Casa della Nonna C at Montefienali, Gaiole in Chianti - Siena and Chianti

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.

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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.

Casa della Nonna C enjoys a sunny position at the lower end of a charming hamlet. The terracotta tiled terrace catches the morning sun and enjoys vineyard and forest views - perfect for enjoying an aperitif or dining al fresco. The apartment is bright and airy with high quality furnishings in a contemporary style complementing the traditional wooden beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors.

The open plan living and dining room is comfortably furnished with a plush sofa and armchairs. A tasteful dining table is set beside the French doors, ideally positioned for taking in the sunsets. The fully equipped kitchen is in a modern style with sleek white and stainless steel units. From the dining area, a step ladder with glass treads leads up to a mezzanine floor, which has two single beds and a large window.

Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, dining table with 4 chairs, sofa, 2 armchairs, TV.

Master Bedroom
Double bed with wrought iron frame, access to terrace balcony via double French doors, large wardrobe, air conditioning, desk and wooden stool.

Bathroom
The well lit bathroom has a large shower and is decorated with Travertine tiles throughout.

Notes
The steps to the mezzanine floor which accommodates the 3rd and 4th person are steep and the ceiling on this level is low in places (1.20 to 1.80 meters) making it unsuitable for young children or the elderly. Montefienali is on a hill side so there are slopes and stairs to get to and from the car park and pool of the hamlet.
Fire Place: Stove

Ground Floor
 

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100 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. Gated Pool.