Lavanda at Castellare in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

Castellare in Chianti is a lovely hamlet in the Tuscan hills near Gaiole in Chianti. It is recently restored with care and to a good standard. There are three buildings which house 10 individual villas, the reception and the custodian's villa.

The large pool is located down a few steps immediately next to the buildings, it's surrounded by a wooden fence with three gates. A pretty pine forest bordering the pool area provides shade.

This wonderful Tuscan hamlet is well positioned in the Chianti hills above Gaiole and about 3.5km from a little village where there is a restaurant. It's surrounded by a cooling forest which keeps it fresh during the hot Tuscan days.

All the individual eating areas are open to the hamlet grounds which makes this the ideal property for those who seek contact with other guests. There is also a quiet road which passes the hamlet, however occasional traffic can be heard.
Pets are allowed at Castellare in Chianti however must remain on a leash in the communal grounds. At the property there is a fenced area especially for pets where they can be let lose to run around.

Lavanda is located on the ground floor of the main building at Castellare di Chianti. It is next to the reception. It's entered by passing under a pretty terracotta arch. Outside there a table with chairs to dine al fresco.

On entering this spacious Tuscan villa there is a large lounge with a fireplace in one corner and a double sofa. In the centre of the room is a wooden table that seats up to 6 people. Off this room and down 2 steps is a small yet bright kitchen which is furnished with gas hob, an oven and a small fridge.

Right of the lounge is a small hall leading to a bathroom with separate shower. Next to the bathroom is a twin bedroom. This bedroom is furnished with two single beds, a simple chair and a chest of drawers with a mirror.

To the back of the lounge is a little hall off which there is the bathroom with shower and the large, comfortable double bedroom. The bedroom is furnished with a typical Tuscan iron bed, wardrobe and a chest of drawers.

The outside eating area is along the main path through the hamlet.
Only small dogs allowed.
A barbeque can be supplied if requested when booking.

The pool is full fenced with a wooden fence and netting with three gates for entry. It is located to one side of the hamlet buildings and is overlooked by the cottage and three of the apartments. To one side it is protected by a lovely pine forest which also provides some shade for parts of the day.

The entire area has a lovely English lawn which has several sun-beds. There are traditional metal steps into the pool.
The pool is 12x6 metres and 0.8-2.10 metres deep. It's open from May to October, weather permitting.