Docciole 8 to 12
Large Chianti Villa and Pool close to Village : Radda in Chianti, Siena, Italy
Nice little touches
- The house is a wonderful place for family holidays: large and rambling with enough space for everybody to get together, and then a little more for time alone.
- Having the village within walking distance makes for a relaxing and car-free holiday.
Good to know
- There is a lake on the property, at the bottom of the enormous garden.
- The owners have 2 small dogs that live at the owner's home, but may wander over to visit.
This large restored farmhouse in Chianti is the perfect spot for a family reunion, with a swimming pool, spacious grounds, table-tennis and a village within walking distance.
Converted by the owners to accommodate visits from their large family, the top floor is designed for communal living, while three apartments on the ground floor provide a little privacy when needed. Everyone can congregate upstairs in the enormous living room or outdoors under the pergola and dining table by the pool, but if you'd like a little quiet time just retreat to your own apartment and re-join the fray when you've charged your batteries.
Radda in Chianti is only a short walk away, around 1km or 15 min, with restaurants, cafes and excellent wineries.
This Chianti Villa can be rented for 12 or, at lower prices, for 10 or for 8. The apartments that aren't required are always left empty: whether you book for 8 guests or 12 the entire house and pool are private to your group.
Between the house and the pool, a large pergola provides the perfect spot for al-fresco dining, relaxing and reading. There is an simple outdoor kitchen and a wonderful, "Heath Robinson" clockwork barbecue. The owners live nearby and Luciano will be more than happy to show you how to use it and point you at the best butcher in the local town of Radda. You can also ask for a cook to come and prepare meals for you, just ask your agent for details.
Accommodation
The main living quarters are upstairs, up the well-trodden external stone steps. Immediately through the front door one is drawn to the light flooding into the very large living-dining room to the right. With chestnut beams soaring over the dining area to double height, the sheer volume of air and light create a marvelously welcoming space. To one side of the dining table for 8 a wooden staircase rises to a mezzanine containing two single beds, while the far end of the living area has sofas set in front of an open fireplace and a doorway leading to a generous country kitchen.
Modern appliances find a harmony with a cooking fireplace, bread cupboard and long refectory table and become, in time-honored tradition, the heart of this Tuscan home. Three double bedrooms are on this floor, one off the dining area and two down a side hall past a small study. All of the bedrooms are spacious and furnished with lovely fabrics and country antiques. The two bathrooms, one ensuite and one shared, make great use of terracotta, Tuscany's much beloved material.
Further accommodations are on the ground floor - three large double bedroom suites, each with a shower room, dining table, sufficient kitchen facilities to prepare a light meal and an independent access to the outdoors. While the ground floor of the farmhouse does not have an internal staircase to the top floor, the three lower suites do interconnect, an ideal arrangement for a family unit. While the suites differ in look and layout, care has been taken to provide each with similar comforts. Apartment Tinaia, which you can see on the floorplan, is closed to guests, very occasionally used by family but is not rented out.
The garden at the back of the house, planted in fragrant, flowering shrubs and shaded by towering oaks, extends the living space. Under a vine-draped pergola there is a table large enough for everyone to sit down to meals al fresco. There is a free-standing barbecue, a pizza oven, and sun beds to set on the wide lawn overlooking a raised pool bordered on one side by a wooden deck. Additional space is also available for group activities in a charming annex across the drive from the house.
Features
Villa Details
- Swimming Pool
- Wifi
- Free Parking
- Private Pool
- Fireplace
- Insect Screens
- Pets Welcome
- Fans
- Barbecue
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Double Bedrooms
- 2 Twin Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 4 Ensuite Bathrooms With Showers
- 2 Hair Dryers
Kitchen equipment
- Good Cook's Kitchen
- American And Italian Coffee Makers
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Pizza Oven (Outdoors)
- Barbecue
Amenities
- Baby Bed And High Chair (Available On Request)
- Dvd Player
- Ceiling Fans In Bedrooms And In Main Living Room, Plus Portable Fans Available For The Lower Apartments
- Iron And Ironing Board
- Satellite Tv
- Cd Player
- Washing Machine
- Fireplace In Upper Living Room And Kitchen, With Firewood Provided
What's included
- Final Cleaning Included
- Pool Towels Provided
Extras
- Arrival Groceries Available On Request
- Babysitting Available On Request
- Catering Available On Request
- Extra Cleaning Available On Request
- Heating Costs To Be Paid Directly To The Owner
Outdoors
- Swimming Pool 12 X 5 M; Depth: 1.5 M.
- Pool Is Above Ground, With Wooden Platform On Ground Level Side
- Pool Open 30 April-8 Oct.
- Ping Pong Table
- Spring Water Pond On Site
Nearby Activities
- Tennis Court In Radda In Chianti
- Mountain Bikes For Hire In Radda In Chianti
- Read more about the area around Docciole
Photos
The house and pool are set in the Chianti hills. The pool is an 'out of ground' pool but is set into the hillside and is a good size at 12 x 5 m
The pool position and the views are fabulous
At the back of the house, facing the view, there is a large shaded area, with dining tables, an outdoor kitchen as well as a giant clockwork barbecue, and space for reading and relaxing.
The heart of the house is this beautiful large kitchen, right next to a large living-room with a fireplace
Relaxing by the pool on the hammocks is wonderful.
The view from the pool looks all the way down through the Chianti hills
The larger door on the right leads to the Limonaia, while the door on the left is the entrance to Frantoio.
The living room still has the original fireplace
The living room is right in the heart of the house, with the ceiling rising up to a double-height space
The living room is right in the heart of the house, with the ceiling rising up to a double-height space.
The heart of the house is this beautiful large kitchen.
The heart of the house is this beautiful large kitchen.
There are three bedrooms on the top floor of the farmhouse - this one is the first one along the corridor.
There are three bedrooms on the top floor of the farmhouse - this one is the second along the corridor.
There are three bedrooms on the top floor of the farmhouse - this one is the second along the corridor.
This is the bedroom off the main living room, that can also be set up as a twin - see next photo
Here is the same bedroom off the main living room set up as a twin
In the corridor to the bedrooms, this small desk provides a space for a laptop
There are two bathrooms upstairs
One with a small bath
The lower floor is divided into 4 apartments, of which only three are open to guests.
Vineyards, woods and fields around Docciole
There is an extra room next to the house that can be used for relaxing, playing music or reading
There is an extra room next to the house that can be used for relaxing, playing music or reading
This house is made for outdoor living, with plenty of spots for relaxing and dining.
This contraption is great for roasting meat and vegetables for great al-fresco evening meals. There is an excellent butcher in nearby Radda.
Table Tennis table
The pool is a large "out of ground" pool set into the slope so it appears like a normal pool
The views from the pool are olive groves and hills covered with evergreen oaks - wonderful!
There is a small lake on the grounds too.
Fresh vegetables from the garden
Aerial view
There are some beautiful details in the care taken in the decor.
Reviews
Where is Docciole ?
Getting here
- Florence Airport 1 hr
- Pisa Airport 1hr 30 min
- Rome FCO Airport 3h
- Perugia Airport 1hr 30 mins
- Closest Train stations Montevarchi or Siena 30 mins
Around Docciole
From the vineyards at the front of the estate the view of Radda in Chianti beckons guests to a first stop and, in fact, it is only one easily walked kilometer to the closest restaurant in the village. The unofficial capital of the region and a typical Chianti Village, Radda plays host to several festivals and events throughout the summer, most, though not all, having to do with what is poured into a glass.
The closest restaurant, walkable in 1 km, is Vignale, and the Sandy Bar, which have good coffee, pastries, sandwiches and delicious gelato. For other restaurants see Good restaurants in Chianti
Nearby there are Castellina in Chianti, so prized by the Medici that they commissioned a fortress to protect it, Panzano and Greve in Chianti, whose street markets and wide piazzas are reasons for a visit and Castello di Brolio, where the standards for Chianti wine were set.
There are a lot of Chianti wineries in the areas you can visit - have a look at some of the best here: Chianti winery tours and Chianti wine-tastings.
The main cities of Tuscany like Florence, Siena and Arezzo can also be easily reached from this house.
Nearby Activities
- Shops and restaurants in Radda, 1 km away
- Wineries and wine tasting all around, in Chianti
- Castellina in Chianti 10 kms
- Panzano 12 kms
- Greve in Chianti 18 kms
- Siena 25 kms
- San Gimignano 45 kms
- Florence 48 kms
Local Towns and Places to Visit
Calendar for Docciole
How to book
Is Docciole perfect for you?
For availability and pricing see the calendar above. If you have any questions or would like help choosing, we visit our properties regularly and can help you choose and book the best villa for your holidays.
We can hold dates for you for 48 hours while you make sure everything lines up, then you simply pay the deposit (30% of total) to secure your booking. The balance will then be due 10 weeks before you travel. You can also add "XCover" to your booking for a full refund if you can't travel.
For more details see our Booking Conditions and XCover. You can add XCover to your booking at any time until you have paid your balance, simply ask your agent.
Worth knowing
Many local administrations now charge a “Tourist Tax” for people staying in rented accommodation and these vary from town to town. The charges are generally per person per night with a maximum number of nights, usually around 5 but sometimes 7, beyond which they will not charge. The charges range between 50 cents to 3 euro. Children are sometimes included, sometimes not and these charges should be collected by the property owners.
Not sure?
It can often be faster to contact us to ask for advice - we visit all the houses so can give you first hand advice based on your wishlist. Once you find a villa you like we can hold dates for you for up to 48 hours while you check flights or make sure everybody is on board.
Any more questions?
Please ring us with any queries - there are a lot of answers in our FAQ page too. If you want to keep searching, have a look at our suggestions below!
Booking Notes
- Heating costs to be paid directly to the owner
