Le Volte, Gaiole in Chianti, Siena and Chianti What a delicious villa! It’s no surprise that Le Volte, set in a hamlet in the heart of Chianti’s hills, gets a very high ranking from previous guests. Inside, it is distinctively furnished, with a smattering of antiques, oriental rugs and cosy armchairs. Immediately outside, you have a delightful courtyard – a lovely place for breakfasts. While a brief walk away lies an immaculately landscaped piece of heaven: an exclusive terraced garden with private, magical infinity pool, pool house and no fewer than three furnished terraces looking out over a perfect slice of Tuscan olive groves, vineyards and wooded hills. The three bedrooms and plentiful bathrooms will suit groups of up to six friends or family. You are well-located here for exploring this famous wine-making region – Gaiole, Radda and Castellina are short drives away – and Siena, San Gimignano and Florence are easily accessible for day trips. But you will want to spend a lot of time being a sun lizard on the terraces around your lovely pool. The sunsets from the pool area are wonderful. There’s no doubt this is a special place into which a lot of care has been poured. Everything has been well made and where else will you find, a well-equipped gym with yoga mats (in the pool house), huge, adjustable sun shades (on the terraces), and a saltwater infinity pool with gorgeous rural views? This area has some fabulous local trattorias, including in your nearest small town, Lecchi, but al-fresco dinner on the terrace outside your exclusive pool house will be hard to beat. Ground Floor Kitchen-Diner Fully equipped kitchen, table and chairs, sideboard, stairs to first floor, door to terrace, main entrance. Bathroom 1 Shower, sink, WC. First Floor Study Writing desk and chair, armchair, cabinet, stairs to second floor. Lounge Sofa, armchairs, coffee table, sideboard. Second Floor Bedroom 1 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchair, side table, chairs, air-conditioning. En-suite Bathroom Shower, sink, WC, bidet Bedroom 2 Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, side table, chairs, air-conditioning.  Bedroom 3 (low ceiling) Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, settle, air-conditioning Bathroom 3 Shower, sink, WC, bidet Bathroom 4 Shower, sink, WC. Cottage / Pool House (60m away from the villa) Lounge-Kitchen-Diner Sofa, chairs, display unit, dining table and chairs, well-equipped kitchenette, two sets of double doors to terrace, air-conditioning.  Gym Well-equipped. Bathroom Shower, sink, WC, bidet. Private Pool Length: 8 meters  Width: 4 meters  Depth: 1.2 meters  Entrance: Roman steps  Opening times: May to September Fenced: No Furnished: Sunloungers, parasols, dining table, chairs, outdoor shower Cleansed: Chlorine Distance from villa: 60 meters