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Set amongst the timeless landscape
of Chianti, in the hometown of the Mona Lisa, Villa Le
Barone has been in the famous Della Robbia family since
the 16th century. The old manor house has been renovated
becoming an inviting and intimate home, maintaining the
character of a private house with its cheerfull bedrooms
and sitting rooms, furniture, paintings, books and
romantic objects of the family past.
The swimming pool, tennis court
and terraces are set amongst large rose gardens, with
views on the surrounding countryside, olive groves and
the vineyards of Chianti Classico. In the old winery,
the restaurant serves typical Tuscan food and famous
local Chianti wines.
Villa Le Barone is ideal for those who love peace and
relaxation, as well as for those who want to enjoy the
pool, tennis court and sight seeing in the Chianti
region.
Villa Le Barone has 28 individually decorated rooms: each of them has a unique character, with antique furniture, old prints on the walls, pretty fabrics and brightly-colored spreads, terracotta floors. Some of them have rafters and beams.
Rooms are in the Main Villa or in renovated cottages and barns. Some have have their own terrace.
Two rooms have an historical character: one was Maria Bianca Viviani Della Robbia’s room, which has kept its original furniture. The other is located in the tower, overlooking the vineyards, with XVIth century tapestries.
To maintain tranquility and authenticity, the rooms have not been equipped with TVs. However, there is a TV lounge in the common areas.
Fresh flowers or fresh seasonal fruits are offered in every room.
Guests of Villa Le Barone can relax in the large rose gardens, vineyards and olive groves, scented with lavand, rosmarin and sage.
The swimming pool is located in one of the rose gardens with a view on the San Leolino church and hamlet. Snacks and salads dressed with Villa Le Barone olive oil can be served by the pool.
The tennis court has a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside.
A tennis table is also available.
Sunsets from the gardens and from the swimming pool terrace will make the joy of the romantics.
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