Villa Piaggia

Villa with pool near San Gimignano

Villa Piaggia is an elegant villa in the Tuscan countryside near San Gimignano. The villa offers an exclusive accommodation with many extra luxuries and comforts. This villa is always rented to one single group at a time for exclusive use.

The villa has 8 double rooms (3 of which have two single beds) and a single bedroom with one of the double bedrooms being on the ground floor, with the bathroom adapted for disabled use. The villa has a large, well-maintained garden where guests can relax by the marvelous swimming pool and enjoy stupendous views of this corner of Tuscany.

The perfect location of Villa Piaggia makes it easy to plan day trips throughout Tuscany, visiting all the major points of interest. The Florence and Pisa airport are close by, and the main highways are close but not too close to disturb the natural tranquility of the area.

Experience a stay in a Tuscan Villa

Villa Piaggia extends over 150 hectares, some of which are dedicated to the family vineyards and olive groves from which the farm produces quality wine and extra-virgin olive oil. Once a fully functional farm, the family estate now stands as a beautiful and luxury Tuscany villa rental for groups up to 20 guests. The ideal venue for destination weddings, family celebrations or friendly reunions, the villa provides lots of extra space for privacy and gatherings.

It is possible to organize catered meals in the formal dining area, the large outdoor terrace or smaller meals like breakfast in the casual dining room close to the kitchen. Villa Piaggia comes with a staff who maintain the property, pool and veggie garden as well as daily cleaning and assistance with occasional household jobs.

The owner offers a free wine tasting at their vineyards of their quality wines and olive oil, and you will able to purchase your own bottles at the villa to accompany your meals.

Luxury, Elegance & Comfort

The villa, once the family home of the owner, sits on two floors and features 8 double bedrooms and one single bedroom with bathrooms, one of which is on the ground floor adapted for disabled use. In addition to the one double bedroom, the ground floor of the villa is comprised of the kitchen, a casual dining area with fireplace and a formal dining room for all members of the group, a guest bathroom, a TV room, a billiard room and a main living room.

The bedrooms are located on the first floor of the villa and promise stunning views of the surround Tuscan landscape. There are 7 double bedrooms with private bathrooms on this floor, one of which is the master bedroom with a four poster bed. There is one bedroom with a French single bed considered an extra large twin bed ideal for one person with its own private bathroom. The Tuscan villa rental has remained much like it was, with family accents, photos and decor.

Elegant, yet simple, the villa invites large groups and families to live the Tuscan lifestyle enjoying fresh seasonal vegetables, BBQ picnics under the loggia and long walks in the surrounding gardens and grounds. All areas have access to free WiFi.

The villa is rented by the week, self-catering which means no meals are provided. However, additional services can be requested: the villa can offer a private chef that can serve lunch, dinner or a few special meals during the week or you can request breakfast be served every day. Transfers can also be organized, as well as guided tours including a chance to go truffle hunting!

Enjoy the Outdoors

The outdoors is divided into four areas: the large grassy area directly in front of the villa, a covered loggia and BBQ area, the pool area and a wooded park area that has centuries-old trees. From any area around the property, you will be able to see the vineyards that surround the estate.

The fabulous pool commands a dominant position in front of the villa, gazing over the spectacular Tuscan landscape with its vineyards and fields. It is here, after a day of exploring the small towns and nearby villages, or touring the Renaissance art of Florence and the towers of Pisa or medieval hills of Siena, that one can come home and relax. There are recliners, tables, umbrellas and chairs placed around the pool that invite you to enjoy a bit of that famous Tuscan sun, with a glass of wine in hand and later on admire the sunset.

Next to the pool there is a large covered loggia area with a large table and chairs that can fit the entire group to enjoy meals, and a BBQ area perfect for grilling dinner fare. You will also find a changing room and a bathroom right behind this loggia.

This is Chianti Wine Country

Villa Piaggia is located close to Montaione, along the ancient Via Francigena, the road the pilgrims followed from Canterbury to Rome in Medieval times. The villa is located just 30 minutes away from the well-known medieval town of San Gimignano and about an hours drive from Florence, Pisa and Siena. So you can enjoy the best of the Tuscan countryside surrounded by vineyards and olive groves but close enough to all of the main towns to go sightseeing.

Near the villa itself, a golf course and tennis courts are available for those that want a day out on the green. Otherwise, head out on day trips to charming Tuscan towns that dot the area, such as Certaldo Alto and San Miniato. A small restaurant is located less than a km (about half a mile) from the villa on a private road, perfect for an evening stroll and meal out.

Useless to add that the villa also makes the ideal location for a wedding or other special event, such as a family reunion or way to vacation with friends and their families. The exclusive use of the villa makes it ideal for spending a wonderful week in Tuscany - don't wait any longer, use the form below to contact Villa Piaggia and ask information on availability!