VILLA GAIA - Five Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 10

A typical Chianti Villa in Tuscany, once a a 15th century mill,  located in the countryside, just 15 minutes from Siena,  next to a natural stream. The house and the adjacent cottage host 5 bedrooms in total and can accommodate a group of 10 people.  Its thick walls keep the house cool in summer. In the surrounding garden there are old cypress and oak trees, a salt water heated swimming pool (6m x 12m; 2.4m deep) with an infinity edge and, a restored 2-story barn located between the main house and the stream. A spacious paved terrace can be used for al fresco dining. A typical unpaved road leads (800 mt) to the house and provided parking.
We offer a welcome cocktail at your arrival and Cook is available on request for meals at home, barbecue and pizza parties are always appreciated by all our clients as also cooking lessons. This is a typical area to enjoy a wine tour day around the wonderful wineries estates.
Description:
Ground Floor: The entrance leads directly into the large living room: here there are a fireplace, piano, and satellite TV. There is a spacious eat-in country kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave, Italian coffee maker, toaster, refrigerator and large wood burning oven. Adjacent to the kitchen there is a dining room with a table seating 8-10. On the ground floor there are three bedrooms, two of which are double bedrooms with queen-size beds, and the third one is a twin-bedded room. The bedrooms share two bathrooms, one with tub and handheld shower-head, and one with a shower (with wall mounted shower head).
First Floor: A steep staircase leads up to a spacious loft with a queen-size bed, a single sofa bed, and a small balcony. There is a bathroom with shower, toilet and sink.
Lower Level: From the garden, a separate door leads into a laundry room with sink, washing machine, and iron and ironing board. The laundry room is accessible and exclusively available for guests. Also on this floor are the homes' original stables and wine cave; both the stables and the wine cave are used for storage by the owner.
Guesthouse
The guesthouse cannot be rented separately from the main house. The guesthouse has a yellow living room with antique sofa, table, and TV. There is a double bedroom and ensuite bathroom with shower.
The restored 2-story barn is located between the main house and the stream. The ground floor of the barn is equipped with a sink and is an ideal spot for al fresco dining (the upper floor is closed to guests).

please contact us some days before arrival for your check in details