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Frantoio Borgo, two ancient buildings that once served as an olive mill and farmers house in near medieval times has been lovingly restored into distinct and affordable vacation rentals in the heart of Chianti Classico. It is a very versatile property in that Frantoio Borgo, two buildings (five "houses") with independent quarters, can be rented as a "borgo" for up to 22 people - or - as individual rentals for a couple or more. Therefore it is good for couples, families, friends and groups. A "borgo" is best described as a hamlet that first began as a single farmer's house and over the decades the family grew, and as Italians never leave home, homes were attached and a borgo created.
For those that seek the Chianti Classico, and the modern conveniences of 21st century living, Frantoio Borgo is your next stop in good living. Close to the village of Mercatale Val di Pesa (shops, restaurants, etc) and San Casciano (many more shops, restaurants, etc), 20 minutes to Florence and olives, vineyards and sunflowers steps away from your door...well...you better not forget your camera.
You get to Borgo Frantoio via a short drive along a country lane (reads: 300 meters of dirt road) lined with Italian cypress trees. I am fond of saying when you go from a paved road, to a white road to a dirt road - you're getting close to your rental! All apartments have an outdoor area for al fresco dining; there is also an outdoor common area with parasol and lounge chairs where guests can relax together. Each accommodation has been furnished with love and care with mellow colored walls, classic terra cotta floors, cypress beamed ceilings, original art and Tuscan antiques. A designer's eye for tradition.
Perfect for: families and couples.
The Details:
Each unit has independent entrance and an outdoor space to dine al fresco and relax with a glass of wine. All of the bedrooms are air-conditioned. Amenities include satellite TV, radio, microwave/convection oven, fridge, American coffee maker, toaster, BBQ, and hair dryers. There is a laundry room in the main building accessible to all guests, with a washing machine. Hang your clothes to dry like all good Italians. The owners live on the property in the Nobile villa located across the garden about 200 meters behind Frantoio Borgo. They are fluent in English and are happy to help guests during their stay on their property, but as always respectful of their guest's privacy.
Units 1, 2 and 3 are in one long building. Units 4 and 5 are located in the old stabile.
Unit 1 sleeps 6. It is 110 square meters (about 1100 square feet)
Ground floor: Large kitchen, living room with fireplace, bathroom (shower).
First Floor: 3 double bedrooms (beds can be joined or separated), one bathroom with shower and 1 bathroom with Jacuzzi bath.
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Unit 2 sleeps 6. It is 110 square meters (about 1100 square feet)
Ground floor: Entrance in the living room, additional small living room and a large kitchen.
First Floor: 3 double bedrooms (beds can be joined or separated), one bathroom with shower and 1 bathroom with Jacuzzi bath.
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Unit 3 sleeps 2. It is 54 square meters (about 540 square feet)
Ground Floor: Living room with fireplace, kitchen and a double bedroom with Jacuzzi bath.
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Unit 4 sleeps 4. It is 100 square meters (about 1000 square feet)
Ground floor: Loggia, living room with working fireplace, dining area with kitchen, small bathroom (no tub or shower).
First floor: 2 double bedrooms (here's a shot of the other) with terrace, bathroom with shower.
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Unit 5 sleeps 4. It is 110 square meters (about 1100 square feet)
Ground floor: Living room, large kitchen, small bathroom (no tub or shower). Nice outdoor area.
First floor: 1 twin bedroom, 1 double bedroom and a bathroom with both shower and Jacuzzi bath.
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Services, Features, Amenities:
Each unit has independent entrance and an outdoor space to dine al fresco and relax with a glass of wine. All of the bedrooms are air-conditioned. Amenities include WIFI throughout the borgo, satellite TV, radio, microwave/convection oven, fridge, American coffee maker, toaster, BBQ, and hair dryers. There is a laundry room in the main building accessible to all guests, with a washing machine.
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Borgo Frantoio is located in the best position for you wine lovers. 2 km from Mercatale and 3 km or so from San Casciano. This means you have good wine and good food via a short drive or a long walk via country roads, if you're feeling ambitious. The address for the Borgo is actually San Casciano as Mercatale is on the comune of San Casciano Val di Pesa. From here you can visit Florence and Siena, the medioeval tuscan hilltop village, the Chianti Classico vineyards. You can shop in the weekly open-air markets in local villages.
Greve - Major wine distribution center with the rural charm of a market town. A wine fair is held in late September. Explorers Amerigo Vespucci (for which "America" is named) and Giovanni da Verrazzano (for whom the longest suspension bridge in the United States is named) are native sons.
Castellina in Chianti - "The Heart of Chianti" as it has been called. Castellina in Chianti has Etruscan beginnings and is a mildly fortified hill town with fortified wine.
Radda in Chianti - Piccolo Museo del Chianti - displays of winemaking techniques and the history of the region's vineyards
Badia de Coltibuono, a 12th century monastery which has been converted into a luxury restaurant and wine-cellar.
Gaiole in Chianti - Gaiole is considered the capitol of Chianti, but you would never know it from the village, as it is very unassuming, even dull for the tourist.
Touring Ideas:
Mercatale Val di Pesa (shops, restaurants) 2 km or a 15 minute walk.
San Casciano in Chianti 3 km
Horseback riding in the Chianti Countryside 3 km
Firenze 20 minute drive
Vespucci Airport (Florence) 30 km
Greve in Chianti 25 minutes
Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza 1 1/2 hour south.
Versilia, Lucca and Pisa 1 1/2 hour north
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