Vacation Rental Description

The Residence: The residence at Le Miccine has been part of the Tuscan landscape since the early 1700s, when it served as a "way-station" for travelers requiring a change of teams on their journeys through the Tuscan hills. Now, Le Miccine offers, on a limited basis, long-term vacation accommodations in the farm's original "casa colonica," which has been restored and renovated into a fully modern, quietly elegant residence, complete with swimming pool and gardens. Divided by floor, the residence can be used as two self-contained units or as a spacious home for a larger family or friends traveling together. The estate at Le Miccine consists of nearly 35 acres divided among vineyards, groves, natural areas, and gardens. The residence sits on a hillside virtually at the center of the property, surrounded by its own natural beauty. Immediately around the house are lawns, shade and fruit trees, and a proliferation of roses and other flowers. A few steps up the hill from the house is a large, deep swimming pool and sun terrace adjacent to the beautiful old 18th century cantina where Le Miccine's wines are still made. The unique design and location of the pool give the spectacular illusion of water cascading over the hillside into the horizon, where beautiful sunsets provide the perfect setting for a pre-dinner glass of wine. Guests at Le Miccine are welcome to use its laundry facilities, library of travel and other books, fruit orchard, and vegetable garden. Despite its luxury accommodations, Le Miccine remains, at its heart, a fine wine farm, where guests have the opportunity to observe, and to learn a bit about, the daily life of producing fine Tuscan wines and olive oil.

Area Description

Le Miccine's historic role as a centrally-located way-station between Florence and Siena makes it the perfect base for touring all of Tuscany without the inconvenience of moving from hotel to hotel. Le Miccine lies close to the geographic center of Tuscany on the Strada Traversa Chiantigiana, half way between the towns of Radda and Gaiole, two of the three communes of historic Chianti. Castellina in Chianti, the third commune of the medieval League of Chianti, is 20 minutes away. Today, these three towns, along with nearby Greve, define the heart of Tuscany's wine and tourist region. Also within easy reach of Le Miccine are all of Tuscany's lovely hill towns, including San Gimignano; treasures of the Etruscan civilization that flourished here 600 years before Christ; the famous wine villages of Montalcino and Montepulciano; and virtually all of the major Chianti, Brunello, and Vino Nobile wine estates. Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Orvieto, and Assisi are all pleasant, comfortable day trips.

Rental Rates (In U.S. Dollars):

$3500.00/week

Rental Rates Summary

Rates for the 4-bedroom, 4-bath residence range from US$3500 in low season to US$5500 in high season. A fifth bedroom may be added at an additional charge, thereby accommodating 10 people.

Payment Methods Accepted

Personal Check, Cashier's Check

Currencies Accepted

United States Dollars - USD ($)
Euro - EUR (€)

Activities

Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Museums, Parks, Restaurants Close By, Road Biking, Shops Close By, Sightseeing, Wine Tasting

Additional Rooms / Amenities / Activities

Additional Amenities:

English-speaking staff on site daily

Links & Information

www.LeMiccine.com