LOCATION: 

Villa Ardore is located just outside Castellina in Chianti in the heart of this region.  In 15 minutes by car, you can be in the center of Castellina in Chianti and take the “Chiantigiana” road to visit the other notable towns in the region or drive twenty minutes to the town of Poggibonsi and take the train into Florence or Siena. This fabulous Villa is immersed in the heart of Chianti, among the Tuscan woods and rolling vineyards. For those who are looking for a relaxing holiday, our luxury villa is the right choice.

Start your day with fresh eggs from the estate’s chickens, relax in the afternoon by the heated infinity pool and enjoy a dinner featuring produce from the estate, prepared by a professional chef and paired with some of the finest Tuscan wines hand-picked by our cellar.

You will be able to visit the Chianti wine region, stopping at some of the most important wineries in the world. There is no more romantic way to see the legendary Tuscan sunsets than on horseback, it is also the perfect place for art and history lovers. The splendid city of San Gimignano with its medieval towers or the history of the walled city of Monteriggioni can be reached a few kilometers from the villa. Florence is the crown jewel of Renaissance Italian art and culture. Siena was its biggest rival.  Each of them is about 30-45 minutes by car from Villa Tuscia. Discover your Tuscan home for a holiday you will remember for a lifetime.

HIGHLIGHTS & VILLA LAYOUT

The property is divided into 2 separate buildings: the main villa and the dependance. Each of them has two different floors (ground and first floor). 

The farmhouse has 8 rooms (including the studio/office, which can be converted into a 9th bedroom suite and located on the ground floor). On the first floor, there are 6-bedroom suites and a media room with fireplace at the top of the stairs.

The dependance on the ground floor (accessible from the ground at the back and side of the building) has the spa and the industrial kitchen; the first floor (accessible from the ground at the front of the building) has 2-bedroom suites, a separate disabled persons bathroom and a laundry room.

Main Property house:

Ground Floor:

• Studio/office which can be converted into a 9th bedroom suite

First Floor:

• 6-bedroom suite with en-suite bathrooms
• A media room with fireplace

Dependance:

Ground floor:

• Roman Spa
• Industrial kitchen
• 1 half bath

First floor:

• 2-bedroom suites
• 1 half bath for disabled persons bathroom
• Laundry room

OUTDOOR FEATURES:

• Herb & Culinary Garden
• Estate Chickens
• Private parking
• Outdoor Al Fresco Dining
• Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Woodfired Pizza Oven
• Infinity Pool & Poolside Bar
• Roman Spa and Outdoor Treatment Area: 10 person in-ground hot tub, sound system, 10-person steam room, dry sauna and sensory shower

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 

Villa Ardore is a richly appointed home built for ultimate relaxation with 8-bedroom suites, an expertly curated wine cellar, a large infinity pool with illuminated poolside bar and private Roman spa. Each suite is custom designed to give it its own uniqueness.

The large central terrace that connects the villa and the annex is perfect for a large family dinner. And the villa’s loggia, next to the wood-burning oven, can comfortably accommodate 20 people.

Villa Ardore pays attention to even the smallest details, such as soft light switches to make them easily identifiable at night, discreet accent lighting to illuminate the path to the kitchen for a midnight snack. The kitchen is a modern, upmarket chef’s dream, with everything from a refrigerated wine cellar, warming tray, to high-end range and even also includes a grill.

Villa Ardore offers flexibility and intimacy for your business needs, they have an office studio which includes printer, scanner, copier. The dining room equipped with Wi-Fi can be transformed into a high-tech meeting space as the large ornate mirror that covers an entire wall hides a Smart TV that can connect you with your colleagues around the world. Corporate retreat clients have everything they need to stay connected to office responsibilities, building team bonds and a shared vision. 

Villa Ardore has a curated cellar and bar, select a bottle from the 500-bottle cellar, which includes some of the best wines Italy has to offer. In addition to the curated 500-bottle cellar and well-stocked bar, enjoy fresh filtered still or sparkling water from the bar taps. The Roman spa is brand new and contains a 10-person in-ground hot tub, a sound system, a 10-person steam room, a dry sauna and a sensory shower. It’s a truly immersive experience that combines scents, sounds and lights to elevate your senses and relax your soul. This villa is one of the few luxuries Italian vacation villas in Tuscany where you’ll find a private SPA, let alone one of this size.

Surrounded by stone walls, the stone floor leads to a sunken hot tub. Before or after a massage on a private stone terrace. Enjoy a steam room, relax in the sensory shower as your spirit calms with our soothing SPA music, or work up a sweat in the dry sauna. Villa Ardore is the perfect location for your wedding, reception or honeymoon. They offer assistance with all the necessary paperwork for civil or religious services, along with a variety of catering options, including Michelin-starred Chef’s. Imagine your reception on our central terrace, with 60 guests overlooking the Tuscan countryside as the sun sets.

Main property house:

Ground Floor:

Studio/Office Suite is the villa’s ninth suite, which is usually set up as an office with en suite bathroom and a separate entrance. It can also be converted into a bedroom.

First Floor:

Master Villa Suite features exposed stone walls and a window overlooking the vineyards of the Tuscan countryside and the medieval towers of San Gimignano.  It has equipped of en-suite bathroom, featuring a clawfoot tub and large marble shower, a separate toilet room and a large double vanity and quaint private terrace.

The Stone Suite features a private terrace with countryside views and an en-suite bathroom with a “pietra serena” stone sink, a large shower with rain showerhead and view of the property. 

The Gold Suite features its own private entrance so you can easily escape to the pool for a midnight swim under the Tuscan stars and moonlight or scamper off to the villa’s roman SPA. Its en-suite bathroom features a double vanity and large marble shower with seat.

The antiquities Suite features renaissance and local Tuscan artist sculptures, paintings and light fixtures with a quiet and tranquil forest view, a large closet and an en-suite marble bathroom.

Terrace View Suite features beds that can be converted into 2 singles beds for the kiddos, a view of the villa’s large central terrace and en-suite bathroom.

Tuscan Views Suite features an antique armoire and amazing views of the Tuscan countryside and rolling vineyards.

The Fireplace Suitefeatures a fireplace, a large shower and double “pietra serena” stone sink vanity with a large walk-in closet.

Dependance:

Ground Floor:

The dependance is where a modern style and luxury meets the ancient Tuscan charm, completely restored in order to keep the traditional character and give it a modern flair.  It’s suites are the only ones that contain TV’s in order to create a contrast between the traditionality of the villa and the modernity of the dependance. Beyond that Villa Ardore offers three large TVs all masterfully masquerading as giant mirrors!

First Floor:

The Dependence Master Suitefeatures a Manhattan kitchen, a large marble shower with dual shower heads so you and your partner can enjoy a shower together. This suite also features a second bathroom suite specifically to accommodate a disabled person.

Swimming Pool:

The villa has provided with a heated infinity pool and pool bar. Surrounded by greenery, it overlooks picturesque vineyards. With a tranquil waterfall, rock fountain, hydromassage feature and plenty of lounge seating, it’s an idyllic and unrivaled place to relax and unwind. The enormous stone pool deck is perfect for entertaining with a large gazebo containing a large lighted marble-topped bar complete with sink, refrigerator, icemaker and dishwasher. Turn on the pool spa and bar lighting feature for a stylish evening by the pool.

Access & Parking:

The villa provides its guests with a private parking area which is not covered.

FEATURES & AMENITIES:

• Air Conditioning
• Bedside USB Ports
• Bocce Court
• Chef’s Kitchen
• Chef/Butler Available
• Concierge
• Dishwasher
• Fire Pit
• Fireplaces
• Flat Screen TVs
• Formal Dining For 12+
• Laundry Room
• Media Room
• Private Office Suite with Contemplative Views
• Environmentally Sustainable Towels and Bathrobes
• Luxury French Linens
• Highest Quality Custom Made Beds
• Extra towels, sheets and robes available
• Soft, medium and firm or hypoallergenic pillows on request
• Washer & Dryer
• Waterfall Feature
• Meshed Wi-fi
• Curated Wine Cellar
• Fully-Stocked Parisian Bar
• Professional Catering Kitchen
• Pantry and refrigerator basics
• Use of office supplies and printer
• Access to chicken coop and eggs

REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT:

The property requires 10% of the entire rental fee for the booked stay will be applied as a credit card hold on guest’ credit card at the time of check-in.

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE (STAFF SERVICE):

• Welcome aperitivo and gift
• Daily catered breakfast, with à la carte options. 
• heated pool (1 May – 30 Sept)
• heating and air conditioning
• Use of on-site Spa – Included in Rates (Heating 1 Oct. through 31 May)
• deep clean before & after stay
• daily housekeeping, midweek linen changeover
• stocked refrigerator/pantry with basic necessities and snacks       
• heated bedroom and bathroom floors in winter
• pillow menu
• firewood for pizza oven and fireplace
• garden herbs and vegetables, daily fresh eggs from estate hens
• office supplies and printer/scanner
• meshed Wi-Fi throughout property
• mosquito screens in all windows
• Toiletries and hair dryer

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE FULL PACKAGE RATE (STAFF SERVICE):

• Daily private chef in-villa (lunch and dinner), serving a typical Tuscan menu (special menus available at additional cost).

NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL RATE AND ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES (TO BE PAID IN EUROS DIRECT ON THE PREMISES):

• Pool Heating 1 Oct. through 30 April 
• Wine Cellar Selections – Available for Purchase
• Numerous Wellness Therapies are available by arrangement

EXTRA SERVICES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST (ADVANCE NOTICE MAY BE REQUIRED): 

Note: The following services can also be arranged, on request, if not already included in the cost of the rental. Additional services such as airport transfers, excursions, cooking classes, guided tours, and the like can be arranged. Please enquire about the vast tour options we can suggest for your villa stay. Costs for additional services can be quoted based on the service requested.

• Airport transfer
• Activities and excursions
• Chef/Cooking class

VILLA POLICIES:

• Check-in: from 04:00 pm
• Check-out: before 11:00 am
• Property smoke free; it is not allowed to smoke inside. Any damage will be billed to the guest
• No pets allowed unless pre-approved in writing by the manager and owner. If approved, an additional of € 500,00 pet cleaning fee will be asked to pay
• Guest is the only responsible of the property for the entire rental and on behalf of its invitees

LOCATION AND DISTANCE:

• Km 12 – Castellina in Chianti (15 min car drive)
• Km 20 San Gimignano
• Km 35 Florence town (45 min car drive)
• Km 40 Florence airport
• Km 40 Siena