Bella Vista at Montebuoni, Lecchi in Chianti - Gaiole in Chianti - Siena and Chianti

The village of Montebuoni is the perfect location for your dream holiday in this unspoilt corner of Tuscany. Situated along the crest of a gently rolling hill; wonderful, picture postcard views delight the eye in all directions. The private houses and apartments that make up Montebuoni blend in perfectly with the landscape of olive groves and vineyards.

Once a large estate producing wine and olive oil, the original stone buildings have been sympathetically restored to recreate the feeing of an authentic Tuscan village. Inside the houses are well equipped and furnished to a high standard. Most have their own private terrace or balcony and some have their own garden.

Arriving at Montebuoni cars are left in the car park under the shade of the olive trees. Gravel paths flanked by aromatic plants and beautifully landscaped gardens lead to the houses. Strolling through an area of parkland under the shade of oak, pine and cypress trees picnic tables and benches invite one to linger and admire the view before arriving at the pool area and the nearby full size astro-turf tennis court.

Montebuoni is the perfect place to unwind in the beauty of it’s natural setting, or, for the more energetic, to take time out for an early morning run, swim or bike ride. Take advantage of bread and milk delivered freshly to your door each morning. Just place your order at arrival check-in.

The historic towns of Siena, Florence and Arezzo are easily accessible by car. Local villages are a delight to discover. Stop for a cappuccino and visit the local grocery store in the nearby village of Lecchi to stock up on local wines  and fresh produce. There are several highly regarded, family run, restaurants within a short drive.

This area of Chianti is the home of the Gallo Nero Chianti Classico wines. The vineyard of Castello di Ama, one of the regions prestigious small scale wine producers, is on the door step. Holiday makers at Montebuoni are warmly welcomed to the wine tasting sessions held there weekly during the summer.
Approach road - 1.5 km unpaved, even road.

This delightful one bedroomed  apartment is located on  the second floor of the main historic building. Centrally located, yet very private, it is an ideal retreat for a couple . Wonderful views across the Tuscan countryside can be enjoyed from the living room and bedroom. Stone steps lead up to a broad terrace. These steps are shared with two other apartments and Bella Vista enjoys exclusive use of its own outdoor dining table and chairs on the terrace.

The front door opens from the terrace and stone stairs lead up to the second floor. There is terracotta floor tiling and exposed wooden beamed ceilings throughout the apartment. A large skylight in the open plan living, dining and kitchen area means that this room is bright and airy. Two comfortable sofas are arranged around a coffee table in the living area. There is also a TV, CD player and iPod docking station.

The kitchen is fully furnished. Wooden units are topped with a granite work surface and house a built in electric oven, gas hobs, under-counter fridge with freezer section and a dishwasher. A glass topped table and four dining chairs complete the dining area. Views across the chapel rooftop to the Castello di San Polo in Rosso can be seen from the large window that has the benefit of mosquito nets.

The bedroom is reached down a short corridor. This room is very spacious. Gently sloping ceilings are painted white and a wall of fitted, wooden wardrobes are built under the eaves to give ample storage.  There is a double bed with painted wrought iron surround and a pretty painted dressing table and two leather armchairs in this comfortable room. The bathroom has travertine tiles and a large luxury shower. A skylight brings plenty of light into this room.

The outdoor terrace is a relaxing place to sit with a glass of wine at the end of the day and enjoy the view across the olive groves and vineyards that cover the hillsides surrounding Montebuoni.

The pool area and tennis court are to be found in a tranquil and unobtrusive setting just a short stroll along the ridge. Surrounded by lawn and provide with parasols and sun-loungers there is plenty of space to relax and take in the sun.

The pool area has a large covered veranda furnished with outdoor tables and chairs - ideal for relaxing in the shade. With beautiful views through the trees, it’s a great place to soak up the countryside atmosphere.

The pool is 15 mtrs x 7.5 mtrs in size and 1.5 mtrs deep. The children’s paddling pool is 1 mtr deep. The pools are open from April to October (weather permitting).

The full-size, astro-turf tennis court is open to all. Just add your name to the booking list should you wish to book the court.