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  Villa Gallo Nero

Wonderful holiday villa with WIFI, TV, patio, panoramic view and parking, near Greve In Chianti

Excellent 12 Guest Reviews 4.75 /5

Details

  Sleeps 10
  Bedrooms 5
  Bathrooms 5
  Floor Area 300 m2

Listing ID: EAS41968

Amenities

  • Near Village
  • Internet Wifi
  • Maid Service
  • Yard
  • Baby Bed
  • Bike Riding
  • Parking
  • Washing Machine
  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Private Patio
  • Satellite TV
  • VCR / DVD
  • Private Garden
  • No Smoking
  • Heat Available
  • Radio / Cd
  • Television
  • Panoramic View

Last-Minute

Book 15 days or less before the arrival date and receive a 20 % discount off the published rental rates.
This Offer is valid only for stays of 7 nights minimum and can not be combined with any other special offers.

Property Description

Villa Gallo Nero is a lovely country villa situated in the village of Casanuova di Ama. The village is comprised of a small cluster of houses surrounded by vineyards of wine and oil-producing farmers. Centered between the medieval towns of Radda and Gaiole in Chianti, Casanuova di Ama is an easy 1-hour drive to Florence and a 20 minutes to Siena.

At Guest’s DisposalThis town has all amenities. Casanuova di Ama has excellent views from its hillside position. It is also ideally located in the beautiful countryside so that you can take many interesting walks through the vineyards and olive groves that surround the hamlet. Wi-Fi is available onsite.
Extra ServicesMany different type of services could be arranged. Between the ones preferred by our Guests are cooking lessons or special meals prepared by an Italian chef.
Simply let us know what would be your interest and we will set it up for you.
Available parking 30 meters from the Villa's entrance.
DistancesThis pretty little hamlet is 5 minutes drive from Lecchi in Chianti (1,5 km from the villa, also reachable on foot), a village which has a good restaurant, small shop and wine bar/cafe.
Also nearby there is one of the five main Chianti towns, Radda in Chianti, which is the perfect place to spend an afternoon taking in the local atmosphere.

Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site!

Interior Description

This Villa is a 15th century stone tower and it is part of a characteristic, small, stone village in the heart of Chianti.
The villa is on three levels:

Ground floor
Entrance; living/dining room with table anche chairs for 12 person; kitchen fully equipped with range, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, and high quality pots, pans and cooking utensils.
An antique Tuscan table in the center of the kitchen is the perfect place for a casual meal or a great spot to sit and roll fresh pasta.
The kitchen has been totally refurbished but keeping the charm and originality of the Cucina Italiana.
The kitchen is connected by a wooden door to the terrace/garden where there are some fine herbs to be used when cooking. Here, in the outdoor dining area with a table with 10 chairs, guests can enjoy outside dining while watching Tuscan sunsets.
Barbeque available.
1 bathroom with shower + washing machine.

First floor
Living room with large Palladian style windows that afford a spectacular view of the surrounding vineyards, the Chianti Hills and the beautiful Tuscan sunsets.
A large fireplace, perfect for roasting chestnuts or taking the chill off a cool evening further enhances the living room.
2 adjoined bedrooms (one double and one twin), one is only accessible through the other.
1 en-suite bathroom with shower.

Second floor
3 bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 twin) + 3 en-suite bathrooms with shower.

All windows have bug screens installed, and there are fans in all bedrooms.

The Villa is warmly furnished with a mix of traditional Tuscan antiques and overstuffed couches and chairs that complement the stone and richly colored stucco walls. Terra cotta floors and soaring beamed ceilings dominate the ground and first floor, while the second floor bedrooms feature sloped, beamed ceilings and bathrooms en suite.

Location Radda in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

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Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)

Airports
Firenze Peretola (Flr), 71.6 Km

Parking

Available parking 30 meters from the Villa's entrance.

Guest Reviews for Villa Gallo Nero

Very Good 4 /5

A lovely and spacious villa with wonderful views over the vineyards. A great location, quiet yet central.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 23 Oct 2016

Rental Week: 17 Sep 2016

Excellent 5 /5

E' stato tutto perfetto!
dall'organizzazione del sito dell'agenzia, l'accoglienza,biancheria, tutto!!!
La casa è vermante molto bella noi abbiamo soggiornato in 6 adulti e 4 bambine e 1 infant, è stato un piacevole soggiorno,!
La cucina fornitissima ,(unico problema non andava la lavostiviglie ma la sistemerenno), barbeque, caminetto con una vista bellissima sulle colline toscane ... .

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 07 Jan 2016

Rental Week: 31 Dec 2015

Excellent 5 /5

We stayed in Gallo Nero with 2 family's with older kids and we had a terrific time. We were lucky to have wonderful weather and even lunched in the sun on the terrace!

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 15 Jan 2016

Rental Week: 26 Dec 2015

Photo submitted by guest of Villa Gallo Nero
Photo submitted by guest of Villa Gallo Nero
Excellent 5 /5

The villa was clean and very comfortable for all the guests. It was conveniently located in a very picturesque setting. It met all our expectations and would definitely recommend it to future renters.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 01 Oct 2014

Rental Week: 20 Sep 2014

Photo submitted by guest of Villa Gallo Nero
Photo submitted by guest of Villa Gallo Nero
Very Good 4 /5

The villa is very comfortable and well furnished. The kitchen and patio make it fun to cook at home several nights. Villa del Gallo Nero is centrally located to a lot of the areas in Tuscany that we wanted to visit. The walk into Lecchi is beautiful and watching the sunrise and set from the upstairs den is wonderful. The management company and the owner were very helpful in giving information about the local area for eating and sightseeing. I would definitely book this villa again. It is a wonderful vacation spot.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 04 Oct 2011

Rental Week: 17 Sep 2011

Excellent 5 /5

Villa Del Gallo Nero was ideal for our party of 8 celebrating an important birthday. The choice of rooms and levels meant we could all find space to read or relax quietly, whilst the main rooms and outside terrace are spacious enough to accommodate us all comfortably. Future guests need to bear in mind that the 2 first floor bedrooms are adjoined and one is only accessible through the other.
The villa is fairly remote and the views from the first floor lounge are stunning. The nearest bar and restaurant are not within easy walking distance but the terrace provides a perfect spot for barbequeing and evening drinks.
On our first night we had booked Chef Matisse (www.chiantichef.com) to cook for us at the villa. This was an excellent decision after a days travelling, and he provided us with sumptuous Tuscan fare, sparkling conversation and was a fabulous host for our first night.
Guests should also ensure they visit Daniela Bencini's vineyard (directly opposite the villa) for winetasting and warm hospitality. The crisp, white Mattutino is especially welcome after a days sightseeing!
One evening we visited the Barone Ricasoli Vineyard and sampled the tasting menu in the forest outside the castle. (Osteria de castello at Brolio) The food and the wine which accompanied it was amazing - quite an experience!
Finally all visitors must eat at least one meal at Marlboghetto in Lecchi. Simone is a fantastic host and the food is incredible. It was a great way to end our holiday! Lynn J.- North Shropshire, UK.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 02 Jul 2011

Rental Week: 25 Jun 2011

Excellent 5 /5

The villa met all expectations. I would not hesitate to stay there again. Wonderful location.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 23 May 2011

Rental Week: 07 May 2011

Excellent 5 /5

My family and I truly enjoyed our stay at Villa Del Gallo Nero. The accomodations were very nice and very comfortable. The surrounding area was breathtaking. The nearby villages were small buy lovely. We especially enjoyed our conversations with Mrs. Bencini, whose family owns the vineyard. We would love to come back here.
Terry S. - Saratoga Springs, NY USA

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 13 Oct 2010

Rental Week: 02 Oct 2010

Very Good 4 /5

We truly enjoyed our stay at Villa Del Gallo Nero. The layout worked perfectly for our party as both couples had a dedicated floor all to ourselves. The villa is centrally located to all the Tuscan hotspots. It is about 2 hrs from Lucca, 1.5 hrs to Cortona, 1 hr from Florence, San Gimingiano and Volterra, and 40 mins. to Siena. We enjoyed starting our mornings in Lecchi, a 5 minute ride down the road for croissants, fruit pizza, fresh fruits and vegetables and coffee. We also would HIGHLY recommend a cooking class at the Malborghetto Ristorante also in Lecchi. Not only was the food we prepared delicious, the chef Simone is warm, welcoming and extremely funny. This was one of our highlights of the entire trip.
The villa is located in a very small hamlet where a few locals reside and carry out their wine and oil business. The villa itself has a nice flow and is in good working order. The huge kitchen table or the terrace was often our meeting place after a long day of excursions. The kitchen is modernized and utensils, cookware and dishes were more than adequate for making meals. One thing to note however is that there are only a few very basic supplies provided. (salt, pepper, and a few rolls of toilet paper) You will need to supply anything else you may need for the week, paper towels, spices, garbage bags, and more TP, etc.
The property management company is very helpful but not intrusive. It is nice to know that there is someone right around the corner to assist you or just offer suggestions if need be.
We enjoyed opening up our shutters each morning to the sounds of birds and the endless view of bountiful and fertile land. One evening we saw a family of chinghali (wild boar)and a HUGE porcupine down near the parking area. Another suggestion, pack a small flashlight so you can find your way in the dark if you like to go exploring or walking at night. The pool was nice to have for a quick dip to cool off after a day of touring. Although it was extremely hot during our week the fans in the villa were more than adequate and the night air often dipped into the 50's. (we had wished we had brought a sweatshirt) All of the bathrooms were in good working order and water pressure and hot water were plentiful. The beds were comfortable, there were extra pillows and blankets, and the villa was spotless. The furniture is not particularly comfortable but quite honestly we aren't the type to sit for a long period of time whilst on vacation. You can opt for the internet for approx. 35 euros a week if you feel the need to stay connected. We brought our Droid phone and that was all we needed to make necessary calls back home or look up information or weather reports. Reception is much better outside or down the road a bit. We rented a GPS from the car rental kiosk. Quite frankly it was more trouble than it was worth. The roads throughout Tuscany are SO winding and steep that by the time the GPS could reconfigure where we were we had already missed a few crucial turns. Not to mention it had instructed us on numerous occasions to take a turn OFF a cliff. Perhaps this is the natives not so subtle way of reducing the number of tourists impeding on their territory during the summer months. :) The only drawback we feel the need to comment on are the lack of mosquito screens. There were only two rooms that had them and only one of them worked. We were hesitant to leave the windows open all night due to insects and yet we would have been able to conserve a lot of energy if we could have. The night air would've been refreshing instead of the re-circulating air of the fans.
The villa is a beautiful 14th century structure which has all modern amenities. We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Tuscany.

[Please note, from on 2014 the pool is no longer available for guests]

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 06 Aug 2010

Rental Week: 24 Jul 2010

Excellent 5 /5

Villa Del Nero was the perefect place for our 2 families Tuscan vacation. The villa was clean and well cared for and easly accomadated our two families totaling 4 adults and 5 children. Everyone enjoyed the pool. The location was prefect for visiting Florence and Siena as well as several other local towns. We hope to return again in the Future.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 01 Aug 2010

Rental Week: 17 Jul 2010

Excellent 5 /5

We very much enjoyed our stay at Villa Del Gallo Nero. There were 10 of us staying for 5 days over the Thanksgiving time period. The service/info we received from the owner and management company was excellent. We had many questions/requests ahead of time and each one was addressed and worked out. The villa is well equipped and comfortable. There were a few minor bathroom issues (slow drains, broken shower head in one B.R.) but all in all, it was in good working order. A highlight of our stay was when the winemaker across the road came over to give us a personal wine tasting. Fantastic! We also had a chef come in one day (recommended by property manager) to cook. Awesome! We would definitely go back.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 27 Dec 2009

Rental Week: 25 Nov 2009

Excellent 5 /5

The villa was fabulous, confortable and extremely well

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 24 Jul 2009

Rental Week: 25 Jul 2009

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