Monterosa details and photos

Tuscany's most famous area never fails to please: the landscape is spectacular, the food delicious and there is something of interest around every corner. The nearest shops are in the wee hamlet of Vagliagli, 4km/2.5 miles, or the pretty fortified town of Castellina-in-Chianti, 15 minutes. 30 minutes to the south is Siena with its glorious Campo. Hundreds of villages and wineries to visit on foot, by bicycle or by car, and three of Italy’s finest hill towns for excursions: Monteriggioni, 25 minutes, San Gimignano, 45 minutes, and Volterra, 1 hour.

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Living room with a fireplace and a full kitchen. Double bedroom with a private bathroom with shower. Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi bath.

A simple but very pretty country garden. The private swimming pool, 2.5 x 6m/8 x 20 feet, is set in an olive grove at the edge of the garden, with wonderful views from its wooden deck. The pool is solar-heated and has a remote-controlled cover to preserve water temperature.

The very pleasant local caretaker lives nearby; although charming and very helpful, she does not speak English. Services included in the rental fee, and optional services available, are noted under Price and Availability.

Dishwasher. Washing machine. Satellite TV with video. CD player. Central heating. Working fireplace. Mobile telephone provided.

Airports: Florence, 1 hour; Pisa, 1 hour 40 minutes. Railway station at Siena, 30 minutes. Motorway exit at San Donato-Castellina-in-Chianti, 18km/11 miles along winding paved roads to the property’s short white drive and gates. Shaded parking for two cars.

Tennis within 10 minutes. Riding stables 30 minutes. 18-hole golf at Circolo del Golf dell'Ugolino, 40 minutes. Chianti is a wonderful area for walking and biking. A selection of biking itineraries in the area is available online at www.terresienainbici.it/index_eng.asp (in English)

Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board.

Steps for entry/exit.