Casa Vecchia is a charming apartment located in the heart of Tuscany on a peaceful and authentic family-run property surrounded by 5 hectares of private gardens and forest. The apartment has stunning views over San Gimignano and the Chianti Hills.
The Space
Casa Vecchia is a lovely apartment in the original Tuscan style, with terracotta floors and wooden beamed ceilings.
Apartment Casa Vecchia forms part of Ripostena Country House, a private ancient hamlet restored according to traditional Tuscan style and equipped with all amenities to make you feel at home.
Casa Vecchia is 79 square meters (846 square foot) and can accommodate up to 6 people. It is composed of two double bedroom, one bathroom with shower, and a bright and spacious living and dining area furnished with table, chairs and a comfortable sofa-bed. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove top, oven and dishwasher (microwave on request). The apartment’s private covered terrace is perfect for BBQing, relaxing with your family or sunbathing. The small panoramic terrace by the entrance is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset over the Chianti hills with a glass of wine.
The apartment is located just steps away from the property’s panoramic stone infinity pool.
A free Wi-Fi connection is available for all our guests in the apartment and in common areas.
Guest Access
Our guests share common areas such as: infinity pool overlooking the valley, 5 hectares (12 acres) of colorful and carefully maintained gardens and green areas, picnic area, children’s playground, recreation room with ping pong and table football and an unforgettable panoramic terrace with stunning views of the Tuscan countryside, including the town of San Gimignano and the Chianti region.
Interaction with Guests
Martina, the host, will be happy to give you suggestions about the area, including towns to visit such as Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Volterra, Montalcino, great restaurants, wine tasting of Super Tuscan, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Moltepulciano, pecorino cheese tasting, Tuscan cooking classes, truffle hunting, hikes, etc.
The Neighborhood
Ripostena is a family-run Holiday House nestled in the hills of Tuscany, an area in the Siena Province of outstanding natural beauty. The position is strategic: Siena (30 km – 19 miles), Florence (60 km – 37 miles), San Gimignano (25 km – 15 miles), Monteriggioni (15 km – 9 miles) and the Chianti region (20 km – 12 miles) are all within easy reach.
The hamlet of Ripostena, with breathtaking views over the hills and forest and gardens all around, is the perfect place to spend a relaxing vacation surrounded by nature. For hiking lovers, the area has many paths to explore, alone or with a guide. Upon request we are happy to help you with mountain bike rental, guided tours, food and wine tours, and guided nature walks.
Other Things to Note
The apartment is part of the ancient hamlet of Ripostena, which is private and entirely fenced-in. On the property there are 8 other apartments, all with independent entrance. It is possible to view them all on Holiday Lettings / Trip Advisor and they are called Casa Bertilla (up to 4 people), La Rimessa (up to 6 people), L’Essiccatoio (up to 6 people), Il Trinciatoio (up to 6 people), Casa Vecchia (up to 6 people), Il Frantoio (up to 4 people), La Capanna (up to 6 people), Il Fienile (up to 4 people) and Boscobello (up to 10 people).
If the apartment or dates you want are not available, please contact us and we are happy to check other apartments’ availability.
On request, upon availability: baby cot, high chair, extra beds, iron and ironing board and hair dryer.
All our double beds can be separated into two single beds.
Wi-Fi internet connection in all apartments and in the common areas.
Ample free parking available.
Electric Vehicle charging spot available for all guests.
A laundry room is available for all guests.
HEATING IS NOT INCLUDED AND, IF USED, WILL BE CALCULATED WITH METER READINGS.
From April 1st to October 31st for all guests 12 years and older there is mandatory bed tax of 0,80€ per night per person for a maximum of 5 nights.
House Rules
We ask that our guests are courteous when using the shared pool and the other common areas.
Guests must leave the apartment in good condition, with special care being taken to leave the kitchen in order and to remove the trash before leaving. We reserve the right to charge an additional cleaning fee of 30€ if special cleaning is required.
Our apartments are non-smoking.
We ask that our guests respect quiet times for siesta in the afternoonand during the night.
We have three female dogs, Olivia, Nina e Lea and you are welcome to bring your pets for an extra fee of 30 € per stay. Please advise us at time of booking. Dogs should be kept on a leash in common areas.
RIPOSTENA IS ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY, WHICH IS WHY WE ASK OUR GUESTS TO BE MINDFUL IN USING WATER, ELECTRICITY AND GAS.