Quick Enquire

Podere Sicelle

Chianti and South of Siena, Tuscany, Italy

Loading photo

Our View

Enveloped by oak woods, vineyards, and olive groves, Podere Sicelle is an extraordinary six-bedroom villa boasting breathtaking views over Tuscany's natural landscape.

In brief

  • Spacious elegant rooms
  • Far reaching views
  • Within easy reach of wine tasting and picturesque towns

About the villa

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, Podere Sicelle is a beautifully restored farmhouse that offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comforts. This enchanting six-bedroom...

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, Podere Sicelle is a beautifully restored farmhouse that offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comforts. This enchanting six-bedroom property is ideal for families or groups of friends seeking a tranquil retreat. The villa boasts magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, a well-equipped kitchen with optional cook service, and numerous spots to dine and relax in its mature gardens. With its convenient location, guests are within easy reach of local shops and restaurants, making it an excellent base for exploring the region.

The interiors of Podere Sicelle are a testament to thoughtful restoration, preserving traditional features while incorporating necessary contemporary amenities. The villa's heart is a sunny courtyard shaded by an old olive tree, flanked by two loggias offering fine valley views. The spacious sitting room, converted from a hay barn, features a grand piano and fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy. The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, and for those who enjoy al fresco dining, a small marble table awaits just outside, shaded by a vine-covered pergola. Each room offers its own unique appeal, from the elegant dining room housed in an old wine cellar to the tower bedroom with its panoramic views on three sides. The master bedroom, accessed via a wide corridor from the upstairs sitting room, exudes tranquillity with its en suite bathroom featuring both a bathtub and separate shower.

Outdoors, Podere Sicelle truly shines. Thoughtfully-designed gardens surround the house on all sides, offering various dining terraces and seating areas amidst informal plantings and fragrant herbs. A long swimming pool, flanked by an arcaded loggia and pergola, provides a refreshing retreat with exceptional views. The property is enveloped by a newly replanted vineyard, olive groves, and oak woods, creating a picturesque backdrop from all angles. Guests can easily immerse themselves in the local lifestyle, perhaps even participating in the olive harvest if visiting in November. With its prime location, Podere Sicelle serves as an excellent starting point for exploring the treasures of Tuscany, allowing guests to easily venture out to discover the region's rich culture and cuisine.

Villa details


Accommodation

Ground Floor

  • Kitchen opening to breakfast area
  • Nine steps up to sitting room with fireplace, opening to a dining loggia
  • Entrance Hall
  • Cloakroom
  • 2 steps down from entrance hall to dining room
  • Utility room
  • Twin bedroom
  • Shower room
  • Single bedroom opening to terrace
  • Utility room

Mezzanine Floor

  • Six steps up from entrance hall to sitting room with wood burning stove
  • Master double (king size) bedroom
  • Master bathroom with bath and walk in shower

First Floor

  • Landing
  • Twin bedroom
  • Bathroom with separate shower
  • Ante room with single bed and door to loggia with steps down to garden
  • Bathroom with separate shower
  • Few steps up to double bedroom in the tower

Pool Guest Annexe

  • Twin bedroom with shower room en suite
View Floor Plan

Facilities

Children's Facilities

  • Cot
  • High chair

Cooking Outdoors

  • Weber charcoal barbecue

Entertainment

  • Yamaha grand piano
  • WiFi
  • TV with Amazon Fire stick providing Netflix & Amazon Prime films and more
  • DVD library
  • Selection of CDs
  • Speaker system in kitchen
  • Selection of books
  • Music system in both sitting rooms

Games and Sports

  • Table tennis
  • Boardgames

Keeping Cool

  • Freestanding Air conditioning units in all bedrooms
  • Dyson fans in 5 double bedrooms

Kitchen Essentials

  • Hob
  • Oven
  • American Fridge Freezer
  • Second fridge in larder
  • 2 dishwashers
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Nespreso coffee machine
  • Food processor
  • Filter coffee machine
  • Ice-machine

Private Pool

  • Pool dimensions
  • with built-in steps
  • Pool towels provided
  • Changing room
  • Drinks Fridge

Something Special

  • Yamaha grand piano

Villa Essentials

  • 2 Washing Machines
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Safe
  • Insect Screens

Service & Staffing


Included

  • Maid service 6 days per week
  • Simple welcome meal
  • Welcome pack

Available at additional cost

  • Breakfast Service
  • Cook service
  • Airport Transfer

Important Information


CV CONTACT

An English speaking Destination Expert will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.

TENANCY TIMES

Arrival from 1600hrs. Departure by 1000hrs.

LOW WALLS

Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on CV Villas website.

Location


Amenities

  • Nearest restaurant Osteria Uscio 900m
  • Further restaurant Osteria alla Piazza 2.4km
  • Shops and restaurants in San Donato in Poggio 4.8km
  • selection of restaurants in Panzano 8.9km
  • Osteria di Passigano 13.4km
  • Cantinetta di Rignana 16.8km
  • selection of restaurants in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa 13km

Places of Interest

  • Greve in Chianti 15km
  • Panzano in Chianti 8.9km
  • Florence 43km
  • Siena 38km
  • San Gimignano 32km
  • Volterra 61km

Airports

  • Florence 45km
  • Pisa 95km
  • Bologna 134km
About the area

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.

Find out more about Chianti and South of Siena

Essential Information

Please note that there is a European tourist tax payable on arrival. Further details will be advised prior to arrival.

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.

FLIGHTS

CV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.

CAR HIRE

Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport.