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La Rana, San Sano - Gaiole in Chianti - Siena and Chianti

2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 4 guests Private Pool 4,5 - Excellent - Excellent 4,5

Perfect for small groups of friends or a family of four who favour both privacy and proximity to local village life, this well-appointed villa is a one-minute stroll from the nearest restaurant and grocery store. It’s an atmospheric little spot, too, situated in medieval San Sano, one of the best-preserved villages in Chianti, and a short drive from Siena, putting cuisine and culture are on your doorstep.

The villa’s open-plan layout creates a sociable space and blends well with rustic features including stone walls, brick arches, terracotta tiles, wooden beams and an open fireplace. Upstairs, the bedrooms, which have graceful vaulted beamed and tiled ceilings, offer lovely views across the grounds to the village and the gently rolling hills beyond. Outside, the landscaped garden has two terraces, either of which are perfect for relaxing with a glass of Chianti (what else?), and a private pool with vineyard views, which may well have produced that very same wine.

This attractive rural retreat offers well-maintained, gardens laid with pristine lawns, foliage and cypress trees and a secluded spot for a sundowner or al fresco dinner under the pretty raised pergola. The highlight, however, has to be the alluring postcard-perfect view, holiday snaps of which will be the envy of your friends and family. The turquoise pool will prove too inviting not to swim off a little of that local pasta.

Ground Floor

Lounge

Stairs to the first floor, sofa, armchair, smart TV, side table, two sideboards, fireplace, door to furnished terrace.

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, table and chairs

Bathroom 
Bath with handheld shower, sink, WC.

Laundry room
Fully equipped.

First Floor

Lounge

Sofa, armchair, TV, coffee table

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair, balcony.

Bedroom 2
Twin beds (can convert to a double), wardrobe with chest of drawers.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Private Pool
Length: 7 metres
Width: 4 metres
Depth: 1.4 metres
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: May to September
Fenced: No
Furnished: sunloungers, parasols, tables and chairs
Cleansed: Chlorine
Distance from villa: 10 metres


Facilities

Dog Friendly
Washing Machine
Internet
Infant bed/chair
Terrace
Kitchen
Dishes/Utensils
Fridge/ Freezer
Bed linen and towels
TV
Lounge
Stove top
Barbecue
Fire place
Espresso maker
Filter coffee maker
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Hairdryer
Garden
Fans
Pool towels
No smoking

Villa rates

  • 2025
Date range
7 night price
04 Jan - 22 Mar 2025
$1,850
22 Mar - 17 May 2025
$1,850
17 May - 05 Jul 2025
$2,140
05 Jul - 30 Aug 2025
$2,862
30 Aug - 27 Sep 2025
$2,140
27 Sep - 08 Nov 2025
$1,850
08 Nov - 20 Dec 2025
$1,850
20 Dec - 27 Dec 2025
$2,140

Local charges

Tourist tax: 2,00 € per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply.

Dog up to 30kg: 5 € daily charge per pet

Charged based on usage: Heating Villa

Arrival guide

Meet and greet
Arrival time is 16:00-19:00. Departure time is before 10:00. 

Approach road: Paved

Parking: Private, onsite parking - 1 uncovered spaces

National ID Code: IT052013C2P3O7V9B8


Layout (120 sqm)

Ground floor
Lounge
Kitchen
Bathroom
Dining Room
laundry
First floor
Lounge
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom

Villa location

The nearest airports:
  • Airport Florence: 74km - 1h 19m
  • Airport Pisa: 121km - 1h 56m
  • Airport Perugia: 122km - 1h 31m
The nearest local amenities:
  • San Sano: 0km - 0h 00m
  • Lecchi in Chianti: 2km - 0h 04m
  • Monti: 6km - 0h 08m
The small peaceful village of San Sano has one restaurant, called La Grotta della Rana, a small grocery store, and a small church with Sunday morning services at 10am. This medieval village is very popular with walkers and cyclists, surrounded as it is by pathways, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides.

Guest reviews: La Rana

4,7/5 Score from 14 reviews - Excellent (14 Client reviews)
Frank
September 2024
Mature couple
Terheijden, Netherlands Terheijden, Netherlands
Guest villa score
5/5
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Ontzettend fijn huis, 50 meter van het restaurant van de eigenaren. Zij zijn altijd in de buurt, hun eigen huis staat om de hoek. Oprechte Italiaanse vriendelijkheid, flexibel, rekaxed: kenmerken de hosts. Absolute aanrader is hun restaurant, mooie italiaanse authentieke gerechten met streekwijnen Chianti. Het trekt wel veel klanten uit de omgeving, ook tijdens de lunch. Het dorpje biedt rond 100 inwoners, het is er heel rustig. Het huis is heel ruim, er zijn slaapkamers voor 4 gasten. Lekker zwembad, voldoende goede zit-/ligplekken met een Toscaans uitzicht op wijngaarden, olijfbomen en heuvels.

Local attractions Grotta del Rana, restaurant van de eigenaren Siena (30minuten) Lucca en kustplaats Viareggio, waar honden op bepaalde tijden en seizoenen op het strand mogen ( dure huurplaatsen50/dag familieplek) Firenze (uur) Let op de zones waar je niet in mag zonder milieusticker- voor NL niet te verkrijgen
To Tuscany team comments for this review:
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Hartelijk dank voor uw uitgebreide feedback en uw handige tips over de omgeving! We zijn blij om te horen dat u genoten heeft van het huis, het nabijgelegen restaurant, het zwembad en de Italiaanse gastvrijheid. Wij zijn erg dankbaar voor de tijd die u genomen heeft om zo’n mooie beoordeling achter te laten. Wij hopen u in de nabije toekomst terug te zien in Toscane!

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Duration (weeks)

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Number of Guests

adults Ages 16+

children Ages 2 - 15

infants Under 2


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$1,850 to $2,862

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