IT1192 Casolare del Chianti

Tuscan country farmhouse near Florence to rent – Casolare del Chianti is a traditional refurbished farmhouse sitting on a large rural estate, ideally located in the popular Chianti region, between Florence and San Gimignano. This is quintessential Tuscany, whose Classic wines and idyllic landscapes dotted with cypresses, vine coated hills and olive groves, have captured the imagination of travellers from all over the world.

At this property you will enjoy all the modern comforts, including swimming pool, air conditioning and en suite bedrooms, yet these are perfectly integrated in a very traditional ambience, retaining the genuine charm of country life, with beamed ceilings and terracotta tiles. There is a huge inglenook in the kitchen equipped with pizza/bread oven, should you wish to experiment some Italian recipes during your stay. Wine tasting tours are available on this estate where you can also find a restaurant offering local specialties and wonderful local wines.

Within a short distance you will discover landscapes of enchanting views, woodland trails, towering hamlets and ancient castles. You can eat delicious meals in most trattorias so why not find one as you clamber up the narrow streets of San Gimignano, Monteriggioni or Volterra, and enjoy what this beautiful land has to offer. Further afield you can spend a day by the sea, relaxing on the sandy beaches of Tirrenia or Castiglioncello. From the port of Piombino ferries will take you to the gorgeous Isola d’Elba, a pearl in a crystal clear sea that is definitely worth a visit.