Lisidor, Gaiole in Chianti - Siena and Chianti

This newly restored villa cannot fail to appeal to those who like the good life. You are firmly in Chianti’s heartland, between two of its most loved hilltop towns, Radda and Gaiole. Your open, elegant garden, overlooking fields of vines, has the kind of generous private pool and outdoor furnishings that encourage a distinctly Roman indolence. And Lisidor’s stylish interior – stone floors and terracotta ceilings offset by whitewashed walls, slick contemporary kitchen and bathrooms, and graceful dining room – delivers the message: you deserve this. You even have a private tennis court.

With four bedrooms, three bathrooms and three lounges, the villa easily absorbs parties of eight: it’s ideal for larger families or groups of friends who want to share the best of Tuscany without being on top of one another. The wine-producing region has enough beauty and fabulous food and drink to keep you satisfied for day upon day; but when the siren voices of the city call, Siena, San Gimignano, Florence and Arezzo are all accessible.

Ground Floor

Lounge
Sofa, four armchairs, footstool, coffee table, stairs to first floor, main entrance.

Dining Room
Dining table and chairs, two sideboards, door to furnished terrace.

Kitchen
Fully equipped.

First Floor

Lounge 2
Table, sofa, two chairs, fireplace, internal stairs to ground floor, door to external flight of steps to garden.

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

Bedroom 2
Double bed (can be converted to twins), tallboy, chest of drawers.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe.

Bathroom 1
Shower, two sinks, WC.

Bathroom 2
Shower, two sinks, WC.

Bathroom 3
Shower, two sinks, WC.

Second Floor

Lounge 3
Sofa, foot stool, cupboard, stairs to first floor.

Our Thoughts
With all the traditional Tuscan notes you could want – a substantial, stone-built villa in the midst of a typical Chianti landscape – Lisidor nevertheless has a lightness about it that we think you’ll appreciate. It manages to combine being well appointed and immaculately kept with a straightforward, uncluttered simplicity. We love the large windows in the main reception rooms, which bring the surrounding landscape indoors. The garden, pool and terrace feel open and expansive, yet they are also beautifully private. Lisidor’s true gift to its visitors is relaxation.

Notes
Four bedrooms. Three bathrooms. If you would like Bedroom 2 made up as a twin, please request at booking. Heating and air-conditioning are charged by consumption if used. Please note that a midweek clean is included in the rental price.

Pool
The large pool has a good deep end for diving and internal steps to access the water. Its stone-paved terrace is furnished with two sofas, a table and sunloungers. There is also an open-air shower by the poolside. Pool size: 12m x 6m, 1.2m- 2m deep. Open April-October, weather permitting.