7 nights from
$1,931 to $2,970
La Fontanella, San Sano - Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
Set on a slight rise, with extensive views of undulating vineyards, Fontanella has an open, relaxed feel inside and out. At the edge of San Sano, a small medieval village popular with walkers and cyclists using its local paths, it is also well positioned for days out in Siena, Florence and San Gimignano, which are easy drives, not to mention access to the higher Chianti hills and towns.
The villa is laid out as two apartments, connected internally by a spiral staircase, lending itself equally to parties of friends or family. Tall pine trees bring drama and dappled shade to the grounds, which have something for everyone, from the cooling private plunge pool and terrace, a play area that is great for smaller children but also includes a volleyball/badminton net, an excellent brick-built barbecue and pizza oven, and shaded outdoor dining table. There is a restaurant a short walk away in San Sano (together with a small grocery store and church), but your garden here is super for al-fresco dinners.
Apartment 1 (Ground Floor)
Lounge
Sofa, writing table, chair, entrance.
Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped kitchenette, bar table, three stools.
Bedroom
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers.
Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
Laundry Room
Fully equipped.
Apartment 2 (First Floor)
Lounge-Diner
Sofa, two armchairs, cabinet, table and chairs, fireplace, spiral stairs to ground floor, stairs to closed second floor, door to balcony, main entrance.
Kitchen
Fully equipped.
Bedroom 1
Twin beds (can be converted to a double), wardrobe, chair.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, settle.
Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.
Our Thoughts
This is a great no-fuss villa in the best sense – you have everything you need here and the living is easy. If someone in your party likes to rise and take a walk or cycle before breakfast, there’s a clutch of paths just beyond your doorstep that will show them the way. You have two kitchens and an outdoor barbecue for preparing food, and three furnished spaces outside, from picnic to dining table, plus one inside. No one will be squabbling over a bathroom. And you are very well placed for trips out, including Chianti vineyards such as Brolio, Dievole and Meleto, for wine tastings.
Notes
Three bedrooms. Three bathrooms, one en-suite. The twin room in the first-floor apartment can be made up as a double if you request when booking. The garden is fenced. There is another small building in the grounds which is unoccupied.
Air conditioning is available in the bedrooms.
Pool
The oval pre-fabricated pool is partly raised above the ground. The water is accessed via ladder steps from a terrace on one side, which has two sunloungers and a large umbrella.
Pool size: 7.5m x 4.5m, 1.1m deep. Open from May to September, weather permitting.
Facilities
Additional information
Arrival/Departure day: Saturday Request any day arrivals
The Security Deposit is €0 In lieu of a Euro cash payment required on arrival, you will be required to sign a damage agreement to pay for damage occuring during your stay on arrival.
Approach road: Paved
Meet and greet
Arrival time is 16:00 - 19:00. Departure time is before 10:00. Out of hours arrivals on request.
Are pool towels supplied?
included - provided by local supplier
Is there Internet in the villa?
free WI-FI available
Heating, if used: by consumption
Final clean: included - provided by local supplier
Tourist tax to pay on arrival: 1,50 € per person, per night some exemptions apply
Baby cot: 1 available on request, no extra cost
High chair: 1 available on request, no extra cost
Optional extra costs: Air-conditioning is charged extra on consumption, €0,50 per kWh
The daily charge for pets must be paid on-site. The owner allows a maximum of two pets at one time.
Parking: Private, onsite parking
Dogs: 7 € daily charge per pet
Concierge Service
Sometimes the villa is all that you need, but if you’re tempted by the culture, excitement and activity Tuscany has to offer, then the To Tuscany free Concierge Service could be for you. Working alongside our local hand-picked partners and professionals, your concierge is there to ensure you have experiences to remember. At the time of booking or any time prior to arrival at your villa, your concierge will be happy to discuss any additional requirements to help make your stay extra special. This can include anything from organising a pre-arrival shopping service to booking a personal chef for a special meal.
Concierge Service Contact
Email: concierge@to-tuscany.com
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Villa rates
- 2019
- 2020
Layout (110 sqm)
Villa location
Guest reviews: La Fontanella 
Nottingham , United Kingdom
What a fantastic surprise when we turned the corner to San Sano and realised that the Villa we saw was ours for the week. We loved the grounds, pool and the total peace and quiet. It was perfect and we will return.Being able to go to Sienna for lunch was a real bonus. We visited Panzano and loved shopping with the locals at the Coop in Gaiole. The Trattoria Grotto Della Rana was a short walk away and was a real find. Another great restaurant was Ristorante Malborghetto in Lecchi n Chianti which was a few minutes drive or 30 mins walk if you are feeling fit.
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