening. There are two sun beds and an umbrella to relax and enjoy the views in your own private garden.



50 meters from the swimming pool area.

Traveller reviews for
Montefienali

Marion
Bochum, Germany
19.10.2012
"Einrichtung des Hauses, Zimmeraufteilung, Stil, Ruhe, Siedlung, gepflegte Anlage, nicht viele andere Gäste "




Suzanne
Québec, Canada
30.09.2012
"La sérénité du site et une vue merveilleuse. Un endroit super reposant, après une journée de déplacement. "




Il Fienile di Montefienali at Montefienali
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
One of Italy's national monuments Montefienali emerged in the middle of the 13th Century as a remote staging post on an ancient Roman road into the Chianti. After a two-year restoration project Montefienali is once more the ideal place for rest and recuperation for both body and mind and an ideal get away from it all.

Montefienali high point is the perfect place for its twin swimming pools. There is a 15 mtrs x 7.5 mtrs pool and a small children’s swimming pool 1 mtr deep - pools are open from April to October. Sun beds and umbrellas furnish the surrounding garden and terraces to provide a great place for basking in the sun while taking in the stunning vista of the hamlet and hilltop villages beyond.


A selection of accommodation of individual cottages in an isolated location with terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and traditional-style furniture, creating an appealingly traditional ambience that offers a private terrace/garden to enjoy the Tuscan hills while sun bathing or dining outdoors.
Every Sunday during July and August there is music and dancing at Monteluco, which is 4km away from Montefienali.



Pool Info


The swimming pool sits in a high point behind the hamlet with great views over the rooftops of the hamlet to the hills beyond. From the stone pathway that climbs through the center of the hamlet steps lead up to the swimming pool gardens. There is a swimming pool 15 mtrs x 7.5 mtrs and 1.5mtrs deep& Children's swimming pool 1 mtr deep - pools open april to October.



Terraced lawns that enjoy full sun all day surround the swimming pools. The pool area is furnished with sun lays complete with head shades. It's a great place to relax in the sunshine will soaking up the views of pine forest, vineyards and olive groves.

Nearest town

The nearest restaurant is 5km in the village Starda, and the nearest village for shopping is 12km in San Gusme' while the Chianti towns of Gaiole and Radda are 15km and 22km respectively.


Traveller reviews for
Montefienali

Marion
Bochum, Germany
19.10.2012
"Einrichtung des Hauses, Zimmeraufteilung, Stil, Ruhe, Siedlung, gepflegte Anlage, nicht viele andere Gäste "




Suzanne
Québec, Canada
30.09.2012
"La sérénité du site et une vue merveilleuse. Un endroit super reposant, après une journée de déplacement. "




Il Fienile di Montefienali at Montefienali
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  • Price: per accommodation per week
  • Arrival/Departure day: Saturday
  • Terms and conditions: please read the booking contract
  • The Security Deposit is 200 Euro or equivalent in your own currency, this will be held by the owner for the duration of your stay. Any damages plus heating/air conditioning, where applicable, costs will be taken from this with the remainder returned at the end of your holiday.
    Payment method for security deposit: Credit Card
  • Weekly linen and bathroom towels: included - service provided by local supplier
  • Central heating: by consumption
  • Mandatory final clean: included - service provided by local supplier
  • Tourist tax: 1,50 Euro per person, per night some exemptions apply
  • Baby cot: 1 available on request, no extra cost
  • High chair: 1 available on request, no extra cost
Il Fienile di Montefienali at Montefienali
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
The guest reviews published below represent the personal opinions of To Tuscany customers who completed a questionnaire after their stay at the villa or apartment. These opinions do not necessarily represent the view of To Tuscany. For help with translation we recommend http://translate.google.com/
Marion
Group of friends
Bochum, Germany

Review date:
Stay: September 2012
Pros Einrichtung des Hauses, Zimmeraufteilung, Stil, Ruhe, Siedlung, gepflegte Anlage, nicht viele andere Gäste
Cons Stromausfall am 1.Tag, nur durch Kontakt mit Nachbar Problemlösung gefunden weil Info in seinem Haus (Power-Room) aber in unserem keine Info!
Local attractions San Gimignano, Siena, Radda
10
Suzanne
Mature couple
Québec, Canada

Review date:
Stay: September 2012
Pros La sérénité du site et une vue merveilleuse. Un endroit super reposant, après une journée de déplacement.
Cons L'étroitesse de la route à l'arrivée.
Local attractions La ville de Sienne qui est vraiment magnifique. On y mange très bien. De plus, cette ville est très près. De Montefienali, nous avons visité presque tous les villages environnants. Gaiole est très beau.
9
Anonymous
Family with older children
Barendrecht, Netherlands

Review date:
Stay: August 2012
Pros De rust, de vaatwasser, de 2 badkamers, het weer
Cons keuken was wat krap, overigens wel uitgebreid keukengerei
Local attractions ?
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Anonymous
Group of friends
LE PERRAY EN YVELINES, France

Review date:
Stay: August 2012
Pros La situation géographique,près de Sienne et FLorence ! La tranquillité des lieux avec une belle vue sur les forêts et les vignes.
Cons La situation géographique , isolé en pleine forêt avec un chemin de terre pour arriver , premiers commerces à 12 kms.
Local attractions Village de Starda avec une auberge et visite, dégustation des vins du Chianti par une jeune femme parlant français. La boucherie charcuterie de Gaiole in Chianti avec le propriétaire qui parle français et vous fait visiter sa cave à jambons de pays.
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Anonymous
Family with older children
Preston, United Kingdom

Review date:
Stay: July 2012
Pros The hamlet is a lovely setting, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The buildings have been well restored and the borgo retains a sense of calm and peace.
Cons There were no mosquito nets on the windows - essential given the surroundings. The shutters were on the outside of the glass window which seemed pointless as you couldn't just close the shutters and allow for fresh air. The 'local information and guidnce' vailable in the house was fro a completely difficult location. This was very poor given it gave detailed directions to places. There were no restaurants or shops within walking distance. The pool couldn't be used after 9pm, this was very restricting given the intense heat
Local attractions Montepulciano The Chianti Sculpture poark
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Helmut
Family with older children
Berlin, Germany

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Stay: July 2012
Pros Uns hat die Einrichtung und die Ausstattung sehr gefallen, auch die Terrassen zu verschiedenen Himmelsrichtungen ist ideal. Die Ruhe war unvorstellbar, der Pool ideal und auch fast alle anderen Gäste haben sich sehr angemessen und unauffällig eingefügt.
Cons Da uns nicht bewußt war, dass der Thermostat nicht nur für Heizung, sondern auch für Warmwasser nötig ist (er war abgestellt), hatten wir 2 Tage kaltes Wasser (weil wir auch viel unterwegs waren). Einmal war kompletter Stromausfall im Haus, was aber nach einem Telefonat schnell an der Hauptsicherung korrigiert werden konnte. Netzempfang war sehr schlecht, sodass das Telefonieren/sms Senden sich im Problemfall schwierig darstellte. In den Unterlagen (Mappe) im Haus, könnte das nächste Geschäft/der nächste Supermarkt in San Gusmè bzw. Castelnuovo erwähnt sein, nicht nur der auf der Hinfahrt im letzten Kreisel vor dem Ziel.
Local attractions San Gimignano, Volterra, Rom, Vada am Meer
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Frank
Baiersbronn, Germany

Review date:
Stay: May 2011
Il Fienile di Montefienali
 Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Die Ruhe und die Wildschweine ( Suidis )
 Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck der Unterbrungung? genau dass was wir suchten, sehr ruhig und gemütlich
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Es waren an Besteck nur 2 Löffel und 2 Gabeln vorhanden
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Nein
Frank Matern
Germany
Mai 2011
 
Michael
Oberschleißheim, Germany

Review date:
Stay: September 2009
Il Fienile di Montefienali
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Ruhe genießen und die Famielie nur für sich haben
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? super perfekt, einzig und allein die Anlage um den Swimming pool war etwas zu klein konziepiert und ungepflegt.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? riesige Bremsen und Mücken wow
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? keine
Michael Heimberger
Germany
September 2009
 
Hermann
Wien, Austria

Review date:
Stay: September 2009
Il Fienile di Montefienali
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Toskana per se, wunderschönes Quartier, war perfekt
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Die Unterkunt war sehr schön es gab nichts auszusetzen, sehr gut ausgestattet liess keine Wünsche offen. Sehr freundliche und hilfeiche Leute vor Ort.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Die Erkenntnis eine Woche ist zu kurz
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Zweites Leintuch pro Bett zum zudecken / Bett sollte zur Standardausrüstung gehören, bekam man aber sofort nachgeliefert daher nicht wirklich ein Problem
Hermann Zeymer
Austria
September 2009
 


Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement?
Il Frantoio était un logement très sympathique. Agréable. Bien situé dans le borgo. Correspondait à ce que nous recherchions, c'est à dire rénové dans la tradition du respect des bâtisses toscanes.

Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances?
Un cadre magnifique, au milieu de la nature. Très tranquille et une piscine magnifique, très bien aménagée qui peut accueillir pas mal de monde sans problème. Vraiment, un lieu où nous avons pu trouver énormément de repos. De plus bien situé pour pouvoir facilement découvrir l'ensemble de la région du Chianti.

Avez vous d'autres commentaires?
Merci pour votre site et votre organisation. Lorsque l'on aime l'Italie, et la Toscane en particulier, je pense que vous êtes vraiment le site de référence et incontournable pour trouver des logements de qualité et organiser des vacances réussies. Nous envisageons déjà de peut être passer de nouveau nos vacances en Toscane l'année prochaine.Et je n'imagine pas passer par un autre site que le votre. Encore, merci.

Sandra F
Changé - France
Août 2011
Beautiful doesn’t describe the spirit of this home! I had a wonderful time visiting the countryside, San Gimignano and Siena, but most of all sharing your home—it’s warmth & your hospitality. Thank You for such special memories. What a relaxing, peaceful and fun place.
Bernadette ( Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)
This is certainly a piece of heaven, beautifully decorated and what a view. Has the Wow factor!! We saw lots of boars coming home late, on the road in. Sunshine every day; just wish we could stay one more week! Thank You for sharing your beautiful place. We are coming back!
Robynne & Adrian - July 18, 2009 ( Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)
It’s a long way to Italy from New Zealand, but I wish we could do it regularly. Our time in Italy, in Chianti at Montefienali and in this apartment in particular has been incredible. We adore this little borgo and have appreciated so much the many extra and considerable touches provided in Casa della nonna B. A fabulous little villa in a truly marvelous part of the world.
Tracy & Luigi - June 2-16, 2007 ( Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)
Overall impression: Very good, high standard
Highlights: the locals especially the owners very friendly
Unpleasant surprises: rain!  but outside of your control
Martin (Accommodation: Bel Sorriso)
Overall impression: The house was lovely and very well-equipped. It was peaceful and very quiet.
Highlights: Visits to Siena and Florence.
Unpleasant surprises: We found the insect bites worse than we had expected - but your information had warned about this, so no complaints
Alan (Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)
Overall impression: Fantastic/excellent/home from home
Highlights: The Palio in Siena / Peace and tranquillity of the countryside
Unpleasant surprises: Many insect bites, particularly troublesome around the swimming pool.European strength insect repellent did not work. Next time we would have to take Tropical strength !!
Stuart (Accommodation: Bel Sorriso)
Overall impression: Absolutely fantastic.  The property had been renovated to a very high standard, but the great features were the choice of balconies, tables to eat at, and the views from the property.  Its remote location made it not the best base for touring Tuscany, and the road to it was steep, but this was made clear in the comments of other people who had stayed there.
Highlights: The idyllic location and the perfect weather.
Unpleasant surprises: Insect bites!
Philip(Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)

Overall impression: Lovely!  Well presented, clean, comfortable and well equipped.
Highlights: Sienna, Wine tasting and the downhill cycling!
Unpleasant surprises: Yes, the uphill cycling, Mosquitoes!
Carolyn (Accommodation: Casa della nonna B)

Hi Lisa
Just wanted to say that we had a fantastic time in Tuscany and the villa was absolutely great. The pictures on the website do not do the villa or the village justice.
Many thanks and we will definitely be using you again and recommending you to friends.
Susie  (Accommodation: Il Frantoio)

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
unser Urlaub war herrlich. Die Anlage in Montefienali ist für alle Naturliebhaber ein Traum. Weit weg von jeglicher Hektik, mitten in Wald und Natur. Ideal auch zum Wandern sowie für PKW-Ausflüge in die Toskana.
Il Frantoio ist gut ausgestattet - die Sitzmöbel/Sessel sollten erneuert werden - alles andere klasse.
Der Service von tuscany war rundum top - besser geht's nicht.
Das dürfen Sie auch gern veröffentlichen - vielen Dank für den guten Service und für ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis!
Stefan und Simona (Il Frantoio)
Overall impression: Very good. La Terrazza was even better than the photo's and description on the website. The big advantage of this apartment is the little garden area which feels very private and has a beautiful view. Inside is very
cosy and more spacious than you think. It also stayed lovely cool inside. La Terrazza is also perfectly situated in relation to the pool. Last I would like to mention that we were pleasantly surprised by the hotel, they provide a wonderful service, have free internet access, beautiful simple Italian food and give you all the help you need.
Highlights: Sitting in our little terraced garden, looking out over the Chianti
fields. So beautiful!
Unpleasant surprises: Our little baby developed a skin infection while we were away, but the staff at the hotel was extremely helpful in finding us a suitable
doctor.
Marin (Accommodation: La Terrazza)
Overall impression: It was very, very good.  It's a beautiful location, very well restored, very peaceful and special.
Highlights: Staying in such a beautiful place, so isolated and quiet but with a pool and the opportunity for the children to meet other kids to play with.
Unpleasant surprises: No, not at all.  It was better than expected.
The information is very comprehensive, however a couple of things -
1. There is a fridge but not a freezer.  There was a very small icebox in the fridge without a cover/door so I wouldn't really count this as a freezer.  This did not really affect us but we could easily have bought extra milk, bread or some ice-cream on the way to the property thinking that we has somewhere to freeze them for use later in the week.
2. The terrace is completely shaded for most of the day.  It has part sun in the morning.  Again this was not a problem for us, but someone booking the property may get the impression (as I did) from the information that it is surrounded by sun all day.
Mary (Accommodation: Casa della Nonna C)
Overall impression: Wow, Beautiful, comfortable, peaceful, relaxing and friendly.  My husband and I were so happy to be there and after a week we hated to leave.
Highlights: The beauty of the place and the friendly people, staff of Caterina who does everything and with a smile and Lorenzo who takes care of the place like it was his own.  The other guests were also friendly and fun.
Unpleasant surprises: No
I can't begin to tell you how pleased we were with the whole experience, we definitely intend to use the site again, if we could only afford to go all the time, that would be heaven.
Mary (Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)
Overall impression: The accommodation was charming, so peaceful with just the sound on the wildlife.  Catrina at the hotel was an absolute angel - always happy, enthusiastic and willing to accommodate all our needs.
Highlights: The culture and charming villages and towns.
Unpleasant surprises: None
Helen (Accommodation: Casa dell'olio)
Overall impression: Very good. The only disappointment was that the terrace was not an integral part of the house so any meal for 4 (or more) was a project. This was not mentioned in the accommodation details and we might have chosen other property.
Highlights: The Hamlet, the surrounding the food and wine
Unpleasant surprises: Yes - the rain! And the bugs.
Janneth  (Accommodation: Casa de' Pecci B)
Overall impression: Casa della Nonna B was wonderful.  It looks great on the website but was even better in reality.  It really felt like a home away from home - it was very well furnished wih lots of lovely finishing touches. Montefienali itself was
a real gem - so beautiful and peaceful.  Caterina made us feel really welcome providing a drinks and nibbles reception on Sunday morning.
Highlights: Just sitting on the terrace, the peace only disturbed by the sound of the owls hooting and the wild boar crunching on the acorns.  Lunch in the Osteria di Starda, a short drive away.
Unpleasant surprises: Only one - the large supermarket recommended in the directions was too large for our needs and was absolutely heaving early on Saturday evening. Perhaps you could also provide directions to a smaller alternative.  Other guests we spoke to had the same experience.
Paula  (Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)
Overall impression: Second year at this property - we love it - booked again next year - one improvement would be the provison of 2 comfortable chairs to sit out on.
Highlights: The restaurant at Coltibuno - went 3x for lunch - wonderful setting - good food - friendly staff
Lorenzo - greets you like an old friend - makes you very welcome and is very helpful.
unpleasant surprises: No - some people find this place too quiet but we love it
Keith (Accommodation: Casa delle Nonna B)
Overall impression: Montefienale in general was just lovely - the restoration itself, the setting, the incredibly rich assortment of wildlife - , and Casa della Nonna B in particular even surpassed our high expectations - a beautiful apartment with many thoughtful touches. Katerina at the hotel was just a joy, as was the food at the same establishment.
Highlights: In terms of places visited, Cortona & San Gimignano. In general, the hospitality of nearby restaurants, great people-watching, fabulous food (both at restaurants and the local produce), local markets....
Unpleasant surprises: A week of astonishing afternoon thunderstorms (very impressive). Wasn't quite prepared for how long it takes to get anywhere because of the nature of the local roads (narrow, steep, twisty, or all three).
Tracey (Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)
Hello Lisa
We have just returned from our week’s holiday to Montefienali and I wanted to write and tell you what a lovely time we all had. The place is really beautiful, well-tended and a true delight. Our accommodation was perfect, the beds were really comfortable and the views around the property were astounding, we just couldn’t have asked for more. The hamlet isn’t easy to get to but that is a very small price to pay for the experience of staying in such a wonderful spot. We even saw wild boar and deer.
We were very lucky because our two girls met up with another family who had two children of the same age, absolutely perfect. They spent a lot of time playing in the gorgeous pool or running freely round the hamlet. As you park your car at the bottom of the approach road it was perfectly safe to wander about without any worry of traffic at all. A true delight for parents and marvellous for our children too as for once they were able to have the freedom to roam and we could let them do so without a worry.
Katerina in the on site hotel was very pleasant and helpful and the place was just perfect. We had a wonderful week in June and just wish it could have been two.
I would like to thank you and Dympna for all the help you gave us in booking this property at short notice, you were very helpful and patient. I found your website to be excellent and the services of To Tuscany were really first rate. I will most definitely recommend you and hope that we will be able to book with you again when we next to return to Italy .
Many thanks
Irena (Accommodation - Il Fienile di Montefienali)
I just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic week at Casa della Nonna B.
Montefienali was a wonderful place to be, the house was really excellent, and Marianna and the others looked after us very well. All-in-all a huge success, especially for an 'impulse holiday' booked at the last minute.
Thanks also for the helpful information, and for fixing our 'extra' starter pack.
I also thought your website, unlike many, was very helpful - I think it's highly likely we'll be checking it out for 2007!
Best wishes
Keith Salvesen (Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)
Overall impression: It was WONDERFUL! I will definately be going back there some day, if i can. It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been and everything was in perfect working order. So nice!! And I can't thank the people who work at Montefienali enough for all their help and their excellent service.
Highlights: It was staying at La Terrazza :-) I didn't think it would be that secluded when I booked it, but it was actually really nice that it was. So peaceful and quiet on top of a mountain, I almost didn't want to go out and see the rest of Tuscany :-)
Unpleasant surprises: Not really, the only thing which was a bit of a disturbance was that next to us stayed an american family with about 1 million children, who were rather noisy. The didn't seem to go anywhere, except running around the villas and throwing big stones down on the path below right in front of our house, and they were very difficult to get to stop doing it. It really seemed out of place in this peaceful place on top of the mountain, where everything else was so calm and harmonic. But this was really the only little bit of nuisance we experienced, so it was not a big deal...

Dorte (Accommodation: La Terrazza)
Hi Michela,
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Montefienali at the beginning of June. Although we knew the hamlet was kind of remote, we didn't realise exactly how isolated it was. Those windy, steep roads are not for the faint hearted!
However the hamlet was absolutely charming, the views spectacular, our apartment spacious, well presented and included everything we could possibly need. We absolutely loved ending a day's sightseeing with a dip in the pool, followed by a glass of vino on the terrazza! Absolute bliss.
Our favourite places were the smaller, quieter, hill towns. San Gusme, with it's charming quiet streets and view, was a definite favourite. It was wonderful to see the village waken up at night when everyone ventured outdoors to the bars/restaurants.
All in all a fantastic holiday and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend/use To Tuscany again. Service, accommmodation descriptions, driving directions were spot on. Well done.
Regards,
Aisling Brennan (Accommodation: Casa della Nonna C)
Overall impression: We loved it! We think it was the best house in the hamlet and the whole week was very relaxing. The staff in the nearby hotel wetre extremely helpful and friendly, and on the few occasions that we met Lorenzo he was also very polite and friendly. The access road seems a bit "challenging" at first but we soon got used to it. The house is ideally situated for enjoying the sun during the day (with one side always in the sun and one side always offering shade), and the terrace and barbecue were very useful for gentle alfresco dining (and enjoying the local wine products!).
Highlights: The peace and tranquility of the hamlet, the sounds of the birds singing and the wild boar in the woods. We were determined to try and see some of the wild boar as we had been told that they often came foraging in the hamlet during the night. One night we stayed up until 01:30 and we managed to see a group of a mother and three babies emerge from near the chapel after we had been listening to them rustling among the woods for some time. It was fantastic!
Unpleasant surprises: The very large wasps were something of a surprise - especially when they come in through your bedroom window in the morning!
To be practical, we would recommend installing fly-screens on the doors and windows [Our comment - we are liasing with the owner to do as suggest] as the insects could be a little troublesome and the weather as so hot that it became a compromise between suffocating in the heat during the night or leaving the windows open to be invaded by many insects.
Overall, we really enjoyed staying at Montefienali. So much so that we will be booking up for next year this weekend - and we will stay for two weeks this time!
Regards,
Jim, Maureen, George and Janet.
IL MIO APPARTAMENTO E’ RISULTATO ESSERE ANCHE AL DI SOPRA DI OGNI ASPETTATIVA L’HO TROVATO DECISAMENTE SPETTACOLARE PULITO ACCOGLIENTE E PERFETTO SOTTO TUTTI I PUNTI DI VISTA IL BORGO POI E’ POSIZIONATO IN MANIERA SPETTACOLARE TRANQUILLO E IN MEZZO ALLA NATURA !!
(translation: My apartment turned out to be above my expectations. I found it to be spectaular, clean, welcoming and perfect in all areas. The hamlet is located in a fantastically tranquil position in the middle of nature)
MASSIMO MALICI (Accommodation: Il Frantoio)
Very nice and well presented, everything needed was there and it was clean, too. We would recommend it to all our friends.
Rome, Florence, Venice. In Tuscany we loved San Gusme, which was not mentioned in any guidebook and was absolutely lovely (We thought nicer than Greve or Radda). We loved San Gimigniano and Monteriggione, Siena, Pisa and Arezzo. We enjoyed the wonderful Italian people and the food and wine. And we really enjoyed our apartment in Montefienali, it was away from all places crammed with tourists and very peaceful and relaxing. We even saw a sow with cubs one evening.
Rudy Liedermann (Accommodation: Casa della Nonna C)
Excellent. Clean, tidy, brilliantly furnished, homely, fantastic views.
Swimming pools were fab, Lorrenzo, the property manager was great. Fantastic to have it cleaned half way through. Top Marks
Robert Hammond (Accommodation: Casa della Nonna B)
Excellent! The location was magnificent and the property was well equipped and comfortable.
The views from the property were wonderful and it was so peaceful. The sound of birdsong during the day, the chirp of crickets and rustling of larger creatures moving through the forests made the place feel particularly special. During the first week we thought we were the only folk there it was so quiet - had anyone else actually heard of this place? We had a number of lovely walks locally - the flowers and butterflies were beautiful in May.
Saw plenty of wildlife including an owl just by the chapel near the property and a snake minding its own business near Castello di Broglio. We also had a number of great days out at San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Montepulciano, Montalcino and Siena to name a few.
The fresh produce (very cheap) was marvellous and the wines were very nice
and reasonably priced. At one point we actually though they’d got the price wrong on one bottle - but no, it was right!
We had a great time and many good experiences - we will be back!
Michael Dutton (Accommodation: Il Fienile di Montefienali)
Hi Michela
In ewsponse to your mail, let me say how much we all enjoyed out stay at
Montefianale.
As we approached the TV mast coming up from Montevarchi, we were wondering
how we would ever drive on these roads, but when we arrived down at the
houses we were overcome with joy.
Stefano made us so welcome and that evening treated us to a lovely meal and
beautiful wines
Our house La Chiocciola, so well presented, very high standard of equipment
and very comfortable beds.
If I had a "dislike", I would say that Gusme having the nearest shop, was
just a little too far to go for bread for breakfast. But we learned to
manage.
I found the site on the internet when browsing looking for self catering
accomodation in Tuscany
I thing the location is excellent for visiting such great places as Sienna,
Assissi, San Gimminano Volterra,and Florence, all of which we so enjoyed.
The local markets were great fun, and we bought many items of fresh fruit,
and good value in leather goods.
The nicest of all for us was relaxing by the pool in the lovely sunshine,
and listening to the cicaddas in the evening.
We had no nasty surprises, in fact the opposite. The quality of the
accomodation, the helpfulness of the staff and the opportunity to relax and
enjoy the peace (and chianti) made it memorable for us.
I look forward to visiting Tuscany again
Thank you all
Yours sincerely
John, Pam & Margaret O'Keeffe (Accommodation: La Chiocciola)
Excellent - very well equipped and in a beautiful setting.  If you needed to retreat from the rat race, this was the place!
Ann Winter (Accommodation: I Famigli C)
Il Fienile di Montefienali at Montefienali
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

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At what time should we arrive and depart?
Arrival time 16.00 if you arrive after 19.00 please telephone
Departure time 10.00 am
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Are the prices per person or per apartment?
The prices displayed are per apartment.
Are linen and towels provided or do I need to bring my own?
Yes linen and towels are provided and included in the price displayed, but pool towels are not provided.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is charged on consumption when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, there are two; a large one of 15x7.5 meters - 1.5mtrs deep and a small baby pool open from April to October
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
Yes, there is a telephone that you can use with pre paid cards and an Internet point.
Is there a balcony or terrace belonging to the apartment?
Yes all have.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes, the nearest village is 12km. 
How far are the airports?
Florence 45 minutes, Pisa 1.5 hours, Bologna 2 hours, Rome 3 hours. 
When do I get road directions?
Directions are provided with your final confirmation, after full payment is received.
Where do I find the directions?
The directions can be found as a link on your final confirmation email. They can also be accessed by logging into your booking details using your useremail and password.
If necessary, how do we contact To Tuscany once in Italy?
As all the villas are privately owned and managed we have no on-site representative however we can be contacted at any time during your stay in Italy. You can call Sean on +39 333 2495106.

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Our guests rated Il Fienile di Montefienali
8
Based on 6 client villa reviews
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Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at Il Fienile di Montefienali .
In House Details
  • The size of the apartment is 90 sqm
  • bedrooms 2
  • bathrooms 2
In House: Facilities
  • TV Sat
  • DVD player (Euro)
  • CD player
  • Barbecue
  • Fire place (open)
  • Furnished terrace
  • NO ANIMALS ALLOWED
  • Washing Machine Inhouse
  • Fully equipped kitchen
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
  • Swimming pool - 15 x 7.5 mtrs and 1.5mtrs deep - open April to October (weather permitting) - 15 x 7.5 mtrs and 1.5mtrs deep - open April to October (weather permitting)
  • Washing Machine Onsite - self service (charged as used)
  • House Maid - available on request
  • Leisure - walks, swimming, mountain bikes
  • Local Leisure - tennis, horse riding, ballooning
  • Private Chef - available on request
  • Barbecue Onsite - available on site
  • Distances - Florence 60km, Siena 30km, Gaiole in Chianti 20km
  • Approach road Complete paved road - 100 mtrs of steep cement slope at 25%
  • Self-service check-in - hassle free arrivals, see pop-up image for details - hassle free arrivals, see pop-up image for details
  • Internet WI-FI Onsite - available on site
  • Other services Trip Advisor comments
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client comment
Anonymous
Northwich, United Kingdom
23.05.2013
Adult family group
"Excellent villa, comfortable and clean. Well equipped. Beautiful pool with stunning views. Owner on site so very helpful. All bedrooms were of a good size with comfy beds. Two good ... "



client comment
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
23.05.2013
Mature couple
"We liked the peaceful location and spectacular views from patio area. Capanna was well equipped with everything we might have needed. "



press comment
Tim Jepson
Daily Telegraph
I like To Tuscany, partly because it has a tremendous range of villas, and partly because (unlike many companies) it has an excellent website that provides what you really want when choosing a villa.
 
press comment
Frank Gardner
BBC - Security Correspondent
Our accommodation, which cost less than £800 for the week, is in a converted stone farmhouse next to a 12th Century Franciscan chapel. There is a pergola shaded by vines round the back here we quickly settle into a rhythm of eating long pasta suppers while the shadows lengthen.
 

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