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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Radda in Tuscany

From £1283 per week |  From £214 per night

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

5 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Words cannot express the feelings you experience staying here . . .

Anyway here follow basic information you need to have about the villa:
Authentic Tuscan cottage just 10 minutes drive from Radda in Chianti. In a quiet and peaceful position, the spacious and comfortable rooms of the villa allow each party member to enjoy a little solitude whenever required. In the large sitting and dining room with fireplace you can enjoy with friends or family a good Tuscan meal. In the warmer summer the loggia terrace with bbq and pizza oven provides a perfect spot for eating al fresco. For the active guests a tennis court and a large swimming-pool are at complete disposal, situated within the large garden granting much privacy and space for children to play!
On entering the house there is a living room with fireplace, sofa and armchairs and a dining area for 8 people. The kitchen is separated and fully equipped. A study has a sofa bed (suitable for one) which can serve as a bedroom upon prior request. There are three bedrooms (a double, a twin, a 3-bedded room, both convertible in doubles) and three bathrooms. Stairs behind the fireplace lead to the tower, a cosy sitting room with a couch, satellite TV, and great views of the surrounding vineyards.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The villa:
250 qm habitable area.
Wide sitting/dining room with fireplace.
Kitchen completely furnished with crockery, gas-cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, toaster, America coffee maker.
Spacious bedrooms: 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedded room (convertible in a double bedroom), 1 three- bedded room.
Separate studio (convertible in a single bedroom).
Very cosy tower room with TV Sat.
2 full bathrooms with shower.
1 bathroom with wash-basin, WC and bidet.
Moreover:
Internet access: pc and dongle provided.
Washing-machine, iron and ironing-board, safe
Recreational reading library, games for adults and children
Possibility to be rented together with the closed Villa PetrAlexa (#44922, same owner) for larger groups, up to 14 people. Extra 5% off for renting the 2 villas together!!

Further details outdoors:
- Private tennis court in synthetic grass, (shared with villa PetrAlexa, same owner)- Tennis racquets and tennis balls available – .
- Swimming pool with outside shower (6x12 meters). Open from April to end of October. Deck-chairs for each party member.
- Wide English garden all surrounded by vineyards and woods (1500 square meters)
- Furnished loggia terrace for eating al fresco with bbq and pizza oven
- Parking for 3 cars inside the fenced garden

Further details

The weekly rates are all included excluding following extras:
- Deposit of 250Euro; refunded at check-out after a check of the villa
- Central heating 15Euro/day
- Pets 50Euro/week
Upon request, to be booked in advance and paid cash on site:
• Welcome pack: 30 Euro*
• Cooking classes: prices per menu
• Cook to come in and prepare a dinner: prices per menu
• Extra sheet and towel change: 7Euro/person

* The welcome pack is a basic shopping for the first breakfast: 2 bottles still water, 1 bottle sparkling water, 1 Orange juice,1 box of tea bags, 1 packet of coffee, 1l fresh milk, Fresh season fruits, Bread, Jam, Sugar, Butter, and Biscuits. (30 Euro cash to hand to the housekeeper upon arrival)

Conditions

Changeover day: Saturday.
In low season short term bookings possible: at least 4 nights, with arrival or departure day on Saturdays.
Check-in: from 4.00 p.m. to 7.p.m. Check-out: 9.00 a.m.
To confirm the booking 30% of rental fee is due immediately; the rest has to be paid in advance (within 21 days before the date of arrival) through money transfer.
Breakages deposit of Euro 250 to be handed to the housekeeper at check-in; refunded the day of departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
My sister Alexa and I are always available for any information required (Petra mobile: +39 392 8935115 or Alexa mobile: +39 3803123542).

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Cottage placed in the heart of Chianti Classico triangle: Castellina-Radda-Gaiole in Chianti

 

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Queen size double bedroom with beautiful view over La Mandrias vineyards

 

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Private tennis court in synthetic grass: teacher, racquets and balls available.

 

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Private swimming-pool with deckchairs and outside shower.

The Tuscany / Siena Province region

Tuscany does not need any presentation! The cities with its history and art attractions, the medieval villages, the special food and wine, the welcoming people make it a region with a matchless offer.
Villa LisiDor is situated in the heart of this region. Just a taste of the many places you can visit:
* San Gimignano, today UNESCO patrimony, famous for its many towers.
* Siena, may be the best-preserved medieval city in Italy.
* Florence….How is a summary possible?
* Monteriggioni, one of the few completely walled towns that can be proud of its original medieval walls still standing.

Famous for the wine, its production in Tuscany still follows the ancient guidelines to produce some of the best wines in the world: Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano, Sassicaia and much more. To receive the label D.O.C.G. or D.O.C., the wine must be totally produced in that specific area where the label belongs, from the cultivation of grapes to the bottling, respecting the rules about the quantities of each grape variety allowed, time of aging and other specific issues. Basically, the harvest (called “vendemmia”, in Italian) in the whole Tuscany starts on the end of August and beginning of September, a very fascinating period to visit the Chianti hills.
Don’t forget to taste the Vin Santo, a dessert wine, which grapes are not actually wilt but simply picked late, so they are very sweet, and let dry. Cantucci and Vin Santo is the most typical dessert you can try in this region.

Think about choosing a week in relation to the many events of this region, for example:
EVENTS 2011:
- "CANTINE APERTE", last weekend of May: over 800 wine cellars open to be visited for free wine tasting.
- "PALIO" OF SIENA, 2 July and 16 August: the bareback horse races.
- "CALICI DI STELLE": 10 August: possibility to delight in "the raining of San Lorenzo's tears" quality wine and typical quality products in the historical centre and piazzas, among courtyards of unexpected beauty and castles.
- "WELCOME HARVEST", September: discover the production cycle of wine through walks through the vineyards, visits to the companies, and tastings.
- "ST. MARTINS DAY", 2nd week of November: the Wineries will be open to the public for the tasting of the "Novello Wine" (the new wine of last season)
- CHIANTI CYCLING PARK:
June 2010: "Chianti Classic" non competitive cycling road race
October 2010: "L'Eroica", Vintage Race, participants from all over the world
- STELLE E MERCANTI, Stars and Merchants. A market held at night with local artisans, hand crafts and music. From 6 PM to 11 PM. Every third Thursday of the months of June, July and August at Greve in Chianti.

If you tell me the week you would like to stay, I can help you to know all what’s going on so to fully experience your Tuscan stay!

The Radda area

The villa is located in a very strategic position for MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS! The most beautiful tours in this surroundings pass just next to our house. You can choose a different tour each day, between easy and demanding. We can send you our file with detailed maps of all our favourite tours and help you in the organization.

The Chianti region is located in central Tuscany, in the triangle of the 3 villages Castellina/Radda/Gaiole in the province of Siena, which makes it a strategic position to reach the most important cities in Tuscany and medieval towns, historic hamlets and castles.
Famous for its Chianti Classico wine which you will recognize a from a rose label on the top of the bottle with the reference number and the “Gallo Nero” (Black Rooster) label. Gallo Nero is the cooperative that controls the origin and quality of each winery in Chianti area.
What to see:
* Castellina in Chianti: medieval village famous for its tower ‘La Rocca’ and for the Via delle Volte, a medieval trail under the town with military origins. Worth is a visit to one of the several wineries called Enoteca or a tour of the cellars where to taste the local wines and other typical products.
* Radda in Chianti: the medieval fortified village that has grown around the church of San Nicolò and the 1400’s Podestà building – now municipal building. Among the stony buildings of this cosy town you will find souvenirs shops, wine shops, restaurants, bars and typical products boutiques.
* Surroundings: Franciscan Monastery of Santa Maria al Prato from the 10th century; Pieve di Santa Maria Novella, from the 12th century - Romanesque style; Albola castle from the 1000’s; Volpaia hamlet.
The hamlet of Volpaia from the 12th century located 6 km from Radda direction to Greve and nearby, walking down a gravel road, the enchantable chapel called Madonna del Fossato, built in the middle of the woods and its winery.
* Greve in Chianti one of the oldest towns in Chianti area; Piazza del Mercato is nowadays the biggest attraction. There are more then 20 restaurants, wine shops, souvenir shops, typical products shops and so on. The traditional street market happens every Saturday, just like in the medieval time. In the surroundings there are Castle of Uzzano, castle of Terrazzano, Montefioralle and Lucolena hamles to see.
* Panzano in Chianti: Located a few km from Greve going down direction to Siena, a charming hamlet built on the top of a hill during the 11th century. The main attraction of this town is the church of San Maria a Panzano, positioned on a dominant location. The village has been controlled by the noble family of the Ricasoli Firidolfi Florentine counts. An interesting touristic point of this town is a butcher shop located down-river, in the opposite side of the square that you see from the “Chiantigiana” road. The butcher makes you taste his typical products, excellent meat matched with the best local wines and other specialties.
* Lamole in Chianti: together with Panzano, the castle of Lamole has been represented as one of the strongest fortified villages in Chianti area. Nowadays, Castello di Lamole belong to a winery and offers direct sale of typical products, and a fine restaurant.

How to get there

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Car is essential to best enjoy the region without wasting time!
Car hire available from www.europcar.com or directly at Pisa and Florence airports.
There are direct flights to Florence (1hour and a half from the villa) and Pisa (2 hours from the villa) from several airports in the UK.

Activities near Radda

Reviews

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21 Oct 2011

“Lovely location” Villa Lisidor is a lovely old villa located at the top of a hill. The views are gorgeous (would be even better if the high hedge was cut down), and the property is very private. The old caretaker... more

05 May 2011

“Wonderful Tuscan Holiday” When you think of Tuscany, you think of the beautiful picturesque photos you always see, with old buildings dating back centuries and beautiful valleys covered in olive groves. On our arrival in Radda, that is exactly what we got. Villa Lisidor, a 10 minute drive from Radda, is situated in the most spectacular scenery, we have never been to Tuscany and this villa was more than what we expected. Besides the amazing setting, the villa itself catered for all our needs. Beautifully clean, very comfortable, spacious and a very well equipped kitchen. The villa is very central to all the major attractions in the area.We had an absolutely spectacular stay and want to go back. Lastly, when you book holiday accommodation on the internet you often do not get what you thought you were getting. Villa Lisidor will not disappoint you.

15 Mar 2011

“We had a great time” We celebrated the fiftieth Anniversary of our parents and rented this wonderful house in the hills of Tuscany. The house lies in the middle of a vinyard with a beautiful view from the first floor.... more

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07 Mar 2011

“Atmospheric Tuscany” We stayed in Villa LisiDor over easter 2010. Our host Petra Giacone was always prompt in replying to emails re our booking. She was very accommodating when we requested dates outside her normal... more

28 Feb 2011

“fabulous!” the house is set in a beautiful location and is just how we expected it. the rooms were large, with twin beds or double beds and all but one had fantastic views from the window. the beds were very... more

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“We had a lovely stay! It’s the best villa we have stayed in, so well equipped. Thanks for then use of the tennis court and bbq. We hope to be back, thank you so much Petra!
4 June 2005, Christina, Kent

Another wonderful holiday here at Villa LisiDor! Tennis and swimming pool enjoyed by all. Daily bread and cakes available just up the road in Lecchi where you can also enjoy tasting wines.
We enjoyed our stay and will no doubt visit again.
26 August 2005, Teresa + John Copping, Norwich

"It is a perfect place to have a nice relaxing break. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and did not want to leave the house! Could have been one week longer! The Nicholls

"Another wonderful holiday here at villa LisiDor. Tennis and swimming enjoyed by all. We enjoyed our stay and will no doubt visit again" The Coppings

"We have had a wonderful time here: the villa was perfect for our family with grandparents, adults and children. We hope to be back" The Faulshams

"we have had a lovely holiday - a super villa in a beautiful location" The Leppards

4 August 2007
We have had a wonderful time here: the villa was perfect for our family, grand parents and children.
They loved the swimming pool, tennis court a nd the good weather (except one thunderstorm).
Good food and kind people all around.
We hope to be back!!
Mark, Hannah, Rachel, The Faulshams (Pilling)

26 July 2008
Schweizer hatten eine super Woche hier in der Villa LisiDor. Wirklich wunderschönes Haus!
Andrew, Heidi, Fabian, Anny Jackson

23 August 2008
A whole week of sunshine and enjoyment at the Villa LisiDor. The pool was very refreshing on very hot days. The stay here was very fun and I hope we come again.
Jane, Charles, Tom and Kate Spengler

26 June 2009
A wonderful week at the Villa LisiDor! We thoroughly enjoyed the tennis court.
Visited Greve, Panzano, San Gimignano as well as Siena and Florence. Castle of Brolio is a great side trip – beautiful grounds! Very enjoyable stay – hope to return.
The round Family: Debbie, Rod, Ian, Oliver. Denver, Colorado


“We enjoyed the house very much. Tennis court is indeed a bonus! 2 weeks were very hot but a refreshing dip in the pool made up for it. We ( + 3 children) enjoyed staying here every day, perhaps we will return one day!”
18July-1°August 2009, Gerda Wurth

“Dear Petra and Alexa,
We only have nice things to say. Beginning with being welcomed by the owner (and a fantastic bottle of wine), the beautiful surroundings, the good taste of the decoration, the unbelievable good location to travel around (many historic and beautiful cities like Siena, Florence, San Gimignano and more). Many good restaurants close by as well. And we can’t forget how Petra helped us with the contacts with the airport when they lost our luggage.
In many vacations we had abroad in nice places, the ones in Tuscany were the ones we liked most. Our children keep asking us to return to your fantastic property.
Kind regards and we will be back one day.”
Maria da Paz de Sousa, 2-9August 2008

”When you think of Tuscany, you think of the beautiful picturesque photos you always see, with old buildings dating back centuries and beautiful valleys covered in olive groves. On our arrival in Radda, that is exactly what we got. Villa LisiDor, a 10 minute drive from Radda, is situated in the most spectacular scenery, we have never been to Tuscany and this villa was more than what we expected. Besides the amazing setting, the villa itself catered for all our needs. Beautifully clean, very comfortable, spacious and a very well equipped kitchen. The villa is very central to all the major attractions in the area. We had an absolutely spectacular stay and want to go back. Lastly, when you book holiday accommodation on the internet you often do not get what you thought you were getting. Villa LisiDor will not disappoint you.”
Liezl Prutton, Johannesburg, South Africa

“We had a great time!
We celebrated the fiftieth Anniversary of our parents and rented this wonderful house in the hills of Tuscany. The house lies in the middle of a vineyard with a beautiful view from the first floor. Unfortunately you can't see the scenery from the pool area because a "bush-fence “surrounds the property. Which is good for the privacy, but a pity for the view. The rooms are big and nicely furnished. Two bathrooms have showers and the third has a sink with a toilet. The big fireplace in the living room has a real Tuscan touch and we used it quite often, because we had quite cool weather. We really enjoyed playing tennis on the private court just close to the house.
The housekeeper was really nice and very helpful. There a some shops about a ten minute drive away and you definitely need a car. The only thing we sort of missed was a better equipped kitchen. f you stay in spring or autumn, just as we did, it can be pretty fresh inside the house because it has very small and few windows. Nevertheless we can really recommend this house.
Zurich, Switzerland

“Atmospheric Tuscany: We stayed in Villa LisiDor over Easter 2010. Our host Petra Giacone was always prompt in replying to emails re our booking. She was very accommodating when we requested dates outside her normal rental guidelines and when the villa we requested was not available she offered us the larger LisiDor at the same (lesser) price. We were met and shown around by her grounds man who spoke no English and we spoke no Italian but that didn't matter. We had a wonderful weekend visiting nearby villages and cooking local produce in the small but well equipped kitchen. The villa was very roomy and so typically Tuscan. I could see it as a great place for a large family group or friends to have a wonderful holiday and equally perfect for a romantic getaway. Petra was always available via phone if we had questions. The website is not joking when they say you must have your own transport, the villa is down a long country road off the main road. I would also recommend that if visiting in the winter, as we did, you buy the firewood offered. We used the tennis court but not the pool.
Sofia, Bulgaria

“The house is set in a beautiful location and is just how we expected it. the rooms were large, with twin beds or double beds and all but one had fantastic views from the window. the beds were very comfortable. the top room has a stunning view of the vineyards. we made use of the tennis court, which again has spectacular views across the vineyard. the pool was a good size and kept clean regularly. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone wishing to stay in a very peaceful location. the weather was hot each day (about 30C). we did go out most days, enjoying long lunches in some of the pretty villages nearby. we were lucky enough to see the palio in siena, a great experience for all the family (we have two teenagers and one younger aged 10). In fact the historical town of Siena is such a beautiful place we went there a few times during our two week stay and highly recommend anyone to visit there. there are in fact so many beautiful places to see which are only a 20 min or so drive away, so the house is in a perfect location. the nearest village of radda was approx. a ten minute drive for bank, basic food etc. and a restaurant. I would definitely like to return to this villa one day. it is perfect for a large family.”

“Dear Petra,
It's taken me a while, but I wanted to let you know we still have wonderful memories--and pictures--of Villa LisiDor. What gorgeous countryside!! The views all around Tuscany are breathtaking. Your villa worked so well for the 6 of us. Lots of room and nice bathrooms and cozy places to gather. Overall our experience was very positive. We loved Radda and Greve. The Melito estate was fun to see. Wish we knew we had to reserve tour of Brolio way ahead.
Thank you for providing us with such a beautiful home for our Tuscany visit. We've had 2 very good experiences with VRBO and are spreading the word to our friends.”
Mary Ellen Vasile, August 2009

“We spent 2 beautiful weeks at this lovely villa at the end of May and could not have been happier with the property and it's lovely surroundings. It was secluded but within easy distance to many wonderful hill towns and vineyards. Our three young children enjoyed the pool, tennis court and running through the vineyards. The villa was spacious with plenty of room for our family of 5. I did a lot of cooking and found the kitchen well equipped with everything I needed, and the owner and caretaker were friendly and very responsive. I highly recommend this property to anyone who wants a relaxing vacation in this breathtakingly beautiful part of Italy.”
Kim B. Pennsylvania, 14 May 2011 (14-05-2011)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	1540€ 1540	257257	257257	4 Nights
Middle Season	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	2310€ 2310	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	14 Apr 12	26 May 12	1540€ 1540	257257	257257	4 Nights
Middle Season	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	2310€ 2310	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	2990€ 2990	0-	0-	1 Week
Middle Season	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	2310€ 2310	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	29 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	1540€ 1540	257257	257257	4 Nights
Middle Season	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	2310€ 2310	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Discount Voucher of 5% and a box of Chianti Classico for returning guests or as gift for your friends.

5% off for booking Villa PetrAlexa (44922) and Villa LisiDor together.

Stays of 4/5/6 nights must have on a Saturday either the arrival day or the departure day.

Rates are all included. Weekly change of linen, bathroom and kitchen towels.

Refundable 250 Euro security deposit.

Prices are for property per week in Euro. The weekly rates are all included.

Extras:

Heating: 15 Euro/day.

Wood: 15Euro/cubic meter

Pets: 50Euro/week

Extra sheet and towel change: 7 euro/person.

Upon request, to be booked in advance and paid cash on site:

• Welcome pack: 30 Euro.

• Cooking classes: prices per menu

• Cook to come in and prepare a dinner: prices per menu

• Extra sheet and towel change: 7Euro/person

We accept payments by bank transfer.

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4 years listed You are contacting Petra Giacone Landline n/a Mobile +39 392 8935115 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This villa has received 5 reviews from previous guests.

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