Molinuzzo B&B

  • Property type: Hotels/B&Bs
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Region: Tuscany
  • Location: Chianti
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Swimming pool: Shared
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Situated halfway between Florence and Siena and within easy reach of both, Molinuzzo must fulfil the dream of what a Tuscan Farmhouse is all about. Perfectly located at the foot of the pretty little medieval town of San Donato in Poggio and within an easy drive of the well know towns of Radda in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti and Greve in Chianti.

Once a mill, Molinuzzo has been converted to retain all of the character and charm of the old buildings. It is approached down an avenue and stands in the centre of an extensive square of land surrounded by olive groves and vinyards. Beautiful and mature gardens surround the property and have been planted with great swathes of lavender and rosemary to scent the air. A carefully tended swimming pool is surrounded by a paved terrace with tables and chairs offering the chance to dine alfresco. Another terrace by the house offers further possibilities for barbecues.

The owners enjoy the contrast between the beautiful swimming pool and the nearby natural pond fed by a stream which supports wild life. There is an orchard, full of organic apple trees, pears and pomegranates. The olives are carefully cultivated and you look out beyond them to the small village of San Donato on its hill (only a 15 minute walk across the fields) and over rolling pastoral countryside. San Donato is an attractive village, with good food shops, a nice pizzeria, and a very good restaurant.

Marzio's Hall: This is a place where you can taste the traditional Tuscan recipes revisited with fancy refinement by Marzio, the owner. A small and cozy room, an intimate environment illuminated by small candles. A dining table prepared with rustic elegance. Simple recipes, excellent combinations: the “fossa” pecorino cheese with a sauce of pears and typical mustards, the farro soup with small squids, the original Tuscan “fettunta” with Molinuzzo’s olive-oil, the porcini mushrooms of the woods nearby cooked “in different ways”, the “Chianina” fillet with peppers, the whole-wheat noodles fool of vegetables, the farmer's rags with ragu, and much more. Each course is served with the wine produced with the grapes of the farm house or with other Tuscan wines personally selected by Marzio. Only genuine Tuscan products are selected.

Accommodation

With the old beams and tiled floor, this is a very attractive place to stay. Two bedrooms are offered on a bed and breakfast basis throughout the year except in the months of July and August when the accommodation is only rented as a complete self catering apartment. The bedrooms (one double, one twin) each have an en-suite shower room.

Grounds

Molinuzzo is not over-manicured. The owners enjoy the contrast between the beautiful swimming pool, and the natural pond fed by a stream which supports wild life. The orchard is full of organic apple trees, pears and pomegranates.

Facilities

Pool details

The pool is 12m x 6m with a depth of 1.4m to 2.6 and ladders for entry/exit.

Activities

Access road

500m of easily driveable white road to house.

Airports

Florence 40mins. Pisa 1hr 30mins. Bologna 2hrs 30mins.

Distances

San Donato 2km, Castellina in Chianti 11km, Greve in Chianti 16km, Radda in Chianti 22km, Florence 26km, Siena 35km, Pisa 90km, Bologna 120km, Rome 190 km.

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Arrival DateDeparture DatePrice
03/10/2011 30/06/2012 Nightly rate: £82
01/09/2012 05/01/2013 Weekly rate: £82

B&B available all months except July/August

Prices include

- Breakfast
- Utilities
- Household linen and towels


Arrival Times

Arrivals expected between 16.00 - 19.00 hrs. If you are going to be late, you MUST advise us or the owner/keyholder in advance. Property to be vacated no later than 10.00am on day of departure.