Novedieci
Lucca, Pisa & Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy
£6,582 week
Villa Vacchio
Chianti and South of Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Our view
An abandoned farmhouse turned luxurious 18-person Tuscan retreat, this classic house is full of rural charm and character.
In brief
- Breathtaking views
- Peaceful location
- Large private pool
About the villa
Rustic simplicity is at the heart of this 9-bedroom property, a restored former farmhouse near Montalcino (the villa is just 10km from the village). Decorated in an elegant style that’s typical of the region, the house is both classic and traditional inside – an assortment of antique furniture brings the old-age feel to the property, while the radiant palette of Tuscan oranges and pastel pinks add to the regional character. It’s simple, but stunning. A charming garden makes the most of the quiet location, with spacious outdoor sitting areas and views that drink in the Val d’Orcia valley. There’s a private swimming pool for maximum indulgence, with outstanding views, loungers, and umbrella shades to encourage relaxation.
The main house consists of a spacious two-floor layout – the ground floor, which includes a large dining room and fireplace-dominated living room, also has a classic open-style kitchen that leads out to a furnished veranda for al fresco meals. Five spacious bedrooms can be found in the main house – a four-poster double bedroom on the ground floor, and one master, two doubles and one twin on the first. The first floor rooms all include air-conditioning for the hot Tuscan summers, and two have the luxury of a private en suite bathroom. An adjoining guest house sleeps a further 8 people; three double bedrooms and a twin, which all come luxuriously furnished with an en suite bathroom.
Villa details
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Living room
- Kitchen opening onto terrace
- Dining room
- Double bedroom with bathroom en suite
First Floor
- Living room
- Bathroom
- Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite
- Double bedroom with bathroom en suite
- Double bedroom
- Twin bedroom
Guest House
- 3 Double bedrooms with bathroom en suite
- Twin bedroom with bathroom en suite
Facilities
COOLING FACILITIES
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms on first floor of main house
- 2x portable AC units
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
- Hob
- Oven
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Microwave
PRIVATE POOL
- 15m x 6m
- Outdoor shower
VILLA ESSENTIALS
- Washing machine
- Hairdryer
- Iron & ironing board
Important Information
The villa is also available at lower occupancy prices. The extra rooms in the guest house will be closed for the lower occupancy.
CV REPRESENTATIVE
An English speaking CV Representative will visit during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.
TENANCY TIMES
Arrival from 16:00. Departure by 10:00.
LOW WALLS
Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.
Location
amenities
- Montalcino 10km
further places of interest
- Castello Banfi 3.5km
- Grosseto 46km
- Siena 62km
beaches
- Castiglione della Pescaia 66km
airports
- Florence 130km
- Pisa 183km
train station
- Grosseto 48km
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 to the House Manager. This only applies to guests over 12 years and the amount varies from €1 .50 to €5 per person and is set by the local council. 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 delighted to offer our own allocation of scheduled seats on British Airways from London Heathrow to Pisa.
CAR HIRE
Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport.
