La Valle - Self-catering house in Tuscany
Greve in Chianti, 50022 Strada in Chianti, Florence
Tuscany,
Italia
The main house is vast, with terracotta floors, fine rugs, a huge working fireplace, deep and sumptuous sofas, a wonderful collection of 18th-century French antiques, a great sound system and a well-hidden TV for rainy days – it's a hugely convivial space to spend time in. For longer stays there is daily bed-making and room cleaning, a chef for your dinner on the first night, everything pristine, and yet you have complete independence.
The gardens are superb: terraces span around the house with views to two castles and the Apennine mountains; pots of geraniums and lemons scent the air, you can pick fresh herbs and tomatoes in season and experiment with the wood-fired pizza oven, or simply float in the shimmering pool. Cook up a storm in the immense kitchen with all the kit you might want and a wooden refectory table.
Bedrooms (three in the house and two in a separate building) are havens of comfort and character.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- 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.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Jody Turkus:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Jody Turkus:
- La Valle is right in the middle of Chianti, with many world-famous wineries within 15-20 minutes' drive – some of the best include Antinori, Fonterutoli, Verrazzano, and Gabbiano.
- Tuscan hiking trails start right from the front door, and this is one of the most beautiful regions to cycle too. Walk 15 minutes along a trail from the house to a waterfall, with a natural pool for wild swimming or a cold plunge.
- Every village nearby holds a weekly market - pick up fresh local produce in the nearest village, Strada in Chianti (5-min drive) on a Tuesday. For a bigger market head to Greve in Chianti on a Saturday morning; Imprunetta is either Thursday or Saturday.
- With a bit of notice, we can arrange for one of our chefs to provide cooking classes or pizza-making classes using the wood-fired pizza oven at La Valle. Eat out under the pergola, surrounded by grape vines, with unforgettable views to two castles.
- Recommended restaurants nearby include La Castellana (15-min drive) in Montefiorelle, one of the most beautiful places you'll ever see. Lamole, one of the best restaurants in Tuscany, is 30 mins.
Details
- 1 House for 10
Minimum stay: 4 nights.
October – May.
Dogs welcome at no charge, max. 1.
Greve in Chianti, 50022 Strada in Chianti, Florence