- farmhouses in Chianti near Florence, Italy

CHIANTI NEAR FLORENCE: FOR A CHARMING TRIP
Chianti near Florence is a vast geographic area situated in the heart of Tuscany, between Siena and Florence, bordering on River Ombrone in the north, the Monti del Chianti in the east, River Arno in the south and the Val d’Elsa in the west. With its amazingly beautiful landscapes, neat vineyards and olive groves, quiet villages, excellent accommodation, magnificent churches and castles, not to mention the superlative food and wine, the Chianti region has grown into a magnet for tourists looking for a peaceful holiday away from the more traditional and crowded travel destinations.

Of course, Chianti is the most celebrated for its wine, and many of the region’s wineries are open for a tour and a tasting, and some offer accommodation services as well as part of the growing trend of agritourism (agriturismo in Italian). The Chianti DOCG appellation is divided into seven sub-regions (Classico, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Montalbano and Rùfina), of which Classico is the best known. The wine is made with the Sangiovese grape, and many producers make the dessert wine Vin Santo del Chianti as well as “Super Tuscan” wines that do not adhere to DOC regulations.

Historically, Chianti was the object of numerous battles between Florence and Siena, of which the most famous was the Battle of Montaperti (1260) where Florentine Guelphs and Sienese Ghibellines met in a fierce struggle, which Dante described in Inferno. Today, Via Chiantigiana (SS 222 from Florence to Siena) leads to Chianti near Florence. A few kilometers from the 17th century Villa dell’Ugolino is the entrance to Ugolino Golf Club, an 18-hole course set in beautiful surroundings. Further on is the town of Strada, and you can see the castles of Mugnana and Sezzate.

The principal cities of Chianti are Florence, Siena, Greve in Chianti, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Radda in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti. Accommodation facilities available in these cities range from the luxury to budget categories, but one of the most charming aspects of a holiday in Chianti is the opportunity to be an agritourist and stay at a typical Tuscan farmhouse away from the main cities, carefully restored to evoke nostalgia and delight in equal measure.

Agritourism accommodation is usually less expensive than hotels or pensiones and gives you a chance to prepare your own meals while participating in the daily life of a farm. But whatever your accommodation preference, you will find it here (www.yourwaytotuscany.com/Chianti-near-Florence.htm), so we invite you to take a look. Chianti awaits you.

TUSCANY FARMHOUSE: STAY IN A RURAL IDYLL

How would you like to spend your holidays in a recently restored traditional farmhouse in Tuscany, with comfortable, fully furnished rooms, modern bathrooms and kitchen? Wouldn’t you like it even better if the farmhouse were to be situated in a panoramic position surrounded by the dazzling Tuscan countryside? Even better, imagine the farmhouse to be situated in a little medieval town in the Tuscan province of Arezzo. In front of the house there is a garden where you can eat and relax in the open air, and actually organise a barbeque!

Imagination? Not really, because we have carefully selected a large number of farmhouses in Tuscany where you can stay during your vacation. The farmhouses of our choice offer you every modern amenity while giving you a taste of rural Tuscan life, and most of them are impeccably restored old buildings that take you back in time to medieval Italy.

Our Tuscany holiday farmhouses are mostly located in charming and historic villages. We offer you the best of agritourism in Tuscany, as well as opportunities to go mountain biking, jogging, and trekking through some truly spectacular landscapes. Besides, you have a wide range of true blue Tuscan delicacies to choose from, and your pick of the best wines that this celebrated wine-producing region can offer.

And for those with a historical bent of mind, we offer Tuscan farmhouse holidays in Il Piastrino, which is situated in Vinci, birthplace of the celebrated Leonardo da Vinci, on one of the hills of the Chianti region in the heart of Tuscany amidst cypresses and olives groves. The old farmhouse, which has been transformed into holiday accommodations, is beautifully furnished and offers all the comforts you could ask for.

These are mere samplers. We have a truly wide rang of farmhouse accommodations waiting for you, and would love you to look over our selection before choosing the one you want to stay in. we provide direct access to the Tuscany holiday farmhouse of your choice, and invite you to visit us without delay. Our farmhouses are located in every region of Tuscany, and wherever you go, you will find farmhouse accommodation near one of Tuscany’s famous cities. So what are you waiting for? Book your Tuscany farmhouse holidays today!

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