La Loggia - Borgo Ai Castagni

La Loggia in Borgo ai Castagni is one of 2 apartments of a stone farmhouse, housed in an ancient convent dating back to 1060, immersed in nature and surrounded by fairytale chestnut woods, meadows and olive groves.
It is located in Case di Vico, in the hamlet of Dudda, an ancient small village of Roman origin in the Chianti area, 11 km from Greve in Chianti and 30km from Florence and consists of 2 indipendent apartments, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor, and will welcome you in an intimate, familiar and authentic environment.
A couple of kilometers of dirt road (we recommend a not too low car!) are worth it to get to this oasis of peace and beauty.
It is the ideal place for families, a group of friends or for a romantic getaway, where to embrace the beautiful Tuscan countryside in all its beauty and idyllic peace and where only the chirping of birds or the sound of the creek can "disturb" your relaxation.
Our mansion is the ideal place both as a base for your excursions to discover the villages, farms in the area, and Tuscan cities famous all over the world, and as a welcoming refuge to relax on the return of your days of visits, comfortably seated in the cool of the outdoor area or immersed in the private olive grove.
It is also an ideal starting point for those who love hiking or biking: Chianti is in fact a wonderful area, which offers beautiful routes of all levels, to be explored on foot or with any type of bike, whether they are hybrid, racing or mountain bikes.
You will breathe the atmosphere of ancient times, thanks to a faithful and refined recent innovative renovation, that has been able to enhance the uniqueness of the structure.
The careful selection of valuable materials and particular furnishing typical of the past, expertly restored and brought back to life, coexist with the efficiency of modern comforts in a simple and sober way.
LA LOGGIA
'La Loggia' apartment is located on the ground floor.
From the lovely and welcoming stone loggia equipped with a small wooden table and chairs, we enter the large living room with Impruneta terracotta floor and wood beams, characterized by a large and spectacular fireplace typical of old country houses, double sofa bed and TV.
Separated by a large brick arch, we find a rustic wooden dining table with industrial-style chairs, where you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed and old-fashioned atmosphere, and a large and well-equipped masonry kitchenette with stone sink.
Here there is also an ancient wood-burning oven that will make the preparation of your meals and typical dishes even more special, and where, why not, you can learn how to make bread or pizza with professional chefs, who will reveal the secrets of the simple but exquisite Italian cuisine famous all over the world.
From the living room, another arch leads to the sleeping area which consists of two large and romantic double bedrooms, both tastefully furnished and with great attention to detail. Brick arches, wooden floors and rustic wardrobes where you can comfortably store your clothes.
A spacious bathroom with terracotta sink, large shower and a closet with the washing machine completes the apartment.
AREA
The house is inserted in an extraordinary natural oasis surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and chestnut woods. Its advantageous position in Chianti offers lots of options for the most curious travelers.
Absolutely to visit are Greve in Chianti, reachable by car in just 10 minutes (11km), where you will also find the main services such as banks and supermarkets, Panzano (8km), Radda (18 km), Gaiole (29 km), Castellina (19 km), Siena (46 km) and of course Florence (32 km).
We are in the heart of the area called Chianti Classico, an area of ​​excellence in the production of the namesake wine, famous all over the world, characterized by the image of the Black rooster since the fourteenth century, reproduced also by Vasari on the ceiling of the “Salone dei Cinquecento” in Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
A few minutes by car from the city of Greve there are several farms and estates, such as Vignamaggio and Uzzano Castle, where you can taste extraordinary wines, among which the classic Chianti.
We are in a “doc area” not only for wines, but also for those who like to travel slowly.
In fact, wonderful trekking or mountain bike trails start from the house. We can provide you with any information about it or organize local guides on request. Greve is right in the middle of the big tour between Siena and Florence and is in fact an excellent base for tours in all directions.
Traveling by bicycle or walking in Chianti is an extraordinary experience that leaves the pleasant taste of a return to the past, of pleasant and characteristic encounters, and glimpses of immaculate landscapes: vineyards, ancient castles, abbeys, monasteries and above all the dense network of white roads that cross hills and small villages of incredible charm between Florence and Siena.
BORGO AI CASTAGNI is housed in a former convent from 1060 at Case di Vico (hamlet of Dudda, in the municipality of Greve in Chianti), a small ancient village of remote origins and already a Roman, if not an Etruscan, settlement.
Greve in Chianti, just 11km from the house, has medieval origins, and it is undoubtedly one of the most famous and fascinating towns in Chianti and can rightly be considered the capital of the Florentine Chianti, as it is completely immersed in its territory and constitutes one of the largest and most important villages.
The square, with its characteristic shape of an elongated triangle, is framed on three sides by arcades under which you can walk and it is animated by restaurants, historic butchers, wine bars and craft shops. The statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano and the inevitable Black Rooster, symbol of the wine here produced, watch over it.
An open-air market is also held in the village every Saturday morning:
strolling through the picturesque streets and squares of the Chianti villages and visiting the markets is part of the Tuscan charm.
In addition, every fourth Sunday of the month there is a Special Market called Il Pagliaio, whose protagonists are organic products and their producers.
Not far from the center, the fortified village of Montefioralle stands on a hill. A real gem, where you will love walking between houses and stone walls, along narrow cobbled streets, which wind around the ancient castle, the original nucleus of the village.
The village offers extraordinary views and a breathtaking panorama.
Continuing on Via Chiantigiana, towards the heart of Chianti, you will reach Panzano in Chianti. Developed at the foot of a castle, it offers fascinating medieval buildings, and ancient churches.
The village is divided into two parts: the historic center at the top, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view, and the more modern part at the bottom, with restaurants, butchers and other shops with excellent food and wine products.
Car is necessary to move around easily, to reach Greve in Chianti with its shops,markets and restaurants, and to visit the Tuscan cities and the traditional villages of Chianti area.
To be reached by car, with the A1, exit Impruneta, and then via Cassia towards Greve in Chianti. From here a 10-minute drive will take you to Borgo dei Castagni.
The quiet and the enchanting view of the surrounding nature that you will have upon your arrival, will make you immediately forget the last 2 km of dirt road.