Fienile is the perfect villa for a relaxing and luxurious Tuscan holiday - and was recently listed in the Sunday Times - 30 best villas for summer. Set in the green hills of Chianti and within easy distance from Siena, Il Fienile has all the ingredients of classic Tuscan villas plus some luxury extras like the sauna and Jacuzzi.
The furnished poolside terrace stretches the width of the house, with extensive views on all sides. Il Fienile is the perfect house for family reunions, equipped with all the elements that ensure a relaxed comfortable holiday with space enough for everyone. The pool (12m x 6m, depth 1-2.4m) uses a saltwater system rather than chlorine - gentler on skin and eyes, no harsh chemical smell, softer water feel. The pool is fenced with lockable gates, essential for families with young children. Parents can relax knowing the pool area is secure. The fence can be removed if you prefer open space around the pool. The furnished terrace stretches the width of the house with extensive views on all sides. Outdoor lighting around property and in pool means evening swims and long al fresco dinners.
The spa sits in a separate building on the lower ground floor with large glass doors at one end: jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, cascading shower. Professional massages can be arranged on-site. After days exploring Siena's Campo and Duomo, Chianti vineyards, or San Gimignano's towers, you return to proper spa facilities, not just a pool. The spa is charged by metered energy consumption (pay for what you use).
The location gives you genuine convenience rarely found in Chianti: Torre alle Tolfe restaurant sits 500m walk away (medieval organic farm estate, seasonal Tuscan menus, Thursday pizza nights from ancient wood oven on terrace with Chianti views). San Miniato suburb is 10-minute walk (pasticceria for morning pastries, bus stop to Siena center if you don't want to drive). You're positioned in countryside with restaurant walkability.
The owner can arrange private visits to one of Siena's 17 musei di contrada - these neighborhood museums hold winning Palio banners painted by famous artists, medieval costumes, sacred art. Usually requires local connections. Genuine cultural insight into Siena's living medieval tradition beyond the tourist sites.
We have been letting Fienile for a long time and the owner has been constantly renewing and improving the house and the services, it gets better every year!
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Main doors from terrace lead into a large living area with comfortable furnishings and dining table for 10. Bright kitchen flanks the living area, also opening to sun terrace and pool. Five bedrooms, all ensuite (unusual luxury for 10-person properties): three ensuite doubles on ground floor, two more ensuite doubles upstairs. Good quality linens, elegant furnishings, mosquito screens in every room. Two doubles can convert to twins on request. AC and heating both included.
When you step out to enjoy the Tuscan sun you will find ample space for activity or relaxation. In the well-tended grounds, there is a terracotta solarium with views of the Chianti countryside and the spacious terrace with sun-beds and a furnished gazebo that overlooks the pool. Outdoor lighting around the property and in the pool mean you can linger over al fresco dinners and continue to splash until you tire; the pool is safely fenced but, should you prefer, the fence can be removed to give more space around the pool. Just below the house is a home spa, with jacuzzi, sauna and cascading shower that all guarantee you arrive at the end of the day relaxed. And just to make sure, on request, the owner can organize a professional massage on-site.
It's a residential suburb (1970s-80s development), not a tourist destination. What matters for guests: pasticceria for morning pastries and coffee, small shops, bus stop to Siena center if you don't want to drive every time. The 10-minute walk gives you access to basic services without needing the car. Not the famous San Miniato truffle town (that's between Florence and Pisa).
Partially, but not to EU standards. A path with ramps connects the lower parking area to the upper accommodation level where the main living spaces and bedrooms are located. Three of the five bedrooms are on the ground floor (all with ensuite bathrooms). The main living area, kitchen, dining area, and terrace/pool access are all on this same ground level. This layout works well for people with mobility issues who can manage gentle ramps and level surfaces. But the ramps and doorways aren't built to official EU wheelchair accessibility standards. So it suits people who can walk with difficulty but can manage gentle ramps and some steps. People who use wheelchairs part-time but can transfer. Elderly guests or those recovering from injuries who need level access to main living areas. Families with members who have mobility concerns but aren't fully wheelchair-dependent.
For all of its country feel Il Fienile is less than five minutes from the nearest coffee bar and market and about ten minutes from the heart of the city.
Torre alle Tolfe (500m walk) is a medieval organic farm estate and historic borgo just outside Siena, overlooking rolling Chianti hills. The Castelli family has owned the property since the 1950s. In 2015, Mania Castelli moved back with her family to manage operations and open the estate to the public with restaurant and guest accommodations. They practice regenerative farming focused on biodiversity and soil health. Ristorante La Torre alle Tolfe offers seasonal menus in Tuscan tradition. "Food miles" measured in meters - vegetables from their organic garden (orto), fresh eggs from their hens, herbs from the property (wild and cultivated). Cheeses and meats from local producers sharing their responsible farming philosophy. Wine list features their own red, white, rosato, and frizzante wines plus small-scale Tuscan producers committed to organic techniques.
San Miniato suburb (10-minute walk) is a neighborhood north of Siena's historic center, developed in the 1970s-80s as part of urban plan by architect Giancarlo De Carlo. Primarily residential, it hosts University of Siena's Scientific Campus (biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy, life sciences) and Santa Maria alle Scotte Hospital with university hospital departments. For guests: pasticceria for morning pastries and local shopping, bus stop providing connections to Siena historic center. This San Miniato suburb should not be confused with the famous medieval hilltop town of San Miniato between Florence and Pisa (renowned for white truffles).
Siena (12km, 15-20 minutes) needs little introduction. Known today for its Palio horse race and its wonderful shell-shaped piazza Il Campo, the city was once a strong rival to Florence and a stopover must on the Via Francigena trail for pilgrims heading to Rome. That it fell to its adversary and lived in obscurity for centuries is now only a benefit, for its winding streets and striking architecture have survived the ages to delight the modern traveller. The Gothic Duomo (cathedral) features black-and-white marble striping, Piccolomini Library with Pinturicchio frescoes, Nicola Pisano pulpit. Torre del Mangia (102m tower) offers 360-degree views after climbing 400 steps. The city divides into 17 contrade (neighborhoods), each with fierce identity expressed through the Palio. Each contrada has its own museo di contrada displaying winning Palio banners (hand-painted silk drapes representing Virgin Mary and Siena symbols, created by famous artists including Fernando Botero, Renato Guttuso, Sandro Chia, Igor Mitoraj), medieval costumes (montature) worn in historical procession, sacred art, flags, drums, reliquaries. The museums usually require local connections to arrange visits - your owner can help organize these private cultural experiences. Parking outside the walls at Fortezza Medicea, Santa Caterina, or other car parks, then walk into the historic center (ZTL restricted zone). Siena rewards slow exploration: wander the medieval streets radiating from the Campo, discover hidden churches, find authentic trattorias away from the tourist zones. The Pinacoteca Nazionale holds Sienese school paintings (Duccio, Simone Martini, Ambrogio Lorenzetti). Santa Maria della Scala museum (former hospital) contains frescoes and archaeological collections.
Chianti region (surrounding area) - you're positioned in the heart of Chianti wine country between Florence and Siena. Rolling hills covered in vineyards, olive groves, cypresses, oak forests. The SS222 (Chiantigiana road) winds from Florence to Siena through quintessential Tuscan landscape. Chianti Classico wine zone includes Castellina in Chianti (medieval village, Etruscan tombs), Greve in Chianti (triangular market square, Saturday morning market, wine shops), Radda in Chianti (concentric medieval streets, Palazzo del Podestà), Gaiole in Chianti (castle routes, Brolio Castle), Panzano (Dario Cecchini's legendary butcher shop). Wine estates offer tastings and tours - Badia a Passignano (medieval monastery, Antinori estate), Badia a Coltibuono (monastery turned wine estate), Castello di Volpaia (medieval hamlet-castle converted to winery) and plenty more.
San Gimignano (45km northwest, 50 minutes) - the "medieval Manhattan" with 14 surviving towers (originally 72). UNESCO World Heritage Site. Piazza della Cisterna and Piazza del Duomo, Collegiata church with frescoes, Torre Grossa (tallest tower, climbable for views), Vernaccia di San Gimignano white wine. Very touristy but worth visiting, especially early morning or late afternoon when day-trippers leave. Park outside walls.
Monteriggioni (20km north, 25 minutes) - perfectly preserved circular medieval walls with 14 watchtowers (originally 15). Built 1213-1219 by Republic of Siena as defensive outpost against Florence. Dante mentioned it in the Inferno. Small central piazza, church of Santa Maria Assunta, few shops and restaurants. Walk the walls for views over Chianti countryside. Quick visit (1-2 hours) but photogenic and atmospheric.
Val d'Orcia (50km south, 1 hour) - UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape of rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, medieval hilltop towns. Pienza (Pope Pius II's ideal Renaissance town, Pecorino cheese), Montalcino (Brunello wine, imposing fortress), San Quirico d'Orcia (Horti Leonini gardens, Collegiata church), Bagno Vignoni (thermal springs in the piazza). Classic Tuscan postcard scenery. Allow full day for proper exploration.
Florence (70km north, 1 hour) - Uffizi Gallery (book months ahead), Accademia (Michelangelo's David, book ahead), Duomo complex (Brunelleschi's dome, Giotto's campanile, Baptistery doors), Ponte Vecchio, San Lorenzo markets, Santa Croce (Michelangelo/Galileo tombs), countless churches with Renaissance art. Park at edge (Villa Costanza park-and-ride, then tram) or train from Siena (1 hour 30 minutes). Overwhelming in summer - shoulder seasons better.
Volterra (60km southwest, 1 hour 15 minutes) - dramatic hilltop Etruscan and Roman town, massive walls, Etruscan Museum with funerary urns, Roman theater and baths, alabaster workshops, Medici fortress. Less touristy than San Gimignano, authentic working town character. Twilight (New Moon movie) filming location if that matters to anyone in your group.
Arezzo (70km east, 1 hour) - Piero della Francesca frescoes in San Francesco church (Legend of the True Cross cycle - booking essential), sloping Piazza Grande (monthly antiques market first weekend), Vasari Loggia, Roman amphitheater. Less visited than Florence/Siena but art-historically significant.
Siena is only a short drive away
The towns and vineyards of Chianti are a short drive away
The ancient walled town of Monteriggioni is less than 20 minutes away
The towns of the Val d'Orcia are a short drive away too, heading south.
Arezzo is also within easy striking distance
The famous Piazza del Campo in Siena.
From € 776 to 1,654 per day
From € 5,435 to € 9,922 per week
Approximately
$ 6,359 to $ 11,609 in USD
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