The ancient village clusters around the Niccolo Castle at the top of a hill overlooking the dramatic rolling hills of Chianti, Tuscany. Grape vines, olive trees produce products with the castle's name.

Photos and layouts of the cottages and apartments are below.

The sun soaked pool with the castle above for a heavenly day under the Tuscan sun. The sun moves across the pool during the day, leaving it in shade in the late afternoon.

Below the castle are rolling lawns and, here, just above the pool, a large terrace with a barbecue and covered tables for dining al fresco or a game of cards. Some of the houses have private terraces and barbecues and others can share this welcoming location.

A panoramic view of the countryside near Castello Niccolo. In the distance in the copse of trees is an Etruscan Tomb of the Archer that you may visit.

Frullaccia

The one bedroom apartment Frullaccia has a double bedroom (queen sized bed) overlooking the Val di Pesa. Antique furniture, massive beams on the ceiling and terracotta floors remind you are in beautiful Tuscany at every turn.

Frulaccia layout (click to enlarge):

Frullacchia's kitchenette has a dishwasher. The country style room also contains the dining table and sofa.

Castello

If you want to live in the castle itself, Castello is your apartment. On two floors, it has one bedroom and a double sofa bed. The large and lovely living room overlooks the internal court of the castle. The dining area can be seen to the left of the stairs and the kitchen is tucked underneath them.

The large double bedroom of Castello over looks the Val di Pesa and its breathtaking views of Chianti hills.

Ground floor layout: living room with sofa bed, kitchenette with dishwasher. Click to enlarge.

Castello's bathroom has a bathtub and typical Tuscan tile work.

Castello second floor layout: double bedroom and bathroom with Jacuzzi. Click to enlarge.

Giotto

One bedroom Giotto apartment has a large great room with an open kitchen. The separate seating area features two single sofa beds. 

Giotto layout: Living room with fireplace and two single sofa-beds, dining and kitchen area (with dishwasher), Double bedroom, Bathroom with Jacuzzi. Click to enlarge.

Imagine yourself waking in the bedroom in Giotto and gazing out the window over the Tuscan countryside.

Torretta

This small farmhouse in the shape of a tower, situated in the village, looks out onto the valley and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. Divided on two floors, the house is luminous and cozy. The living room and dining area share an ancient hearth.

Torretta ground floor layout: Private patio, Living room with fireplace and double size sofa-bed, Kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, Toilet. Click to enlarge.

The apartments and villas in the village at Castello Niccolo are all furnished with the similar quality and style. Only a few have full kitchens and Torretta is one of them. The kitchen is in terra-cotta and looks out onto a private patio, where you find a wonderful stone barbecue to grill on.

Torretta second floor layout: Double bedroom, Bathroom with Jacuzzi. Click to enlarge.

Tiglio

Tiglio is a comfortably laid-out one bedroom apartment. It has two bathrooms, a kitchen separate from the living room that has a double sofa bed. There is also a washing machine.

Tiglo overlooks the dramatic views across the deep Pesa valley.

Ginestre

Ginestre is a two bedroom apartment. Here is the entry hall on the second level where there is a single sofa bed. This interesting arrangement is super because it provides additional seating and, possibly, a separate hang-out for the kids.

Ginestre

Ginestre is a two bedroom apartment. Here is the entry hall on the second level where there is a single sofa bed. This interesting arrangement is super because it provides additional seating and, possibly, a separate hang-out for the kids.

Ginestre

Ginestre is a two bedroom apartment. Here is the entry hall on the second level where there is a single sofa bed. This interesting arrangement is super because it provides additional seating and, possibly, a separate hang-out for the kids.

On the ground floor of Ginestre that is set into the hill is the spacious and light-filled living room with a double sofa bed. It opens onto a private terrace with table and barbecue. You can see the independent dining room through the stone corridor. Beyond that is the kitchen.

The two bedrooms of Ginestre are on the upper level on either side of the entrance hall. Here is one bedroom that overlooks the Pesa valley. One bathroom connects with this bedroom and also opens onto the entry hall.

Ginestre ground floor layout: Private garden, Living room with double size sofa-bed, Dining room, Shower bath, Kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher. Click to enlarge.

The twin bedroom of Ginestre also overlooks the valley.

Ginestre second floor layout: Entrance hall with fireplace and single sofa-bed, Two double bedrooms, Shower bath. Click to enlarge.

Ginestre's kitchen is flooded with light from the private patio. A kitchen table in addition to the dining room makes more room for preparation and is also great for feeding children and an early morning cuppa.

Canonica

The Etruscans (origin of the word Tuscany) invented the arch so the arched openings and arches within wall structures are very typical of Tuscan homes. 

Here, in Canonica you can peek through the dining room arch into the large living room. The apartment features a separate living and dining room as well as a private patio.

Canonica

Such a charming and rustic room with the old fireplace, ancient beamed ceiling and warm carpet. It is narrow but the three openings into the dining open it up visually. And it is well-equipped.

Any cook would enjoy the garden views from Canonca's eat-in kitchen. The antique table adds preparation space.

Canonica layout: Entrance with fireplace and double sofa-bed, Dining-room, Kitchen (dishwasher), Double bedroom with shower bathroom, Double bedroom, Bathroom with Jacuzzi, Private patio with table and chairs. Click to enlarge.

The bedrooms windows open up on the panorama of the Chianti hills.

You can see the patio of Canonica with table and chairs as well as lounge chairs, tucked up against the apse of the former village church. The arched window looks out from the kitchen. 

Villa Poggio is about 100 yards from the Castle Niccolo. It has two accommodations, the large villa and the separate one bedroom ground floor apartment. It has its own private pool. These two accommodations may be rented separately or for ultimate privacy, together accommodating up to twelve people, eight in bedrooms and four on sofa beds.

Another view of the fine old farmhouse transformed into Villa Poggio. When the two apartments within are rented together, there is access to a private gym.

Villa Poggio is ideal for a mixed party because it has this warm living room as well as a separate sitting room with sofa bed. On the upper level there is another sitting room that is accessed by the three bedrooms. So whether people want to find a place to relax and read or to gather with family in friends, there is a place for each.

The country style dining room at Villa Poggio seats eight and just outside is a covered loggia for outdoor dining. The full and separate kitchen has a table for six. This villa truly invites family get togethers or a group of friends. You may hire a cook to prepare your meals or have a chef come in for lessons.

Villa Poggio has two large bedrooms with queen sized beds. Equipped with easy chair and a desk, this largest bedroom with ensuite bathroom meets every need

Almost as large is the twin bedroom at Villa Poggio. It has its own private sitting area in addition to a sitting room just outside the door.

Here is your private pool at Villa Poggio. When both accommodations are rented together, you also have your own private gym.