La Darbia in Chianti | Hotel in Tuscany | Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay

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La Darbia in Chianti - Hotel in Tuscany

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Via Cesare Sparse 16, 50022 Greve in Chianti, Florence
Tuscany, Italia

Matteo & Giancarlo Primatesta

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+39 389 3113813(landline)

A perfectly restored medieval borgo on twin Chianti hilltops, with lavender fields, honey bees and clear views to the Apennines

Golf buggies whisk you along the cypress-lined drive that runs between three honey-stone farmhouses on two hilltops, home to a cluster of suites and two panoramic pools – one shallower and family-friendly, the other deeper and quieter. Interiors are a whisper of soft plaster walls, linen curtains, and green-framed windows with views of vineyards and olive groves. Book one of the Spa Suites and a private steam room or tepidarium comes with it, alongside a swish bathroom to match.

Beyond the gardens, 15 hectares of woodland, wildflowers and undulating lavender keep 40 beehives busy – their honey turns up at breakfast alongside fresh pastries and good coffee. Lunch is bistro-style in the garden, dinner more considered come evening, both are built around whatever is best that day. Staff appear when you need them and vanish when you don’t.

Who cares what time it is when days unspool this way. This is a place for doing very little, very well.


Caratteristiche
Children welcome
Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards
Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken
Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning
Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi
Wireless internet access available.
Public transport
Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Swimming pool
On the premises.
Vegetarian meals
Available on request.
Licensed premises
Alcohol may be served.
Babies welcome
Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Garden
Grounds for guests to explore.

Local points of interest from Matteo & Giancarlo Primatesta:

Punti d'interesse locali da
Matteo & Giancarlo Primatesta:

  • Montefioralle - It is one of the oldest and most charming villages in the area, set on a hilltop overlooking the valley. The village has preserved its medieval structure intact, surrounded by stone walls and narrow alleys.
  • Panzano in Chianti - It is a hilltop village known for both its historical heritage and its renowned gastronomic tradition. The village is divided between the upper part with its medieval fortress and the lower part bustling with shops and local venues.
  • Lamole - It is situated in one of the highest locations in the area, famous for its historic terraced vineyards that produce wines with a distinctive character.
  • Radda in Chianti - It is one of the most characteristic villages in the area, perched on a scenic hill surrounded by vineyards.
  • Castellina in Chianti - It boasts Etruscan origins and a charming fortified structure dominated by the large medieval Fortress.
  • At La Darbia in Chianti, we have a 3-hectare lavender field. Relax with a pleasant stroll accompanied by the scent of the flowers, and discover the beehives where our bees produce our honey.
Punti d'interesse

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Details

Accommodation:
  • 10 Doubles
  • , 4 Family rooms for 4
  • , 3 Suites for 2
Prezzi:(i) €370 a€850 per notte

Informazioni di prenotazione:

CIN: IT048021B5QGFEHDLQ.

Periodi di chiusura

16 November to March.

Indirizzo

Via Cesare Sparse 16, 50022 Greve in Chianti, Florence


Accommodation:(i)
Hotel 10 Double rooms
Details
Double. En suite.
Prezzi: (i) € 370 a € 770 per notte
Hotel 4 Family rooms
Sleep
4
each
Details
1 Double. 1 Bunk bed room. Shared bathroom.
Prezzi: (i) € 480 a € 650 per notte
Hotel 3 Suites
Sleep
2
each
Details
Double. En suite.
Prezzi: (i) € 620 a € 850 per notte

Matteo & Giancarlo Primatesta

Visit website

+39 389 3113813(landline)