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7 nights from
$6581.00 to $10125.00
Podere Gabbiano, Castellina in Chianti - Siena and Chianti
Podere Gabbiano is situated in a stunning private countryside setting, offering 360-degree views of vineyards, olive groves and oak forests. Guests will be captivated by the sunsets that bathe the rolling hills in golden light. This is a property where history, comfort and natural beauty come together to create a peaceful and elegant retreat.
Located in a hillside opening between the charming hilltop towns of Castellina in Chianti and Panzano in Chianti, the villa is perfectly placed for guests who want to enjoy the region’s renowned food, wine and artisan culture. Both towns offer a range of shops and restaurants. Each has its own COOP supermarket. Panzano is home to the famous butcher Dario Cecchini, known throughout Italy and beyond, with a traditional butcher’s shop and his celebrated restaurant Officina della Bistecca. In Castellina, the Gelateria di Castellina is not to be missed. It is known for some of the best ice cream in the area. Siena, San Gimignano, Arezzo and Florence are all ideal destinations for day trips.
Originally built as a working farmhouse, the villa has been carefully restored and transformed into an elegant holiday home. Guests can dine al fresco under the open stone barn, surrounded by views of the countryside. The pool area is another highlight, especially at sunset, and the original stone oven is perfect for memorable pizza evenings.
Inside, Podere Gabbiano blends traditional features with modern comfort. Terracotta floors, archways and ceilings have been carefully preserved. Large bedrooms and well-appointed bathrooms provide space and privacy for all guests.
Podere Gabbiano is a timeless Tuscan retreat offering style, comfort and unforgettable views.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Sideboard, bench, door to terrace, terrace with outside furniture, sofa, chairs, table, stairs to 1st-floor (no handrail).
Lounge (steps down no handrail)
Sofas, footstools, coffee tables, sideboards, fireplace (decoration only), door to garden.
Wine Tasting Room
Table, chairs, fridge, sideboard, door to garden.
Kitchen
Fully equipped, induction hob, island unit, large fridge/ freezer, table, chairs, door to terrace, terrace with table and chairs.
Gym/ Games Room
Equipped with weights, table football.
Utility Room
Washing machine, dryer.
First Floor
Bedroom 1
Twin beds (can be converted into double beds), bedside tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe, desk, air-conditioning.
Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
Lounge
Sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, fireplace (decoration only),
TV, door to balcony with stairs to the terrace.
Bedroom 2
Double bed (can’t be converted in twin beds), bedside tables, air-conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, built-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3
Double bed (can’t be converted into twin beds), bedside table, chair, wardrobe, air-conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
Bedroom 4
Double bed (can’t be converted into twin beds), bedside tables, wardrobe, air-conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
Suite
Lounge
Sofa, desk, wardrobe, table, chairs.
Bedroom 5
Double bed (can’t be converted into twin beds), bedside tables, chest of drawers, built-in shelving, air-conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
Private Pool
Length: 11 metres
Width: 7 metres
Depth: 0.8 - 1.8 metres
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: May to October
Fenced: Yes
Furnished: Sunloungers
Cleansed: Chlorine
Distance from villa: 30 metres
Facilities
Villa rates
- 2025
- 2026
Local charges
Tourist tax: 2,00 € per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply.
Charged based on usage: Heating Villa, Air Conditioning
Arrival guide
Meet and greet
Arrival time is 16:00 - 19:00. Departure time is before 10:00.
Approach road: Unpaved, even
Parking: Private, onsite parking - 4 uncovered spaces
National ID Code: IT052005C2SXADSGOF
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1-929-445-5929 Toll Free
Layout (430 sqm)
Villa location
Guest reviews: Podere Gabbiano
We packed with great sadness when leaving Podere Gabbiano, our high expectations having been fully realised.
The house itself was amazing and had all the facilities you could possibly need on a holiday. Podere Gabbiano is an ideal property for 10, in our case 6 adults, 3 young children and a baby. A travel cot and a high chair were provided for our youngest.
All rooms were well appointed and very comfortable, a large fully equipped kitchen, with a use and replace ethos on items like olive oil and coffee, so good for cooks.
The bedrooms all had shutters. We used the air con sparingly, enough to cool the rooms as we went to bed, as this was not included in the rental and was charged by the unit at the end of the holiday.
The very large sitting room was naturally cool in the hot sun, the gym and wine tasting room were interesting additions.
The outdoor dining area worked well for lunch out of the sun or a lovely BBQ in the evening. We also had a private chef for a couple of nights.
It was great that the cleaners came on the middle Saturday to change bedding and towels and clean the bathrooms.
Sadly we never got around to using the original farmhouse pizza oven as the local pizza chef was unavailable. If you are intending to visit I would recommend booking ahead.
The pool was perfect, refreshing on those hot afternoons, cleaned regularly, with a gate to isolate it from the little ones who think their swimming ability is better than it is.
The view from the shower in the main bedroom was so good we took a photo and sent it to some friends with the subtitle "best shower views of the world."The local town, Castellina in Chianti was 10ish minutes away with lovely restaurants, wine tasting and a reasonably useful Coop. The surrounding area is stunning, with many more villages visited, each with their own opportunity for great family restaurants, which of course we did utilise. It was easy drive (40 minutes) to Siena or Firenze for those longer days out. San Gimiano was 40 minutes away, Certaldo a little further but there is a wonderful restaurant in Certaldo Alto. Plenty of wine tasting was undertaken, most within 15/20 minutes of the house, sad that we were flying rather than driving. The booking process with To Tuscany was easy with great communication and support. They provided us with the name of the private chef. Once all monies had been paid we were sent the location and access details. Having fully paid we were contacted by the owner Jonathan, who provided us with detailed info on the house, recommendations on where to go, where to eat etc, which while mainly duplicating the info in the house was very useful to receive before arriving. We felt privileged to share Jonathan's house, if only for two weeks, we would loved to have stayed longer.
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The local town, Castellina in Chianti was 10ish minutes away with lovely restaurants, wine tasting and a reasonably useful Coop. The surrounding area is stunning, with many more villages visited, each with their own opportunity for great family restaurants, which of course we did utilise. It was easy drive (40 minutes) to Siena or Firenze for those longer days out. San Gimiano was 40 minutes away, Certaldo a little further but there is a wonderful restaurant in Certaldo Alto.
Plenty of wine tasting was undertaken, most within 15/20 minutes of the house, sad that we were flying rather than driving.
The booking process with To Tuscany was easy with great communication and support. They provided us with the name of the private chef. Once all monies had been paid we were sent the location and access details.
Having fully paid we were contacted by the owner Jonathan, who provided us with detailed info on the house, recommendations on where to go, where to eat etc, which while mainly duplicating the info in the house was very useful to receive before arriving.
We felt privileged to share Jonathan's house, if only for two weeks, we would loved to have stayed longer.