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Antica Fornace
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
2012 Prices per villa
from 3321 to 4155 AUD
from 3321 to 4155 AUD
6 people
3 bedrooms
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private Pool
Private Pool
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Antica Fornace
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
Antica Fornace is located on the property of the Cantalici family run wine estate in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The barn was originally an old brick kiln which has been transformed into a luxury, high quality and luminous villa boasting breathtaking views of the Chianti hills and vine covered valleys.
The pool area is located across a lovely well-maintained lawn to the right of the villa. The pool is a small, prefabricated pool but has the best views of the entire property. It's surrounded by sun beds and umbrellas. The garden is perfumed by lavender and various potted flowers.
You arrive at the villa by crossing a little gravel square off which there is the farmer's residence, the wine cellar and other farm buildings. In front of Antica Fornace is a pergola shading a lovely wooden table with comfortable chairs for outdoor dining. Around this is laurel hedge providing privacy from the other farm buildings.
The villa is entered through a large glass and cast iron, arched door. This leads into a large and airy open plan living and kitchen area. To the left of the room is the fully fitted kitchen with it's huge oven, a smaller oven, 6 gas hobs and a big fridge/freezer. The kitchen has a sturdy wooden table seating 6. The windows overlook a farm building and the pergola outside.
Directly in front of the entrance door is a second dining area. This is furnished in a modern style with a glass table and transparent chairs. This area is characteristic as it's in a large terracotta arched enclave with a glass floor over what was once the heart of the kiln. This is a very particular area of the house and allows you to admire it's original use.
On the right side of the room is the lounge, this is furnished with comfortable sofas and armchairs, a big TV with DVD player. From here there is a second glass door which leads out onto the lawn and down to the pool. From this door there are excellent views of the Tuscan countryside.
Off this spacious living area there are two corridors. The first, and smallest, leads to a big bathroom with shower and a pretty hand painted wall. A second door leads to a large bedroom with double handmade wrought iron bed, wooden chest of drawers and a wardrobe.
The second corridor is longer and provides access to a large second bathroom with a stand alone Victorian bath with hand-held shower. There is also a second bedroom off this corridor. This room is painted in the traditional Tuscany off pink and has a large double bed and wardrobe. From this room there is a door leading to a furnished terrace with good views of the Chianti hills. The ground floor layout is suitable for guests with limited mobility, access to the garden and pool is also from this level.
At the end of the corridor there are 13 travertine stairs going down to a third sleeping area. Here there is a comfortable, high quality, double sofa bed. In one corner there is also a running machine. In the room there is a glass door which remains closed however it allows you to view into the old kiln, and look up to the dining area. This room also has an external door leading to a gravel terrace area, from which you can access the garden up some steps. On either side of bedroom there are the wine cellars with wine barrels, so some farm activity can be expected occasionally.
NB The owner has a number of dogs on the estate which are kept in a self-contained kennel area 200 meters away and out of sight from the Villa. There is an automated anti barking system installed in the kennels to prevent any barking noise from the dogs disturbing guests.
There are air-conditioning units in all the rooms of the house. Air-conditioning costs extra.
Antica Fornace is on a working farm and early morning noise can be expected. Partly circling the property is a country road, it is not a busy road but cars do pass occasionally.
The property is not fenced therefore the pool area is not safe for toddlers due to the proximity of the road and the sloped land to one side.
No pets allowed.
Antica Fornace is on a working farm and early morning noise can be expected. Partly circling the property is a country road, it is not a busy road but cars do pass occasionally.
The property is not fenced therefore the pool area is not safe for toddlers due to the proximity of the road and the sloped land to one side.
No pets allowed.
Traveller reviews for
Antica Fornace
Michael
Edemissen,
23.10.2009
23.10.2009
"Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Die Ruhe, die Mamma von Gegenüber - einfach alles!
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut!
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? ... "
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut!
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? ... "
Juergen
Filderstadt,
04.10.2009
04.10.2009
"Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Tolles Haus - Nähe zu Siena - schönes Chianti - Weinlese mit Besitzer
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? War hervorragend
Gab es unangenehme ... "
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? War hervorragend
Gab es unangenehme ... "
Antica Fornace
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
Pool Info
The pool is located next to the villa. It is a sunken prefabricated pool surrounded by a pretty lawn and fantastic views. There are sun beds and umbrellas around the pool providing a relaxing area to fully enjoy the Tuscan countryside.
The pool area is next to the paved country road that passes the property. It’s possible to see the road from the pool, however not from the lawn next to it.
The pool is open from May to Mid-October, it is 6x4meters and 1.10meters deep.
Nearest town
The thriving town of Gaiole in Chianti is only 6kms away from Antica Fornace, where there is a selection of shops, also a supermarket, pharmacy, bank a church and a choice of bars and restaurants. There is a restaurant 100m away.
Traveller reviews for
Antica Fornace
Michael
Edemissen,
23.10.2009
23.10.2009
"Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Die Ruhe, die Mamma von Gegenüber - einfach alles!
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut!
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? ... "
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut!
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? ... "
Juergen
Filderstadt,
04.10.2009
04.10.2009
"Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Tolles Haus - Nähe zu Siena - schönes Chianti - Weinlese mit Besitzer
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? War hervorragend
Gab es unangenehme ... "
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? War hervorragend
Gab es unangenehme ... "
Antica Fornace
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
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Important booking info
- Price: per accommodation per week
- Arrival/Departure day: Saturday
- Terms and conditions: please read the booking contract
- Weekly linen and bathroom towels: included
- Central heating: by consumption
- Mandatory final clean: included
- Baby cot: 1 available on request, no extra cost
- High chair: 1 available on request, no extra cost
Antica Fornace
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
The guest reviews published below represent the personal opinions of To Tuscany customers who completed a questionnaire after their stay at the villa or apartment. These opinions do not necessarily represent the view of To Tuscany
Michael
Review date: 23.10.2009
Stay: October 2009
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Die Ruhe, die Mamma von Gegenüber - einfach alles!
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut!
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Keine
Michael Lewalder
Germany
Oktober 2009
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut!
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Keine
Michael Lewalder
Germany
Oktober 2009
Juergen
Review date: 04.10.2009
Stay: September 2009
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Tolles Haus - Nähe zu Siena - schönes Chianti - Weinlese mit Besitzer
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? War hervorragend
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? zu kurz :-)
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Lt. Internet sollten wir € 500 Kaution hinterlegen - Vermieterin schaut auf "unseren Kragen" und verzichtet darauf. War vertrauensbildende Maßnahme..
Juergen Warth
Germany
September 2009
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? War hervorragend
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? zu kurz :-)
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Lt. Internet sollten wir € 500 Kaution hinterlegen - Vermieterin schaut auf "unseren Kragen" und verzichtet darauf. War vertrauensbildende Maßnahme..
Juergen Warth
Germany
September 2009
Antica Fornace
Location address: Gaiole in Chianti - Siena
Frequently Asked Questions
At what time should we arrive and depart?
Arrival time 16.00 if you arrive after 19.00 please telephone
Departure time 10.00 am
Can you help with travel arrangements?
For help on travel arrangements by car, by plane or by train select Reach Tuscany from the home page.
Are the prices per person or per villa?
The prices displayed are per villa.
Are linen and towels provided or do I need to bring my own?
Yes linen and towels are provided and included in the price displayed, pool towels are not provided.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is charged on consumption when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes there is a pool. The pool is 6x4mtr and 1.10mtr deep. Open from May to mid-October.
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
There is no phone, we recommend you hire a mobile phone with your car, many car hire companies now offer this service. There is WI FI internet connection available in the villa, the cost is included in the price. Bring your own laptop.
Is there a balcony or terrace belonging to the villa?
Yes, there is a covered furnished pergola
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes in Gaiole in Chianti, 6 Kms away.
How far are the airports?
Florence 1 hour and 20 minutes, Pisa 2 hours and 15minutes, Bologna 2 hours and 20minutes, Rome 2 ½ hours
When do I get road directions?
Directions are provided with your final confirmation, after full payment is received.
Where do I find the directions?
The directions can be found as a link on your final confirmation email. They can also be accessed by logging into your booking details using your user email and password.
If necessary, how do we contact To Tuscany once in Italy?
As all the villas are privately owned and managed we have no on-site representative however we can be contacted at any time during your stay in Italy. You can call +39 339 5351017 (English speaker), +39 334 3981530 (English speaker) or +49 (0) 898545521 and 0049 (0)178 854552 (German speaker).
In House Details
- The size of the villa is 180 sqm
- bedrooms 3
- bathrooms 2
In House: Facilities
- Air-conditioning
- American coffee machine
- Barbecue
- CD player
- Dishwasher
- DVD player (Euro)
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Furnished pergola
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Kettle
- Microwave oven
- No pets allowed
- Oven
- Stove top espresso machine
- TV
- TV Sat
- Internet WI-FI Inhouse
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
- Swimming pool - The pool is 6x4mtr and 1.10mtr deep. Open from May to mid-October.
- Air conditioning - units available, with an extra cost for use
- Babysitter - available on request
- Private Chef - available on request
- Tennis - Tennis courts in Radda in Chianti 12km away
- Local Leisure - walking, biking, hot air ballooning, wine tasting
- Distances - Radda in Chianti 12Km, Gaiole in Chianti 4Km, Siena 30km, San Gimignano 70km, Florence 70km, Pisa 150km, Rome 271km
- Approach road - all tar
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Günther
Beilstein, Germany
09.05.2012
09.05.2012
"Wir waren alle Zuhause. Ich meine das sagt alles! "
client comment
GREGORY
HAUCOURT, France
09.05.2012
09.05.2012
"Son côté complètement isolé du reste du monde. Son charme. "
press comment
I like To Tuscany, partly because it has a tremendous range of villas, and partly because (unlike many companies) it has an excellent website that provides what you really want when choosing a villa.
press comment
Frank Gardner
BBC - Security Correspondent
BBC - Security Correspondent
Our accommodation, which cost less than £800 for the week, is in a converted stone farmhouse next to a 12th Century Franciscan chapel. There is a pergola shaded by vines round the back here we quickly settle into a rhythm of eating long pasta suppers while the shadows lengthen.
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