Casa Isabella at San Sano

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bedrooms: 2

bathrooms: 2

available for: 4 to 6 people

villa: In Resort with Pool

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Casa Isabella at San Sano

San Sano - Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

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Casa Isabella at San Sano

Location address: San Sano - Gaiole in Chianti - Siena Show on map Show on map

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San Sano, an idyllic medieval village sitting high above the Val d’Arbia in the heart of the Chianti vineyards, has been known to travelers for generations and remains a haven of Tuscan tranquility. One recent traveler wrote: ‘San Sano is contemplative…a lovely place for a cappuccino in the late afternoon. In the centre is a dribbling frog fountain surrounded by leafy green trees and a neat cluster of village homes. The glass sparkles, the varnish shines and the geraniums stand like boutonnieres beside the doorways. Like my other favourite Chianti towns, Sano Sano is a place I need to see slowly and repeatedly'.

This apartment, in the beautifully restored 17th century Casa Isabella, has a west-facing garden where guests can watch the sunset over an early-evening glass of wine. There are also superb views of the surrounding hills and vineyards.

A central feature of the apartment, which has been restored in traditional style, is the original vaulted ceiling of Tuscan stone. There are also glazed terracotta floor tiles throughout.

Entry to the garden, which is furnished with a table and six chairs, is gained either from the roadside gate or from the stone pathway leading to the swimming pool. The front door opens into the lounge and dining area where there is a double sofa bed, dining table with six chairs, television and DVD player.

The fully-fitted kitchen has a dual-fuel oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer and toaster with ample kitchen and dining utensils. From the lounge, a hallway leads firstly to the main bathroom with shower and then to the second bedroom containing a wardrobe, chest of drawers with mirror and two single day beds, each of which has a second bed stowed beneath for conversion into a double bed.

At the end of the hallway is the master bedroom which has an iron-framed double bed, two bedside tables, a wardrobe, and chest of drawers with mirror. There is a large en-suite bathroom with a deep roll-top bath.

Opposite the apartment is a small shop and delightful family-run restaurant.
Brick BBQ in garden.

In House: Facilities

The size of the apartment is 91 sqm
Sofabed double
Flat screen TV
DVD player (Euro)
CD player
No pets allowed
No smoking
Washing Machine Inhouse
Tumble dryer
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Toaster
Oven
Hairdryer
Iron
Ironing board
American coffee machine
Barbecue
Internet WI-FI Inhouse
Mosquito screens

Resort: San Sano

Savour the historic richness of San Sano while enjoying a relaxing day by the pool situated within the property’s private vineyards. Staying in the pristine village is a unique journey back into time when life was slow and passionate; and neighbours sat in their yards and sipped wine while watching the sunset.

The village of San Sano is a step back into thousands of years of history. With less than 100 residents, San Sano is nestled among the vineyard-covered rolling hills of Tuscany. Within the small village, is the property once owned by a local winemaker, and now fully restored into individual villas with every detail carefully monitored to ensure the structures remain authentic and untainted.

San Sano has one restaurant, a small grocery store, and an intimate church with Sunday morning services at 10. This medieval village is surrounded by walking paths, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides. The large pool is on the edge of the villas, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool, accessed by ladders, is 14 meters by 7 meters and has comfortable sunbeds in which to relax while catching up on reading. The pool is open from Easter through November.

San Sano has a rich history – just ask any local! They’ll tell you about the “boozy frog” fountain in the small park where neighbors gather throughout the day. Many years ago, a resident of San Sano was a contestant on a game show and told an outrageous tale about how the frogs in his village got drunk from drinking Chianti wine from the bottle. It was such a wild story that he won the contest and with his prize money, he bought the fountain for the community to enjoy.

The villas in San Sano are ideal for traveling couples who want to split their holiday time between wine tastings, relaxing around the pool, walks in the surrounding areas and taking day trips to other villages, and dining in all the great Tuscan local restaurants. One couple may want to explore, while the other couple stays at the villa.

San Sano is a short drive to dozens of charming villages, and the larger communities of Gaiole in Chianti, Radda and Siena. It has everything anyone could imagine to capture the true Tuscan experience.
A parking area is available for guests use.

San Sano rated "excellent" by 5 travellers

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San Sano

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:: Based on 5 traveller reviews

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#5 of 15 Specialty lodging in Gaiole in Chianti

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Pool Info

The large pool is situated on the edge of the hamlet, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool is accessed by a ladder into the shallow end. The paved surround is furnished with sun loungers and tables.

Surrounded by Mediterranean trees and shrubs the pool measures 14 metres by 7 metres and overlooks rows of vines in the surrounding vineyard, it has a depth of 1.50 metres. The pool is open from Easter until November.

Onsite: Facilities and Local Services

Swimming pool - 14x7 mtrs - open from Easter to November (weather permitting)
House Maid - service provided by local supplier - available on request
Leisure - walks, swimming, tennis, mountain bikes
Local Leisure - cooking school, horse riding, ballooning.
Private Chef - available on request
Babysitter - book in advance
Wine Tastings - available on request
Horse riding - available at Castello di Tornano, on the way to Gaiole.
Restaurant - a few steps from the hamlet is Restaurant La Grotta della Rana
Parking - A parking area is available for guests use
Other services Trip Advisor comments
Station - Siena, 26km away
Approach road – all tar road
Distances - Florence 40km, Siena 25km, San Gimignano 50km

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	2017 availability To Tuscany's up to date availability data-base is checked at the moment of your request.
July	22. - 29. 1596 US Dollar	29. - 05. 1596 US Dollar
August	05. - 12. 1596 US Dollar	12. - 19. 1596 US Dollar	19. - 26. 1596 US Dollar	26. - 02. 1188 US Dollar
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December	02. - 09. 1038 US Dollar	09. - 16. 1038 US Dollar	16. - 23. 1038 US Dollar	23. - 30. 1038 US Dollar

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Important booking info

Price: price per villa, per week
Arrival/Departure day: Saturday Click here to request flexible dates
Terms and conditions: please read the booking contract
The Security Deposit is 0 Euro In lieu of Euro cash, the villa owner or manager will require you to sign a damage agreement which obliges you to pay any costs resulting from damage, loss or theft of property from the villa you have rented. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.
Payment method for security deposit: Damage agreement
Weekly linen, tea and bathroom towels: included - provided by local supplier
Heating, if used: by consumption
Final clean: included - provided by local supplier
Tourist tax: 1,50 Euro per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply.
Baby cot: 1 available on request 10 euro per item per week
High chair: 1 available on request 5 euro per item per week

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December	01. - 08. 1038 US Dollar	08. - 15. 1038 US Dollar	15. - 22. 1038 US Dollar	22. - 29. 1038 US Dollar

Important booking info

Price: price per villa, per week
Arrival/Departure day: Saturday Click here to request flexible dates
Terms and conditions: please read the booking contract
The Security Deposit is 0 Euro In lieu of Euro cash, the villa owner or manager will require you to sign a damage agreement which obliges you to pay any costs resulting from damage, loss or theft of property from the villa you have rented. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.
Payment method for security deposit: Damage agreement
Weekly linen, tea and bathroom towels: included - provided by local supplier
Heating, if used: by consumption
Final clean: included - provided by local supplier
Tourist tax: 1,50 Euro per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply.
Baby cot: 1 available on request 10 euro per item per week
High chair: 1 available on request 5 euro per item per week

The guest reviews published below represent the personal opinions of To Tuscany customers after their stay at the villa. These opinions do not necessarily represent the view of To Tuscany. For more information and our reviews policy please click here

Anonymous

Family with young children

Pinzberg, Germany

Stay: August 2016

Sehr gut ausgestattete Ferienwohnung in idylischen kleinen Dorf.
Großer Pool nahe an den Häusern. Der Pool wurde in der 2. Woche vernachlässigt, auf die Beanstandungen wurde jedoch umgehend reagiert.
Das gegenüberliegende Restaurant erzeugt bis ca 23:00 entsprechnde Geräusche. Nicht schlimm, aber nichts für empfindliche Gemüter.

Tolle Restaurants in der Umgebung z.B. in Barbischio oder Gaiole. Das Restaurant/ der Laden gegenüber ist nur bedingt zu empfehlen (teuer und sehr unfreundlicher Opa). Gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in Lecci (ca. 2 km) oder Gaiole. Sport: Joggen und Radfahren aufgrund des steilen Gelände nur für gut trainierte geeignet. Tolle Ausflugsmöglichkeiten nach Siena ca. 35 min und Florenz ca. 1h.

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To Tuscany team comments for this review:

22.03.2017

OWNER COMMENT: Thank you for your feedback. We love to barbeque in the garden under the walnut tree and consider the buzz from the Trattoria opposite to be part of the charm of living in such a beautiful small Tuscan village.

Bruno

Family with young children

Lyon, France

Stay: August 2016

Le village de San Sano est idealement placé à 21km de Sienne en pleine campagne : tranquilité assurée mais connection facile vers Sienne et les autres villes de Toscane.
L'appartement ainsi que l'ensemble immobilier vacances est excellent : confort, espace, propreté, esthétique, une piscine pour les enfants (et adultes bien sur). Parking pratique, jardinet bienvenu pour les enfants et les soirées/repas en été.
Bon accueil de la part des gérants.
Seul bémol, pas lié à l'hébergement, les moustiques sont très agressifs; prévoir des produits en conséquence si l'on est sensible.
A recommander sans hésitation : bien que le tarif ne soit pas bon marché, on a la qualité que l'on avait payée !

Sienne à 21km: la ville, magnifique par son architecture mais aussi son ambiance, même en pleine saison Restaurant à Sienne : la Taverna di Cecco, via Cecco Angiolieri, 19 Abbaye de Monte Olivetto Maggiore à 40km: lieu, huile d'olive, vin Chateau de Brolio à 10km: lieu, vin

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Alexandra

Family with young children

Köln, Germany

Stay: July 2016

Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. San Sano und Casa Isabella können wir nur weiterempfelen.

Siena, Florenz, Brolio und natürlich das Restaurant von gegenüber Grotta della Rana.

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Anonymous

Family with young children

Oss, Netherlands

Stay: April 2016

San Sano is een mooi, klein dorpje. De borgo, waar Casa Isabella, deel vanuit maakt, is mooi onderhouden met veel mooie bomen etc. Vanuit de tuin van Casa Isabella zie je de heuvels van Toscane en de mooie, oude huizen in de straat. Het winkeltje aan de overkant van de straat is ideaal. Verder deden wij boodschappen bij de Coop in Siena. De kinderen speelden in de tuin of op straat en wij hebben veel van de omgeving gezien. Het huis is comfortabel en van alle gemakken voorzien. Ter plaatse word je ontvangen door Liz. Liz is zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

- Trattoria Grotta Della Rana in San Sano. Dit restaurantje aan de overkant van de straat is gezellig en het eten is er eerlijk en heerlijk. - Siena (circa 30 autominuten); wij parkeerden altijd bij parkeerplaat San Francesco. Daar kun je met roltrappen naar de stad (vonden de kinderen fantastisch). - Radda in Chianti (heerlijk ijs bij 'Sandy') - Monteriggioni; een klein, volledig ommuurd plaatsje met een klein 'riddermuseum' - Castello di Brolio (imposant kasteel met prachtig uitzicht en goede wijn) - Alle andere (kleine) plaatsjes in de buurt zijn de moeite waard.

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Alastair

Adult family group

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Stay: September 2015

Very good restaurant and shop opposite the villa.
Hot water to the shower intermittent and mostly luke warm with low pressure.

Grotta Del Rana restaurant opposite very good. The small shop sells a wide range of very useful food and wine but is expensive. Free vine tasting tour at the Dievole vineyard. Siena visit using the car park and lift as described in the info in villa. Big Coop supermarket at Siena. Castle at Brolio.

To Tuscany team comments for this review:

24.11.2015

Owner Update: The shower problem has now been fixed. It turned out to be a calcium build up in the shower head. The problem disappeared when we took the shower head off, so we bought a new shower head and the shower is now working fine. We will replace shower head on a regular basis to prevent a repeat of the problem.

07.10.2015

Many thanks for taking the trouble to review Casa Isabella. We purchased the villa only recently and are keen to find out more about the property. We will be spending some time there later this month and will investigate your point re the hot water and remedy the matter.

Anonymous

Family with older children

Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Stay: July 2015

Ruhiger, sehr idyllisch gelegener Ort, ursprüngliche Atmosphäre, vorteilhaft war der kleine Laden im Ort, auch das Restaurant war gut, allerdings überteuert. Kurze Wege zum Parkplatz und Pool. Die Ferienwohnung ist gut ausgestattet (Küchenutensilien waren reichlich vorhanden, Vorteil war auch die Waschmaschine). Wegen der vielen Mücken waren auch die Fliegengitter vor jedem Fenster von Vorteil (in den anderen Wohnungen waren diese nicht vorhanden).
Kleiner Kritikpunkt: Die Schlafzimmer sind zur Straße hin gelegen gegenüber des Restaurants und des kleinen Ladens. Etwa um 7.00 Uhr morgens kam der Bäckerwagen und sortierte mindestens 1/2 Stunde lang seine Brote, was sehr laut war und damit die Nachtruhe beendete.

Siena, Florenz, Radda in Chianti (sehr zu empfehlen das Restaurant "La Terrazza"), Castellina in Chianti

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Family with older children

Borne, Netherlands

Stay: July 2015

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Anonymous

Group of friends

Dinslaken, Germany

Stay: May 2015

Ausreichend ausgestattete Küche. Insgesamt war es gut.
Die Wohnung ist etwas dunkel. Die Einzelbetten sind schmal und kurz, was nicht in der Beschreibung steht. Keine Fenster in den Bädern. Kaum Wasser aus der Dusche. Wenig Ablage in den Bädern. Durch das gegenüber liegende Restaurant manchmal laut.

Pienza, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Volterra

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Nearest town

The small peaceful village of San Sano has one restaurant, called La Grotta della Rana, a small grocery store, and a small church with Sunday morning services at 10am. This medieval village is very popular with walkers and cyclists, surrounded as it is by pathways, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides.

FAQ

- What time can we arrive? By what time must we vacate the property?

Check in is from 16.00 - 19.00.
Checkout by: 10.00

- Can we arrive earlier than 16.00 - 19.00?

No it is not possible to arrive early, this is to ensure the villa is fully prepared for your arrival.
To ensure the villa can be prepared for the next guest please depart by 10.00

- Are pool towels supplied?

not included

- Is there Internet in the villa?

free WI-FI available

- Can we bring an extra person / child that can sleep on an air mattress or not the couch?

No, for fire and safety regulations, and insurance purposes, the maximum number of people indicated on the description cannot be exceeded.
NB: anyone aged 2 or above counts towards the occupancy of the house.

- Can we order a cot and / or high chair?

Please see here if it is possible in your villa. You can order these while completing your booking online, or at a later date by logging into you account.

- Where do I find information about the final cleaning, security deposit and other extra charges?

For complete details about what costs are included and excluded see here

- How much does heating cost in Italy?

Heating is very expensive in Italy. Most properties charge heating by consumption. Please make sure on arrival you are shown the meter so that you can check your spending. Here you can see how heating is charged at your villa.

- Is there a local bike hire place?

For bike hire shops see here, this is not an exhaustive list. On arrival you can check with the property owner for the closest shop.

- Where is the nearest grocery shop?

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- Is it possible to have a Welcome Hamper? if yes, how can we order one?

Yes, a Welcome Hamper can be provided (service provided by local supplier). To order a Welcome Hamper please login into your account and place the order for one Welcome Hamper

- What is a pre arrival shopping service?

In some villas, it is possible to have a Pre arrival shopping service. The availability of the service is noted in the villa description. To help you through the first day or two of your holiday, owners can do a small shop before your arrival so that you do not have to go immediately to find a supermarket. By contacting your To Tuscany villa specialist in advance and providing them with a shopping list you will find the items in your villa on arrival. Please note that the service cannot be guaranteed with less than 48 hours notice before arrival.

- Where is the nearest recommended restaurant?

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- How far are the airports? Distances and driving time

Florence Airport: 96km - 1h 22m
Aeroporto Perugia: 122km - 1h 32m
Aeroporto Pisa: 155km - 2h 00m

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- When do I get the directions and keyholder contact?

After paying the balance you will receive the directions. They will also be accessible in your account.
You will also be supplied with a contact number for To Tuscany in case you should have any queries about the property on arrival

- Where do I find the directions?

Once your balance payment has been received you can access the directions from your account.

- Can we book a weekly stay not arriving on Saturday?

From June to end September, it is not possible to change the arrival/departure days. In other seasons it can be considered only for last minute bookings and at the owners discretion. Please contact us for more information or if you have a specific request.

- What is there to do for children in the area?

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- What is there to do in the area near the villa?

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- Are pets allowed?

Villas which allow pets have an icon with a dog. Please check the description page of your villa for the icon. If pets are accepted this is normally limited to ONE dog per booking, please contact your agent for any questions. The animals are not allowed in the pool or on the furniture. Guests are to clean up the garden after their pet. Some properties have extra charges for pets, make sure you check the extra charges here for pet charges.