L'Uliveto
Chianti and South of Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Our view
In a quirky but useful layout which is ideal for friends or two families, this former village school has been thoughtfully transformed to become a luxury villa in Tuscany’s tranquil countryside.
In brief
- Rural retreat
- Beautiful views
- Original Collection
About the villa
A sleepy little hamlet in the heart of Chianti is the setting for this charming villa. Just 7km from Siena’s feast of medieval art and architecture, it forms part of a private wine and oil estate which has been in the hands of the same family for centuries, and it still displays a distinctive trompe l’oeil painted by the owner’s ancestor. With the ground floor well-furnished for comfort and equipped with modern appliances, the villa’s attractively ‘rustic-chic’ bedrooms feature antique pieces, a big four-poster, and aptly naïve artworks. L’Uliveto is comprised of two buildings which can be open to each other for communal social space, or closed-off for privacy. Each with its own staircase and sitting room, the larger East wing has three bedrooms, a big kitchen and ten-guest dining table, and opens on to the spacious al fresco dining terrace; while the two-bedroom West wing has a small kitchen, table for four, and outdoor access to a little patio. Cook service could be added for effortless full-house catering. There are views of Siena from the villa and its gardens, and, naturally, two pergolas take their places beside the large swimming pool.
Villa details
Accommodation
Ground Floor - East side
- Sitting room with dining area, fireplace, and access to large terrace
- Kitchen
Ground Floor - West Side
First Floor - West side
Facilities
ENTERTAINMENT
- Basic Sky satellite TV
- WiFi
- DVD Player
- CD player
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
- 2 Dishwashers
- Fridge/freezer
- Microwave
- Hob
- Oven
Important Information
Having a barbecue in Italy is one of the best ways to cook your food but you may find that due to long drought periods in high season barbecuing may be restricted in some areas. You will be informed if this happens by your house staff or local representative.
Fewer of You?
Reduced Prices are available for smaller parties of up to 4 persons and up to 6 persons, up until the end of April and from mid-September onwards.
For 2019 bookings, enjoy our conveniently timed CV Villas flights from Gatwick to either Pisa or Rome and from Stansted to Florence, all with British Airways including luggage. Please call us for availability and current flight prices.
CV CONTACT
An English speaking CV representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.
TENANCY TIMES
Arrival from 16:00 - 19:00. Departure by 10:00.
LOW WALLS
Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.
Recommended
FLIGHTS
CV Villas is delighted to offer our own allocation of scheduled seats on British Airways from London Heathrow to Pisa. Please see the Flights page or contact us for more details.
CAR HIRE
Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport.
FOOD HAMPERS
A food hamper is available on request. It must be ordered in the UK pre departure and paid for locally. Please ask for details.
COOKING LESSONS
Available on request at extra cost.
WINE & OIL TASTING
Wine and oil tasting (from the estate) available at €18 per person, please ask for details.
TOURS IN THE CHIANTI AREA OF SIENA
Can be arranged on request at extra cost.
Additional services
CV Villas offers a wide variety of additional services, to make your villa holiday even more special. You should be able to find all the information you need here, otherwise you can check out our frequently asked questions page or simply send us an enquiry.
Location
Activities
Amenities
- Shop 3km Taverne
- Restaurant 5km Ponte A Bozzone
- Larger shops 6km Due Ponti
Places of Interest
- Siena 7km
- Montalcino 30km
- San Gimignano 40km
Airports
- Florence 70km
- Pisa 150km
Chianti and South of Siena
Average weather
The hills south of Florence, known as the Chianti, look like most people’s idea of ‘classic Tuscany’. Fortress towns such as Castellina and Radda look out over mile after mile of rolling, vine-clad fields, spotted with Tuscany villas. The region’s major annual festival, September’s Rassegna del Chianti Classico in Greve, celebrates the grape harvest, and signs inviting anyone on a Chianti holiday to a roadside enoteca (wine tasting canteen or shop) are a common sight. The Gothic city of Siena, south of Chianti, is the biggest hill-town of all, with a stash of Medieval art and architecture unmatched in Italy.
But Tuscany still has surprises to offer, and unknown even to many Italians. Maremma, only a two-hour drive southwest of the city of Florence is an extensive and largely undeveloped territory in stark contrast to the compact, ordered Chianti hillsides around Florence and Siena that have, until now, been the major draw for visiting wine lovers.The Maremma has great restaurants, and a treasure trove of new wineries.
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