Villa Gaiole

Offering panoramic vistas over Chianti’s hills and woodlands, Villa Gaiole is a serene escape in the Tuscan countryside which is also within easy reach of a range amazing towns and cities such as Siena and Florence. Sleeping 14 guests over 7 stunning bedrooms, this historic home is a wonderful choice for those travelling in a larger group but not wishing to compromise on style or comfort. 

Villa Gaiole is over 400 years old and would have started out as a rustic farmhouse in the middle of the olive groves and vineyards which have been tended to for centuries here. The villa is made up of the main building and a smaller annexe and is packed with original features such as the local stone work, exposed beams and open fireplaces. These period details now work in harmony with the more modern touches which have been added over time.

The home sits over two floors and has been renovated extensively throughout, providing every corner of the home with sumptuously decorated rooms and the highest quality furnishings and facilities. From the vast floor to ceiling windows and doors on the garden, light floods in to the living spaces, creating a warm welcome for you and your party.

The ground floor of the home is the social heart of Villa Gaiole; you will find a large living room here with comfy sofas, a feature fireplace and a TV. The dining room is just next door and has incredible views over the valley below. You can also dine in the contemporary kitchen which is fitted with everything you could need for preparing meals and drinks, unless you would prefer to arrange a catering package with the private chef that is. 

In addition to the usual living spaces, this spacious home has plenty more to offer; there is a fully equipped gym, a games room, a wine cellar and an additional sitting room. This means there will always be space for everyone even when travelling in a big group. 

When it is time to turn in for the night, you will have 7 bedrooms to choose from! Each of these are tastefully decorated and boast an en-suite bathroom. One of the bedrooms is fitted with two twin beds which can be converted to a double, while the remaining rooms all have king-sized beds. Two of these bedrooms are set within a separate annexe which would suit a small family who wish for a little privacy from the main party. 

Outside, the property just keeps getting better! As you step in to the garden you will enter an expanse of leafy grounds, vineyards and olive groves which span 2 hectares and offer the most enchanting rural views. The icing on the cake is the gorgeous heated infinity pool, but there are also a wealth of seating areas, covered al-fresco dining spaces and plenty of sun loungers where you can read a good book in the sun. 

Through the concierge team at the house, you are able to arrange plenty of fun extras and activities both at the house and further afield. These include; pizza making classes, truffle hunting walks, guided tours and yoga classes! 

Though the villa enjoys a peaceful, country location, you do not need to worry about being cut off here. The closest villages are just a few kms away, including Gaiole in Chianti which has been voted one of the best places to live in all of Europe. If you would like to visit one of Tuscany’s medieval cities, Siena is a brilliant place to spend the day exploring the historic buildings and visiting some of the area’s finest art galleries and museums, before tucking in to a delicious meal in the Piazza del Duomo. The city is only 28km away, so is well worth the drive.