Villetta Carfini at Carfini, Poggibonsi - Siena

Carfini is located in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by farmland and vineyards. Built on a family run farm which produces Chianti wine and vegetables, the villas share a pool with one other villa - La Strolla which makes it ideal for families or friends wishing to holiday together. The property is only 5km from Poggibonsi and within easy reach of both Florence and Siena.

The large pool is located 30 metres from the property. This is shared by the two villas at Carfini and with the villa opposite, La Strolla. The owner may also use it occasionally. The pool has a paved surround with plenty of loungers, tables, chairs and umbrellas.  To one side there is a grassed area, planted with trees and vines.

Villetta Carfini is a combination of Casa ai Carfini and Carfini di sopra. It is on one side of a typical Tuscan stone building on a working farm on the edge of the Chianti. It shares the pool with one other villa and the owner.

Outside there is a well maintained small private, part walled garden which has a paved area with a barbeque.  The garden has a dining table with chairs as well as umbrellas and reclining chairs for sunbathing.

From the garden a large, part wooded, arched entrance door opens into a small lobby area, to the left of which is a bathroom with shower.  This is also where the washing machine is located.  Directly ahead is the lounge, and from here doors lead of to all parts of the house.  The property has the traditional Tuscan tiled floors and brick vaulted ceilings throughout.

The lounge has a double sofabed against one wall with a folding screen for privacy.  Part wooded double doors open out into the garden.  In one corner is a large open feature fireplace, next to which there is a sofa and a TV.

The attractive master bedroom has a double bed, large wooden wardrobe with matching furniture and a TV.  Part wooded double doors open out onto the private garden.  The ensuite bathroom has a bath and hand held shower, basin and WC.

The second bedroom is a single, and has built in cupboards over the sleeping area, a desk and chair, and TV.  The ensuite bathroom has an open shower, basin and WC.

The kitchen has an oven with hobs, microwave and fridge with freezer, to one side there is a wooden dining table with matching chairs.

*Please note that there is a double bedroom and a single bedroom at the property, depending how many people are travelling (maximum 5), it may be necessary to set up the double bed in the lounge as per the description above. Please speak with your booking agent after you have confirmed your reservation as to how you wish the property to be set up.

The second entrance to the first floor of the villa is up some external Travertine stairs. Entering the villa there is an open plan living area. In one corner is a well equipped kitchen which includes gas hobs, a small fridge with internal freezer compartment, and an oven. In the centre of the room is a wooden table with four chairs. Against one wall is a triple sofa. The room is completed by satellite TV.

A terracotta arch leads off the back of the lounge into a small hall which provides access to a bathroom with a shower and washing machine. From the hall there is a door to the first of the two double bedrooms. This is a large spacious room, simply furnished with a large wardrobe that has some drawers and a double iron bed. The window looks out over the some farm equipment in the neighbouring yard and then onto the vineyards beyond.

The second double bedroom is accessed directly from the living area. It is also a large, bright room, simply furnished. It has an iron double bed and large wardrobe. The window which is south facing looks out to the villa terrace, then onto the passing road and the vineyards on the other side. There is an en-suite bathroom with shower.

The double bedrooms cannot be made into twins, however should a twin room be required an extra bed can be placed. Please indicate if you require this when booking.

This traditional Tuscan villa is in a good location approximately 5km from Poggibonsi and within easy reach of Florence and Sienna.  There is a restaurant nearby within walking distance of the property.

Guests of Casa ai Carfini have access to a shared pool which is located a short distance from the villa. The pool is shared with guests of another 2 properties and the owners. This pool is built sunken pool and it is located in an elevated position with views of the Tuscan hillside. The single Roman ended shaped pool has a paved surround and plenty of loungers and umbrellas.

The pool measures 12x6 with internal steps leading down into the shallow end.  There is ladder access at the deep end.  The depth is 1.2 metres increasing to 1.5 metres at the deepest point.  The pool is open from the 20th April until the 30th October, weather permitting.