Rosso 5  

Description from the manager

With breathtaking views and an amazing location in the heart of the Chianti, this self catering accommodation in Tuscany is perfect for a couple with or without kids. And since this farmhouse accommodation in Tuscany was once a chapel, you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of this region even when you're just relaxing! This location of this Tuscany vacation rental is also perfect for day trips to Florence, Siena, and the rest of the Chianti.

Located on one of the Antinori estates in the Chianti Classico area, this is a beautifully renovated and restored stone hamlet with breathtaking views of vineyards and rolling hills. The hamlet is loc...ated midway between Florence and Siena, 8 km from Greve, and close to the small town of Montefiridolfi [1 km, basic shops]. The town of Mercatale Val di Pesa is about 10 minutes away. The exit from the Superstrada is Tavernelle Val di Pesa. The estate consists of the main complex comprised of 17 apartments [Bianco apartments], reception desk, and pool area with taverna, and one farmhouse [Rosso apartments] housing seven beautiful apartments on the hillside. Access to the Rosso farmhouse is via about 2 km of a steep, unpaved road [common in the Chianti region]. The apartments share a swimming pool [open May – end of October]. Guests staying in the Rosso apartments can drive down the unpaved road to the pool, or, prepare for a long walk downhil [and uphill to return!]. In addition, there is a gym, Turkish bath and sauna, and tennis court located at the main complex.

[108 m2] Ground floor: This beautiful apartment has a kitchen/dining room which leads onto a terrace with table, chairs and barbecue, and a unique living room that incorporates the original altar and arched ceilings that used to be part of the chapel. There are two windows on either side of the entrance door. There is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom with tub, and a bedroom with bunk beds and a bathroom with shower. Other amenities include: telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe box, dishwasher, shared washing machine [room on the ground floor], simple breakfast/food basket, linen change two times a week [Wednesday and Saturday], guided visit to the Santa Cristina wine estate [by reservation], staff available 24 hours a day, complimentary bottles of white and red wine, baby bed for a child under three years old. Amenities upon request: restaurant reservations, guided tours with minivan, horseback riding, cooking classes, chef services, babysitting, personal trainer, fax and email availability during office hours.

Minimum Stay: 7

Check-In: 4:30pm - 8:00pm

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What Past Guests Are Saying

Overall Rating

• Bruce
  

  Bruce's review of Rosso 5

  Left on 09/30/2002 for a stay in September 2002
  
  

  The property was great. It was more than we expected. The apartment was very spacious and it was part of a smaller group of units separated from the main complex which resulted in a sense of privacy. It was located on a hill surounded by vineyards and it was harvest time which was fun to watch. They staff was great, breakfasts were interesting. They provide dinner when requested which was mediocre at best. The cost was 30 euro. It is a convenience if you get in late and don't want to try to find a restaurant the first day. The one thing we didn't anticipate was the number of units here and the number of people. They have 30 apartments. It wasn't bad, it was just that your description did not make this clear. It implied a smaller complex.
  
  The privacy of the guesthouse.
  
  The dinners and the fact that they were putting in a tennis court. Also the 0.7km walk to breakfast which was up and down a steep hill. We were told not to walk it a night because of wild boars. So we drove to breakfast.
  
  Country full of vineyards. Wonderful wooded rolling hills, beautiful houses scattered around the hillsides.

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• Patricia
  

  Patricia's review of Rosso 5

  Left on 06/30/2002 for a stay in June 2002
  
  

  Absolutely beautiful property. Beautiful views of the valleys. The terraces are great and the grounds keeper was very nice.
  
  The villa was very comfortable and roomy. Beautiful furnishings. The bathrooms were the best I have ever found in a rental property in Italy. The kitchen was well equipped with nice wine glasses; two bottles of Antinori wine are provided upon your arrival.
  
  The property was hard to find on the narrow gravel roads.
  
  The views were beautiful and Florence and Siena were very easy to get to.

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• Margot
  

  Margot's review of Rosso 5

  Left on 09/30/2001 for a stay in September 2001
  
  

  Just what we needed!!! Exceeded our expectations. No complaints!
  
  Quiet; very helpful and informative staff.
  
  No fan in bedroom to help cool down room after very hot days.
  
  Accessible to major highways. The local towns were just as interesting as the major cities. Liked the proximity to Greve and Radda.

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• Anthony
  

  Anthony's review of Rosso 5

  Left on 06/30/2001 for a stay in June 2001
  
  

  The property was very nice, both the interior of the unit and the surrounding grounds. There is a nearby lake for swimming, adjacent to the vineyards. The property is centrally located in Chianti, allowing day trips to the surrounding cities, including Florence and Siena. The unit itself was quite new, and the kitchen was relatively complete to allow for some home cooked meals on the patio. The staff was cordial upon our arrival, and presented a variety of food and wine to get us through our first night. Overall, it was a wonderful experience in a very beautiful location.

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• Ava O.
  

  Ava O.'s review of Rosso 5

  Left on 05/31/2001 for a stay in May 2001
  
  

  Excellent property.
  
  The view, beautifully decorated, great attention to detail in its design. The staff was great; the gardener built fires for us, and the housekeeper was very accomodating.
  
  The road up to the property was rough. The phone system was inoperative. It was also a bit remote.
  
  Magnificent hillsides and vineyards; very well maintained area around villa. Climate was perfect, sunny days and cool nights. The surrounding country side was great for hiking and exploring.

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