La Maccinaia is a beautiful property located in a very quiet location, in the heart of the Chianti region, between Gaiole and Castelnuovo Berardenga. The main villa dates to the 17th century, and has been immaculately restored by its Belgian owner who combined modern design with original Tuscan architecture. The property is equipped with the highest standard of modern comforts, including air-conditioning, Wi-Fi technology, a large flat screen television with satellite TV, and an especially well equipped kitchen. The bedrooms are furnished with great taste, and almost all of them have en-suite bathrooms. Just across from the main villa there is a guest house built of stone that can sleep up to 6 people. This part of the property is of more recent construction, but maintains the same high level of the main villa. A particular feature is a covered veranda which makes eating al fresco a lovely experience. The panoramic position of La Maccinaia allows guests to enjoy colorful views, especially from the guest house terrace and the pool area. The English speaking caretaker lives on the premises in an apartment with a separate entrance.

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Bedroom / Bathroom Description


Main Villa


Ground Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleep 2, Lofted Twin bedroom accommodating 2 - 4 guests (4 large single beds which can be pushed together making king size beds)
• Powder room
• Bathroom with shower
  
  

First Floor:

• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
• Bathroom with shower
  
  

Second Floor:

• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Master bedroom with bathroom (bath and separate shower)
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower)
• Bedroom 5: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• These two bedrooms share a toilet
  
  

Guest House
First Floor:

• Bedroom 6: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom with bathroom
  
  

Ground Floor:

• Bedroom 7: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• Additional Bedding: Sleeps 2, Small bedroom with bunk beds (suitable for children), Accessible through Bedroom 6
• Bathroom with shower
  
  

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Features & Amenities

• Washer / Dryer
• Satellite TV
• DVD player
• VCR
• Stereo / CD player
• Fax
• Wireless Internet
• A/C
• Flat screen TV
• BBQ
• Telephone
  
  

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool (12 x 6 m) – unheated
  • Pool depth – 1.60 m
  • NOT fenced
  • Access to pool – Steps
  • Distance from Pool to House – 24 m
  • 7 x Loungers
  • Pool towels – Yes
  • 3 Umbrellas
    
    

Staff & Services

• Maid service is included 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
  
  

Villa Policies

• No Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• Gas, linen (changed at least weekly) and final cleaning are included in rates
• All rentals from Saturday to Saturday
• Required security deposit of 1000€ is payable onsite in cash or traveler’s check
• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES - Clients must arrive between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and leave before 10 a.m. on the day of departure.
• SWIMMING POOLS - Swimming pools are not open all year. If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.
• HEATING - Heating is available at an additional charge. Usage will be metered throughout your stay and you will be charged accordingly. Charges must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.
• WATER AND ELECTRICITY - Please note that most of the properties that we offer are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.
• INTERNET CONNECTION - Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.
  
  

Getting There
Transfers are available

LOW SLUNG CARS - VANS - MINIBUSES - Most of our houses are located in the countryside. Some of them can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways. We therefore advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us, at the time of booking, if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at one of our properties.

Location:

• Ambra (Nearest village with shops) – 14 KM
• Gaiole in Chianti – 16 KM
• Montevarchi (nearest motorway exit) – 24 KM
• Siena – 34 KM
• Arezzo - 47 KM
  
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Kitchen Appliances

• Kettle
• Microwave
• Mixer
• Coffee machine
• Pimmer
• Toaster
• Juice maker
• Ice maker
  
  

Miscellaneous

• 1 Baby Cot
• Baby cot linen - Yes
• 1 High chair