Il Nocino at Rocca di Castellina, Castellina in Chianti - Siena

Il Nocino is a delightful Tuscan villa semi-detached to the owner's villa. It has a wonderful, furnished, stone terrace outside from which there are fantastic views across the vineyards, and olive groves up the hill to Castellina in Chianti, to which it is possible to walk.

Inside there is an open plan living area which has a kitchenette across the length of one wall. This is well equipped although has limited work space. It includes gas hobs, an oven and a fridge with separate freezer section. In the centre of the room is a wooden dining table which comfortably seats six people.

A double and triple over stuffed sofas complete the furnishings of the room. There is plenty of Tuscan character due to the terracotta floor and the terracotta and wood ceiling. While a large window and a glass door provide abundant light.

A corridor leads to the sleeping area and a laundry room. Off it there is also a door giving access to the terrace. The first bedroom is a double with an iron bed and wooden wardrobe. This is the smaller of the two double rooms. The en-suite bathroom is with a shower.

At the end of corridor is a second bathroom with shower. Next to this is the more spacious double bedroom. It also has an iron bed and a double door wooden wardrobe.

The double beds cannot be made into twins.
The farm wine cellar is nearby and there can be some farm noises heard, especially in the grape harvest season.

Rocca di Castellina is a working wine and olive oil estate just under 1km from Castellina in Chianti. On the property there are three villas rented plus the owner's residence, and the farm buildings. The entire farm is surrounded by vineyards and olive grove, and has marvelous views down the valley and onto the rolling Tuscan hills beyond.

The pool is above the main building of the property. It's located about halfway between them and the independent cottage. It's a lovely large pool with fantastic views through the olive groves and down the valley onto the hills beyond.

The agriturism farm is family run and produces wine and olive oil. There is a small reception to welcome guests and with an Internet connection. It is well positioned to walk to Castellina in Chianti or to a nearby pizzeria, however in the evenings a torch is required to return to Rocca di Castellina.

The pool is located on a slope, about half way between the main agriturism buildings and the Capanna Leopoldina. It is a lovely area, protected by olive groves. To one side is a typical Tuscan forest while the other side looks through the olive trees down the valley towards Colle Val d'Elsa and Monteriggioni, and the rolling hills beyond.

The area is paved with local stone and terracotta, and furnished with plenty of sun beds and umbrellas, making it a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Tuscany.
It is a large 14x6 metre pool, 1.4 to 2.4 metres deep. It's open from May to end of September, weather permitting.