Glicine at Le Rocche di Valiano, Castelnuovo Berardenga - Siena

Le Rocche di Valiano is a lovely typical Tuscan farm estate that has been carefully restored into a beautiful property of 10 villas. It has a fantastic position about 6km from Siena in the Chianti hills, providing it with excellent access to the city and the main routes to all the Tuscan sights.

On one side there is a large pool in full sun. It is surrounded by sun-beds and umbrellas. Between the pool and the rental villas there is the owner's villa.

From all around the property there are wonderful views of the rolling Chianti hills with winding cypress lined roads and dotted with little estates and villages. The hills are covered with vineyards,  olive groves and some forests.

At Le Rocche di Valiano there is a small reception where clients can obtain information and assistance. Due to the layout the villa gardens are not seclude however each villa has it's own private garden in this well maintained hamlet.

Glicine is a corner villa on two floors, in the main building of the hamlet Le Rocche di Valiano. This pretty Tuscan hamlet consists of 9 villas and the owner's property.

Outside the villa is pretty garden which wraps around the two sides of the Tuscan villa Glicine. In the garden is a table with six chairs which is shaded by a large umbrella. From here there are wonderful views of the Chianti hills covered in vineyards and olive groves.

Inside the villa is a large open plan room which has plenty of light provided by the two wood and glass doors that lead into the garden. In one corner of the rooms is an armchair that can become a single sofabed. This spacious living room is furnished with a simple sofa for two and a second more comfortable sofa also for two people. On one side is a large wooden dining table with four chairs.

The ground floor is completed by a lovely kitchen in a niche to the back of the room. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a dishwasher, gas hobs, a fridge with separate freezer and a little table top oven. There is also a small table with three chairs. Light is provided by a small door into the central courtyard. To one side is a bathroom with shower.

Travertine stairs lead to the first floor where there is the sleeping area. To the right at the top of the stairs is a bright room with a lovely warm atmosphere due to the red colours used that match the terracotta tiles of the floor and ceiling. In the room is a large double bed, wardrobe, writing desk with chair and a small armchair which can convert into a single bed should it be required.

To the other side of the landing is a bedroom done in blue colours. All the furnishing are wood. There is a double bed, a large wardrobe and a chest of drawers. In one corner is an armchair which can be used as a single sofabed. The floor is completed by a bathroom with bath tub and shower, nestled between the two bedrooms.

The double beds cannot be made into twins. The villa cannot accommodated more than 4 people, however should a twin be required the sofabed can be used.

The pool is located to the opposite end of the property from the car park. It is positioned below the owner's villa, in a lovely lawn surrounded by incredible views.

There are plenty of sun-beds shaded by umbrellas. It's the perfect place to relax after a day sightseeing. There is also an outdoor poolside shower. To one side there are roman steps to enter while the other side has metal steps. The pool is 7x21 metres, 1.7mtrs deep and open from May to September, weather permitting.