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La Torre at Pretaccione
Location address: Lecchi in Chianti - Siena
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8 people
4 bedrooms
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
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La Torre at Pretaccione
Location address: Lecchi in Chianti - Siena
Located on the first floor and occupying the Tower on two further floors this large and spacious apartment is ideal for families. The large private garden is on two levels and has been attractively landscaped.
The lower terrace is furnished for outside dining and shade is provided by the large pergola. The property has views over the surrounding countryside which are particularly spectacular from the tower bedroom. The property itself has attractive Terracotta floors throughout and the typical high beamed ceilings of the area.
On entering the apartment there is a large spacious room with a fully equipped kitchen at the rear which also has a large dining table. The lounge area has a traditional wood burning fireplace and is equipped with TV ( satellite) and a video/DVD player.
Off this room is an attractive double bedroom with views over the surrounding countryside.
From the lounge area the rest of the property is accessed via an internal lobby which houses the Library and also the main bathroom which has a full size bath with shower.
Also on this floor is a large twin bedroom ( can be converted to a large double bed also) which has ample space and attractive views over the garden. From here a staircase rises to the mezzanine level which has a shower room and the bunk bed area which can be screened off and is an ideal place for children as it is also furnished with a wardrobe and desk.
Continuing up the stairs rise to the top tower room which has a double bed. This room is truly special with fabulous views from it's two windows and a very private feel.
Torre is a well equipped and furnished villa
There are a couple of tennis racquets in the villa, however serious tennis players should bring their own. Please bring your own tennis balls.
La Torre is equipped with fly screens on the windows and therefore the owners have not placed fans in the house.
La Torre is equipped with fly screens on the windows and therefore the owners have not placed fans in the house.
Traveller reviews for
Pretaccione
Malik
London, United Kingdom
06.06.2013
06.06.2013
"La Torre is a lovely villa in the heart of Chianti, and is very convenient to visit the beautiful Chianti region and its small towns, along with nearby cities of ... "
Emma
Chester, United Kingdom
04.06.2013
04.06.2013
"Very pretty villa in a lovely setting and nicely converted set of properties. La Torre is so well equipped, they have thought of everything so even on rainy days ... "
La Torre at Pretaccione
Location address: Lecchi in Chianti - Siena
Podere Pretaccione, 1000 year old, was once the home of itinerant priests. Located in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region, Pretaccione provides a restful, rural setting just 20 minutes from historic Siena. The main building has been carefully restored into eight spacious apartments, each comfortably furnished in keeping with the terracotta floors, stone archways and beamed ceilings. A large swimming pool and tennis court with garden furniture are set on a lawned terrace just below the farmhouse. The ancient stone patios provide expansive views of the Arbie River as it winds through the valley toward Siena.
The houses all have private gardens with terraces furnished with tables and chairs for al fresco eating. The pretty village of San Sano, 4km away, boasts an excellent country style restaurant and a small grocery store with a bar.
Pretaccione is on the property of the Dievole Winery and spa, a short drive or a healthy walk up a country road. Visitors are always welcome for wine tastings and special dinners at the winery.
Pretaccione is on the property of the Dievole Winery and spa, a short drive or a healthy walk up a country road. Visitors are always welcome for wine tastings and special dinners at the winery.
- Pretaccione rated "excellent" by 4 travellers
- Traveller Reviews for Pretaccione
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 11 Specialty lodging in Castelnuovo Berardenga
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- 2 Jul 2010: “We stayed at Fornaio at Pretaccione for 1 week and the only problem was that we...” more
- 20 Feb 2009: “La Pretaccione is perfect for a family holiday or to share with friends. It is in...” more
- 24 Jan 2009: “My husband and I spent a glorious 2 weeks in the La Porcilaia section of the...” more
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Pool Info
The swimming pool is 14 meters x 5.5 meters and 1.30 - 2.30 meters deep. It is open from Easter to October. Lawned terraces offer plenty of open space around the pool area, there is a terracotta pool-surround terrace furnished with comfortable sunbeds, this area south facing and enjoys full sun.
Pretaccione has a full-size, concrete based tennis court that is situated in the gardens near the pool. The court is in an open position - perfect for working on your game whilest enjoying the views of the Siena hills, after you can take a dip in the pool and bask in the Tuscan sunshine on the furnished terrace.
Nearest town
Pretaccione is located 4km from the small village San Sano and 6km from Lecchi in Chianti. The Chianti towns, Radda in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti are 15 minutes drive away and Siena is 30 minutes.
Traveller reviews for
Pretaccione
Malik
London, United Kingdom
06.06.2013
06.06.2013
"La Torre is a lovely villa in the heart of Chianti, and is very convenient to visit the beautiful Chianti region and its small towns, along with nearby cities of ... "
Emma
Chester, United Kingdom
04.06.2013
04.06.2013
"Very pretty villa in a lovely setting and nicely converted set of properties. La Torre is so well equipped, they have thought of everything so even on rainy days ... "
La Torre at Pretaccione
Location address: Lecchi in Chianti - Siena
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La Torre at Pretaccione
Location address: Lecchi 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/
Malik
Family with young children
Review date:
Stay: May 2013
La Torre is a lovely villa in the heart of Chianti, and is very convenient to visit the beautiful Chianti region and its small towns, along with nearby cities of Sienna, Montepulciano, Montalcino, etc. The villa is very spacious and has all the amenities one could need for a stay there. We were there for a week and would gladly have extended our stay if the villa had been available longer.
As others have mentioned, it can be quite a struggle to find Pretaccione, as it's not on any maps, and the directions given are hard to follow. The best way to find it is to get directions to San Sano on a GPS (or nearby Gaiole in Chianti). Also, the two bedrooms in the tower section have no doors, so are not as private as the other two rooms.
I would recommend spending time in Chianti itself, as La Torre is a great base to explore this beautiful part of Tuscany. We enjoyed La Grotta di Rana in nearby San Sano, as well as Osteria alla Piazza in Castellina in Chianti. Lots of great wineries to visit nearby, including Rocca di Montegrossi a couple of kilometers away, and Rocca delle Macie in Castellina.
To Tuscany team comments for this review:
06.06.2013
The road directions have been edited to try and make them easier and 2 road signs have been placed locally, we hope this helps.
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Emma
Group of friends
Review date:
Stay: May 2013
Very pretty villa in a lovely setting and nicely converted set of properties. La Torre is so well equipped, they have thought of everything so even on rainy days there was plenty to do. The Pool was great and tennis court a bonus and of course there were plenty of gorgeous villages and towns to visit close by.
The only slight negative was the very rough lane with lots of pot holes to get to the property, but it wasnt a major problem - just a bit bumpy.
The Tratorria in San Sano was very welcoming but the Michlin Guide recommended restaurant on the main road in Caselline was fantastic!
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Ms
Group of friends
Review date:
Stay: October 2012
It was ver homely and comfortable. It had english speaking TV Channels and had lots of DVD`s cds there for us to use, The swimming pool and Tennis courts were amazing and the it was very private also which we loved..
Getting lost trying to find it!!
Rocca Di Castignolli, Siena is a beautiful town also and Florence..
There are many other beautiful restaurants close by too.
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Sam
Group of friends
Review date:
Stay: October 2012
Wonderful location, perfect distance from Gaiole (For L'Eroica)
Very cleverly laid out property providing good privacy from other guests. Very well equipped and tastefully furnished.
Leaving.
Ristorante la Grotta della Rana, just up the road in San Sano is outstanding, the Wild Boar Ragu, and Black Truffle Tagliatelle exceptional, with really friendly service. Also the bike hire / Mechanic Loius' shop in Lecchi was also a lifesaver.
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Peter
Group of friends
Review date:
Stay: May 2012
Etagenbett für die 7/8 Person im Durchgengsbereich;
Gute Belegung für 6 Personen
Siena; Florenz; Grotta della Rana in San Sano
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Aurélie
Review date:
Stay: August 2010
La Torre
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? les journées à se promener suivies d'un petite baignade dans la piscine : le bonheur!
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? très agréable, spacieux et étonnament bien fournit (surtout la cuisine!) bien située pour visiter la région calme et ravissant
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? les moustiques (vous nous aviez prévenu mais c'est pas des moustiques, c'est des monstres qui résistent à tous les anti-moustiques!) on était un tout petit déçu qu'il n'y ai pas de vue, on ne s'en rendait pas compte sur les photos
Avez vous d'autres commentaires? c'était des super vacances, merci pour tout!
Aurélie BANCILHON
France
Août 2010
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? les journées à se promener suivies d'un petite baignade dans la piscine : le bonheur!
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? très agréable, spacieux et étonnament bien fournit (surtout la cuisine!) bien située pour visiter la région calme et ravissant
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? les moustiques (vous nous aviez prévenu mais c'est pas des moustiques, c'est des monstres qui résistent à tous les anti-moustiques!) on était un tout petit déçu qu'il n'y ai pas de vue, on ne s'en rendait pas compte sur les photos
Avez vous d'autres commentaires? c'était des super vacances, merci pour tout!
Aurélie BANCILHON
France
Août 2010
Dietmar
Review date:
Stay: June 2010
La Torre
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Italien wie immer toll
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Hervorragend
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Die vier Schlafräume haben sich als drei herausgestellt, die 2 Etagenbetten standen im Flur mit Vorhang abgetrennt. Das sollte besser kommuniziert werdn. Ansonsten hervoragende Lokalität.
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Die Wegbeschreiebung von Bologna/Firenze aus sollte über Siena führen. Das ist über die Schnellstraße angenehmer zu fahren. Denn: es gibt Menschen, die nicht gerne Auto fahren oder denen im Auto schlecht wird. Wenn man Ihrer Wegbeschreibung folgt, benötigt man fast die Häöfte der Zeit länger und das zum größten Teil über unbefestigte Straßen.
Dietmar Aubel
Germany
Juni 2010
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Italien wie immer toll
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Hervorragend
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Die vier Schlafräume haben sich als drei herausgestellt, die 2 Etagenbetten standen im Flur mit Vorhang abgetrennt. Das sollte besser kommuniziert werdn. Ansonsten hervoragende Lokalität.
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Die Wegbeschreiebung von Bologna/Firenze aus sollte über Siena führen. Das ist über die Schnellstraße angenehmer zu fahren. Denn: es gibt Menschen, die nicht gerne Auto fahren oder denen im Auto schlecht wird. Wenn man Ihrer Wegbeschreibung folgt, benötigt man fast die Häöfte der Zeit länger und das zum größten Teil über unbefestigte Straßen.
Dietmar Aubel
Germany
Juni 2010
Dear Linda,
It is a whole year since we were in Tuscany and the latest newsletter just arrived and stirred our memories, so I thought I would just write and say again what a wonderful place Pinturicchio was and how we loved our villa. It was absolutly perfect and the most gorgeous countryside and we loved sitting out in the the little shelter early in the morning having our breakfast and admiring the view. One day we would love to go again, don"t know if we will be able to but if we do we will certainly be organising it all through you and to-tuscany, it all went like clockwork.
Please tell the art historian who owns the villa how priviledged we felt to be able stay in his lovely place and will never forget it. Thanks again,
yours sincerely,
Angus and Cathie Sloane
We have enjoyed a wonderful week, in a location perfect for relaxation. Not only does the villa provide an excellent holt-hale, but the surrounding villages have great restaurants; namely Malborghetto in Lecchi (closed Tuesday) and Grotta della Rana in San Sano (closed Wed.). We would certainly come back. Simon and Abigail (Accommodation: Il Fornaio)
We had a spectacular time in Pretaccione at our little villa, Il Fornaio; The hills of Tuscany were very alluring & we took many back roads to discover the culture. We especially enjoyed the market in Castellina (in spite of frigid cold). Our trips to Siena, Firenze &San Gimignano were all very different, but each had their own charm. You will find the most welcoming greeting from a sweet lade who runs the market in Lecchi in Chianti. The hills are full of enchanting little villages with their own pieces of history. We also found a special friend that we nicknamed “Sir Charles” which we later found is the local “gatto” named Kitty. She, “Charlie” is very tame and very well behaved if you would like to have her visit with you inside Il Fornaio. We left cat food so we hope you will take care of her as we have. She’s a very loving, gentle spirit! Il Fornaio was an excellent find! We cooked many meals here as well as had Andrea come in to cook Michael a 5-course Birthday Dinner – what a wonderful way to end our stay here at Il Fornaio! We hope you will fall in love all over again as we have here in Pretaccione! Karen & Michael (Accommodation: Il Fornaio)
A truly tranquil and relaxing spot, a very well appointed cottage, although the missing fan would have come in useful but did not detract from the special place that is “il Fornaio.”
We loved using the BBQ for outside dining in the beautiful … and would have loved a couple of sunbeds there as well, as mentioned by previous occupants, maybe something we can look forward to on our intended future visits? It is very rare that we would ever consider returning to the same place on holiday, but this delightful place has left a lasting positive impression on us, in every way possible.
P.S. Don’t worry if you hear dogs and shots in the night. It’s just the boar hunters!
Penny & Paul (Accommodation: il Fornaio)
This truly is a wonderful place. Reading through everyone’s comments I’m not sure there’s anything else to add. The apartment is a wonderful base to discover Tuscany. It really has been a getaway from it all holiday and we feel totally relaxed now.You have a beautiful place in a beautiful setting and we are very envious.
Thank you for letting us share it.
Dianne and Bob (Accommodation: Il Fornaio)
Thank you for letting us share it.
Dianne and Bob (Accommodation: Il Fornaio)
Overall impression: excellent - the best appointed villa we have ever stayed in - we have never had such a great arrange of pans, utensiles CDs DVDs etc to use or enjoy. However the weather was fantastic so we didn't have to wade through the DVD library thankfully!!
Highlights:Andrea Giusti came to prepare a meal one evening and was able to cater for my mother in law who has a gluten and dairy intolerence. Seeing as this ruled out pasta and cheese, Andrea came up with a wonderful meal
Unpleasant surprises: Apart from waking up on the last day to realise we had to return to the UK the only downside was that the television had UK channels and therefore my father in law was able to watch the news which we normally avoid so as to get away from everything!! Still it kept him happy!!
Anthony (Accommodation: La Torre)
Highlights:Andrea Giusti came to prepare a meal one evening and was able to cater for my mother in law who has a gluten and dairy intolerence. Seeing as this ruled out pasta and cheese, Andrea came up with a wonderful meal
Unpleasant surprises: Apart from waking up on the last day to realise we had to return to the UK the only downside was that the television had UK channels and therefore my father in law was able to watch the news which we normally avoid so as to get away from everything!! Still it kept him happy!!
Anthony (Accommodation: La Torre)
Overall impression: Great apartment, georgeous garden, tidy pool, tennis was excellent
Highlights: This 1st week as a whole and a visit to Rome.
Unpleasant surprises: No, La Vecchia Stalla and the area was a lovely piece of Italy. The British owners really made their best to get the visitors enjoy the stay. A brilliant (not too hot) apt, too.
Marita (Accommodation: La Vecchia Stalla)
Highlights: This 1st week as a whole and a visit to Rome.
Unpleasant surprises: No, La Vecchia Stalla and the area was a lovely piece of Italy. The British owners really made their best to get the visitors enjoy the stay. A brilliant (not too hot) apt, too.
Marita (Accommodation: La Vecchia Stalla)
Overall impression: Fantastic.
Highlights: Being able to have the flexibility of doing our own thing.
Abigail (Accommodation: Fornaio)
Highlights: Being able to have the flexibility of doing our own thing.
Abigail (Accommodation: Fornaio)
Overall impression: Very well equipped and comfortable. It was rather dark but that was the style of the building and it helped with the heat! The facilities allowed it to feel like home and having the english channels on the TV was great.
Highlights: Hiring a car and taking trips to Siena, Florence, Cataline, Rhadda and San Gimiangno. Siena is incredible and not to be missed!
Unpleasant surprises: A huge amount of wasps that gathered daily in and around the pool area!
Rebecca (Accommodation: Fornaio)
Highlights: Hiring a car and taking trips to Siena, Florence, Cataline, Rhadda and San Gimiangno. Siena is incredible and not to be missed!
Unpleasant surprises: A huge amount of wasps that gathered daily in and around the pool area!
Rebecca (Accommodation: Fornaio)
Overall impression: A lovely part of an old house that was well equiped and clean
Highlights: Walking round the walls of Pienza at sunset and watching the countryside melt into purples
Unpleasant surprises: The ceiling in the mezzanine bedroom was a lot lower than we expected and made using the space difficult for an adult. The property was further out in the countryside than we expected but I have to admit the silence in the evenings was superb and the occasional deer ran across the field below our apartment.
David (Accommodation: Della Francesca)
Highlights: Walking round the walls of Pienza at sunset and watching the countryside melt into purples
Unpleasant surprises: The ceiling in the mezzanine bedroom was a lot lower than we expected and made using the space difficult for an adult. The property was further out in the countryside than we expected but I have to admit the silence in the evenings was superb and the occasional deer ran across the field below our apartment.
David (Accommodation: Della Francesca)
Overall impression: We absolutely loved our villa. It was everything we had hoped for. We lit a fire each night and had a wonderful time playing "Blokus" and drinking wine.
Highlights: Probably just the fact that we could not believe we had "fell in to" - what we considered - the perfect place to stay in Italy. We loved our villa. We thought the location was excellent. We took road trips to Sienna, little villages like San Sano and Radda, and the we discovered the wonderful town of San Gimignano. We had an excellent meal when our private chef came to cook one night. And then there was the day that we just simply hung around the villa and enjoyed the blue sky and peace and quiet.
unpleasant surprises: We would not consider it unpleasant; however, we did have a chuckle when we discovered there was no clothes dryer! We assumed that as there was a washer, there would be a dryer. Once we realized that the clothes horse was the dryer, we did not mind using such, we just laughed at ourselves. It was great.
We just wanted to add that we absolutely loved our place and found it quite sad to say goodbye. That one week that we had at your villa was so much more than we ever expected. It was a little piece of heaven. If we ever get the chance to return to Italy, we most definitely will be returning to one of your properties. Thank you again so much. As we have never been to Europe previously, it made the wait very worthwhile.
Pat and Bob, Candee and Gary (Accommodation: La Porcilaia)
Highlights: Probably just the fact that we could not believe we had "fell in to" - what we considered - the perfect place to stay in Italy. We loved our villa. We thought the location was excellent. We took road trips to Sienna, little villages like San Sano and Radda, and the we discovered the wonderful town of San Gimignano. We had an excellent meal when our private chef came to cook one night. And then there was the day that we just simply hung around the villa and enjoyed the blue sky and peace and quiet.
unpleasant surprises: We would not consider it unpleasant; however, we did have a chuckle when we discovered there was no clothes dryer! We assumed that as there was a washer, there would be a dryer. Once we realized that the clothes horse was the dryer, we did not mind using such, we just laughed at ourselves. It was great.
We just wanted to add that we absolutely loved our place and found it quite sad to say goodbye. That one week that we had at your villa was so much more than we ever expected. It was a little piece of heaven. If we ever get the chance to return to Italy, we most definitely will be returning to one of your properties. Thank you again so much. As we have never been to Europe previously, it made the wait very worthwhile.
Pat and Bob, Candee and Gary (Accommodation: La Porcilaia)
Hi Dympna -
Sadly, we are already back from our vacation.
I just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed our stay in Tuscany. Fornaio at Pretaccione was perfect for our needs, and we loved Lecchi. We stopped at Palmira's store and Paulo's bar a few times. And, we appreciate all your help with making this a memorable vacation for us. Thank you so much!
We hope to return to Tuscany.
Beth (Accommodation: Fornaio
Sadly, we are already back from our vacation.
I just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed our stay in Tuscany. Fornaio at Pretaccione was perfect for our needs, and we loved Lecchi. We stopped at Palmira's store and Paulo's bar a few times. And, we appreciate all your help with making this a memorable vacation for us. Thank you so much!
We hope to return to Tuscany.
Beth (Accommodation: Fornaio
Hi Linda,
Just a quick note to say thank you so much for organsing our accommodation at Petroccioni (don't know if that is the correct spelling). We had a wonderful time and the venue really topped it off. Lecchi and the Chianti region is to die for and of course we would love to go back. We did the one day cooking class with Paolo and Simonetta and had a ball - ate far to well and matched that with the drinking!
You were spot on with all your advice and of course we will be recommending you to anyone who wants the "Tuscan experience". We had great neighbours and spent some lovely evenings with them sitting out side on our terrace under the Tuscan sun. The weather was fantastic. Apparently it had only been 7C the week before we got there but our days were 25-30C each day. Absolutely loved the whole thing so again thank you for your tips and recommendations.
At the moment you are our favorite person!!
Anne and Stan McGlashan (Accommodation: Fornaio)
Just a quick note to say thank you so much for organsing our accommodation at Petroccioni (don't know if that is the correct spelling). We had a wonderful time and the venue really topped it off. Lecchi and the Chianti region is to die for and of course we would love to go back. We did the one day cooking class with Paolo and Simonetta and had a ball - ate far to well and matched that with the drinking!
You were spot on with all your advice and of course we will be recommending you to anyone who wants the "Tuscan experience". We had great neighbours and spent some lovely evenings with them sitting out side on our terrace under the Tuscan sun. The weather was fantastic. Apparently it had only been 7C the week before we got there but our days were 25-30C each day. Absolutely loved the whole thing so again thank you for your tips and recommendations.
At the moment you are our favorite person!!
Anne and Stan McGlashan (Accommodation: Fornaio)
Tuscany was fabulous as always. Accommodation very well equipped, lovely setting and very high standard. 'To Tuscany' very helpful and good service.
The only issue we had was it was not 2km from the nearest town! Maybe at 2km to the end of the dirt track and then 2km to the nearest town, certainly not walking distance unless you were prepared to do a 2 hr hike every day. I think it should be changed on the details as we were a bit disappointed we could not walk to the local village. [Our response - This information has been checked and edited on the site, the correct distance in 4km]
Apart from that it was lovely.
Thanks
Kind regards
Jo Slater (Accommodation: La Torre)
The only issue we had was it was not 2km from the nearest town! Maybe at 2km to the end of the dirt track and then 2km to the nearest town, certainly not walking distance unless you were prepared to do a 2 hr hike every day. I think it should be changed on the details as we were a bit disappointed we could not walk to the local village. [Our response - This information has been checked and edited on the site, the correct distance in 4km]
Apart from that it was lovely.
Thanks
Kind regards
Jo Slater (Accommodation: La Torre)
May 2005
The web-site states that Fornaio has a well-equipped kitchen and it lived up to its promise (the best rental I’ve ever taken), but where was the lemon-squeezer?
We recommend the walk up to Dievole (in May at any rate) although you’d have to run to make it in ¾ hour – allow 1 ½ hour if you’ve booked a tour around the cellars. Turn right down the steep hill at the Madonna and then fork left at the bottom – the road/track sweeps past a ruined house that you can see and after that it’s just follow the track for about 5 km.
The Grotta della Rana in San Sano is also a worthwhile destination. There’s a frog statue nearby which is fun too.
Loris & Christine (Accommodation: Fornaio)
The web-site states that Fornaio has a well-equipped kitchen and it lived up to its promise (the best rental I’ve ever taken), but where was the lemon-squeezer?
We recommend the walk up to Dievole (in May at any rate) although you’d have to run to make it in ¾ hour – allow 1 ½ hour if you’ve booked a tour around the cellars. Turn right down the steep hill at the Madonna and then fork left at the bottom – the road/track sweeps past a ruined house that you can see and after that it’s just follow the track for about 5 km.
The Grotta della Rana in San Sano is also a worthwhile destination. There’s a frog statue nearby which is fun too.
Loris & Christine (Accommodation: Fornaio)
June 2005
This was our first (of many?) visits to Tuscany and we instantly fell in love with the place. The apartment suited our needs perfectly and we particularly enjoyed watching the sun slowly set whilst sipping a large well earned gin & tonic! We enjoyed exploring the local area from the picturesque towns and villages to the wonderful local restaurants in San Sano, Lecchi and Radda. (Al Chusso del Portici) Having researched the local ice-creams exhaustively our favorites could be found in the Piazza Cisternci, San Gimignano – our favorite town and an astonishing place to visit – much better than Siena. We were particularly struck with the beauty of Volpaia. We’ve enjoyed sampling the numerous local wines and we now are converts to Chianti Classico! One of the highlights of our stay was a very close encounter with a wild board during a spectacular thunderstorm.
Playing tennis for an hour every morning before plunging into the pool was a real pleasure, despite the high bounce! Overall a fantastic holiday with many cherished memories of our time at La Fornaio. We hope to come back for more wonderful experiences in years to come!
Nora & Peter
P.S. CD player was a real bonus and tunes to help set the mood for the evening…
(Accommodation: Fornaio)
This was our first (of many?) visits to Tuscany and we instantly fell in love with the place. The apartment suited our needs perfectly and we particularly enjoyed watching the sun slowly set whilst sipping a large well earned gin & tonic! We enjoyed exploring the local area from the picturesque towns and villages to the wonderful local restaurants in San Sano, Lecchi and Radda. (Al Chusso del Portici) Having researched the local ice-creams exhaustively our favorites could be found in the Piazza Cisternci, San Gimignano – our favorite town and an astonishing place to visit – much better than Siena. We were particularly struck with the beauty of Volpaia. We’ve enjoyed sampling the numerous local wines and we now are converts to Chianti Classico! One of the highlights of our stay was a very close encounter with a wild board during a spectacular thunderstorm.
Playing tennis for an hour every morning before plunging into the pool was a real pleasure, despite the high bounce! Overall a fantastic holiday with many cherished memories of our time at La Fornaio. We hope to come back for more wonderful experiences in years to come!
Nora & Peter
P.S. CD player was a real bonus and tunes to help set the mood for the evening…
(Accommodation: Fornaio)
August 2004
We have visited Italy for a holiday for 4 out of the past 5 years. (3rd time visiting Chianti). We love the place. Beautiful countryside and weather and so much to see in the towns and villages. On this trip we have been to Florence – we really like to climb up inside Brunelleschi’s dome and marvel at the structure, art work and the view. I can never resist buying bags in the leather market. We have also visited Siena, Colle di Val d’Elsa, Montereggione and some of the local villages. All wonderful places.
We have really enjoyed the peace, privacy and beauty of Pretaccione. Il Fornaio is perfect. Many thanks.
Pauline and Stuart (Accommodation: Fornaio)
We have visited Italy for a holiday for 4 out of the past 5 years. (3rd time visiting Chianti). We love the place. Beautiful countryside and weather and so much to see in the towns and villages. On this trip we have been to Florence – we really like to climb up inside Brunelleschi’s dome and marvel at the structure, art work and the view. I can never resist buying bags in the leather market. We have also visited Siena, Colle di Val d’Elsa, Montereggione and some of the local villages. All wonderful places.
We have really enjoyed the peace, privacy and beauty of Pretaccione. Il Fornaio is perfect. Many thanks.
Pauline and Stuart (Accommodation: Fornaio)
We had a very pleasant holiday and are satisfied with the To Tuscany service - the web site accurately portrayed the accommodation and the instructions for finding it were comprehensive and accurate.
The accommodation itself was to a very high standard and I was particularly happy with the battery de cuisine since the main purpose of our trip was to cook Italian spring vegetables.
Loris Caren (Accommodation: Fornaio)
The accommodation itself was to a very high standard and I was particularly happy with the battery de cuisine since the main purpose of our trip was to cook Italian spring vegetables.
Loris Caren (Accommodation: Fornaio)
Very high standard accommodation, very well fitted out and supplied, from kitchen implements to guide-books.
Keith Robinson (Accommodation: La Porcilaia)
Keith Robinson (Accommodation: La Porcilaia)
Superb. Very comfortable. Well appointed and easy to use. Pool excellent. Its layout and setting. I will never forget swimming in the pool looking out over the valley with the swallows feeding overhead. I have some pencil sketches that I will try to convert to watercolours.
Terry Webb (Accommodation: La Torre)
Terry Webb (Accommodation: La Torre)
La Torre at Pretaccione
Location address: Lecchi in Chianti - Siena
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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
Can you help with travel arrangements?
For help on travel arrangements by car, by plane or by train select Reach Tuscany from the home page.
Are the prices per person or per house?
The price displayed are per house.
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, bring your own pool towel.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is charged on consumption when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, the pool is 14 x 5.5 meters and open from Easter to October
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
No, the manages office is nearby that can help where needed but for email there is an Internet café nearby Radda in Chianti. The cell phone reception from Pretaccione is poor.
Is there a balcony or terrace belonging to the apartment?
Yes all have gardens and with at least one terrace private to the house.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes within 4km.
Where can we rent bicycles?
In Radda in Chianti at Bar Dante, delivery to the Information point can be arranged. Their contact details are; tel +39 0577 738815, email kferru@tin.it
How far are the airports?
Siena 30 minutes, Florence 1 hour, Pisa 2 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.
Our guests rated La Torre
9.2
Based on
5
client villa reviews
We post all reviews as they were submitted (both positive and negative)
Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at La Torre .
We post all reviews as they were submitted (both positive and negative)
Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at La Torre .
In House Details
- The size of the apartment is 115 sqm
- bedrooms 4
- bathrooms 2
- Sofabed bunk beds
In House: Facilities
- TV Sat
- No smoking
- Private garden
- DVD player (Euro)
- Video player
- Washing Machine Inhouse
- Microwave oven
- Furnished pergola
- Dishwasher
- Fire place (open)
- NO ANIMALS ALLOWED
- CD player
- Barbecue
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Mosquito screens
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
- Swimming pool - 14x 5.5mtrs and 1.45 to 2.20mtrs deep and is open from Easter to October (weather permitting)
- Babysitter - book in advance
- House Maid - book in advance
- Private Chef - book in advance
- Distances - Florence 40km, Siena 21km, San Gimignano 50km
- Approach road - 1km good unpaved road - 500 mtrs bumpy unpaved road not ideal for motorbikes.
- Self-service check-in - see pop-up image for details
- Other services Trip Advisor comments
- Tennis court - full size court next to the swimming pool
read what clients and the press say about us
client comment
Peoria, United States of America
18.06.2013
18.06.2013
Mature couple
"The location was great. It was secluded and quiet but close to cute little towns (Radda, San Sano) or larger towns (Siena) if you like. The villa was ... "
client comment
London, United Kingdom
16.06.2013
16.06.2013
Family with young children
"The villa was absolutely beautiful - full of character and yet had most things we needed. Spacious rooms, lovely gardens and the pool was very clean. Carlo, the owner, couldn't ... "
press comment
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
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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