Bella Vista di Montefienali at Montefienali, Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

One of Italy's national monuments Montefienali emerged in the middle of the 13th Century as a remote staging post on an ancient Roman road into the Chianti. After a two-year restoration project Montefienali is once more the ideal place for rest and recuperation for both body and mind and an ideal get away from it all.

Montefienali high point is the perfect place for its twin swimming pools. There is a 15 mtrs x 7.5 mtrs pool and a small children’s swimming pool 1 mtr deep - pools are open from April to October. Sun beds and umbrellas furnish the surrounding garden and terraces to provide a great place for basking in the sun while taking in the stunning vista of the hamlet and hilltop villages beyond.

A selection of accommodation of individual cottages in an isolated location with terracotta floors, beamed ceilings and traditional-style furniture, creating an appealingly traditional ambience that offers a private terrace/garden to enjoy the Tuscan hills while sun bathing or dining outdoors.
Every Sunday during July and August there is music and dancing at Monteluco, which is 4km away from Montefienali.

Click here to download local walking routes.

Shopping service available for an extra charge. Please book in advance if required on arrival. You may also arrange this service on site for the remainder of your stay.

Note about the approach road: Approximately 2 km of wide, well maintained,  unpaved road of no particular difficulty followed by a final kilometre of narrow paved road with 100 mtrs of steep slope at 25% . Proceed with caution in case of oncoming traffic.

Bella Vista is situated on the western side of the historic village of Montefienali and enjoys glorious views from the sunny, private terrace. With two large bedrooms and bathrooms on two levels, this house offers versatile accommodation for families or groups of friends travelling together. It is furnished and decorated with many personal touches that enhance the traditional interior of wooden beamed ceilings and terracotta floors.

The house is reached down a gravel path that leads to the pergola-covered terrace.  Here the Tuscan oak front door opens into the living, dining and kitchen area. A second door with French windows allows light and breezes to enter. The living space is furnished with a comfortable double divan, two matching armchairs and a coffee table. A TV Sat and CD player are provided.

The sleek modern kitchen at the far end of the room is fully fitted. Modern white units house 4 gas hobs, a microwave, under-counter fridge with freezer compartment, and a dishwasher. Please note there is no conventional oven. A wooden dining table and chairs make up the dining area.

Three stone steps lead from the kitchen up to a small hallway, off which is a bathroom and a bedroom. This large bedroom has a wrought iron framed double bed and a single bed that can also be set up as a sofa if not required as a bed. There is a built in wardrobe and bedside tables with reading lamps. The adjacent bathroom has a shower and is finished in travertine tiles.

The upstairs bedroom and bathroom are reached up stone steps. This spacious bedroom has a double bed with bedside tables and reading lamps; also a large wooden wardrobe and dressing table with mirror. Far reaching sunset views over the wooded valley can be enjoyed from the bedroom window. The bathroom is finished in travertine tiles and has a shower.

Outdoors the proximity to the natural landscape can be enjoyed. Bathed in sun for most of the day, the raised terrace seems suspended above the trees. Seated at the outdoor table and chairs under the shade of the pergola, or preparing an evening meal at the barbecue provided, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind whilst enjoying a glass of local wine as the sun sets behind the hillside at the end of the day.

Small and medium size pets are allowed. Please bring your own bowls and blankets.

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The villa is 60 meters from the swimming pool area.

Bathed in sunshine for most of the day, the swimming pool is in a secluded position at the top of the village. Surrounded by terraced lawns and screened by trees it enjoys wonderful, uninterrupted views of the surrounding hillsides. It is a pleasure to take the short uphill path through the trees in order to reach this tranquil spot. Picnic tables and benches under a covered terrace above the pools add to the enjoyment.

The main pool is 15 mtrs x 7.5 mtrs and 1.5 mtrs deep, open April to October (weather permitting). The children’s pool is 5 x 5 mtrs and 0.60 mtrs deep. There are plenty of sun-loungers with head shades, making this a great place to soak up the sun and enjoy the magnificent natural surroundings of Montefienali.