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Villa Diora A is a splendid sixteenth-century two-story apartment that is part of a villa situated in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. It sleeps seven people. From Villa Diora A you will enjoy an enchanting view of the Chianti hills and of the vineyards. Villa Diora A is 600 square meters (6460 square feet). It features a shared swimming pool, a shared garden, winter heating and WI-FI Internet access.
You will be roughly 8 km (5 miles) from Gaiole in Chianti , where you will find restaurants and the shops.
To stay at Villa Diora A you will need a car. You will be able to park it on the premises, free of charge in a fenced cove...red parking space. Please note that access to Villa Diora A is along an 800-meter (half-a-mile) unpaved road.
Villa Diora is nestled in the Chianti countryside, surrounded by vineyards. The complex dates back to the sixteenth century and it is made up of a manor house, a farmhouse and a historic wine cellar. The manor house has been home to several italian historical figures since 1500. Its rooms are richly decorated and reproduce faithfully the old bygone times. The renovation works have preserved the charm of the past, although adding notes of modernity. Located in a panoramic position, it offers various amenities. The pool, overlooking a natural terrace, offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding hills. The tennis court, that can be used for no extra free, is available to those guests who want to have fun and stay fit. The tennis court has a concrete surface and it is 24 m long by 11 m large.
Underneath the villa, dug into the rock, is the large historic cellar where a number of wines that are produced in the surrounding vineyards have been aged and refined for centuries. It is possible, upon request and for an extra fee, to visit the cellar and taste a selection of wines. If you really want to dive into the past, do not forget to visit the museum room, located on the ground floor of the villa. There you will find the exposition of some historical relics that will remind you of the lifestyle of the eighteenth century!
In addition, at a short distance from the apartments, a path will lead you to the family chapel dating back to the sixteenth century. The chapel, that features an elegant and romantic façade, can be used, upon request, to celebrate weddings.
In the old manor house you will find Diora A, B, C and F. Diora A is located on the whole ground floor and on the east wing of the Villa, on the first level. Diora F is on the first floor, on the west wing of the villa. Diora A and Diora F and are richly decorated. Diora B and C cover the second floor of the house. They can be reached through an antique internal staircase. Your privacy is severely preserved, as each apartment has a private entrance from a side of the main villa. Diora D and Diora E are part of the stone farmhouse, located in the garden, at a short distance from the swimming pool.
The whole complex can accommodate up to 31 guests. It is possible to use the whole complex as the venue of a wedding or other events.
The swimming pool is 5 meters (16 feet) large by 12 meters (39 feet) long, from 1.20 meter (4 feet) to 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) deep. The swimming pool area is equipped with tables, chairs, sun umbrellas, deck chairs and an external shower. From the swimming pool you will enjoy a splendid view of the Chianti hills. You will share the pool with the other guests staying at the complex. It is open from mid-May until mid-October.
The garden is 500 square meters (5380 square feet) large. It is partly shaded by trees. Here you will be able to have fun with a ping pong table. The garden is shared with the other guests staying at the complex.
The garden is 200 square meters (2150 square feet) large. It is equipped with tables and chairs. From the garden you will enjoy an enchanting view of the Chianti hills.
The first living room is paved with original stone tiles. The furnishings are elegant and refined, and include some antique pieces. The furnishings include two sofas, armchairs and a desk. The dining table can accommodate ten guests. From the living room you will be able to enter the garden with a view of surrounding countryside through a French door.
You will be able to enter the dining room from the first living room. The dining table can accommodate 16 guests. There is an age-old and impressive fireplace. The room has two windows with a view of the garden and of the hills.
You will be able to enter the kitchen from the corridor. It is spacious and comfortable, equipped with a five-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, an Italian-style coffee-maker, a toaster and other small appliances. There is a fireplace. There is a table to seat eight guests. The kitchen has two windows with a view of the vegetation.
The half-bath is equipped with a washbasin and a toilet. Here you will also find a washing machine. You will be able to enter it from a corridor.
The second living room is paved with ancient stone tiles. The furnishings are elegant and bright, and include some antique pieces. The furnishings include two armchairs and a desk. From the living room you will be able to enter the garden with a view of the hills through two French doors.
The third living room is paved with ancient stone tiles. The ceiling has characteristic exposed wood beams. The furnishings are elegant and refined, and include some antique pieces. The furnishings include three sofas. There is a big and age-old fireplace, for decorative purposes only. In this room you will find a large flat-screen television. The room has two windows with a view of the vegetation and of the hills.
You will be able to enter the first bedroom from the third living room. It has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/62 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The furnishings include an armchair and a desk. The room has a window with a view of the countryside. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, spacious and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a bathtub with fixed shower head and a hairdryer.
You will be able to enter the second bedroom from the corridor. The ceiling is high and vaulted. The room has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/62 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The furnishings include a sofa and two armchairs. The room has two windows with a view of the vegetation and of the hills. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, spacious and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a bathtub with fixed shower head and a hairdryer.
You will be able to enter the third bedroom from the corridor. The ceiling is high and vaulted. The room has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/62 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The furnishings include two armchairs and a desk. The room has two windows with a view of the garden and of the surrounding green fields. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, spacious and equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a bathtub with fixed shower head and a hairdryer.
You will be able to enter the fourth bedroom from the corridor. It has a twin bed (80 cm/32 inches). The furnishings include an armchair. From the bedroom you will be able to enter a small balcony with a view of the garden through a French door. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, equipped with a washbasin, a toilet, a shower and a hairdryer.
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