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Italy > Tuscany > Siena
> Castellina in Chianti > Home ID 759
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| PODERE PALAZZOLO (B and B) |
| Home: | 759 | | |
| Sleeps up to: | 26 (13 bedrooms) | | |
| Rates: | € 85 - € 110 | Access: | |
| Nearest beach: | GROSSETO: 50 | Notes: |
Not suitable for infants |
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| Home description |
Podere Palazzolo Bed & Breakfast is located in the heart of the Chianti hills, just 1,5 km from the characteristic medieval village of Castellina in Chianti.
Its strategical location gives you the possibility of reaching the most important places of interest of Tuscany in a very short time. Podere Palazzolo Bed and Breakfast is just 15 km far from Siena, 35 km from Firenze, 30 km from San Gimignano e 40 km from Volterra.
The whole property is surrounded by a park, as well as the swimming-pool too is encircled by the greenery, perfectly fitted in the surrounding background.
From the swimming-pool set you may enjoy a fascinating view on the Chianti hills.
Lovely double bedrooms with private bathroom, most of them with private entrance and a beautiful view on the landscape.
All the bedrooms have old ceiling stones and the typical Tuscan terracotta floors. They differ from one another in small details that make them unique.
The bedrooms are provided with: mini bar,safe, hairdry and, tv in some of them.
Podere Palazzolo offers a small and welcoming restaurant, with characteristic wooden beams and Tuscan terracotta floors.
During the summer, dinners will be served in the garden.
The warm atmosphere, the genuine flavours of local products and the range of our wines, will bring cheer to every guest's stay. The typical farming hamlet becomes all-round with its production and direct sale of extra virgin oil.
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| The Tuscany region |
Tuscany (Toscana) is a charmed land. Unrivaled as a cradle of art, Toscana, where the Renaissance first began, is a region of ancient splendor and modern charm. From the largest cities to the smallest hamlets and most remote villages, you will find ancient chapels, hilltop castles, a hidden palace -- perhaps an ancient city nestled in the mountains. Each place has a treasure to show you -- a fresco in the church, a piazza that has retained its original character, celebrated museums filled with masterpieces, monumental cathedrals and palaces, massive walls and fortresses –each a testament to Toscana’s artistic majesty, exquisite architecture and natural beauty.It is here that visitors from around the world have come since the golden age of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and th' Medicis. And it is here where the purest form of the Italian language, derived from the Tuscan dialect of native sons Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio, was born – a tribute to the importance of their literary works. Still spoken in the area between Siena and Arezzo, even visitors with limited knowledge of the language can often hear the difference.
Toscana is an adventure into the timeless beauty of both the past and present.
Walk down the narrow, medieval streets of Siena, lined with ancient mansions, stop in the incredible Gothic cathedral, experience the annual festival! This well-preserved medieval city is home to the Civic Museum where the Histories of Alexander III are kept, the Museum of the Opera Metropolitana and the Pinacoteca Nazionale. And then there’s Pisa, an ancient Roman naval base and home to the famed leaning tower and the Museum of the Sinopie, where the preparatory drawings for the frescoes are held. These and smaller towns like Lucca, Volterra, and Montepulciano contain some of Italy’s most famous landmarks, museums and artistic treasures.
The city of Florence, (Firenze) is a world of discovery! Streets of remarkable shopping, enchanting restaurants and awesome art are only the beginning. The hub of the Renaissance and one of the world’s most architecturally beautiful cities, Firenze is home to countless museums and galleries filled with centuries-old preserved masterpieces -- the Galleria degli Uffizi, which holds the most important collection of paintings in the world, the Gallery of Palazzo Pitti, with Tiziano’s and Raffaello’s masterpieces, the Opera del Duomo with Michelangelo’s famous “Pietà”. There is also the Museum of the Bargello, St. Mark’s Museum, the Academy, Gallery and the Ethnologic Museum Stibbert, and ageless beauty in other forms at the Museum of the Costume and the Museum of the Carriages, at the Giardino di Boboli, home to beautiful Italian gardens.
Visit Arezzo for jewelry, antiques and to experience the excitement of the annual medieval Palios -- bareback horse races. The fiercely competitive contests between local teams are accompanied by large processions and a host of celebratory festivities. Go here, too, for the enormous antique sale held the first weekend of each month on the Piazza Grande. Or take a scenic drive through the hills of Tuscany to the quaint town of San Gimignano, heart of Toscana’s pastoral countryside and known as the "town of the fine towers" for the thirteen 700-year-old ramparts that still stand! Here you’ll discover the typical flora of Toscana—the vine, olive, and cypress -- a tree sacred to the Etruscans.
Like an island in the heart of Tuscany and just south of Siena, is Montalcino -- famous for its "brunello" wine -- one of the best and most sought after wines of Italy. The extraordinary wines from this area have put Italian wines on the world map! Achieving recognition and worldwide popularity, wines from this serene town in the hills are as coveted by wine enthusiasts as are those from Tuscana’s Chianti region
tapestry of classical beauty and romantic places, Tuscan cities, towns and villages capture the senses in sight, sound and motion! From the beautiful hilly landscapes, often covered in grape vines and olive groves or a bevy of sunflowers, to the teaming towers, the architectural masterpieces and extraordinary art, to the elegant boutiques of designer fashions, the animated sounds of the Carnevale and the peel of church bells ringing, the art of living in Toscana is itself a fine art.
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| Siena Castellina in Chianti area |
The discovery of Etruscan and Roman tombs and remains is proof of the ancient origins of Castellina in Chianti. The first written documents go back to the XI century. Florence and Siena fought over the Chianti area from the beginning of the XII century and the Florentine Republic conquered much of this region in 1176. Like many many other places in the Chianti, at the end of the XII century, it fell under Florentine jurisdiction (1193), and the town also became part of the so-called "Chianti League". Some remains of the imposing defensive architecture (like the towers) still surround Castellina. The walls are interrupted at the highest point by an imposing rectangular-shaped "Cassero" (castle), restored at the beginning of the XX century. "Via delle Volte" also still exists, and it is the only usable part left of the underground corridors that once existed all around the walls. The Castellina area is full of ruins of mediaeval castles like Monternano, Grignano, Pietrafitta. The Pieve of Sant'Agnese and the Pieve of Santa Cristina a Lilliano are very interesting churches. Moreover, many well preserved churches and beautiful farmhouses characterize the whole territory. .
There’s no doubt that Chianti is in fashion. A lot is written and talked about it, both in Italy and around the world. About its idyllic landscape and its unique lifestyle; but also about two of its famous products: wine and oil.
But there’s more to Chianti than this, areas that deserve to be better known and appreciated. And it was with this in mind that a group of journalists got together last year to launch the magazine “InChianti”. It comes out every two months and is more than just a window on the region. It describes local skills and traditions, culture, craftsmanship, products typical of the region, creative and innovative enterprises.
It is an excellent guide to small firms, (who thus benefit by reaching a wider public), and for residents and visitors alike, who often don’t know of the many beautiful things - veritable treasures of imagination and talent - to be found nearby.
Behind each enterprise there is a story, special and unique, not just professional but human too. We love these stories and we tell them, plentifully illustrated with photographs and graphics. It is not enough to just write about what a certain company or artisan produces, you also have to know the how it is made. The aim of this magazine is to satisfy a genuine and widespread interest in such matters
There is a reason why a handmade article costs more than its machine-made equivalent. “InChianti” delves into the origins of the product, letting the craftsman speak for himself. The reader learns the secrets of making the large terracotta olive oil jars, oak wine barrels, a piece of furniture in antique walnut, a cheese, a syrup - all ancient and fascinating crafts. But its not enough just to know about ancient traditions, it’s also important to understand the inherent concept of excellence.
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| How to get there |
| Nearest Travel Links |
| Airport: | FIRENZE 40 |
| Railway: | POGGIBONSI 15 |
| Ferry: | LIVORNO 100 |
How to reach us
From Milan, Pisa and Rome take A1 to Firenze and exit at Firenze Certosa.
Turn right direction Siena and exit San Donato.
Follow the markings for Castellina in Chianti until you arrive at the stop signal in the center of Castellina in Chianti.
Turn right towards Poggibonsi (SS429) and continue for about 700m. On your left you see the sign “Affittacamere Podere Palazzolo”.
Turn left and at the end of the track you will find your hideaway.
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| Activities near Siena |
Great for:
Walking holidays
Cycling holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
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Sports:
Horse riding nearby
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| Facilities |
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzy, Indoor Pool |
| General: | TV |
| Standard: | Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Fridge |
| Rooms: | Bedrooms (13), Bathrooms (13), WCs (13) |
| Furniture: | Single beds (1), Double beds (12), Dining seating for 26, Sleeps maximum of 26 |
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| Outdoors: | Shared garden, Shared outdoor swimming pool, Parking space |
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Further details indoors: Reception - The trilingual staff will do their best to ensure a truly exceptional Tuscan experience
Comfortable indoor reading room
Exclusive garden with breathtaking view over the Chianti valley
Private swimming pool.
Open from 05.01 – to 10.01
Secluded outdoor corners with sunshade parasols and lounges
Private illuminated parking
other extra services available upon request:
Outdoor Jacuzzi spa overlooking the valley
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Further details outdoors: The whole property is surrounded by a park, as well as the swimming-pool too is encircled by the greenery, perfectly fitted in the surrounding background.
From the swimming-pool set you may enjoy a fascinating view on the Chianti hills.
other extra services available upon request:
Outdoor Jacuzzi spa overlooking the valley
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| Further details |
The swimming-pool is usually opened from the 01th (st) of May to the 01th (st) of October. Dates may vary according to the weather conditions.
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Prices listed are per property per week
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| 14 march- 13 june standar room |
85 |
72 |
106 |
170 |
| 14 june - 13 september standard room |
95 |
80 |
119 |
190 |
| 14 september - 28 november standard room |
85 |
72 |
106 |
170 |
| 14 march- 13 june superiror room |
95 |
80 |
119 |
190 |
| 14 june - 13 september superior room |
110 |
93 |
138 |
220 |
| 14 september - 28 november superior room |
95 |
80 |
119 |
190 |
Note: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The prices are for 2 people. Breakfast is included in the prices.
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| Availability notes |
Availability
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
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| Contact owner |
Use of this form is restricted to genuine enquiries about renting this property.
Unsolicited commercial marketing is strictly prohibited.
This property has been advertised on the site since 11 May 2008.
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