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Casa Dante at San Donato in Perano
Location address: San Donato in Perano - Gaiole in Chianti

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4 to 5 people
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shared Pool

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Casa Dante at San Donato in Perano
Location address: San Donato in Perano - Gaiole in Chianti
Casa Dante is one of two villas converted from two adjoining farm houses, creating very individual accommodation. Great attention has been paid in using natural materials, and restoring the original features wherever possible.


A flight of stone steps leads up to the paved terrace which you cross to reach the entrance to the villa. The front door opens into a lovely open plan ‘L’ shaped lounge/kitchen/diner, which has the traditional terracotta tiled floors and beamed and tiled ceilings throughout.


The very attractive kitchen area has modern fitted units, with an eye level built in oven, separate gas hobs, microwave oven, dishwasher and fridge with freezer section. The dining area with wooden dining table and six chairs is to the right through a wide brick archway.


There is a decorative open fireplace along one wall with the lounge area at the far end of the room. The lounge has two sofas a TV with some satellite channels, a DVD and CD player. Four windows run along the far wall allowing the light to flood into the room.


Steps up from the kitchen area lead to a small hallway with storage cupboard and a door to the ground floor bathroom which has a shower, WC and basin. Stairs from the hallway curve up to the first floor where the two bedrooms are located.


Both bedrooms have windows with views over the surrounding vineyards and can be made into doubles or twins as required. One of the bedrooms has a few extra steps up to it, as does the first floor bathroom, which has a full size Jacuzzi bath with hand held shower, basin and WC.




A further flight of stairs leads to the second floor laundry room with washing machine and separate dryer, iron and ironing board.

Outside the furnished terrace is the perfect spot for dining ‘al fresco’ or relaxing with a glass of wine made from the surrounding vines. From the terrace you have views across the vineyards and olive groves to the distant hillside. A short walk through the hamlet takes you to the pool area which also has breathtaking views over the Tuscan countryside.



The bedrooms can be configured as two doubles or even as four singles on request.  Please advise your preferences when booking.  There are mosquito screens on all the windows.


The hamlet of San Donato in Perano is located close to the Chianti towns of Gaiole and Radda, both of which have a choice of shops, restaurants and bars.


Internet connection free of charge is available in the villa. Bring your own laptop.


Traveller reviews for
San Donato in Perano

Anonymous
Klagenfurt, Austria
20.09.2012
"Die Ruhe, die Lage, die Gemütlichkeit und die Sauberkeit "




Anonymous
Bochum, Germany
03.09.2012
"sehr nette Betreuung, sehr schönes Haus, Anlage gepflegt und ein wunderbarer Pool, schöner Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge nach Pisa, Florenz und zu anderen Orten der Toskana "




Casa Dante at San Donato in Perano
Location address: San Donato in Perano - Gaiole in Chianti
San Donato in Perano grew from a cluster of small villages and houses built around the church of San Donato. It became fortified and joined a network of medieval castles which can still be seen on a clear day. During the 15th Century the fortifications were strengthened with the building of a double wall around the estate. Surrounded by fertile agricultural land the castle became a country residence to a wealthy landlord. It was bought in the 16th Century by the Strozzi family, who were an influential Florentine family.

The estate remained in the ownership of the Strozzi family for four centuries, when it was sold in 1967. It is now owned by a co-operative who decided to restore the hamlet and castle buildings, creating very individual accommodation. Great attention has been paid in using natural materials, and restoring the original features wherever possible.
The co-operative have 185 acres of vineyards, the estate is in the heart of the Chianti Classico region and therefore any Chianti wine produced is eligible to display the sign of the black rooster with the initials D.O.C. (Denominazione di origine controllata – Denomination of origin controlled). In addition to the cultivation of the vineyards the co-operative also have seventy acres planted with olive trees from which they make olive oil, bottles of which can be purchased in the hamlet.

The large swimming pool is set in an elevated position with breathtaking views over the surrounding Tuscan countryside. Located beside an olive grove to one side of the hamlet, the pools paved surround is furnished with sun loungers and umbrellas. The pool has two ladders for access one, at the shallow end and one at the deep end, there are also changing rooms for the use of the hamlet’s residents.

Pool Info


The large swimming pool with its far reaching views measures 8 metres by 15 metres. The paved surround is furnished with sun loungers and umbrellas and there are changing rooms for guests use. Set in the grounds of the hamlet next to olive groves the pool has a fenced surround for security.



The two ladders which give access to the pool are located one at either end. The shallow end is 1.1 metres in depth increasing to 1.7 metres at the deepest point. The pool is open from the 1st of May until the 30th of September.

Nearest town

The thriving town of Gaiole is only 3kms away from hamlet, where there is a selection of shops, also a supermarket, pharmacy, bank a church and a choice of bars and restaurants. San Donato in Perano is also located 3km away from the charming town of Radda in Chianti.

Traveller reviews for
San Donato in Perano

Anonymous
Klagenfurt, Austria
20.09.2012
"Die Ruhe, die Lage, die Gemütlichkeit und die Sauberkeit "




Anonymous
Bochum, Germany
03.09.2012
"sehr nette Betreuung, sehr schönes Haus, Anlage gepflegt und ein wunderbarer Pool, schöner Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge nach Pisa, Florenz und zu anderen Orten der Toskana "




Casa Dante at San Donato in Perano
Location address: San Donato in Perano - Gaiole in Chianti
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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: Cash or Cheque
  • Weekly linen and bathroom towels: included - service provided by local supplier
  • Central heating: by consumption
  • Mandatory final clean: included - service provided by local supplier
  • Baby cot: 1 available on request, no extra cost
  • High chair: 1 available on request, no extra cost
Casa Dante at San Donato in Perano
Location address: San Donato in Perano - Gaiole in Chianti
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/
Anonymous
Family with older children
Klagenfurt, Austria

Review date:
Stay: August 2012
Pros Die Ruhe, die Lage, die Gemütlichkeit und die Sauberkeit
Local attractions Vertine, Radda
9
Anonymous
Family with older children
Bochum, Germany

Review date:
Stay: August 2012
Pros sehr nette Betreuung, sehr schönes Haus, Anlage gepflegt und ein wunderbarer Pool, schöner Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge nach Pisa, Florenz und zu anderen Orten der Toskana
Cons Ich empfehle diese Form von Urlaub gerne an Menschen, die viel Ruhe mögen. Für uns als Familie mit älteren Kindern waren weite Wege zu fahren, um ein bißchen den Anforderungen und Interesses dieses Alters gerecht zu werden. Das hatten wir uns nicht so gut überlegt. :-)
8
Anonymous
Family with older children
La Flèche, France

Review date:
Stay: July 2012
Pros la vue magnifique, le calme, la piscine, la proximité des villages Gaiole, Radda
Cons Aucun contact à l'arrivée, clé sous le paillasson. TV et cafetière ne fonctionnaient pas, très peu de vaisselle et couverts, aucune casserole etc.
Local attractions Radda en général
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Anonymous
Family with older children
Köln, Germany

Review date:
Stay: June 2012
Pros Geräumige Wohnung Schöne Lage und Aussicht Toller Swimmingpool Sehr saubere Anlage
Cons Zu wenig und veraltetes Kochgeschirr und Besteck, zu wenig Gläser und Tassen Fehlende Liegestühle für Terrasse Defekte Kaffeemaschine Jeden Samstag Hochzeit im Castello mit lauter Musik und Lärm bis 4 Uhr morgens
Local attractions Siena, Radda Le Vigne unterhalb von Radda Osteria in Vertine, Fraz. Gaiole
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Brian
Group of friends
North Vancouver, Canada

Review date:
Stay: May 2012
Pros the location but also the villa itself; very roomy for 4 people
Cons no english instructions for the washer/dryer/oven - being european models they were different from what we haver in Canada; kitchen was not that well equiped
Local attractions Rada was a neat place; the restaurant at the hotel associated with the winery at San Donato (Relais Vignale) and Al Chiasso Dei Portici
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Shireen
Family with young children
Melbourne, Australia

Review date:
Stay: June 2012
Pros It is in a beautiful position . Has an exquisite view and is also very close to 2 reasonably sized towns ! It is also an hours drive from Florence . We didn't see air conditioning but we didn't need it . You would perhaps want air con in the heat of summer ?? Gorgeous pool area too .
Cons The only thing that was s minor problem was that because we were there at the beginning of summer the pool was cold . We would have used the pool more if it was heated.
Local attractions There is a delicious restaurant in Gaiole which is 2 min away . Don't know the name but you can't miss it as Gaiole is very small . They have the best pizza !! Sienna is nearby too Radda is 5 min away and it is a gorgeous medieval town . San Giamangi ( wrong spelling but that's how we pronounce it ) is a short drive from the villa - a gorgeous town too - very touristy .
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Sandra
Siegen, Germany

Review date:
Stay: September 2010
Casa Dante
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Nähe zu den umliegenden Städten wie Sienna oder Florenz. Die Ruhe auf dem Hügel .... Das frische Kräuter wie z.B. Rosmarin, Lorbeern, ... überall wuchsen
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? die Unterkunft entsprach der Berschreibung und war sogar teils noch besser als gedacht.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Mh, Abends kamen "Knabber-" und "Quik-" Geräusche aus dem Kamin. D.h. wir haben keine Tiere gesehen (überall waren Gitterchen angebracht) aber wir vermuten ein Netz von Nagern in der Nähe des Kamins ...
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Eine Glühbirne in einer Nachtischlampe und in einer Wandbeleuchtung sind kaputt und müssen mal ausgewechselt werden.
Sandra Fuchs
Germany
September 2010
the property management have looked at the issues with the fireplace.
 
Katy
., Australia

Review date:
Stay: September 2010
Casa Dante
What were the highlights of your holiday? Just being in Tuscany - the beauty and serenity of the environment. And the people - genuine, lovely people who made an effort with the langauge and delighted us with little gifts of wine, flowers and Don Carlos' lavender.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation?    Fabulous! Spacious, peaceful, clean and in a beautiful setting. Having the bar/cafe on site was a great bonus. Only disappointment was that there was no soap in the villa and no tea towels.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? Only the roads!
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? I will be in touch for our next Tuscan holiday (which I hope will be soon!) Thank you Linda and Team Katy Lowe Tasmania, Australia
Katy Lowe
Australia
September 2010
 
John
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

Review date:
Stay: July 2010
Casa Dante
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances?
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement?
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises?
Avez vous d'autres commentaires? We really enjoyed our holiday and would love to stay at Casa Dante again
John Simmons
France
Juillet 2010
 
Lucy
East Lavant, United Kingdom

Review date:
Stay: July 2010
Casa Dante
What were the highlights of your holiday? The views from San Donato in Perano. Wandering beautiful villages. Just having a really peaceful and restful time.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation?    It was really nice. San Donato in Perano was immaculate. Everything very well taken care of. The villa was spacious, tidy, well equipped. Our one negative was we thought there was a restaurant there but it has closed.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us?
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? Thanks for helping our family have a lovely holiday!
Lucy Jackson
United Kingdom
July 2010
 
Robert
Pembroke Pines, United States of America

Review date:
Stay: October 2009
Casa Dante
What were the highlights of your holiday? Being centrally located, we were able to see so many areas of Tucany in day trips.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation?    It was outstanding from beginning to end - great location, clean, complete in every way. Sarena was wonderful. She went out of her way many times for us. We could not have asked for a better experience.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? None.
Do you have any other comments? We highly recommed your company and the owners of San Donato in Perano.
Robert Minnaugh
United States of America
October 2009
 
Elizabeth
Thames Ditton, United Kingdom

Review date:
Stay: August 2009
Casa Dante
What were the highlights of your holiday? Location and pool was better than expected. Weather was great. Would definately return. Beds were nice and comfortable.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation?    Excellent, web provided accurate feel for place.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? It would have been nice to have some fans in the building [TT comment: 2 electric fans have been provided]- it was very hot at night and the mosquito's meant you couldn't get a good breeze in the house.
Do you have any other comments?
Elizabeth Westcott
United Kingdom
August 2009
 
Sharron
Lymm, United Kingdom

Review date:
Stay: August 2009
Casa Dante
What were the highlights of your holiday? Beautiful location, quiet and unspoilt.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation?    Lovely accommodation - very spacious and well kept.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No air conditioning in villa! We were so hot at night it was uncomfortable.[TT comment: 2 electric fans have been provided]
Do you have any other comments? We would use To-Tuscany again. Thanks.
Sharron Cranston
United Kingdom
August 2009
 
Gerd
Haar, Germany

Review date:
Stay: June 2009
Casa Dante
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs?
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Phantastisch
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Die Tatsache dass das fünfte Bett auf dem Schlaf Sofa ist sollte klarer heraus gestellt werden
Gerd Müller
Germany
Juni 2009
 
David
Sheridan, United States of America

Review date:
Stay: May 2009
Casa Dante
What were the highlights of your holiday? There are so many it is hard to list them. We used Casa Dante as a home base and made day trips to various cities in Tuscany. All were beautiful. But as I mentioned above, it was very special just to sit on the patio, enjoy a nice bottle of wine with my family and just let everything soak in!
what was your overall impression of the accommodation?    Casa Dante was very nice. We all felt very confortable and enjoyed the surroundings. Loved the patio and patio table. One of my most special memories will be the time that my family spent there with a nice bottle of Chianti Classico and some cheese and salami from the CO OP! Serena was very nice and helpful.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No
Do you have any other comments? We really enjoyed our trip to Tuscany. To Tuscany is a great way to plan a trip to Itally. There are many properties to chose from and so you are able to find something that works for your situation. Thanks for helping to make our trip so much fun!
David Schultz
United States of America
May 2009
 


Dear Lisa
I just wanted to write to let you know what a great time we had at Casa Dante. The accommodation was awesome, Serena was very helpful, the scenery was spectacular and Osteria le Braci was fantastic. The staff at the restaurant were very obliging and friendly (we purchased a few bottles of wine while we were there). Christmas lunch was fantastic. We has snow one day which was a real thrill as the kids had never seen "real" snow before. Our time was very relaxing and exactly what we all needed. Our only disappointment was that we were not allowed to light the fire in the villa. This would have topped off the whole experience....sitting in front of an open fire with a good glass of red while it was snowing outside.....[ To Tuscany comment: the description states it is a decorative fireplace only]
Overall it was a great holiday and we would recommend San Donato in Perano to everyone.
Thank you for all your help too Lisa. You are a gem for helping me with organising this trip.
Many thanks again.
Kind Regards
Andrea and family (Accommodation: Casa Dante)

Casa Dante at San Donato in Perano
Location address: San Donato in Perano - Gaiole in Chianti

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?
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Are the prices per person or per villa?
The prices displayed are per villa.
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, 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 is a pool. The shared pool is 8x15mtr, The depth is 1.1 metres increasing to 1.7 metres at the deepest point. , open from the 1st of May until the 30th September.
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
There is no phone, we recommend you hire a mobile phone with your car, many car hire companies now offer this service. There is internet connection available in the villa Casa Dante, free of charge. Please bring your own laptop.
Is there a balcony or terrace belonging to the villa?
Yes, there is a furnished terrace.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes in both Radda and Gaiole in Chianti, 3 Kms away.
Where can we rent bicycles?
Please contact D.F. BIKE at http://www.dfbike.it/  
tel and fax: +39-0577-271905
email: info@dfbike.it
How far are the airports?
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 user email 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 +39 339 5351017 or +39 334 3981530.

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Our guests rated Casa Dante
8.7
Based on 6 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 Casa Dante .
In House Details
  • The size of the apartment is 120 sqm
  • bedrooms 2
  • bathrooms 2
  • Sofabed - single
In House: Facilities
  • TV Sat
  • CD player
  • DVD player (Euro)
  • Decorative fireplace
  • Mosquito screens
  • Furnished terrace
  • No pets allowed
  • Iron
  • Ironing board
  • Combined washer/drier
  • Microwave oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Expresso machine
  • Internet Inhouse
  • Hairdryer
  • 1 baby cot
  • 1 highchair
  • Electric fans
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
  • Swimming pool - The shared pool is 8 x 15 metres, The depth is 1.1 metres increasing to 1.7 metres at the deepest point. , open from the 1st of May until the 30th September (weather permitting). - The shared pool is 8 x 15 metres, The depth is 1.1 metres increasing to 1.7 metres at the deepest point. , open from the 1st of May until the 30th September (weather permitting).
  • Tennis - available in Gaiole in Chianti 2km away
  • Wine Tastings - available on request on site
  • Cooking Courses - available on request
  • Local Leisure - walking, biking, hot air ballooning, wine tasting.
  • Distances - Siena 30km, San Gimignano 50km, Florence 35km, Pisa 200km, Rome 270km.
  • Approach road - all paved only last 500mt good unpaved road.
read what clients and the press say about us
client comment
Clevedon, United Kingdom
12.05.2013
Mature couple
"The location of Uva at Ceperano in the centre of a family run vineyard was just idyllic. The accomodation was much larger than we expected with a large terrace for ... "



client comment
Philadelphia, United States of America
09.05.2013
Mature couple
"The place was very peaceful and quite. We went at a time when we were the only ones in the complex. The place was clean and included all ... "



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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