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Best Location. Heart of Tuscany; Still offering 2023 pricing!

Best Location. Heart of Tuscany; Still offering 2023 pricing!

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The Village of San Sano
Living area and Kitchen
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Jacuzzi Bath

Overview of Best Location. Heart of Tuscany; Still offering 2023 pricing!

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

San Sano, Siena
  • Popular LocationMeleto Castle11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle of Brolio12 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiazza del Campo24 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Best Location. Heart of Tuscany; Still offering 2023 pricing!

We continue to provide an oustanding location and beautiful home at reasonable rates.

This is a perfect location for anyone wishing to avoid crowds and have some private space. Also, if for any reason you need to rebook due to restrictions to Italy or verified illness, you can re-book for FREE without losing your deposit or payments. Ask about this new policy.

Actually located in the small hamlet of San Sano. This is an exclusive location that has only about 50 residents. There are no tourists that flock to this village. The small turn around road, ensures that there is little auto traffic. Sometimes hours pass before you see an auto. There is an outdoor private space, near our vineyard you can enjoy without others around. The entrance to the villa is up a private stair to a small private balcony and private entrance. Parking is easy at the front of the building. It is self check in, so no contact is required with staff. New cleaning procedures are in place to ensure a safe environment for your holiday. One of the best restaurants in the Chianti is just across the street and they will package your food for you to take home. In our changed world, this is an ideal location.

Don't be fooled by locations hours away! San Sano is unlike any place in the Chianti, with all of the 700 year old structures in the borgo fully renovated, you will arrive and think the entire village is a resort. Your stay will feel like you are in a resort!

Free Wifi is available. San Sano will provide you a very warm and very Italian experience. You won't be disappointed.

Upon your arrival in San Sano, a quiet, medieval hamlet, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, the drive into the small village seems very familiar as you approach. That's because it was the setting for the movie, 'Stealing Beauty' with Liv Taylor. This familiar feeling will stay with you during your entire stay as you enjoy the village and interact with the most friendly of all Italians in this small hamlet. This apartment villa, unlike many others listed, is truly in the village of San Sano.

San Sano is a completely, lovingly restored 700 year old hamlet of approximately 50 residences is unlike any village found in the Chianti. Here you will enjoy your days like a true Italian and spend evenings in complete silence. You will awake to the songs of local birds and enjoy the views of vineyards and olive orchards as you savor your espresso or glass of Chianti from the private balcony or outdoor garden. End your evenings grilling dinner al fresco in our private garden area tucked near our vineyard. The outdoor dining area is also a great place to sit and enjoy the view of the pool and hillsides.

This lovely first floor apartment is located in the heart of the village, with views from every window across the hamlet to the vine clad hillsides beyond. It is right across the small street, just steps from the front door, to one of the best restaurants in the Chianti, Grotto della Ranna.

The entrance, via a flight of steps up to the balcony, opens directly into the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge area has two comfortable sofas arranged in front of the featured open stone fireplace. The well equipped kitchen section runs along the far wall of the room. There is also a traditional wooden dining table with six chairs. The two large windows open to the garden below and the vineyards on the opposite hills.

A corridor to the right of the kitchen takes you through to the bedrooms and bathrooms. The first bedroom is on the left and has a wrought iron double bed, a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a flat screen TV. A hanging tapestry of angels overlooks you as you sleep. A large window opens up to the garden below and the vineyards on the opposite hills. Opposite the bedroom on the right of the corridor is a bathroom with double shower, basin and toilet.

The second bedroom down the corridor also has a double bed with wardrobe, chest of drawers and flat screen TV. A large window opens up to the garden below and the vineyards on the opposite hills. The bathroom has a full size hydro jacuzzi massage bath, wash basin, toilet and bidet. The vineyard is seen from this bathroom window. The traditional terra cotta tile floors throughout the apartment are accented with imported, hand made area rugs.

The approximately 2 feet thick original stone walls ensure privacy and quiet nights throughout your stay. The shared pool is open early May through September. The small local food market is located just steps from the front door across the small street. Because the road to San Sano ends in the village, there is very limited auto traffic and noise as San Sano is a destination, not a drive through village. You will be amazed how San Sano feels 'remote', but is just 10 minutes from Radda, Gaiole, and 20 minutes to Siena, shopping, train stations, museums, and of course, the Palio.

The local hillsides are filled with vineyards, olive orchards, and small villages sporting wonderful Tuscan dishes and collectibles. Ceramics and hand made pottery shops can be found everywhere. You can site see, wine taste, relax, dine and sleep in peace. When you find San Sano, you have found 'la docle vita'.

To help in your choice of accommodations, we have left our pricing at very competitve levels with automatic discounts for bookings 7 days or more. Additional savings are available after 28 days. For those booking with us, we also offer advice on transportation, airport arrival options, itinerary planning, rental car locations, directions, and points of interest. Part of your welcome package includes many ideas for day trips as well as an invitation to dine at one of the best Restaurants in Siena owned and operated by personal friends. Don't forget to ask about any special offers as well. We can offer a full turn key package for those needing complete services as well as partial week rentals at some times during the year.

Long Term vacation tenants are encouraged to inquire about pricing as well. Find us on Facebook stayinchianti.

Parking is so easy, right at the front door, or in the parking spaces just a few feet away, or in our car park area a short stroll through our common garden area.

If you are a couple with children and are looking for a worry free environment, then this may just be the place for you. San Sano has a small village park just across from our vineyard. There you will find swings, slides, picnic tables and play spaces - all in a safe, comfortable, and peaceful setting. Please ask if you have any questions or need further information.

We look forward to sharing our piece of heaven on earth with you here in San Sano.

Keywords: Scenic, Tuscany, Villa, Borgo, Wineries, Chianti, Siena, Palio

Property manager

Chuck Irwin

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE - NO SMOKING in the apartment !
Cancellations due to Acts of God will be allowed a rebookinging within 52 weeks at no additional costs.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gaiole in Chianti

This apartment is located in Gaiole in Chianti. Meleto Castle and Castle of Brolio are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Area Naturale Protetta di Interesse Locale Arboreto Monumentale di Moncioni and Chianti Sculpture Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Mens Sana Basket Siena and Leonetto Comparini Anatomy Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Meleto Castle - 11 min drive
  • Castle of Brolio - 12 min drive
  • Santa Maria alle Scotte Polyclinic - 19 min drive
  • Piazza del Campo - 24 min drive
  • Siena Cathedral - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapolano Terme Station - 32 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • Osteria Al Ponte - 9 min drive
  • La Grotta della Rana - 1 min walk
  • Lo Sfizio di Bianchi - 9 min drive
  • I Galletto Briaco - 10 min drive
  • Dievole Wine Resort - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Location. Heart of Tuscany; Still offering 2023 pricing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Location. Heart of Tuscany; Still offering 2023 pricing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Location. Heart of Tuscany; Still offering 2023 pricing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Location. Heart of Tuscany; Still offering 2023 pricing! located?

This family-friendly Gaiole in Chianti apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chianti Sculpture Park and La Fornace Art Gallery. Meleto Castle and Church of San Sigismondo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.7/5

Check-in

4.7/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Claudia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Village Stay
This is a beautiful village with a highly regarded restaurant right in front to enjoy either for lunch or dinner. We had dinner one night and it was remarkable. The views from the window and the star gazing was beautiful. It was still warm enough to take a dip in the pool surrounded by vineyards. Honestly this region has to be experienced in person to understand the beauty and simplicity of what a remarkable destination this is. My husband mentioned that the apartment was nicer than what he thought.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural location with pool
Need a car as rural area. Apartment overall ok but needs some TLC. Poor kitchen design as lots of places to bang your head, quite a few issues with lights, boiler, tv and toaster but property management were very quick to solve everything. Nice pool but pool area needed some attention as most of sun beds were broken. Couldn’t work out which garden area belonged to apartment. Restaurant opposite quite nice. Overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

4/5 Good

Louise R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bel endroit
Nous avons beaucoup appréciés ce petit coin de la Toscane. Le village est sympathique et le restaurant Grotta de la Rana juste en face est très apprécié aussi. L'appartement est spacieux. Il y a quelques carpettes qui pourraient être envelés, ça améliorait la qualité de l'air. En résumé, nous avons bien aimé notre séjour dans cet hébergement.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Sano
well prepared two bedroom apartment in a quaint village
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

5/5 Excellent

Melinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We loved this property! It was clean and spacious and the location was splendid. The host was great, providing helpful information about the surrounding area and suggestions of things to do during our stay in San Sano. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chuck Irwin

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I moved to Siena in 2005 to spend a few months taking Italian classes. The few months turned into many months with weekends spent exploring the entire Tuscan region. I wandered into San Sano one afternoon, and found one of the most amazing villages I have ever seen. A borgo was under renovation, a transformation of a 700 year old structure into something inviting. It was a re-imagination of old into new. It had my name all over. Now, I can share it with you.

Why they chose this property

The village of San Sano, in the heart of the Chianti in Tuscany is one of the most beautiful villages I had ever seen. It was the location for the film, Stealing Beauty. The village, just a 20 minute drive from Siena, sits atop a hill, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. The little village, population 60, consists of building built from the 14th thru 16th century, but all lovingly restored. It is quiet, safe, remote, yet convenient. Visitors to the village have often asked me 'Is this a private resort?'. Imagine - an entire village that seems like a resort, all at your doorstep. Our property has its own small vineyard surrounding the gardens with the pool set on the edge. It is an amazing place.

What makes this property unique

First and foremost is the peace and quiet. There are few places left on earth accessible where you will find absolute quiet. It is so convenient to all Tuscany has to offer, but because it sits atop a small hill, off the beaten path, you will find it to be safe, charming and quiet. Although the buildings are over 700 years old, they have been lovingly restored with all the features that make your visit comfortable and enjoyable. The luxury queen beds, feather pillows and jacuzzi bath will ensure a restful nights sleep after a day of touring. I also have a small outdoor garden area complete with teak wood table, chairs and umbrella to dine al fresco or just sit and take in the beauty of our small vineyard and pool area.
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