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| Radda in Chianti - Siena - Tuscany |
| Countryside |
| Number of rooms: 7 |
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| You’ll love this place” is how a guest lovingly talked about the La Locanda. In truth, it is a dream set in some of the most unspoilt landscapes of Chianti. Surrounded by vineyards, woods and olive groves, and overlooking Volpaia, a magnificent medieval village facing Radda in Chianti, what could you expect, for Chianti is already the creme de la creme. As for the house, originally a 16th century farm it has all the relaxed atmosphere of a comfortable country house and friendliness that comes from a family run atmosphere and small staff. In the larger house there are six double rooms and a suite, each with private bathroom. The nearby former stables now house the sitting room with a large fire place, library with bar and dining room, leading to a large sunny terrace. Although the rooms have all modern conveniences, the furniture and colour schemes have been carefully chosen to keep the atmosphere of a private house. Next to the swimming pool there is a large terrace with breath-taking views for outdoor dining. All this makes La Locanda the perfect retreat after visiting Chianti Classico cellars, a walk through the woods or a hard day’s sightseeing in nearby Florence, Siena, Arezzo or San Gimignano. |
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Its natural environment is its fortune: Chianti is a splendid countryside which stretches from Florence to Siena, over great expanses of vineyards resting on the hillside from where the famous red wine is exported throughout the world. The region's game dishes of wild boar, quail and pigeon accompanied by wild mushrooms are as famous as the area's cold meats, Chianina beef and Cinta Senese pork. The countryside is also characterized by its olive groves which produce a highly acclaimed oil.
The Chianti region comprises numerous towns, all once Medieval settlements, with castles, villas, old mills, fortifications and farmsteads. Among the popular events, the Palio horse race of Siena is perhaps the best known, although the numerous smaller scale wine festivals, markets, and concerts organized in the castles should not be missed. Chianti is an unspoilt land with a patchwork of meadows and fields where the famous blue-violet Iris grow wild, (the flower which was chosen as symbol of Florence and used for centuries in perfumes). Articles in Terracotta are still produced by local craftsmen.
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Coming from the North (Milano, Bologna etc.):
Take the A1 highway (Autostrada del Sole) and exit at Firenze CERTOSA. Turn right onto the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA. After about 18 kms exit at San Donato. Turn left and follow signs to GAIOLE IN CHIANTI and GREVE.
Do not enter the village of San Donato but follow road until is narrow and you reach on your left a small church with a portico. Turn left immediately after the church following sign for GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, GREVE and SICELLE etc.
Follow the road downhill through LA PIAZZA and at the bottom of the hill turn left following sign to GREVE.
Drive uphill on a windy road until you reach a T-junction. Turn right. There is a sign to RADDA IN CHIANTI.
Drive through LUCARELLI and after about 7 kilometres look out for the signpost to VOLPAIA. Turn left.
As soon as your enter the square in Volpaia (with a bar in front of you) turn sharp right following the sign to PANZANO. This narrow street turns into a dirt road as you leave the village. There are parking places on your left. After 2 kms on this dirt road through the woods you will see LA LOCANDA sign on your left.
Turn left and drive down for about 1 kilometre. Welcome!
Coming from the South (Roma):
Take the A1 (Autostrada del Sole) towards Florence. Exit at VAL D'ARNO and turn right to MONTEVARCHI. On entering Montevarchi follow signs to GAIOLE IN CHIANTI and/or RADDA IN CHIANTI.
After about 15 minutes uphill, you find a cross and turn right at signpost for RADDA IN CHIANTI (a small detour to Badia a Coltibuono, 1 km from the same cross, is advised. Wonderful place with a medieval church in the wood... there is also a very nice restuarant and the telephone is 0577 749424).
Drive through La Villa and past a filling station. Instead of turning right towards Radda in Chianti keep on the left following signs to GREVE and FLORENCE.
After about 3 kms turn right at signpost to VOLPAIA.
As soon as you enter VOLPAIA's square (with the bar in front of you), follow the sign for Panzano and turn sharp right. Take a narrow road that becomes unpaved when you exit the village, with a small parking on your left. After 2 kms on this unpaved road in the wood you will see a sign for "La Locanda".
Turn on the left and drive downhill for 1 km. Welcome !!
From Siena:
Follow directions to road number 222, called “Chiantigiana” . From Siena North follow signs to Castellina in Chianti.
Keep on the 222 through Quercegrossa and Fonterutoli.
Go straight through Castellina in Chianti , following signs to Radda in Chianti, Greve, Firenze.
After a few kms take the marked right turn to Radda on road 429.
Drive through Radda and continue on, leaving the village driving downhill.
You will cross a small bridge, over another road not over a river… Soon after the bridge take the right turn to Greve, Firenze, Lucarelli, etc. If you need gas, keep going left and you’ll find a petrol station 50 mts ahead on your right. You will then be facing the right way to continue.
Driving downhill for about 3 kms watch out for signpost to Volpaia on the right. Take this road.
As soon as you enter the square in Volpaia, with the bar in front of you, turn sharp right following sign to Panzano. Take the narrow street that turns into a dirt road on leaving the village. There’s a small parking lot on your left. Drive on the dirt road through the woods for 2 kms and you will find La Locanda sign on your left.
Turn left and drive downhill for 1 km. WELCOME!
From Pisa:
take the A11 highway until you cross the A1 to Roma.
Take the A1 in the direction of ROMA and exit at FIRENZE CERTOSA. Turn right onto the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA.
After about 18 kms exit at San Donato. Turn left and follow signs to GAIOLE IN CHIANTI and GREVE.
Do not enter the village of San Donato but follow road until the road is narrow and you reach on your left a small church with a portico. Turn left immediately after the church following sign for GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, GREVE and SICELLE etc.
Follow the road downhill through LA PIAZZA and at the bottom of the hill turn left following sign to GREVE.
At the T-Junction after few turns uphill turn right at sign to RADDA IN CHIANTI.
Drive through LUCARELLI and after a 7-8 kilometers look out for signpost to VOLPAIA and turn left.
As soon as you enter VOLPAIA's square (with the bar in front of you), follow the sign for Panzano and turn sharp right. Take a narrow road that becomes unpaved when you exit the village, with a small parking on your left. After 2 kms on this unpaved road in the wood you will see a sign for "La Locanda".
Turn on the left and drive downhill for 1 km. Welcome !!
From Florence:
From the centre of Florence follow the directions for Siena and reach the Florence Certosa square (with the highway toll house on your right). Go straight and take the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA.
From Florence airport take the direction to Roma and enter in the A1 highway. Exit at FIRENZE CERTOSA and turn right onto the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA.
After about 18 kms on the the SIENA-FLORENCE SUPERSTRADA, exit at San Donato. Turn left and follow signs to GAIOLE IN CHIANTI and GREVE.
Do not enter the village of San Donato but follow road until the road is narrow and you reach on your left a small church with a portico. Turn left immediately after the church following sign for GAIOLE IN CHIANTI, GREVE and SICELLE etc.
Follow the road downhill through LA PIAZZA and at the bottom of the hill turn left following sign to GREVE.
At the T-Junction after few turns uphill turn right at sign to RADDA IN CHIANTI.
Drive through LUCARELLI and after a 7-8 kilometers look out for signpost to VOLPAIA and turn left.
As soon as you enter VOLPAIA's square (with the bar in front of you), follow the sign for Panzano and turn sharp right. Take a narrow road that becomes unpaved when you exit the village, with a small parking on your left. After 2 kms on this unpaved road in the wood you will see a sign for "La Locanda".
Turn on the left and drive downhill for 1 km. |
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