Chianti holiday villa rental, Castelnovo Berardenga with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat

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Home description

This spacious private villa (310 sqm) is a good choice for a group of friends or a big family looking for a relaxing break. Surrounded by fruit and olive trees, the grounds offer a magnificent view over the hills and valleys of Chianti region.
It enjoys a unique location, private and immersed in nature but very close to towns and the attractions of Florence (65 kms) and Siena (11 kms). The nearest food shops are in Vagliagli, a lovely village only 2 kms away. Castellina in Chianti with all kinds of shops is only 11kms from this Chianti holiday villa.
At your disposal is a large garden furnished with a private 5 X 13.5 meter swimming pool (open from01/06 to 30/09), tables and chairs, a stone barbecue, and a covered parking area.
There are panoramic terraces and various places in the shade of old pine trees for sitting and relaxing

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/47629

The Tuscany region

Tiny hilltop towns, sun-drenched hillsides, a rolling countryside and enchanting little hamlets hidden along ancient streets and pathways, Tuscany is an adventure into the past of castles, fortresses, walled towns, ancient olive groves and vineyards and traditions that are honoured from generation to generation.
Places of interest: Siena, Florence, Chianti area, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra, Montalcino etc.

Chianti / Castelnovo Berardenga area

Brief History and things to see in and near Castellina in Chianti
The origins of Castellina in Chianti go back until the 7th century B.C. A whole series of Etruscan villages and hamlets once existed along a major route following the crest that passes through Castellina and provided a link between the great cities of maritime Etruria – Vulci, Vetulonia and Roselle – and the markets of the north, particularly Spina, the most important trading harbour on the Adriatic and the gateway to the East.

Many important archaeological finds have come to light in Castellina, particularly the imposing burial vault of Mt. Calvario, which measures about 53 metres across, just outside the town on the road to Florence. The hill gets its name from a little chapel that once stood on the summit, the last station of the Way of the Cross.

At Poggino, to the east of the hamlet of Fonterutoli, along the old road towards Siena, archaeologists have unearthed a small necropolis containing five tombs, four with death chambers and one small rectangular chamber shaped like a chest. Artifacts found among the burial objects show that rich families of noble birth lived in this region throughout the 6th century B.C., the Etruscan period of greatest splendour which, according to Dionigi of Alicarnasso, "has no peer".

Some of the finds are now on display in the entrance hall of the Mediaeval castle, now the town hall. Exhibits include two Attic vases painted with black figures, Etruscan-Corinthian ointment jars made in Vulci, other vases made of vitreous paste, as well as ornaments and parts of weapons made of iron and bronze. Castellina continued as a settlement in Roman times up until the 1st century B.C. but traces of sudden destruction followed by a fire indicate that the town came to a tragic end.

Castellina was a border between the powerful Etruscan lucumon-ruled territories of Volterra Chiusi and Fiesole, which were in both political and cultural opposition. The ancient border is relected today in the division of the Castellina region between the dioceses of Siena and Fiesole.

How to get there

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Activities near Chianti

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The interior is built on 3 stories and is composed of an entrance hall, a fully-equipped kitchen - living/dining room with monumental fireplace, satellite TV, stereo with CD player and bar, living room, 5 double bedrooms, 2 twin bedded rooms - 6 bathrooms.

All the rooms are full of light. The living/dining room has a wonderful natural illumination and a panoramic view thanks to glasses windows and doors. It opens to a furnished panoramic terrace.

Further details

A deposit of 30% of the total letting price is payable at the time of booking and the balance is due no later than 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the letting period. Your booking becomes effective once we have received the duly signed booking form and a 30% deposit. In the case of bookings made within 8 weeks of the arrival date, payment in full is due immediately. The amount payable will be specified in the booking form and should be settled through bank transfer.
Safety deposit: Euro 250,00 cash upon arrival

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	22 Jan 08	26 Apr 08	1836£  1,423	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium season	26 Apr 08	28 Jun 08	3122£  2,420	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	28 Jun 08	30 Aug 08	3903£  3,026	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium season	30 Aug 08	27 Sep 08	3122£  2,420	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	27 Sep 08	7 Jan 09	1836£  1,423	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Availability notes

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Name:	Francesco Sarri
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