VILLA DELLE UPUPE 8

Toscana - Siena - CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI

Description:

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE (CIR CODE: 052005AAT0063). Villa delle Upupe is located approximately 2 km from the borgo of Castellina in Chianti, in the hilly green countryside between Siena and Florence in the heart of Chianti Classico, a beautiful region famous throughout the world for its picture-postcard views and for the excellence of its wines. It enjoys a privileged position on top of a hill, overlooking the beautiful landscape dotted with olive trees and vines and is surrounded by dense wooded vegetation, ideal for taking long walks in close contact with nature. Inside the exposed stone exterior is a fascinating interior: every room, from the warm intimate bedrooms to the cosy living area, has been designed with great attention to detail, with fine furnishings and accessories, combined with beautiful upholstery that recalls the unmistakable hues of the Sienese countryside. The result of shrewd restoration, this farmhouse reinterprets classic Tuscan architecture, adapting to the sloping terrain due to which both floors have outside access, especially on the lower floor where the brightly-lit rooms of the living area open out to the private garden, an authentic corner of tranquillity enriched by an attractive pergola for relaxing outdoors and by a beautiful swimming pool nestling in the vineyards that produce one of the finest wines in Chianti Classico. We are, in fact, within the Castellare di Castellina, a prestigious and well established farm estate which covers an area of about 80 hectares and which produces excellent extra virgin olive oil and some of the most select wines of Chianti. The winery, open for tasting and for the sale of wine and olive oil, is about 2 km from the farmhouse. Not far from the property is the scenic Chiantigiana, a panoramic bridge that connects Siena to Florence, which you can take to make day trips to the well-known localities of Radda, Gaiole, Greve and Panzano, rich in art treasures, churches and Renaissance villas perched on scenic hills. N.B. The house has a separate entrance and is about 50 m from the owners' villa from which it is separated by hedge screens to ensure maximum privacy.

VILLA DELLE UPUPE HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

The house has two floors which follow the natural slope of the terrain and are connected by both internal and external staircases. The main entrance is on the ground floor which is composed of two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom, all with private bathrooms (two with shower and one with tub and shower). Going down to the lower floor, you come to an elegant living room with ornamental fireplace and the dining room, both facing the back garden. From the dining room, a few steps lead down to the kitchen and to a room used as both pantry and laundry. This floor is completed by a bedroom (with double divisible bed) with ensuite bathroom with shower and a toilet.

Park:

The house is surrounded by a peaceful garden that adapts to the sloping surface of the property and is one with the beautiful setting of vineyards, woods and hills that delimit it naturally. The vegetation composed of lavender bushes, wild roses, jasmine, strawberry trees, herbs and borders of rosemary, which frame the dry stone walls and short stone paths, is the backdrop to the panoramic pergola just outside the living room French windows and to the exclusive pool, the perfect spot from which to admire the beautiful sunset over the Chianti hills. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The rectangular-shaped swimming pool is located behind the villa, on lower terracing, and is reached down a few steps near the pergola. Lined in grey PVC, it measures 3 x 9 m with the depth ranging from 1.40 to 1.60 m and fits perfectly into the natural landscape that surrounds it. There are three steps for easy access to the water and it has chlorine purification. The sunbathing area, in part paved in stone around the pool and in part lawn, is provided with sunbeds and umbrellas and is bounded on one side by dry stone walls and on the other by a thick screen of vines. There is also a cold-water shower. The pool will be available from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October.

Pets: Yes, maximum 1 animal, small and medium sized (max 10 kg). € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week.
Handicap: No
Fenced-in property: No
Amenities and Features
  • Underfloor refrigeration and heating system
  • Satellite TV
  • Bluetooth cable radio
  • WI-FI internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • microwave
  • kettle
  • American coffee machine
  • espresso coffee maker
  • Moka (Italian) coffee machine
  • toaster
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • iron and ironing board
  • washing machine
  • hairdryer
  • mosquito screens in the bedrooms and in the bathrooms
TO DO

Location and distances


The historical region of Chianti which is situated right in the centre of Tuscany, between north of Florence, Siena and the south of Arezzo and finally east of the towns of Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti. This area constitutes a particularly important centre of attraction for the numerous historical testimonies of a past dating back to the Etruscan era. Furthermore, the prestige that this area enjoyed in the Renaissance era is testified by the numerous medieval castles, all perfectly preserved, that can be seen along the famous “road of the castles”. From Gaiole, in fact, it is possible to choose from numerous itineraries that lead to the surrounding castles. The Chianti countryside is perfect for horseback riding in the tranquillity of the vast network of paths and unpaved roads which meander through the woods and hills and it also permits visitors to explore the abundance of food and wine that characterizes this area. Here, too, a series of itineraries lead to the exploration of the ancient Tuscan flavours skilfully produced by the local growers. The proximity of the airports Florence, Pisa and e allow easy access to this region as does the motorway A1 exit at Valdarno and Valdichiana which easily connects the hamlets in the Chianti area, Radda, Greve, Castellina, Volpaia etc. and the rest of Tuscany. The closer train station is Siena.

Airport: Firenze 51 km, Pisa 102 km, Bologna 142 km, Roma Fiumicino 288 km, Milano Malpensa 392 km
Train station: Poggibonsi (destination to Siena and Florence), Siena 22 km
Highways: Coming from North: A1 exit Firenze Impruneta 37 km; Coming from South: A1 exit Valdichiana 77 km
Shops and services: Castellina in Chianti 2 km
Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea - Castiglione della Pescaia 120 km
Parking: Inside the property: 3 not covered parking spaces
Access roads: 1,2 km of unpaved road
Attractions within 100 km: Siena 25 km, Firenze 42 km, Radda in Chianti 12 km, Panzano in Chianti 14 km, Monteriggioni 16 km, Greve in Chianti 22 km, Gaiole in Chianti 23 km, San Gimignano 26 km, Volterra 50 km, Montalcino 65 km, Pienza 78 km, Montecatini 86 km, Montepulciano 87 km, Cortona 95 km, Arezzo 97 km
Altitude: 445 slm

Reviews

9.0 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

8.4
Overall rating
9.4
General cleanliness
9.5
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
8.7
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Vicki Brock
United States 8/29/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
1000% !!! It was fabulous !
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
excellent!
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
none ! we loved it !
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfect !
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
beautiful website
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
everyone was wonderful... I feel like I have a new group of friends.
by Ashley Brock Wood
United States 8/9/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Absolutely!
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Wonderful!
by Stefan Denkhaus
Germany 7/18/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, but we were missing a grill
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Absolutely ok
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
10/10
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Our good experience with Emmas Villas
by Sharon Lee
Australia 7/4/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Everything was as described. The property was delightful.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
On the higher range but reflected in the fact that the property was stylish and had a beautiful aspect.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
8/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Very friendly and helpful.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Flexibility. Good communiction. Trustworth.
by Fabian Scheid
United States (Massachussets) 5/28/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
It has exceeded our expectations. A dream of a place in the heart of Tuscany. Peace and Incredible beauty aligned perfectly.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Very Good
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
None
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Well organized, very friendly service.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
None
by Aoife McHugh
Switzerland 4/23/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes very beautiful location
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Very good
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent, both with Emma villas and The local team. Very responsive on both pages. Would recommend the service highly
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
That we could rent 9 days and not obliged to rent full weeks
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
None, we were happy
by Alexandra Furrer
Switzerland 8/28/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
7/10
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
7/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
8/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
8/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Gloria is great. Thank you so much.
by Bruno Leroy
France 8/21/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
7/10
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Good
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
10/10
Do you agree to be contacted via email by potential Emma Villas clients regarding our service and the property?
Yes
Do you agree to publish your comments on our website?
Yes
by Sandra triantafyllakis
Switzerland 10/10/2018
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
7/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
excellent location -refined decoration - breathtaking view - close to the village of Castellina - lovely terrace and garden
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Yes
by Jean-Claude Tardif
Canada 8/12/2018
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Everything
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
no
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
no
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Maybe
by Donna Wang
United States (New Jersey) 4/12/2018
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Good
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
The service of Emma Villas is terrific. Your people are patient especially with all of the questions we asked. In addition, when I became injured and required a wheelchair, Emma Villas arranged for one to be delivered to the villa. It was a lifesaver.
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Yes
by Bob Eckhart
United States (Texas) 10/15/2017
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Views, security, private and close driving distance to Castellina
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
by Conni Stamper
United States 9/25/2017
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The bedrooms each have baths, and the size of the villa is large enough for the group while maintaining a wonderful cozy feeling.
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
No
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Maybe
by Shelagh Elkins
United Kingdom 5/22/2017
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
7/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Maybe
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
decor, view . Excellent chef service
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
7/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Good
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
No
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
No
by paul hemstock
United Kingdom 6/28/2016
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Clean and very well equipped
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
no - I have found Emma Villas to be always very efficient and helpful
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
yes

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
4/5/2024 - 1/4/2025 5 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 1/5/2025 5 Nights Only Sat
1/5/2025 - 1/3/2026 7 Nights Only Sat

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The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • electricity (€ 11,45 per day. Heating from November to April (€ 11,45 per day). N.B. These costs, not included in the price list, will be calculated at the reservation time and due at the balance payment.
  • Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00/week or part of week/animal)
  • Tourism tax (€ 2,00 per person per day for the first 7 days. Please note that children under 14 years old will not pay).

On Request:

Book your holiday in Italy with tranquillity and safety.
With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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STAY CANCELLATION GUARANTEE DUE TO LOCKDOWN - by Emma Villas (Included in the price) The final price of the reservation includes also the special coverage, guaranteed by Emma Villas, in the event that you are forced to cancel your stay in the 30 days prior to the scheduled check-in date, due to the occurrence of at least one of the following Covid-19 epidemic containment measures officially imposed by the competent authorities:
  • national lockdown in Italy;
  • local lockdown in Italy regarding the area in which the booked villa is located ("red" area or impossible to reach due to official restrictions on free circulation);
  • national lockdown in your country of residence;
  • Italian local lockdown in the Client's Municipality or area of residence..

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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COVID-19 EXTRA POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) 40€ each reservation To protect against any risks caused by the Covid-19 emergency, you can purchase the Covid-19 Extra Policy which protects you in the event that you or one of your travel companions are forced to extend your stay or are unable to complete it. In the event of consequences related to the pandemic that occur during your stay, if you sign up to this policy, you can request the following services:
  • Return home;
  • Advance for expenses for basic necessities;
  • Guarantee for extra medical expenses;
  • Extended stay guarantee;
  • Hospitalisation allowance;
  • Travel fee reimbursement.

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And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


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