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Le Caciaie, Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
Private Pool
6 people - 2 Bathroom
La Caciaie is a restored farmhouse barn that sits in a protected position with views of Chianti hilltop villages and is 3 km from Gaiole in Chianti and within walking distance of Meleto Castle. Comfortable and filled with artistic touches, the house is decorated in a colourful blend of contemporary furniture and antiques.
There are shady outdoor sitting and dining areas attached to both the barn and a beautifully furnished pool area. The pool is set into a maintained lawn with a native shrubs and flowers surround, with views of a gently rolling landscape of vineyards and olive groves. There is something to please everyone in this area: villages and castles to explore, wineries and fine foods, the worlds most famous works of art, and tradition festivals to discover.
La Caciaie is within 3 km of the market town Gaiole in Chianti, 1 hour south-east of Florence. Gaiole in Chianti has several restaurants from 5 star to family restaurants and a pizzeria. There is a Coop many wine stores and first class butchery, across the way is a rosticceria which serves excellent hot prepared food to take home. Radda-in-Chianti is a further 10 minutes by car and is the area’s largest town. Siena is a gorgeous 30km drive down the Chiantigiana ‘wine road.’
As you enter the barn from the garden through a glass door the marble topped kitchen is in front of you with a circular breakfast bar with three bar stools, the kitchen is well equipped with microwave oven, electric oven, gas hobs and dish washer.
To the right is a well furnished double bedroom there are two steps down into the bedroom and a bathroom with bath tub and washing machine that you can access from the main house too. Across the left is a circular architectural feature that sits above the dining area, four steps lead up to the living area, which has access to the terrace.
The upstairs landing has a small study area and to the right the circular bedroom. The wardrobe in this room is a small portable wardrobe. Between this bedroom and the master bedroom is a bright bathroom with shower and roof window. The large master bedroom is well furnished.
As you enter the grounds of La Caciaie to the left is the main farm building, a beautiful stone built Chianti treasure which is occupied by the owner who lives alone. To the right is the barn accommodation with large grassed areas leading to the Chianti vines with the pool area below. The plantings are all native and blend perfectly with the back drop of the hills beyond.
Assistance is provided locally by the property's very helpful owner, he is an Australian living alone in the main house next door, the main house is about 50 metres from the barn.
No pets allowed.
All bedrooms are doubles. Only one of this can be made a twin on request when booking.
| Details | Facilities |
The size of the villa is 165 sqm Position Floor ground & 1st Bedrooms 3 Bathroom 2 |
Wood burning stove Microwave oven Video Barbecue TV NO ANIMALS ALLOWED Washing machine Dishwasher Stove top expresso machine Hairdryer Euro DVD player Mosquito screens in bedrooms Electric kettle Oven NO SMOKING INSIDE 1 baby cot Iron Ironing board Filter coffee machine |
Location Information
Swimming pool - 15x6 mtrs, 1.4-2.25 mtrs deep. Open mid May to September 
Leisure - walking, wine tasting, horse riding, ballooning, cycling
Private Chef - book in advance
Babysitter - book in advance
House Maid - available on request
Distances - Florence 40km, Siena 25km, San Gimignano 50km
Approach road - all paved, last 200 metres of poor, narrow white road.
7 Night Villa Price for 2009 - in US Dollar - up to 6 people - NOT per head
| Season | Weeks | Price |
| High | from 27.06 to 29.08.09 Date format: DD.MM.YY |
2703 US Dollar |
| Medium | from 30.05 to 27.06.09 from 29.08 to 03.10.09 |
2385 US Dollar |
| Low | from 10.01 to 11.04.09 from 31.10 to 19.12.09 |
1829 US Dollar |
| Medium low | from 01.01 to 10.01.09 from 11.04 to 30.05.09 from 03.10 to 31.10.09 from 19.12 to 02.01.10 |
1829 US Dollar |
Important booking info
Price:
per accommodation per week
Arrival/Departure day:
Saturday
Terms and conditions:
please read the booking contract
Extras to pay at location
Weekly linen and bathroom towels:
included
Central heating:
by consumption
Final clean:
included
Location Information
Swimming pool - 15x6 mtrs, 1.4-2.25 mtrs deep. Open mid May to September
Leisure - walking, wine tasting, horse riding, ballooning, cycling
Private Chef - book in advance
Babysitter - book in advance
House Maid - available on request
Distances - Florence 40km, Siena 25km, San Gimignano 50km
Approach road - all paved, last 200 metres of poor, narrow white road.