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Magical nighttime view of the castle in Chianti from
the little stone paved street that runs through the
middle of the hamlet of Borgo Bucine.
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The same view by day is as breath taking. Let your
imagination loose among the old stone buildings and
flowers of the Tuscan cottages and apartments in
Chianti.
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It is hard to tear your eyes away from this perfect
little castle. Here is a view from the side of the
village. You can see the half moon windows that light up
the Limonaia apartment.
The castle is occupied by the owners.
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The village from the hill below.
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The large swimming pool is equipped with everything
for the sun worshipper, lounges, tables, chairs and
awnings.
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The dramatic arches of the old barn make beautiful
architecture.
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Your little vacation village as seen from the castle
battlements. Note the blue green foliage of olive groves
just beyond.
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Loggetta is a cottage with one
bedroom and one bath on two levels. On the ground floor
are French doors that opens onto a private
terrace.
On the second floor (American designation) is large
double bedroom and bathroom with shower.
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Loggetta's private patio. The cottag measures 860
square feet (80 square meters).
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Loggetta's spacious living room and working
fireplace. Here you will find the television with
Satellite reception so you may see English language
broadcasts.
Just beyond is a kitchenette with oven, gas stovetop
and refrigerator/freezer.
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Belvedere's small, private
balcony off the master bedroom that overlooks the
castle.
This is a two bedroom, two bath accommodation that
sleeps four.
The entrance is across a large private south-facing
terrace that opens into a spacious living room. The
living room faces the central lane of the village. The
open living /dining room has a television (Satellite
reception)
This two bedroom, two bath apartment is on the
ground floor and measures 1190 square feet (110 square
meters)
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In Belvedere, an archway opens between the lliving
room and the dining area with kitchenette. The kitchen
is well-equipped with oven. gas stove top and
refrigerator/freezer.
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This large bedroom in Belvedere has a private
balcony overlooking the castle, seen in the photo above.
It has a queen sized bed and sitting area perfect for a
private breakfast. A second large double bedroom also
has a queen sized bed. There are two bathrooms each with
a shower.
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Fienile: The dramatic arches
of two old barn doors fill the apartment with light. The
entrance is across the private patio into the living
room.
This spacious apartment measures about 1700 square
feet (160 square meters) over two floors.
It accommodates five in three bedrooms with three
bathrooms.
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Fienile: The spacious. light-filled living room has
a working fire place a sofa and two arm chairs.
Satellite TV reception.
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Fienile: A large open arch from the living room
leads into the dining area that opens onto the
well-groomed grounds. Rustic Tuscan furniture and a
large table invites the whole family to dine at leisure.
There is a fully equipped kitchen with oven, gas stove
top, and refrigerator/freezer.
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Fienile sleeps five in three bedrooms on the
second floor (American designation). There is a
large double bedroom with queen sized bed, en-suite
bathroom with shower. A second bedroom also has a queen
sized bed. There is a second bathroom with whower. The
third bedroom has a single bed with en-suite bathroom
with shower. From the third bedroom there is a door that
opens onto a private terrace and small garden.
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Poggio is one if the largest
accommodations in this lovely setting. It had three
bedrooms, three baths and sleeps 7.
There are two floors with 2045 square feet (190
square meters).
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On the ground floor of Poggio you will find a large
living room with firepalce, satellite TV and doors that
open onto a rear terrace. A spacious well-equipped
dining room has a kitchen with oven, gas stove top,
refrigerator/freezer, and dishwasher.
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Also on the ground floor of Poggio is a pleasing
double bedroom with queen sized bed and en-suite
bathroom with shower.
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On the second floor (American designation) there is
a spacious double bedroom suite with a sitting room and
en-suite bathroom with shower. Off the sitting room is a
space with a single bed.
This photo shows the bright twin bedded room on the
same level that has an en-suite bathroom with shower.
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Cotogno is a charming
apartment on the ground floor. It has 1190 square feet
(110 square meters).
With two bedrooms and one baths, it sleeps
four.
You enter from the terrace into a comfortable living
room with satellite TV. The dining room and kitchen are
separate rooms. The kitchen is well-equipped with oven,
gas stove top and refrigerator/freezer.
This house has two terraces and a private garden
area.
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The double bedroom has a large walk-in wardrome/dressing
room and French doors onto a private terrace.
A twin bedded room has its own wardrobe/dressing
room opposite.
The bedrooms share a bathroom with shower.
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Limonaia, one of the largest
accommodations is on two floors and has 1190 square feet
(110 square meters).
It sleeps six in three bedrooms with three
bathrooms.
It has a large private terrace.
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The high-ceilinged living room is filled with light
from the arched windows on three sides. There is a well
equipped kitchen with oven and gas stove top,
refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher.
There is a
bathroom with shower on this floor.
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On the galleried second level of Limonaia, there is
a sitting area overlooking the living room.
A double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. The
second bedroom has a double bed.
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The third, twin bedroom of Limonaia. The third
bathroom has a shower.
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Limonaia is surrounded by flowers and has its own,
large private terrace.
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Terrazza is the largest of
the apartments. As the name suggests, it has its own
large terrace and great views of the castle and
countryside.
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Terrazza is a rambling apartment with plenty of room
(2700 square feet) for people to find their own space.
There is a living room with a hearth and next to it, a
salon and then upstairs under the peak of the roof, yet
a third sitting room.
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The salon in Terrazza is a great spot to spread out
your maps and guides to plan day trips to all the
wonderful places to explore nearby.
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Warm light fills the master bedroom on the ground
floor of Terrazza. Each bedroom has its own bath. And
every bedroom is air conditioned for those hot summer
nights.
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The casual second floor living room has marvelous
views. A sofa bed in this room extends the sleeping
space to eight people.
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On the second floor of Terrazzo, the bedroom is
under the eves for a cozy feeling.
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Uliveto is a one bedroom
apartment that sleeps two. Entrance is through this
terrace into a comfortable living room with working fire
place, satellite TV. There is a well equipped
kitchenette with oven, gas stove top and
refrigerator/freezer.
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The lovely bedroom of Uliveto has a queen sized bed.
The bathroom has a shower.
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Bed & Breakfast bedroom. There are three double
bedrooms and one twin, each with its own bathroom,
satellite TV, mini bar and air conditioning. The Bed
& Breakfast has a large living room with fireplace,
dining room, reception, covered portico, three terraces
and a private garden.
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The guests in the B&B share this lovely, large
common room with multiple seating areas and a working
fireplace. Breakfast is served in the restaurant. And,
they have full run of the grounds and use of the large
swimming pool.
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The restaurant is open for
breakfast daily and dinner daily during medium and high
seasons.
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Directly outside the restaurant is an open terrace
with a breathtaking view of the castle. You make take
your breakfast al fresco during warm weather..
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