Casa Virginia, Gaiole in Chianti, Siena and Chianti You will love Casa Virginia’s openness: set on a gentle slope above a vineyard, with a backdrop of olive trees, pines and cypresses, the sky above is large and the horizon wide. The villa is well placed for visiting Siena – and Florence and San Gimignano are easily reachable – but its impressive private pool, charming and generous garden, three furnished terraces and loggia will compete for your attention. Swimmers, especially, will appreciate the pool’s substantial size (12 metres long, with a deep end that justifies a diving board). Converted from a traditional barn and dovecote, Casa Virginia does not disappoint inside either. Traditional meets modern, solid meets stylish: from the terracotta tiled floors, beamed ceilings and scattering of antiques to the well-equipped, glass-screened contemporary kitchen and rattan-furnished loggia. Arranged over three levels, with outside spaces on three sides, the villa offers multiple options for chasing sun or shade through the day, enjoying a quiet moment alone or socialising. Ideal for groups of up to six family or friends. We love this bright, airy villa for the thoughtfulness that has gone into it: from the eye-catching terracotta planters and vine-covered pergola outside to the interior layout, which creates a series of interconnected spaces. The cook of the party need never feel cut off from the rest of the group, for instance, being divided only by a glass screen from the dining room and a step or two away from the terrace outside the kitchen. This latter spot is surely a great choice for lazy, hazy breakfasts. Ground Floor Hall Chest of drawers, side table, double doors to furnished loggia and main entrance. Lounge Sofa, armchair, TV, air-conditioning. Dining room Table and chairs, two sideboards, side table, air-conditioning. Kitchen Fully equipped, free-standing cupboard, double doors to furnished terrace. Bedroom 1 Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, desk and chair, bedside table, corner cupboard, air-conditioning. Bedroom 2 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, two bedside tables, air-conditioning. Bathroom  Shower, sink, WC, bidet. Bathroom  Shower, sink, WC, bidet. First Floor Bedroom 3 Twin beds (can be converted into a double), wardrobe, air-conditioning. En-suite bathroom Shower, sink, WC. Private Pool Length: 12 metres Width: 6 metres Depth: 1.1 - 2.6 metres Entrance: Roman steps, diving board and ladder access Opening times: June to September Fenced: no Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols Cleansed: Chlorine Distance from villa: 20 metres