Here, in the tiny medieval village of Donato in Poggio - the heart of the Chianti region - is an enchanting flat penthouse full of the flavor and history of Tuscany.
A view of the glorious countryside on the other.
Ancient beams and terra cotta floors add to the charm of the place, as the open fire in the living room and the wood-fired
pizza oven in the kitchen. Just downstairs are gourmet food shops, baker's, several very good restaurants, and lovely village shops.
two banks, a pharmacy, and the post office are all within easy walking distance.
Two bedrooms and a loft provide ample and comfortable sleeping accommodations.
The 2, bathrooms are handsomely appointed with modem fixtures. There is unlimited hot water and the flat is centrally heated. The large kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with local wine, olive oil, pasta, and other essential delights of the local farm production.
The magical landscape of Tuscany.
San Donato is an ideal central point for daily excursions-just 25 minutes from the center of Florence.
THE LAYOUT:
The flat has a foyer, a large eat-in kitchen with a brick wood-burning pizza oven. There are two bedrooms: a master bedroom with large double bed, one double bedroom, an extra double bed in the living room. The flat can comfortably accommodate up to five adults. There is a full bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, a bathtub and a shower, and one full bathroom with a shower.
Ancient beams and terra cotta floors add to the charm of the place, as the open fire in the living room and the wood-fired
pizza oven in the kitchen. Just downstairs are gourmet food shops, baker's, several very good restaurants, and lovely village shops.
two banks, a pharmacy, and the post office are all within easy walking distance.
Two bedrooms and a loft provide ample and comfortable sleeping accommodations.
The 2, bathrooms are handsomely appointed with modem fixtures. There is unlimited hot water and the flat is centrally heated. The large kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with local wine, olive oil, pasta, and other essential delights of the local farm production.
The magical landscape of Tuscany.
San Donato is an ideal central point for daily excursions-just 25 minutes from the center of Florence.
THE LAYOUT:
The flat has a foyer, a large eat-in kitchen with a brick wood-burning pizza oven. There are two bedrooms: a master bedroom with large double bed, one double bedroom, an extra double bed in the living room. The flat can comfortably accommodate up to five adults. There is a full bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, a bathtub and a shower, and one full bathroom with a shower.
The kitchen is fully equipped with plates and glasses, silverware, utensils, and cooking vessels. There is a dishwasher, refrigerator, and
a utility room with wood storage, washing machine, dryer and sink. Central heating. Maid service is provided once a week.
San Donato is a small medieval village near Florence and Siena. This is Chianti territory and the roads that take you to San Marco and then to Castellina in Chianti are some of the most beautiful in Chianti. tree orchards, small woods, hamlets, farmhouses and wineries.
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We recently visited the small town of San Donato and it was definitely the impression that it would be the perfect location in Chianti in which to enjoy a calm and peaceful holiday. The town is small but still conserves its medieval heritage. The heart of the town is still enclosed by the defensive walls built in the 12th century. We entered through the northwestern entrance called "Porta Fiorentina" (since it leads to Florence), followed the main street, Via del Giglio, that has intersected the town since the 12th century. We passed to the remaining tower-house from before getting into the main square. Here, the imposing Palazzo Malaspina (part of it now the B & B Palazzo Malaspina) In the center, the octagonal well reflects how important to well-being as the town On the other side, it is the Palazzo Pretorio which has preserved its medieval look and is certainly less than the facing Palazzo Malaspina.
San Donato has played an important role in the centuries-long struggle between Florence and Siena. In 1218, the town came under the power of the city of Florence. It was a place to stop along the road from Florence to Florence and to Florence.
In 1176 and 1265, two peace treaties between the republics of Florence and Siena were signed at San Donato in Poggio. Just 5 years before the second treaty, Florentine troops had organized just below the town as they were preparing to march to the Battle of Montaperti. Florentine Guelphs and for the town was surrounded by flowers. The peace treaty of 1265 did not last long.
Toward the end of the 14th century, the main pilgrimage and economic road started to pass through the nearby Tavarnelle and Barberino and thus the town's importance began to decline.
As we made our way out of the eastern wall called Porta Senese we come upon the main church of San Donato, the church of San Donato. Built in Tuscan Romanesque style, documents date en back to the year 989. The baptismal font in terracotta and glazed by Giovanni della Robbia dates back to 1513.
San Donato in Poggio. In our brief stop, we go to the Montecchio farm, we saw two restaurants, a post office, pharmacy and several small shops that would make San Donato perfect for your holiday in Chianti!
