Gaiole in Chianti - Siena and Chianti
26 Sep 2026 - 7 Nov 2026
7 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
19 Dec 2026 - 2 Jan 2027
2 Jan 2027 - 9 Jan 2027
9 Jan 2027 - 20 Mar 2027
20 Mar 2027 - 22 May 2027
22 May 2027 - 26 Jun 2027
26 Jun 2027 - 28 Aug 2027
28 Aug 2027 - 2 Oct 2027
2 Oct 2027 - 13 Nov 2027
13 Nov 2027 - 18 Dec 2027
18 Dec 2027 - 1 Jan 2028
65 sqm
Distances and driving time
Distances and driving time
October 4, 2026
United Kingdom
We had a really wonderful stay at this beautiful, rustic villa in Gaiole in Chianti. Surrounded by stunning vineyards, with its own private pool, it was the perfect place to relax, switch off and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Tuscan countryside. The villa is full of character, comfortable and with lots of personal touches and quirky details that reflect Holly’s creativity as an artist by trade. Holly was a fantastic host, giving us a warm welcome on arrival, leaving us wine and homemade olive oil as welcome gifts, and sharing her local knowledge to help us plan our week and make the most of the area. Holly even recommended a local festival where we were able to catch a free firework display in Radda, which was amazing, it really helps having someone local to check-in with throughout the week on recommendations and plans. We loved the balance of exploring the surrounding area and spending time simply relaxing at the villa. Given the rural setting and hot weather, there are naturally a few flies and mosquitoes around during the day and evenings, but this didn't detract from our stay, just bring your repellent! :-)
The location is ideal for exploring Tuscany, with Siena around an hour’s drive away, Radda just 20 minutes away, and Panzano around 40 minutes away. There are plenty of wonderful local villages, restaurants and markets to discover, as well as easy access to the train station at Montevarchi for a day trip to Florence. Parking is simple and inexpensive. The best meal we had was in Florence, at Fiaschetteria Trattoria Mario, a family-run restaurant since 1953. Do not judge a book by its’s cover, it is hidden down a side street, but the steak and home made ragu was incredible, and with its family-style seating arrangement, you were truly made to feel at home and like one of the family. Full of locals, it is a must do! The villa is perfectly situated to enjoy all that Tuscany has to offer, while also providing a peaceful retreat to return to at the end of the day. A truly lovely place to experience Tuscany, whether you’re looking to explore the region or simply enjoy some well-deserved downtime. We would definitely recommend it and would love to return in the future!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the villa, its peaceful setting and the beautiful Chianti countryside. It’s wonderful to hear that Holly’s warm welcome and local recommendations helped make your stay so enjoyable, especially the festival and fireworks in Radda! We hope to welcome you back to Tuscany soon!