FATTORIA TERRASOLE - Tuscany Farmhouse in Chianti near Florence, Italy

The village of Marcialla is located in the heart of the Chianti area between Florence and Siena, a short distance from the village of Tavarnelle, and divided between the Municipalities of Certaldo and Barberino Val d'Elsa. This farm is located here and dates back to the 14th century.The farm, perched on the hillside about 400 meters above sea level and surrounded by stone walls, is like a hamlet and can be reached only by an unasphalted road. Inside are a big countryhouse and a grange used for touristic rentals, the master farmhouse used by the owner's family, and another grange with two big rooms on both floors. The master farmhouse, dating back to 1300, seems to have been a destination of Boccaccio, who was fascinated by the landscape and sublime winemaking tradition of the area.Another building houses the cellars where wine is made, while the older wine cellars are located under the farmhouses. Today, as long ago, they are used to age wines. Outside, surrounded by fields and olive trees, are a small football field, a tennis court, a big pool (20x8m) made of travertine marble and a splendid view of the valley and surrounding hills. There are areas with outdoor furniture for relaxation, barnyards built with handmade Florentine tiles, an antique well and age-old farm tools displayed along pathways lined with typical Tuscan flowers, completing the entire outdoor area of the village. The quiet and peace are a characteristic quality of the liveability of this old, small and remote historical village, located in one of the most beautiful valleys of the Chianti area. DIstances: Supermarket - 5 km ; Grocer's shop, Bar, Bank and Postal Office - 1 km ; Riding school - 4 km - Firenze is in 35 km distance, Siena at 45 km ; Pisa at 75 km ; Lucca at 70 km; Certaldo at 11 km; San Gimignano at 22 km ; Volterra at 44 km Inside there are 6 exclusive apartments, all recently and carefully renovated, each different from the other. Furnished with taste and with love for details, the apartments are equipped with all amenities to make your stay in this old historic corner of the Chianti region unforgettable. nside the farm guests may enjoy the following services: • Swimming pool 20 x 8 m and solarium area with beach umbrellas, deckchairs and sun beds • Tennis court made of synthetic grass • Table tennis • Tours of the vinification cellar and of the aeging cellar and tasting of wines and olive oil • Possibility of partecipating the grape and the olives harvesting • Internet Point • Typical Tuscan dinner on request - each Friday Characteristics Air Conditioning Dish washer Fireplace Internet / ADSL Microwave Panoramic view phone private place outside Sat TV Terrace Extras to Pay on Location Air conditioning: incl. Baby bed: free of charge Breakage Deposit: Euro 350 Breakfast: Euro 10/per Dinner on request: Euro 35/pers Final cleaning: included Maid service: on request Telephone: upon consumpt Washing service: on request Wood for fireplace: free