Description The Chianti Garden: Gaiole in Chianti

With stunning views of the valley, this ground-floor apartment in this countryside resort has its own outdoor dining area where you may spot passing deer and other animals. There’s a shared swimming pool, a short stroll away too (though there are numerous wooden steps down to it). Inside this home, the décor is quite traditional and simple, but with so much on offer in the area, will you actually spend much time indoors? The resort boasts 10 kilometres of marked trails for hiking through the woods and vineyards of Fietri, while the pretty towns of Castelnuovo Beredenga and Gaiole are both 15km away via winding roads.

Home truths:
*Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay - there's parking here, but please note the final kilometre of the approach road is narrow, paved and has 100 metres of a steep 25% slope.
*Florence Airport is 85 kilometres away. The nearest restaurant is 5 kilometres away, and the nearest village for shopping is 12 kilometres in San Gusme.
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free. You'll need to request them in advance.
*The washing machine here is communal.
*The swimming pool is only available for use between May and September. There are fairly steep steps down to the pool.