Property Details of Chianti Apartment

Castello Vicchiomaggio is an idyllic setting for holidays. The owners have cleverly converted parts of this listed castle to provide nine self catering apartments, conserving the original historic architecture and atmosphere. Each apartment is unique and well furnished, in the main with antique furniture, with small, simple kitchenettes to enjoy the occasional evening in. Each apartment is equipped with a small TV which receives some 141 channels, including BBC World, Sky and CNN. The Canonica, adjacent to the main parking area at Castello Vicchiomaggio has recently been totally redeveloped and refurbished to provide nine hotel rooms, each beautifully furnished in Tuscan style. Breakfast is provided in the restaurant in the Castle itself.

Donatella Suite - 1 bed/1 shower room - Sleeps 2
Entrance is via an outer hall off the Castello’s central courtyard. Large living room with kitchenette, equipped with fridge, oven, hob, toaster, kettle etc. There is one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and one bathroom. The apartment has satellite TV, a safe, hair dryer and ironing facilities. A single bed can be made available for one child in one of the bedrooms.

Botticelli - Studio Apartment/1 Bathroom - Sleeps 2
First floor access is via 1½ flights of internal stone stairs. This is a very large, spacious studio apartment with a kingsize double bed, living and dining area, satellite TV, a safe, hair dryer and ironing facilities. A few steps lead to the compact galley kitchenette, equipped with fridge, microwave, hob, toaster, kettle etc. This leads to the bathroom.

Rococo 1 - 1 Bed/1 Bathroom apartment - sleeps 2-4
First floor access is via internal stone staircase into very spacious living room with a double sofabed and dining area. Kitchenette, equipped with fridge, microwave, hob, toaster, kettle etc. Large double bedroom. Bathroom. The apartment has satellite TV, a safe, hair dryer and ironing facilities.

Each apartment is provided with complimentary breakfast supplies of: milk, butter, biscuits, jam, tea, coffee and sugar.
Outside: extensive gardens in Italian ‘formal’ style with garden furniture. 16m. x 8m. swimming pool, large sunbed area, changing/shower room and unique panoramic views of the Greve Valley, hills and vineyards.

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Local Area Details

One of the most historic and well preserved castles in Tuscany and renowned Chianti Classico wine estate Castello Vicchiomaggio can be traced back to the 5th century The Castle was first called Vicchio dei Longobardi the village of the Longobards but during the Renaissance the name was changed to the present Vicchiomaggio Maggio meaning May in Italian The Castle occupies a strategic position on the hill dominating the Greve valley and in the middle ages was the first defence for Florence during its feuds with Siena Mention of the Castle can also be found in the archives of Leonardo da Vinci who was a guest during a period of residence in the area The academic Francesco Redi prepared his book Bacco in Toscana published in 1685 at Vicchiomaggio In it he describes the virtues of wine and the benefits of moderate drinking The historic atmosphere of the Castle is totally retained and the building itself is maintained to the highest possible order Secluded but not isolated Vicchiomaggio is only 18 km from Florence and 4 km from the delightful market town of Greve in Chianti The garden of the Castle in Formal Italian style offers unrivalled views across the surrounding hills and vineyards as well as spectacular sunrises and sunsets The surrounding private estate provides invigorating walks and the possibility of observing viticulture and the cultivation of olives directly in the field There are various services on offer for the discerning traveller and wine enthusiast The splendid south facing 8 by 16 metres swimming pool is built on the hillside with unique panoramic views of the Greve valley and vineyards It has a very large paved sun bed area and its protected position permits its use between May and October There are changing rooms and washrooms beside the pool There is an excellent restaurant off the courtyard of the main castle building Wine production and tastings are an important part of life at Castello Vicchiomaggio Wine tastings and cellar visits are available throughout the year and Cantinetta San Jacopo the farm shop is open for visitors to purchase the estates wine and Extra Virgin Olive Oil The wine cellars meander under Castello Vicchiomaggio and visitors can see here how the estates world renowned wine is produced All tours are though on request Monday is normally the most convenient day for guides to take the Castellos resident guests on a tour There are tennis courts golf courses mountainbike rentals all nearby All services such as chemist medical doctors banks post office supermarket specialist food shops and numerous restaurants are located in Greve in Chianti about 4 km away Air access is via Florence 45 minutes or Pisa 1 hours In the words of the Castellos owner Tuscany has no industry only wine and tourism He his wife and team very much look forward to welcoming you at Castello Vicchimaggio You can enjoy weekly holidays from Saturday to Saturday or if you require a shorter duration then you can stay for any number of nights starting on any day of the week subject to availability

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Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Tuscany Italy

Name:	Countryside Holiday Homes
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