Loggia 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.

The entrance to the Loggia is through the front terrace, sheltered by a pergola covered with vines. This pretty cottage is found in a position from where the view into the distance is of the woods surrounding the hamlet.

The front door opens out onto the living room, furnished with a comfortable sofa, a dining table that seats four and a kitchenette. The living room is fully equipped with CD player, TV, and DVD player.

The living room French doors open out onto another terrace furnished with table and chairs, perfect for dining al fresco on a summer evening, enjoying a view out onto the lane and chapel at the far side of the hamlet.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a 4-hob, oven, dishwasher, toaster, washing machine and fridge-freezer.

Off the main living area is a twin room with wrought iron beds and an antique French armoire. Going down some stairs on the left of the corridor is the bathroom with shower, tiled in travertine.

Along the corridor is the master bedroom, traditionally furnished with a king size bed, a large antique chest of drawers and two armchairs. The glass doors open out onto a small garden, furnished with four deckchairs and a barbeque.

This villa has a selection of premium services included in the price. Click here to find out what splendid treats await you here.
Loggia is well positioned to visit the Chianti, Siena and Florence.

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.