Castellare Tignano, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa - Florence and Chianti

Beyond double gates, along a private drive, you’ll find a stout stone house topped by a turret. This is Castellare Tignano, a relaxing retreat for your party of 10 in the heart of Chianti.

The villa is wrapped in gardens studded with olive and cypress trees and cradled by woods. Between the branches, take in the long views of a gentle landscape of vine-clad hills, visual inspiration for the days ahead. From here you can make easy trips to Florence or just tour the local lanes, stopping at wineries and visiting historic towns such as nearby Greve-in-Chianti.

Yet there is plenty of room to spread out around the house, especially at its fringes, with shaded terraces lining the ground floor. There’s a table to gather at, too, in the sleek modern kitchen, a generous, fully equipped space that will delight the cooks among your number.

Take the stone stairs to the first floor to find another sitting room and five double bedrooms, four on the first floor and one in the turret, including a master suite with a walk-in wardrobe. One bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and there is a private bathroom at this level as well as on the ground floor. Creative dashes of contemporary decor really come into their own in the sleeping quarters, striking a contrast with the general backdrop of traditional terracotta floors and beamed ceilings, mellow pastel shades and antique pieces.

Outside these four walls, in the garden below, is your very own taverna, where you can dine, relax, and play pool and other games. Or take the stone steps down to the large outdoor pool. There’s plenty to explore here before you head out of those villa gates.

Lower Ground Floor (underneath front garden)

Kitchenette/ Lounge/ Games Room
Kitchen units, small portable electric hob, sink, various antique kitchen ornaments, pool & games tables, display cabinet, corner sofas, TV, French doors to terrace, large table and chairs, terrace with tables and chairs and wood grill/ BBQ.

Utility Room
Washing machine, oven.

Bathroom
Double shower, double sink, bidet, WC, chest of drawers.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
Round table, upholstered bench, chest of drawers.

Lounge 1/ Dining Room
Sofa, fireplace (decoration only), large speakers, side cupboards, side table, cupboard, large table, and chairs, French doors to garden.

Lounge 2
Corner sofa, ottoman, chair, fireplace (decoration only), TV, stairs to the other rooms, French doors to garden. 

Cloak Room 1
Double sink, WC.

Kitchen
Fully equipped, large fridge/ freezer, kitchen block on wheels, gas hob with 5 rings, oven, corner table, bench and chairs, two French doors to the garden.

Office / Snug Room
Sofa, desk, chair, wardrobe, running machine, TV, door to terrace.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink, WC.

First Floor

Lounge 3
Sofas, side table, wooden chest, chairs, stairs to 2nd floor.

Bedroom 1
Double four-poster bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, large wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, chair, air-conditioning. 

Bathroom
Bathtub with shower attachment, cupboard, sink, bidet, WC.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside table, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, chair, book shelf, mosquito net above bed, air-conditioning. 

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, TV, chest of drawers, walk-in wardrobe, air-conditioning.

En-suite bathroom
Jacuzzi bath, wooden bench, shower, double sink, bidet, WC.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, TV, chair, wardrobe, shelves, mosquito net above bed, air-conditioning.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, bidet, WC, chest of drawers.

Second Floor

Bedroom 5
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), desk, chair, shelf, air-conditioning.

Cloak Room
Sink, WC.

Private Pool:
Length: 12 metres
Width: 6 metres
Depth: 1.25 - 2,5 metres
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: End of May to September
Fenced: Yes
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols
Cleansed: Salt
Distance from villas: 70 metres (accessible by car)