Casa de Pizzichi C at Montefienali, Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

Situated in the heart of the historic village of Montefienile, this one bedroom, first floor apartment has its own private terrace from which to enjoy uninterrupted views over the wooded hillsides to the east. It is located off the main village pathway down a quaint  side street. A tranquil retreat for two, Pizzichi C offer comfortable accommodation for those seeking to explore this authentic corner of Tuscany.

The apartment is reached up a flight of stone steps which lead to the small terrace. Stepping through the old Tuscan wooden door one enters the bright,  open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. This room has traditional beamed ceilings and terra-cotta tiled floors. The fully fitted kitchenette is to the right and includes 4 gas hobs, under-counter fridge with freezer compartment, electric oven and dishwasher.

A traditional wooden table and four chairs are in the centre of the room and compliment the country style of the kitchen area. A comfortable double sofa, TV Sat and CD radio provide a welcome corner in which to relax.

Two stone steps lead up to the bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is tiled in travertine and has a shower. The spacious double bedroom is furnished with a wrought iron framed double bed, large wooden wardrobe, bedside reading tables and lamps.

The small private terrace at the top of the steps is furnished with a table, two chairs and a barbecue. It is an ideal spot to enjoy meals al fresco and the tranquil countryside views.

40 meters from the swimming pool area.

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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There is also a wonderful shop on site which sells local produce including, milk, bread, meats, wines and many other products. Outside is a small communal garden with tables, chairs and parasols.
The shop is open from the middle of June to the middle of September.

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.

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.