Casavecchia Volpaia

This beautiful farmhouse is located in a very quiet and secluded position on the Castello di Volpaia estate, where we have successfully been renting two other properties, La Pozza and Il Casetto for many years. The owners of the estate, with long experience in providing guest accommodations, completed restoration of this stone-built farmhouse in 2005. Their aim was to make it the ideal residence for those seeking a totally relaxing holiday in Chianti, so they have provided full-time staff to take care of the house and to prepare meals for guests. The interior of Casavecchia Volpaia has been restored with full respect for the typical Tuscan traditions, and each bedroom has been equipped with an en-suite bathroom Guests can enjoy incredible views from the covered terrace, which is furnished for outdoor eating and is also very practical for families as it overlooks the pool, allowing parents to relax while keeping an eye on the pool area. The fortified hamlet of Volpaia offers a food shop and restaurant owned by the estate. The English speaking estate staff can organize cooking lessons, visits to the wine cellars and will be glad to assist guests during their stay. There is also a tennis court in the hamlet of Volpaia, available on request.

First Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bath and shower)
• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower only)
• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom with direct access to stairs leading outside and en-suite bathroom (bath and shower)
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower only)

Features & Amenities

• Satellite TV
• VCR
• Stereo / CD player
• BBQ
• Washing machine
• Fireplace
• Tennis court (shared tennis court, upon request)

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool (10 x 6 m) – unheated
  • Pool area is fenced
  • Distance from Pool to House – 10 m
  • 4 x Loungers
  • 4 x Sun chairs
  • Pool towels – Yes
  • Dishwasher

Staff & Services

• Maid service and meal preparation (breakfast and another meal) 8 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
• A refundable security deposit of €1000 will be required in cash or traveler’s checks upon arrival at the villa
• 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/Rental car recommended 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.

• Nearest Major Airport – Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) – approx. 100 KM

Location:

• Nearest food shop in Volpaia – 2 KM
• Radda in Chianti (nearest village with Bank/post office and shops) – 7 KM
• Siena – 40 KM
• Florence - 55 KM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Kitchen Appliances

• Kettle
• Mixer
• Coffee machine (filter + mocha)
• Pimmer
• Toaster
• Juice maker
• Dishwasher

Miscellaneous

• 1 Baby cot
• 1 High chair
• Mosquito nets are available