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Apartment |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Gaiole in Chianti in Tuscany

from £172 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£1200–£1500 / week

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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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.

Facilities

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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Garden with shady pergola & Hammock

 

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Garden View from the hammock over Gaiole village

 

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Bright and spacious Lounge

The 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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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

Reviews

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28 Jan 2013

“Ideal place for family get together at Christmas.” 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

“Home away from home” 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

“Home from Home in relaxed location” 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.

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08 Oct 2011

“Superb property in an idyllic setting.” A beautiful and well equipped property. The local town is a five minute walk away and has everything you need for a relaxing stay, a well stocked supermarket, lovely bars, delicatessen's and... more

03 Oct 2011

“Perfect Tuscan Getaway!” I stayed here in June for a week with my partner and 4 other friends plus a baby. The entire week was perfect. We hired a car at Pisa and took the 'scenic' route from the airport to 'il borgo' which took us over the the beautiful Tuscan countryside and vineyards. When we arrived at the apartment the place was spotless, all the rooms were made up and we had everything we could possibly need, including a cot for the baby. The apartment was a great size, more than sufficient for all of us including a courtyard plus a gorgeous garden complete with a BBQ. Gaolie was a great place to be based with lots to do in the town itself including some fabulous walks and numerous restaurants, and within easy reach of some great destinations such as Florence, Siena and St Gimignano (boasting the best ice cream in the world). All in all a perfect week and can't wait to get back there next year!

13 Jul 2011

“We felt part of a Tuscan village” The Borgo di Gaoile in the Chianti region of Tuscany is a modern complex of apartments sympathetically set in a hillside adjacent to the town. The complex is, if not luxurious, then very well appointed with well designed and appointed flats containing varying numbers of bedrooms - ours had three (we were with friends). There was a swimming pool, which my wife liked, and I did a few workouts at the small but adequately equipped gym. The walk into town was about 5 - 10 minutes, where there were local shops, bars and restaurants; my wife and I felt very much part of the local culture and certainly the town's people were very friendly and hospitable. I won't go on any more, but just to say we found it a good location to explore the beautiful Tuscan region and taste the regional wine and food. Ciao!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	6 Jul 13	9 Sep 13	1500£ 1500	250£ 250	250£ 250	5 Nights
Late Summer	9 Sep 13	29 Sep 13	1200£ 1200	185£ 185	185£ 185	4 Nights
Eroica Festival 2013	2 Oct 13	9 Oct 13	1500£ 1500	250£ 250	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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2 years listed You are contacting Philip Crow Landline n/a Mobile 44 7860 380334 Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This apartment has received 6 reviews from previous guests.

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