Have you still not yet managed to book a perfect vacation for this summer? Or are you thinking of an escape to Tuscany in September? Well, if either applies, we have the answer: Villa I Portici! This wonderful gem of a villa is a very pretty Tuscan property that has been renovated in recent years to an incredibly high standard with impossible attention-to-detail, care, and great taste. It boasts a private pool and air-conditioning, can sleep up to nine guests in three bedrooms with two bathrooms, and is conveniently located right in the heart of the pretty Chianti town of San Donato.
Not far from a large number of the most popular tourist attractions and destinations in Tuscany, Villa I Portici is just 40km from Pisa and her famous Leaning Tower, 41km from the gorgeous medieval walled town of Lucca, 43km from the town of San Gimignano with its ancient towers, 45km from Florence and her extraordinary museums, and 56km from Greve in Chianti. The Tuscan Coast is, furthermore, an easy distance away for readily planned day-trips. So, if you are really looking to make the most of your time in Tuscany, this incredible villa in Tuscany is a perfect base from which to explore the wider region.
However, even if you do not go very far at all, Villa I Portici has more than enough to offer guests and to keep you occupied! You can spend long, lazy days playing in the pool (open from the 1st of May to the 1st of October - but can be kept open outside these days upon request), or working on your tan, or reading a good book on one of the sun loungers. Perhaps you could shop for some of those famous Chianti wines in town or visit a winery to go on a guided tasting and then bring some back to enjoy in the lounge area under the marquee by the pool. Relaxed, delicious meals can be savoured al fresco in the gorgeous dining area in the porch just off the house. Cooking lessons from a local chef using regional know-how and Tuscan techniques can be organised in the house at an extra fee so that you can learn all about the beloved cuisine of this part of the world and bring the tips and tricks of the trade back home with you. Customised tours with a local guide can also be arranged by the owner at an additional cost, allowing you to get the most authentic experience possible of this part of Tuscany. Then, of course, you can also spend time exploring the charming town of San Donato itself.
At the end of the day, whether you are hanging out by the pool and in the pretty little garden or off on adventures near and far, you can rest assured knowing that you have the charming and comfortable Villa I Portici to return home to. The villa has an open-plan living and dining space, with one room opening through big double doors to the next – the entrance hall with its large and neat closets and places to hang coats and place shoes, the large living room with a sitting area and leather armchairs in front of a fireplace, another living area up a step that has blue velvet sofas and a gorgeous glass coffee table and a satellite television, and a dining area with a round table. There is also a well-equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, a fridge-freezer, an oven with a stove-top, a microwave, a toaster, a juicer, a coffee machine, a counter with bar stools, ample storage and counter space for preparing food, and a dining table that seats up to six. An entrance opens directly from the kitchen onto a little bistro set on the patio as well as a lounge area, making it easy to bring meals or coffees outside to enjoy while looking out at the garden. Careful styling touches, statement walls with beautiful wallpaper that add visual interest, stunning chandeliers and light fixtures, ample storage, and a mixture of modern and antique styles all add up to a space that is pretty and inviting while not being overly fussy. WIFI and air-conditioning are also offered throughout the space for your comfort and convenience.
On this same floor there is also a double bedroom with WIFI and air-conditioning and another bedroom with a double and a single bed as well as an en suite bathroom featuring a whirlpool bathtub and air-conditioning and WIFI. Both bedrooms are very sweet, spacious, with high ceilings, and lots of pretty vintage-inspired touches. The next floor up has the last of the bedrooms, a large room with a low ceiling that is ideal for kids and features twin beds, a double sofa bed, WIFI, air-conditioning, and an en suite bathroom.
With availability still for the last two weeks of August and all of September still free, this gem is perfect for a last-minute summer break in Tuscany or an early autumn getaway this year, with prices starting at €402 per night. Book now and snag that perfect break in the gorgeous surroundings of Chianti with the rest of Tuscany right at your fingertips and this welcoming and spacious pretty villa in Chianti to return to after long days of adventure and making special memories that will last a lifetime.
