Frantoio-Rosmarino 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.

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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.

Frantoio-Rosmarino is comprised of two separate cottages situated in the wonderful hamlet of Montefienali. Each apartment sleeps two people and has it's own private terrace and entrance. This villa is perfect for two couples and affords plenty of Tuscan character with exposed stonework, wood beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors.

The first cottage (Il Frantoio) has four stone steps that lead up to the oak double doors that have been restored from the original building. Stepping immediately into the dining area there is a traditional wooden table and chairs and wooden cabinet displaying the glassware and china.

The kitchen is up two steps to the right of the front door. Fully fitted, modern white units house 4 gas hobs, an under-counter fridge with freezer compartment and dishwasher. There is also a microwave.

The separate living area is comfortably furnished with a double sofa and coffee table. There is also a TV and CD player. An east-facing window captures the morning sun and a door leads out onto the terrace.

The bedroom and bathroom are off a small hallway. The bright bathroom, tiled in travertine, has a shower. The pretty bedroom receives the morning sun.  It is furnished with a double bed, large wardrobe and bedside reading tables. Unspoilt views over the eastern hillside lend a feeling of tranquillity and proximity to nature.

It is a real delight to sit outside under the covered pergola at any time of day. It is well furnished with dining table, chairs and barbecue for relaxed outdoor dining. Comfortable wicker armchairs and a coffee table invite one to unwind outdoors with a good book.

The second cottage (Il Rosmarino) is accessed down a flight of stone steps to the private, enclosed terrace. Furnished with dining table and chairs, parasol and barbecue this is an inviting spot to relax outdoors at any time of day. It’s position means that it has the advantage of morning sun. Just a short stroll from the swimming pool it is easy to take advantage all day sunshine should you wish.

Passing through the wooden front door the lounge area is entered. Pleasantly furnished, this bright room has a large comfortable sofa and oak trunk serving as a table on which the TV and CD player are kept. Plenty of light enters from the south-facing window.

To the right of the front door is the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is fully fitted with modern white units that house 4 gas hobs,an under-counter fridge with freezer section, microwave and dishwasher. There is plenty of  space in this room for a wooden table and four dining chairs. The travertine-tiled bathroom is beyond the kitchen and has a shower.

The bedroom is to the other side of the lounge. This pretty room is furnished with a double bed, double wardrobe and small sofa. The window looks over the terrace, through cypress and olive trees towards the wooded hillsides beyond.

small and medium sized pets are welcome and must be kept on a lead at all times when outside. Please bring your own bowls and blankets.
30m from the swimming pool

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There is no connecting door between the two cottages.

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.