Capanna at San Polo in Rosso, Lecchi in Chianti - Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

Capanna is a pretty, romantic little cottage located to one side of the large central courtyard. Leading up to this typical Tuscan villa shaded by tall cypress trees, is a grass and stone path. From the garden dotted with olive trees there are fantastic views.

Inside the large oak doors there is a hall furnished with a wardrobe and a wooden chest of drawers. Some wooden steps lead up to a little mezzanine floor where there is a single bed which is suitable only for children.

To the left of the hall is an open door, leading down a couple of steps into the large, bright and spacious living room. In the centre of the room are two comfortable armchairs huddled around a big fireplace. Along the back wall is a stone bench with cushions. In the far corner of the room is a writing desk that looks out of a window to amazing views of Tuscany and the Monte Amiata in the distance.

The other side of the room has a wooden table with two chairs and a stone bench. Opposite the table are double doors to a terrace furnished with a small iron table and two chairs. From here there are also fantastic views of the Chianti hills.

The kitchen is accessed through an arch from the lounge. It is a lovely, cosy and romantic room with built-in wood units. It is fully equipped and includes a fridge with separate freezer, 4 gas hobs and oven. The window looks out towards the courtyard and Palazzino villa.

The bedroom is off the entrance hall. It is a double bedroom, furnished with an iron bed and a chest of drawers. Next to this room is a bathroom with shower.

A lovely romantic cottage, perfect for two, with private back terrace that has fantastic views. The mezzanine floor is not indicated in the floor plan. The steps up to it are shown in the hall.

San Polo in Rosso is a hamlet of 4 houses located a few steps away from a beautiful Chianti castle. From several areas of the property the dominating castle tower can be seen, while the views to the other direction are of the pretty Chianti vineyards and olive groves, surrounded by lovely forests.

The pool is located about 100 metres away from the hamlet villas. It has excellent views of the surrounding Tuscan countryside. Surrounding it are several trees which provide cooling shade from the warm Tuscan sun.

The typical Chianti villas are a well restored and furnished collection of cottages around a large central gravel courtyard. All around the property are simple lawn gardens with some local plants, shrubs and olive trees, providing the San Polo in Rosso a very tradition Tuscan atmosphere.
Approach road - 1km very good unpaved road
Parking - available on site

The infinity pool is located approximate 100metres away from the villas. It is down a slightly sloping path through the simple but well maintained hamlet gardens. Around the pool are several trees and local plants. To one side is a paved terrace with a pergola shading a stone table and bench.

A large oak tree provides shade on the terracotta sun deck around the pool. Sunbeds and umbrellas provide a welcoming area to enjoy the fantastic views of the rolling Tuscan hills from the pool. To one side there is a toilet and shower room.
The pool is 13x7metres and 1.4-2.6 metres deep. It is open from Easter to October