Villa 2, Gino’s Italian Express Villa | Chianti, Tuscany | 4 bedrooms

Featured as the Chianti Villa in Gino D’Acampo’s Italian Express, in the ITV Series

If you are looking for a Typical Chianti Tuscan escape, this is a wonderful villa to rent In Italy. This famous holiday Villa is among the Best for a family or small group of friends. Facilities include 4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms for 8 Guests, Private Heated Pool, Hot Tub, BBQ, Tennis Court, Cable TV, Spa/Massage Sauna/Steam, Wine Cellar, Fireplace, Also great for Kids & Teens.

PRICES: From £862 for 2 nights to £4,430 a week | See below for Seasonal Rates. 

HIGHLIGHTS: 5 mins drive from Gaiole in Chianti, 30 mins from Siena and 1 hour from Florence, Wine Tasting, Fishing world-famous L’Eroica.

VILLA DESCRIPTION

This Gino’s Italian Express Villa in Chianti, Tuscany sits at the very heart of Chianti Classico, about 5 km from Gaiole in Chianti, a medieval village famous for L’Eroica vintage cycling race. The villa sits nestled amongst the vines of an organic winery producing high-quality wines and olive oil. 

What’s inside this £3,016 to £4,430 a week villa in the Chianti region of central Tuscany? 

This is a traditional Chianti-style villa with a burnt-red tiled roof and magnificent stone walls. Inside the house is beautifully furnished in an authentic Sienese-style with high ceilings, exposed beams, and gorgeous terracotta tiles. Air-conditioned throughout the villa accommodates 8 guests with 4 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Measuring approximately 240m2, the villa is surrounded by large terraces (400m2), balconies and 3000m2 of expansive gardens. 

Spread out over three levels the ground floor houses the living room, sitting area, kitchen, dining area, master bedroom with an en-suite, twin bedroom and family bathroom. The sitting area has a large fireplace and is wonderfully cosy in the cooler months. Upon the first floor is another bathroom and a spacious double bedroom with access to a large roof terrace with breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. The top floor contains a double bedroom and private bathroom complete with a 2-person spa bath.

Outside Grounds 

Outside is a heated pool and sun loungers where you can sit back and relax, drink in hand, surrounded by lush grapevines.

Exterior

• Heated swimming pool with massage jets
• Terrace (300m2)
• Outdoor furniture
• Gazebo

LOCATION

The villa, located in a winery, is a 5-minute drive from Gaiole in Chianti, 30 minutes from Siena, and one hour from Florence. Quiet and picturesque, Forbes has previously listed Gaiole as the number one most idyllic place to live in Europe! It indeed is a haven for history buffs and hikers with castles speckling the hills.

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Culture, History, and Art:
  • • Gaiole hosts the world-famous L’Eroica, a 200 km vintage bike race that takes its participants south travelling through the beautiful countryside of Chianti, Siena, Val d’Arbia, Montalcino, Val d’Orcia and Crete Senesi.
    • The Paolo di Siena, an ancient bareback horse race, has been held in Siena’s civic hub, Piazza del Campo, since 1644. This is a genuinely authentic Sienese experience, and the atmosphere is always electric.
• Culinary Experiences: 
• Active outdoors:
  • • As you can probably guess from the name, Chianti is brimming with wineries, many of which are open to visitors.
    • Detox in the sauna, enjoy a spot of tennis and throw a line in at the fishing lake – then take the kids to meet the goats, ducks, swans, and hens! The property also has its own cellar restaurant and plenty of hiking trails to explore. 

BEDROOMS AND LIVING AREA

Villa Interior

Ground floor

• Living room with Satellite TV
  
• Sitting area with large open fireplace
  
• Dining room with 10 seats
  
• Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, and oven
  
• Master bedroom with en suite (shower, WC, sink)
  
• Twin bedroom
  
• Bathroom (shower, WC, sink)

This Pretty Tuscan villa can accommodate 8 in 4 double/twin bedrooms

First Floor

• Double bedroom with direct access to the roof terrace
• Bathroom (shower, WC, sink)
• Terrace (120m2)

Second Floor

• Double bedroom
• Bathroom (spa bath, WC, sink)

Property Layout

• Property Floorplans (please check at the time of booking)

MAIN VILLA FEATURES – Service and Facilities

• STAFF: Self-Catering  
• DINING: Self- Catering Villa
• Air conditioning – Check at time of booking
• Internet (Wi-Fi)
• Cable TV
• Heating – Please check T&C’s below 
• Swimming pool: Private Heated Pool
• Hot Tub
• BBQ
• Wine Cellar
• Fireplace
• Spa/Massage Sauna/Steam
• Reception is open from 8.30 am to 8.00 pm
• The Winery Restaurant (open Tu-Su) offers buffet breakfast (8.00 am to 10.00 am), light lunches, and dinner (7.30 pm – 9.00 pm) 
• Tennis Court

RATES  (£ – GBP)

PRICING & SERVICE OPTIONS – Features/Amenities shown are not always free and may have additional costs – Some service types may not be available for your selected dates. Please check at the time of booking for Amenities included on the service option you have selected.

Updated Prices for 2021/22