Nestled on the Chianti hills between forests and streams, there is an organic farm, with an historic wine cellar in operation since 1404. Halfway between Florence and Siena, this farm appears, in an uncontaminated landscape of streams, forests and ancient hamlets scattered on the hills surrounding it. It is an estate with magnificent gardens, forests and agricultural land that covers over 400 hectares on the hills between Greve and Panzano in Chianti. The heart of the estate is its renaissance villa, built in 1300 by the Gherardini family, and surrounded by gardens that fill the spaces between rows of cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves.
In the heart of the estate, on the banks of the peaceful Greve River, lies Podere dell’Orto, a homestead immersed in nature. Surrounded by a lush, natural garden, the little stone hamlet is ideal for families and groups of friends wanting the tranquillity of the countryside, and complete privacy. It is available for weekly rental. Podere dell’Orto, an old farm surrounded by fruit trees and once renowned for its vegetables. Settled on the green Montagliari plain, on a route enjoyed by hiking enthusiasts, Podere dell’Orto has been faithfully restored, retaining its original structure. The homestead is a picture of cheerfulness and tranquillity on the banks of the river, perfect for anyone who enjoys wide open spaces in nature
Read MoreIdeal for families with children or for groups of friends looking for somewhere to spend time together while still being able to enjoy their own privacy, Podere dell’Orto consists of two independent units: Fienile, the old barn and Erbavoglio, the adjacent farmhouse.
Pool 12 x 4 meters Satellite TV Air-conditioning in all bedrooms & common areas Wi-Fi 6 mountain bikes
ERBAVOGLIO :
4 rooms | 8 people
Erbavoglio was the sharecroppers ’ house where they would meet up after a day working in the fields. The farmhouse, surrounded by a large garden, is today just as homely and welcoming as ever. The entrance hall leads into a spacious, fully equipped kitchen which opens onto the living room with its stone fireplace. Erbavoglio sleeps up to 8 people in the 4 double rooms, some with dividable beds.
Ground floor:
- 3 independent entrances,
- Kitchen fitted with fridge, stove with oven & dishwasher.A bright kitchen opens onto the outdoor patio, with a cosy lounge in which to spend cooler evenings.
- Living room Coffee station with bar fridge and sink Toilet.
First floor:
- 1 ensuite double bedroom with a shower or bath
- 1 ensuite double bedroom with a shower or bath
- 1 ensuite double bedroom with a shower or bath
- 1 ensuite double bedroom with shower or bath
FIENILE:
2 ROOMS | 4 GUESTS
The most appealing part of this old barn is undoubtedly the cheery dining area with a fully equipped kitchen and lovely sliding glass door. Here you could all enjoy lovely dinners together and spend long evenings in the warm firelight of the spacious lounge. The garden surrounding the farmhouse is perfect for relishing in the late sun and cool air of outdoor summer evenings.
A beautiful glass sliding door invites you into the large dining room, with antique Tuscan furniture. Next to the fully equipped kitchen, the bright lounge looks out onto the garden. The laundry and bathroom are on the ground floor, while on the top floor there are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.
Ground floor:
- Kitchen fitted with fridge, stove with oven and dishwasher,
- Living room Lounge
First Floor:
- 1 ensuite double bedroom with shower or bath.
- 1 ensuite double bedroom with a shower or bath
3 ROOMS | 6 GUESTS
FIENILE DUE
The annex next to the barn is also on two levels: on the ground floor there is a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a lounge and a kitchenette area with a bar fridge. On the top floor there are two more bedrooms which share a bathroom.
Velvet sofas and a marble fireplace await you in the open-plan lounge and kitchen area. On the ground floor there is a bedroom with a private bathroom, while upstairs there are another two bedrooms and a shared bathroom.
Ground floor:
- Coffee corner with bar fridge and sink
- Living room
- 1 bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower
First Floor:
- 2 bedrooms with shared bathroom with shower or bath
THE GARDEN POOL:
A simple, linear garden surrounded by apple and popular trees, tall bay leaf, holm oaks and linden trees. A beautiful green field surrounds the stone farmhouses and leads to the pool that is surrounded by a solarium where you can completely relax and soak up the sun.
INCLUSIVE:
- Welcome farm basket with fresh fruit and local products
- Supply of linen, towels and pool towels
- Amenity Kit
- Air conditioning (Heating has an additional cost of €350,00/week)
- Pool
- Mountain bikes upon request
- Gardener/pool maintenance (pool is open from mid-April to mid-October)
- Final cleaning
- 24 hour on-call emergency contact
- Wi-FI
Extra: Tourist tax: € 2,00 for max. 7 days
- PERSONAL CHEF Book your exclusive dinner with one of our personal chefs.
- COCKTAIL An evening by the pool with delicious cocktails made by our bar tender or a class to learn the art of mixology.
- BREAKFAST We will prepare a delicious breakfast in your private villa for a supplement of 18 euro per person.
- EXTRA CLEANING Daily cleaning service upon request, €30 euros per hour (minimum 3 hours per day).
- Check-in: between 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm Check-out: before/by 10:00 am
Details
- Guests: 18
- Amenities: Air Conditioning, American Coffee Machine, Bathroom essentials, BBQ, Bedroom comforts, Dishwasher, Free parking, Fully equipped kitchen, Garden, Oven, Separate waste collection, Washing Machine, Wi-Fi
- View: Greve in Chianti ( Fi ): The estate sprawls over more than 400 hectares, with vineyards, vegetable and ornamental gardens and a taste of la dolce vita for anyone who desires it.
- Categories: Countryside, Eco Friendly Houses, Family Holidays, Tuscany
- Location: Chianti Area, Florence, Tuscany
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 9
We are just back from a full week in Tuscany staying at Podere del Orto . It was a magnificent experience – from the accommodations to the location to the service- we will return!