Petralexa, Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

This renovated stone barn set on a hillside in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine country, has sweeping views of vineyard-clad hills. The rustic stone exterior is atmospherically revealed in parts of the kitchen and there are traditional wooden beams and terracotta tiles throughout. You may have to toss a coin for the first-floor bedroom with its French door opening onto a furnished terrace. Meanwhile, the lounge on the upper floor is a blissful, cool and calming place to relax after a long day of sight-seeing.

The lovely grounds with ancient oaks and pretty shrubs have two terraces for guests to enjoy al fresco feasts and holiday toasts. One terrace features a veranda with a dining table, chairs and a barbecue, while the other to the rear of the villa is more about idling, with its sofa and chairs. There’s a gazebo midway between the house and the private pool, too, another shady outdoor space. Although Siena and Florence are both easily reached by car in less than 45 minutes, Lecchi is the closest village with a grocery shop and restaurant, plus there are vineyards nearby for a wine-tasting.

Ground Floor

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Three sofas, coffee table, sideboard, fully equipped kitchen, table and chairs, fireplace, doors to garden.

Bedroom 1
Double bed, (cannot convert to twins), wardrobe, sofa, doors to garden.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Guest Toilet
WC and sink, washing machine.

First Floor

Bedroom 2
Double bed, (can convert to twins), desk, chair, doors to terrace.

Bathroom 1
Shower, sink, bidet, WC.

Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.

Lounge
Sofa, TV, desk and chair. 

Our Thoughts
There’s a pared-back quality to this rural villa, which makes it particularly appealing for lazy summer days under the Tuscan sun. While it’s supremely comfy insider, we’re sure you will want to make the most of all the different spaces outdoors from which to admire the beautiful countryside that rolls away from its boundaries. We love the hammock, a particularly tranquil spot.

Notes
2 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms, 1 en-suite. One of the double bedrooms can be converted to twins, please request at the time of booking if required.
Parking: 2 spaces on site.

Pool
Set slightly away from the house, in a corner of the garden, the kidney-shaped, raised pool is reached by a flight of stone steps and is protected by mature hedgerow and trees. A lawn area to one side is furnished with sun beds and to the other there’s a stone-built shower.
Pool size: 7,5m x 5m, 1.2m deep. Open April through October, weather permitting.