Maggiorana 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.

Maggiorana is a lovely stone built, independent Chianti cottage. It is located at the end of the main path, down several steps and immediately next to the pool.

Outside there is a pretty terrace and to the back a small private garden. In the garden there is a stone built barbeque. While to the front is a little terrace furnished with a table, 2 chairs and an umbrella.

On entering Maggiorana there is a open plan living and kitchen area with a fireplace against one wall. The kitchen area is large and spacious with a dining table and chairs in the centre of the room. The kitchen is lovely and spacious with plenty of work space. It has a big oven, gas hobs, a large fridge with separate freezer.

To the left of the kitchen area there is the lounge which has a high ceiling. In this area there is a comfortable sofabed, an armchair and TV to one side of the room. A wood and glass door provides plenty of light and access to the garden. To the back of the room is a guest bathroom with toilet.

Terracotta stairs lead to the first floor and sleeping area. At the top of the stairs there is a bathroom with shower. To the right is the pretty bedroom with a four poster bed, two wardrobes, a chest of drawers and chair.

The pool area is immediately next to the cottage and eating terrace.
There is a little privacy to the back of the cottage.
Only small dogs allowed.

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.