Badia a Passignano

This lovely Tuscan villa to rent is situated near Greve in Chianti, in one of the most enchanting areas of the region, between Siena and Florence. This charming holiday rental is just 4 kms from the hamlet of Badia a Passignano, and is conveniently placed for visiting some of the most famous vineyards in Tuscany. Surrounded by 10 hectares of olive groves, vineyards and gardens, this luxury villa rental dates back to the 13th century, and is surrounded by a veranda on two sides from where there are uninterrupted views over the countryside. There is an excellent restaurant within 1 km, and other very good restaurants in nearby Badia a Passignano.

The interior of this luxury villa to rent in Tuscany is an appealing blend of comfort and elegance. Meals can be enjoyed in the large dining room or, for more informal meals, there is the fully equipped and welcoming kitchen, and also a dining “al fresco” option on the veranda in the summer. In the evenings guests can relax in the ground floor drawing room where there is a television, or in the spacious library upstairs. There is also a full-size snooker table. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated and the master bedroom, is particularly lovely, with a private terrace and sunset views. Further amenities include a washing machine, DVD player, CD player, I-pod dock, Wi-Fi internet, hairdryer and air conditioning in three of the bedrooms. Heating is available on request.

The villa’s beautiful surrounding gardens offer many options for guests – sunbathing by the beautiful stone-lined pool, or reading in a quiet shaded spot. Or for the more active, there is both a Bocce court and an astroturf tennis court. This luxury Tuscan vacation rental can be reached from Greve in Chianti via an unsealed road (8 kms) or a sealed road (18 kms). The nearest supermarket is in Panzano, and bigger shops in Greve in Chiant.

Ground Floor

Fully equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer), dining room, sitting room, billiard room, wc.

First Floor

Double bedroom with bathroom en suite, twin bedroom with bathroom en suite (can also be made up as a double bed), double bedroom with bathroom en suite, twin bedroom, twin bedroom (can be made up as double bed), bathroom, library.

Mezzanine level – single bedroom with bathroom en suite.

Resident couple who provide daily maid service, and also preparation of dinner (cost of food and wine is extra). Wine tastings can be arranged.

A beautiful villa rental situated near Greve in Chianti, between Siena and Florence. It is just 4 kms from the hamlet of Badia a Passignano, and is conveniently placed for visiting some of the most famous vineyards in Tuscany. The property has a lovely stone-lined swimming pool and an astro-turf tennis cout.

Badia di Passignano: 4 kms|Sambuca: 7 kms|Panzano (nearest supermarket): 8 kms|Greve in Chianti: 8 kms by unsealed road, or 18 kms by sealed road|Siena: 25 kms|Florence: 30 kms

€6,000 - €11,500 per week