Casacorvo Maggiore
About the home
A spacious well furnished three double bedroom, two bathroom apartment with an eight seating dining room and large lounge, just a few minutes stroll from the restaurants, cafes and wide range of services provided by Gaiole village.
Outside, enjoy a game of boules in the tiered garden, or swing in the pergola shaded hammock with glass of chilled wine in hand soaking up the views over the village! The dining terrace is fully equipped for your al fresco dining.
To the rear is a breakfast/BBQ terrace offering views through the Borgo to Castello di Montegrossi beyond.
The Borgo comprises the best of old and new. Built in a traditional Tuscan architectural style with solid stone walls, chestnut beams and terracotta floors; it also benefits from air conditioning/central heating, double glazing to timber shuttered windows, internet access, large architect designed pool, launderette and gym; together with secure underground parking with lift access.
For our more energetic guests we provide a range of detailed hiking notes, and can offer up to three adult bicycles for your exclusive use.
A child safety gate to the stairs leading to the lower hallway ensures the accommodation remains suitable for young families.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Gym, Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Having been greeted with a sample of local wine, we try to retain the local atmosphere by providing an expresso coffee machine for your morning kicks!
Home entertainment is provided with a selection of DVDs, CDs books and board games, toghether with a large range of local information material.
The underground parking offers full protection from the hot summer sun.
Further details outdoors:
The breakfast terrace is equipped with a Weber 'One Touch' BBQ and a wall fountain brings the sounds of Tuscany right to your door (you can switch it off if too close!).
The garden dining terrace has garden furniture and sun umbrella, and sun loungers are provided.
Please bring your own safety equipment if you are going to use our bicycles.
Further details
This property is only availabe during High Season and Easter.
Our English speaking local agent can assist in the event of any emergency.
The pool is unheated and open May to October, subject to local conditions.
Cycle hire is included in the rates, but please bring your own safety equipment.
You will be greeted by a sample of local wine to help you relax on arrival.
Conditions
Guide dogs are welcome, otherwise no pets.
Strictly no smoking inside the property.
A 20% rental fee is rerquired to secure reservation, with full settlement due six weeks (four weeks using PayPal) before departure.
A refundable £50 damages deposit is to be added to the final settlement payment.
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Enquire nowThe Tuscany / Siena Province region
Gaiole is in Siena Province only a 30 min drive from the historic city famous for it's Duomo, Campo and of course it's Palio, run twice a year in July and August.
Steeped in history, the regions characteristics are fashioned out of the centuries of Sienese-Florentine wars with hilltop castles and fortified villages scattered across the landscape, now providing the perfect backdrop for wine tasting, olive oil sampling and gastronomic tours.
For the more archaelogically minded there are Etruscan settlement sites to explore and the excellent Etruscan museums in Siena and Volterra to visit.
Florence is about 1.25 hrs away by car and just half an hour by train from nearby Montevarchi and makes for a comfortable day trip. It needs no introduction being one of the worlds finest cultural centres offering all year round opportunities to visit great galleries and 'palazzi'.
If that's not enough, try your hand at a cooking course and learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine in nearby Lecchi or Coltibuono; or explore Gaiole 's sister Chianti League towns of Radda, Greve and Castallina; or venture a little further afield to the antique markets of Arezzo or the ancient towers of San Gimignano; or for 'Twilight' fans maybe a trip to the home of the Volturi in Volterra.
The Gaiole in Chianti area
There are over 100 wine producers in Gaiole commune alone forming the backbone of the local economy, ranging from the renowned Castello d'Ama and Castello di Brolio through to many small family vineyards.
A trading centre for local business, Gaiole offers five restaurants, three cafe bars, a pub, two delicatessens, a great value take away pizzaria, a tourist office, pharmacy, ATMs and local shopping caterering for all local delicacies and holiday needs.
Famous for it's cycling festival, L'Eroica held every year during the first weekend in October, the village also hosts frequent concerts and produce festivals throughout the year.
It is an excellent centre for walking and cycling (try some of the L'Eroica route yourselves with our free to use cycles); the Siena-Florence long distance footpath runs along the ridge above the village, and walking notes are provided for a number of circular routes around Gaiole. There is a maze of waymarked 'strada bianchi' (unsurfaced roads) criss-crossing the surrounding hills and valleys just waiting to be explored.
If you are not that energetic, Gaiole is the local base for 'Tuscan Scooter Rental' where you can hire a bright red Vespa on a daily basis! Check out www.tuscanyscooterrental.com
Vineyards and olive groves abound, amongst which sit the majestic Florintine castles of Meleto, Brolio and others. from the atmospheric ruins of of Castello di Montegrossi perched high above the village, you can look down on your accomodation and wonder at the magic of Chianti.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Florence: 50 km |
| Railway: | Montevarchi: 21 km |
You can reach the apartment by public transport via an early flight or an overnight train to Florence, for the daily afternoon bus service to Gaiole, but 'fly/drive' is likely to be most peoples preferred option.
Most convenient airports are:
• Pisa - (Ryanair, Easyjet etc) 90 miles (175km), about 2hrs drive
• Perugia - (Ryanair) 70 miles (113km), about 1.5 hrs drive
• Florence - (Meridiana/BA) 50 miles (80km), about 1hrs drive
Nearest motorway access is at Montevarchi: 13 miles, about a 25 min drive, which also provides access to a mainline station to Arezzo and Florence and links to the full European rail network.
Personalised detailed instructions provided on reservation.
Activities near Gaiole in Chianti
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 28 Jan 2013 |
Apartment ideally situated for small town of Gaiole. There is a steep climb up to the apartment and it is up a flight of stairs. Very well equipped kitchen. Apartment finished to a high quality. Well situated for Chianti region. |
![]() 31 Aug 2012 |
My family stayed in this palace for July 2012 The villa was fabulous. Every mod con was there, air conditioning, mosquito nets, coffee machine and a very stocked up cupboard with tea bags, sugar... more |
![]() 12 Oct 2011 |
A great place to stay. Clean, spacious and a real home-from-home, comfortably furnished and well located. Gaioli is a typical Chianti village away from the tourist hype, but well-located for touring. Propery has a good pool on communal terrace, and is set in a small development styled on a typical old-style Italian village. Very relaxing, and scope to eat outside in private garden. Would certainly return when next have the opportunity. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| High Season | 6 Jul 13 | 9 Sep 13 | £ 1500 | £ 250 | £ 250 | 5 Nights |
| Late Summer | 9 Sep 13 | 29 Sep 13 | £ 1200 | £ 185 | £ 185 | 4 Nights |
| Eroica Festival 2013 | 2 Oct 13 | 9 Oct 13 | £ 1500 | £ 250 | £ 250 | 5 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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HIGH SEASON: ALMOST FULLY BOOKED! PART WEEK SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE!
NEW DATES RELEASED FOR LATE SUMMER!
see www.casacorvo.co.uk for full details.
Rates are fully inclusive for up to eight guests.
Special Offer:
5% discount on second or subsequent full week rentals.
Payment:
20% deposit by cheque or bank transfer, then full settlement within six weeks of departure.
By PayPal: all major currencies accepted. Free for deposit, surchage of £20 for full settlement within four weeks of departure.
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