Raffaello 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.

This ground floor, two bedroom apartment is situated in the centre of the historic village of Montefienile and enjoys beautiful countryside views from it’s private garden terrace. It is located off the main village pathway down a quaint side street. An ideal holiday base for groups of three or four wishing to enjoy the tranquil surroundings and explore the local towns and surrounding countryside.

The house is entered through a typical brick and stone archway and has double French doors which allow light to stream in to the open plan living, dining and kitchen area. This large room, with wooden beamed ceilings and terracotta floor, is furnished in a pretty country style with a large double sofa and TV SAT. The kitchen area has painted units and granite worktops. It is fully equipped with gas hobs, oven and a large fridge with separate freezer section. The coordinating dining table and chairs are in the centre of the room.

To the left a further door leads outside to the garden terrace. Reached down six steps this inviting garden is the ideal spot for enjoying breakfast as it enjoys the morning sun. It is furnished with dining table, chairs, parasol and a barbecue. An extra advantage is the possibility to be able to pick up a WIFI signal from the garden due to it’s proximity to the village’s central Internet point.

The bedrooms and bathroom are found off a corridor leading from the living area. The bathroom is tiled in travertine and has a shower. The first bedroom is normally set up with one single bed but for groups of four a second single bed can be made up. Please note that these beds cannot be made into a double. Furnished with a large double wardrobe and bedside table, there are wonderful views from the window.

At the end of the corridor is the master bedroom. It is a bright and airy room and also enjoys the open countryside views. It is pleasantly furnished with a wrought iron double bed, large triple wardrobe and bedside tables.

This villa has a selection of premium services included in the price. Click here to find out what splendid treats await you here.
A pretty little villa perfect for a family 40 meters from the swimming pool area.
The single bedroom cannot be made up as a double.

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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.