Podere Ambra - Bucine
Tuscany - Chianti-Siena - Chianti |
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Podere Ambra is located on a large estate producing prize winning wines nestled between Chianti and the Crete hills of Siena. It was a Medici castle taken over in the XV century by French and Siena armies, and now has been restored into six luxurious apartments, each with generous outdoor areas, private entrances and tasteful furnishings. Set in the middle of the holding's vineyards, with communal tennis court, 25m pool and natural lake, it is an ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday and to enjoy wonderful wine and food.
Features- Luxurious (4) independent apartments
- Communal swimming pool and tennis court
- Wine tasting and cellar door sales
DescriptionThe surrounding landscape is that of the classic Tuscany Renaissance pictures: sweet hills and sweeping valleys, marked by noble cypress trees and adorned with vineyards, olive groves and large forests of oaks, giving shade from the heat of the summer... The estate offers various private apartments and villas, recently renovated and offering a very warm and welcoming ambiance. They all feature stone inserts, timber beams and are decorated in traditional Tuscan style with antique furniture, working fireplaces, soft lighting, nice soft furnishings. All have bedrooms are of generous size with en suite bathrooms and private gardens with barbecue and grill facilities. A large swimming pool is for exclusive use of the guests, with adjacent synthetic grass tennis court, as well as 80 acres of land, with several miles of scenic tracks. On the estate there is also a wine cellar, meeting and conference rooms, and halls for all types of functions and events. The wines have spectacular character and temperament, and guests are encouraged to wander in to the winery for a visit and frequent tastings! An expert Tuscan chef can be hired to prepare sumptuous Tuscan delicacies during your holiday (for large groups).
PositionSituated approximately 2km up a quiet country road, the entrance to Podere Ambra is adjacent to several other historic properties owned by local nobles. On the right is the entrance driveway that circles the main structure, providing entrance via separate gates to the private gardens of Villa Leopoldino, Casa Fate, Casa Guardia and La Pergola. A track of approximately 200m leads back to the road in front of the entrance to the winery, and a little further along the entrance gate to Suite Olivo and the park area with swimming pool and tennis court. Distances: - Nearest town is at Ambra - 9 km
- Autostrada Florence Rome - 30km
- Siena - 29 km
- Florence - 75 km
Airports: Florence - 75 km
This locality
Chianti in the heart of Tuscany represents what most travellers consider to be the essence of Tuscany. An area of rolling hills, patchwork farms and lovely forests interrupted by authentic Italian villages, hilltop castles and delicious Chianti wines. Situated on the eastern side of the road between Florence and Siena it is a wonderful base for exploring Tuscany.> more
Seasons and prices
* Prices in other currencies are quoted at current daily exchange rates. An exact quotation will be provided on receipt of a query or request.
Casa Pergola is located on the opposite side of the estate, across the road from the winery and swimming pool. It is laid on a ground level, with a private garden of 240 sqm, equipped with BBQ and an outdoor setting with umbrella. The accommodation comfortably sleeps four in two bedrooms with two bathrooms.
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Situated just off the country road, fifty metres after the wine cellar, L'Olivo used to be the gatehouse of the estate and is the closest accommodation to the large park containing the swimming pool and tennis court. It has a private entrance into a fenced garden of 500 sqm equipped with BBQ and a gazebo for outside dining seating eight people.
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Casa Guardia, situated on the first floor, is one of the typical ' Leopoldine' farmer's houses, built in the 1700's by request of the Grand Duke Leopoldo and characterised by raised dove cots (formerly used for breeding doves). It has been rennovated to high standard and has a separate entrance accessed from the private garden of 220 sqm equipped with BBQ and gazebo with dining table for alfresco meals.
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Villa Le Fate is actually a split level independent structure with two independent garden areas and a lounge room that opens directly onto the fields (that were vineyards until 2006). Built on two levels, it has a small enclosed garden at ground floor and a large panoramic, furnished terrace of 85 sqm, with access to garden and barbecue on a raised area at the rear of the villa.
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Notes for rental apartments at Podere Ambra
Price include: - Utilities - except for heating - read extras paragraph below
- Final cleaning on departure
- One set of linen and towels per week per person
- One basket of firewood
- Use of Pool - open from mid May to mid September
- Use of tennis court, bocce, walking tracks inside the property
EXTRAS: - Additional bed/use of sofa bed/baby crib: € 75.00 per week
- Additional change of linen:
- double bed: € 8.00; single bed: € 5.00
- towels: € 6.00 per person
- Heating (if required):
- Pergola: € 21.00/day
- Fate: € 26.00/day
- Guardia: € 26.00/day
- Olivo: € 42.00/day
- Housekeeping service (if required): € 15.00 per hour
Nearby localities
Siena is one of the most beautiful towns of Tuscany and perhaps Italy. Surrounded by olive groves and the vineyards of Chianti the town is set on three hills and is mostly pedenstrian only. At the centre of the town is the large Piazza del Campo, noted for the Palio horse race held each July and August and full of activity year round. An important university town, Siena has wonderful outdoor cafes, piazzas, churches and museums.> more
A lovely hilltop village surrounded by the rolling hills, forests, vinyards and olive groves of 'Chianti Classico'. There's a medieval feel to this village that has withstood the development of modern civilisation to retain its wonderful character and the warmth of the local population.> more
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