Poggetto, Lucolena - Greve in Chianti - Florence and Chianti

Sweeping views, a fragrant garden bursting with lavender, and a private swimming pool await at Poggetto, a lovely stone villa in the heart of the Chianti countryside. If you’re seeking an escape from the strains of everyday life, this is the place to stay. Yet, Poggetto, which sleeps between eight and 10 guests, offers an added bonus; it’s split into two apartments, so the villa is an ideal choice for a couple of families seeking some degree of privacy while holidaying together.

While the apartments are not self-contained, each has its own kitchen and bathroom and the mix of twin and double bedrooms adds further flexibility. Styled in chic, neutral colour schemes, it has traditional Tuscan touches, too, including exposed stone and brick archways, terracotta floors and wood-beamed ceilings. Surrounded by forests and vine-covered hills, the villa is a short stroll to the pretty village of Lucolena, so there is much to admire in the surrounding area. But we suspect you’ll spend a lot of time cradling a glass of local wine in the sunshine on the terrace.

Ground Floor

Lounge 1
Sofa, armchair, desk, chair, cabinet, fireplace.

Lounge 2
Sofa, chair, stove, main entrance.

Dining Room
Table and chairs, doors to garden.

Kitchen 1
Fully equipped, table and chairs, doors leading to terrace.

Kitchen-Lounge
Sofa, table and chairs, stairs to fourth bedroom, door leading outside.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (can convert into a twin), wardrobe, chest of drawers, French doors leading to terrace.

Bedroom 2
Twin beds (cannot convert into a double), table, chair, stairs to bedroom 3.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bathroom 1
Shower, sink, WC.

Mezzanine Floor/Bedroom 3
Twin beds (cannot convert into a double), chair, wardrobe.

First Floor

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot convert into a twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair.

Bedroom 5
Double bed (can convert into twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, chair.

Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
This is a soothing retreat; we love the scented garden with its wonderful views. The pool is just the place to cool off after a day visiting the nearby vineyards, tramping along local walking trails or exploring nearby Siena and Florence. Children are likely to want to claim the twin-bedded room on the mezzanine floor as their own – a fun place to sleep. If one of your party has limited mobility, there is an accessible bedroom, bathroom and lounge.

Notes
Five bedrooms. Four bathrooms, one en-suite. A bedroom, bathroom and lounge are suitable for wheelchair users. The last 400 metres of approach road is bumpy and unpaved. An unpaved road passes in front of the villa, used by guests of a neighbouring agriturism. The pool is fenced. Lucolena is 600 metres away from the villa and has a small grocery shop.
Parking - on site 3 uncovered places
Mosquito Screens In Bedrooms
Fire Place: open

Pool
The irregular-shaped pool is down a path, close to the villa in a fenced area with a thick hedge along one side. The pool is surrounded by decking leading to lawn, which is furnished with sunbeds, a swing chair, parasols and a picnic bench. The water is entered by metal ladder steps. Pool size: 13m x 5.5m, 1.2m deep, open May to September, weather permitting.