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Gelsobello is located in one of the most beautiful valleys of the
Chianti area, the Val d’Elsa, and dates back to 1798. It lies amidst
the flourishing green of the Valacchi agricultural estate where, for
many years, the Sanesi family has produced the typical products
that this remarkable land yields: Chianti wine, extra virgin olive oil,
grappa and Vin Santo dessert wine. The landscape is particularly
striking where vineyards alternate with olive tree groves and the
towers of San Gimignano stand tall in the background. Gelsobello
enjoys the privileged position of sitting opposite the 10th century
Romanesque church of Sant’Appiano. The location is very centrally
located between the two great art cities, Florence at 26 km and Siena
at 30 km.
The Gelsobello estate is a small hamlet of buildings and is made up of
the owner’s house, where the caretakers live, and a handful of small
buildings. These comprise 7 guest apartments as well as a
pleasant common room where dinners, wine tasting, cooking lessons and
other special events can be arranged.
Gelsobello now has a new kitchen facility for cooking lessons.
Guests arrive along the cypress lined avenue which already gives a
preview of the great care that has been taken in the attentive and high
class restoration of this structure. Complete consideration has
been given to detail and the furniture and fabrics are tasteful and of
high quality.
Materials typical of the region were used during the refurbishment such
as the clay bricks for the ceilings, the silver-grey Pietra-Serena
stone for the fireplaces, the wood used for doors and windows as well
as the heavy roof beams.
The apartments are a striking mix of old character and modern design
and conveniences. Each has air conditioning, central heating,
satellite television, WiFi Internet connection,
microwave and conventional oven, hairdryers, safe and dishwasher (for
most apartments).
Gelso means mulberry tree and the old white mulberry tree (gelso
bianco) can be seen on the well maintained grounds. The extensive
outdoor layout includes a large shared swimming pool (7x15) with
sundeck and loungers and there are several furnished outdoor areas for
relaxing and enjoying the beautiful countryside setting. There is
parking on the grounds.
About Gelsomino
The Gelsomino apartment is a recent renovation in an ancient stone building,
and it offers a nice private setting with a view of a peaceful wooded area.
It develops on one floor.
ACCOMMODATION: (81 m2)
Entrance is through equipped private terrace
into dining area and kitchen area. Living room with fireplace, two
double bedrooms. Beds in one room can be split into twins. Two
bathrooms with shower. One bedroom has a chair which can be made into a
sofa bed for one person, either in the bedroom or in the living room.
There are three steps that connect the living room with the sleeping area.
Gelsomino is equipped with air conditioning, central heat, satellite TV, WiFi Internet connection, microwave oven, electric oven, hairdryer, safe and
fireplace.
Rental prices 2015
Prices are for four people. One additional guest
can be accommodated for 70 Euros per week.
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Top season
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July 25 - August 29
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Euros 2255/week
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High season
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June 20 – July 25
August 29 - September 12
December 19 - January 9 '16
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Euros 2050/week
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Mid season
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April 4 - 18
May 9 - June 20
September 12 - October 3
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Euros 1790/week
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Low season |
March 1 - April 4
April 18 -
May 9
October 3 - December 19 |
Euros 1400/week
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Plus Euros 35 booking fee
Gelsobello apartments book from Saturday to Saturday in high season.
For other than high season, please inquire.
Gelsomino is not available
to rent in January and February.
Tourism tax is collected in cash Euros
on site for the local municipality: 1.5 Euros per person per night for a
maximum of 7 nights. Children under 14 excepted.
SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Bed/bath/kitchen linens, one set of pool towels,
consumption of water, air conditioning, WiFi connection, electricity and gas for cooking and hot water production,
gym, Finnish sauna, barbecue area. Midweek
cleaning for stays of one week or longer.
SUPPLEMENTAL COSTS: Final
cleaning 15 Euros per person.
ON REQUEST AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Breakfast service, heating, extra cleaning
services, laundry facilities, mid week linen change, massage,
laptop, babysitter, mountain bikes, cooking class, food delivery, excursions.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: Euros 300 paid at arrival.
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