MAGNIFICENT 9BR VILLA WITH HEATED POOL & STUNNING VIEWS IN TOP CHIANTI LOCATION!
Villa in Tuscany
18 guests · 9 bedrooms · 8 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this villa rental
* Upon request, an additional bedroom with an ensuite can be made available, increasing the total to 10 bedrooms and accommodating up to 20 guests. *
** The conditions for hosting weddings and events at the property are detailed at the end of the description. **
Property Description:
Villa Benedetta, a magnificent historic estate dating back to the early 1800s, has long served as the cherished heart of the Folonari family, a name renowned for its legacy of excellence in Italian winemaking. Set amidst the family’s sprawling agricultural estate, which produces world-class wines, the villa exudes timeless elegance and charm, offering a seamless blend of history and sophistication.
In 2014, after an extensive renovation, Villa Benedetta was transformed into a luxurious vacation retreat. Surrounded by the breathtaking Tuscan countryside, it provides a wealth of opportunities for exploration and adventure, whether on foot, by bike, by car, or on horseback.
The villa's beautifully landscaped park offers serene, shaded areas ideal for unwinding or enjoying al fresco meals. A recently added barbecue area and a spacious gazebo, which seats up to 20 guests, provide the perfect setting to take in the sweeping views of the Tuscan countryside. Completing the outdoor experience is a private heated swimming pool (size 40 x 16 feet), equipped with a changing room, full bathroom, and dedicated Wi-Fi access.
Guests staying at Villa Benedetta are always welcome to visit the cellars and taste the wines produced within the estates of the Folonari family.
Location: Situated in the town of Greve in Chianti, often referred to as the "gateway" to the Chianti region, Villa Benedetta offers easy access to the town’s main square, Piazza Matteotti, just a 10-15 minute walk (or a 3 minute drive) away. The square is home to excellent restaurants such as Osteria Mangiando Mangiando, Bottega del Moro, Enoteca il Gallo Nero and Oliosteria La Terrazza, as well as various grocery stores, artisan shops, and the historic Antica Macelleria Falorni, a butcher shop & bistro dating back to 1729. A large supermarket is also located nearby. For day trips, a bus stop within walking distance provides connections to Florence, San Gimignano, several Chianti locations and Siena.
Additionally, transportation for tours or wine excursions around Florence & Tuscany with a private chauffeur can be easily arranged at any time. The same applies to cooking classes, private dining services (including delicious Italian pizza or gelato options) directly at the villa, grocery shopping services, private massages, yoga classes or personal training, bike rentals, and babysitting services.
Interior Description:
The villa features a total of 10,000 square feet of living space and offers spacious accommodations with 9 large bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms (18 guests), with an additional bedroom (10th BR) with ensuite available upon request (so to accommodate up to 20 guests). All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning.
Ground Floor:
- Grand entrance hall
- Fully equipped kitchen with seating for 8, featuring an oven, gas stove, American-style fridge, ice machine, kettle, toaster, Italian (moka) and American (drip) coffee machines, etc, directly connected to the main Dining Room
- Dining room with seating for up to 20 guests
- TV room with a 54” TV
- Expansive living room with French doors opening to the valley and outdoor Gazebo/lounge/Dining areas
- Study Room with a 54” TV
- Two master bedrooms, each with King-sized beds and private bathrooms
- One guest bathroom (powder room)
First Floor:
- Spacious living room
- One master bedroom with a King-sized bed and a private bathroom (tub/shower)
- Two master bedrooms with King-sized beds, sharing a bathroom with a shower
- Two Twin bedrooms, each with private bathrooms (ensuite)
- One Twin bedroom with a shared bathroom (tub/shower)
- One master bedroom with a King-sized bed, sharing a bathroom (tub/shower)
- Laundry room with washer and dryer
Upon request, all of the Twin beds in the first-floor bedrooms can be made up as King-sized beds. The optional (10th) bedroom with ensuite is also a Twin and can be made up as a King-sized bed as well.
** City Tax: The city tax is payable separately upon arrival, with children under 14 years exempt. It is applicable for a maximum of 7 consecutive nights, at a rate of €1.50 per night from November 1st to May 31st, and €2.00 per night from June 1st to October 31st.
*** Conditions to host weddings/events at the property:
- The villa’s exclusive wedding/event planner must always be hired.
- An additional wedding/event fee applies for hosting events with non-villa residents attending. The fee varies based on the final guest count.
- The maximum number of guests allowed for any events or weddings is 70, including villa residents.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Tuscany
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Reviews
10.0
While the pictures are impressive, the in-person experience of all the common spaces and bedrooms are even more impressive. This is a great, great deal of space!
We had a delightful family celebration for more than a week and cooked several multi-course feasts for 14 and found the kitchen well equipped.
Throughout the visit, the property manager ensured the Villa was well-maintained and clean. Thank you for the wonderful visit.
10.0
Beautiful property with large rooms, large entertaining, dining and exterior areas to relax and enjoy the Tuscany area. Convenient to local markets, butcher shops and wineries.
10.0
Majestic home in Chianti
Beautiful property -- better than the pictures. Perfectly situated, and close to all that Chianti has to offer. Extremely large and comfortable rooms for all to spread out. Patio a wonderful place to have dinner, watch the sunset and drink local wines. Communication was excellent. Recommend a car to get back from town (up a steep hill) and to explore the regions. Highly recommend.
10.0
Large lovely house in Tuscan Hills
We had a great stay. Kitchen is very well equipped and we made good use of the pool.
10.0
Incredible property!
Amazing house and friendly staff. All worked properly and the property exceeded our expectations.
10.0
Remarkable, Stunning and Comfortable
Great Property for groups a wonderful place to unwind. Actually Zen like a times. Have fun
10.0
Perfect villa for large group.
The facilities and location are perfect for visiting much of Tuscany. At the same time, should you wish to simply enjoy a Tuscan retreat, this would be a perfect place to do so. Two points are important to keep in mind. The breakfasts, dinners and cooking class were wonderful. Also, the transportation that can be arranged through the villa was also first-class.
5.0
We stayed for a week at Villa Benedetta and it was a great home base for exploring all that the Chianti region has to offer. Situated about a mile outside of Greve (but up a very steep hill!) it was easy to get to the town for food and provisions. The Villa itself offers more space than anyone could possibly need - it was great for our family as there were multiple places to escape to when you needed a quiet break. The staff was amazing and very supportive. The charm of the place being an old villa with the wooden shutters and high vaulting ceilings was fantastic. Not complaints, but two things to note - the pool is not heated and is quite shaded so doesnt get too warm. We still managed to enjoy it but my kids werent able to swim as much as I wanted. The kitchen is small for a big group - we just staggered our breakfasts and comings and goings and it was fine but for those that are used to congregating in the kitchen this really isnt the place.
10.0
Wonderful accomodations
This villa was beyond our expectations. It was perfect.
10.0
Amazing venue to reconnect with family
We stayed for a week at Villa Benedetta and it was a great home base for exploring all that the Chianti region has to offer. Situated about a mile outside of Greve (but up a very steep hill!) it was easy to get to the town for food and provisions. The Villa itself offers more space than anyone could possibly need - it was great for our family as there were multiple places to "escape to" when you needed a quiet break. The staff was amazing and very supportive. The charm of the place being an old villa with the wooden shutters and high vaulting ceilings was fantastic. Not complaints, but two things to note - the pool is not heated and is quite shaded so doesn't get too warm. We still managed to enjoy it but my kids weren't able to swim as much as I wanted. The kitchen is small for a big group - we just staggered our breakfasts and comings and goings and it was fine but for those that are used to "congregating in the kitchen" this really isnt the place.
10.0
Magical villa in Tuscany
My family stayed at this amazing property last week to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday. The villa was as beautiful as described in the other reviews and shown in pictures. Read the booklet provided once booked because the details are so helpful and we used many of the recommendations. We especially loved Chef Alessio and his staff. The birthday party he helped me plan for my husband was so wonderful. Lolanta was so welcoming and took great care of us all week. She was so informative. The Villa allowed my large family to come together in beautiful Greve in comfort and beauty. I hope we can someday come back to this Villa. This was my first time booking on Vrbo and it was a very positive experience. Thank you to the property owner Antonella for great communication throughout and for this great property. What a magical time we had here.
10.0
Best birthday ever
My family really enjoyed the property and area. Iolanta, the
manager, filled our every need.
10.0
60th Birthday Family Vacation 2019
We planned this family vacation for over a year and anxiously waited for a trip of a lifetime. When the time finally came there were many crazy things that happened but what we could always count on was a beautiful, amazing, perfectly suited for our family, Villa. Iolanta was an angel and helped us in so many ways in addition to keeping the Villa clean and comfortable. She worked around our needs and always had a smile and a hug. My son was taken by ambulance from Greve to a Florence hospital and didn't get released for two weeks. Not the Italian getaway we all had planned. The village of Greve was a friendly and welcoming place to eat and shop. My husband and I would come back just to stay near the village again! I didn't meet Antonella but she had recommended Alessio Sedran for meals at the Villa, Stefano Sedran for a full day of boating nearby and Stefano Pistolesi for any private driver needs. We booked three amazing meals and had Alessandro and Giuditta as our chef and assistant. We wanted to take them home with us! Our boating trip with Stefano, Kira and Gio was a lot of fun with a little excitement as well. I had contacted Stefano and his employee Giani took great care of us when we needed additional help with transportation. We did rent three cars for the 15 of us but sometimes needed another way to get people to and from the hospital or train station. I would highly recommend this Villa for any treasured vacation! Thank you Iolanta, Alessandro, Giuditta, Giani and the Village of Greve for making us feel so very welcomed and loved during our stay in Italy!!!!!
10.0
Great Villa for Family
We spent a week in late May at the Villa, we have two families 4 adults 8 kids and everyone had a fabulous time. The home was clean, comfortable and the outdoor space was great. We had a chef come two nights which was fantastic, we played tag and kickball in the huge yard. They have a helpful welcome book with recommendations, we took the recommendations for dinner in Greve and were so happy we went to the same place twice. I would highly recommend staying here.
10.0
Amazing experience - trip of a lifetime!
Villa Benedetta is THE MOST amazing home we have ever seen! I have travelled all over the world and all over Italy and this by far is the best experience we have had! I celebrated my 40th birthday and my mother’s 60th birthday here and the home and owner was the most accomadating. There were 20 of us and we had more space than we could need here - the views, the history, the architecture, the town, the chef (Alessio Sedran) and the housekeeper (Iolanta) were the most amazing and hospitable. If you want to experience the best of Chianti this is the place to do it. Thank you to Villa Benedetta for making this an experience of a lifetime!
10.0
Fabulous in every way!
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Villa Benedetta. There were 10 of us for a family reunion and each couple had a spacious bedroom. The bathrooms are well-appointed and clean. The sitting areas were so nice, and we often just met in the kitchen to chat. The villa is in a charming area with many small towns to explore within 30 minutes. If you're traveling to Florence to sight-see be aware that you are 45 minutes away on small roads. We loved the countryside and the roads, but it may not be for everyone. You could easily stay at the villa and just enjoy being there! The views of the hills and vineyards and ancient buildings on every hilltop were just stunning. Antonella was there to greet us and show us around and Iolanta was very helpful and attentive during the week. All in all an amazing experience!
10.0
We leave this beautiful villa with the fondest of
Wonderful, relaxing villa! Attention to all details were provided to our visit. Every room was so lovely !housekeeping was so perfect!
We all enjoyed the beautiful setting and lovely backyard!
Guest enjoyed ping pong as well as croquet at the end of our day!
What a perfect place to stay in Tuscany. Someday we would love to return!! Thank you for sharing this lovely villa!lLocation perfect!
10.0
Villa Benedetta, a Tuscany Dream
Where to begin... our stay at Villa Benedetta was a dream. From the very beginning our experience has been amazing. We wanted to plan an intimate destination wedding and found Villa Benedetta on Vrbo. We fell in love. Antonella was prompt in her responses and provided an abundance of information regarding the surrounding area, Greve and Florence. She provided everything in a booklet that we referred to when looking for restaurants, wine tours ect. It was so helpful. The villa was beautiful! The pictures do not do it justice. Every room was incredibly detailed and clean. The art, furniture and charm was breathtaking. The yard, garden and outside seating area was picture perfect and the perfect place to hang out with friends and family. We wouldn’t have changed a single thing about our stay at Villa Benedetta. Antonella communicated everything and was very straightforward, which we appreciated very much. Ms. Lolanta, the housekeeper was the absolute sweetest woman. She completed her work proficiently and with a smile on her face. It was fun chatting with her in the mornings while having coffee in the beautiful kitchen. The villa’s recommended chef was remarkable. The food, the presentation and freshness of the meals were exactly what you would expect from Tuscany. Each meal was an experience. Our wedding was perfect and stress free and exactly what we wanted. The town of Greve is a very close drive, easily walkable if you have some leisure time and don’t mind a bit of exercise. It was very easy to reach by car (about 5 min) and parking was never an issue around the town square. Overall, we couldn’t be more happy with our stay at Villa Benedetta. It will always have a place in our hearts as it was our beautiful wedding venue. Our friends and family would agree and say their time there was a dream. We couldn’t recommend Villa Benedetta enough. We are looking forward to the day we can return with our friends and relive our magical week. Thank you Antonella for being the best host and providing us with the opportunity to stay at this beautiful property; we are so grateful. We will be back soon! - Holly and Cole and guests
10.0
Dream Vacation in 200 year old family Villa in Chanti!!
I traveled to Villa Benedetta with 17 friends, all ladies in their 50's and 60's. this month Sept 2018. The pictures do not do this place justice. Every room is beautifully decorated and the beds, linens and pillows are lovely. There are ample rooms to all gather together or wander off and get lost in.
We used the pool every day and it is well lighted at night for evening swims before bed. We ate in the dining room a couple of nights but used the terrace for diners and sitting out in the evening. We were very lucky and had wonderful Sept. weather. The Villa Housekeeper Iolanta is quite lovely and lives on the estate and speaks English.
I followed Antonella's advice in the handbook, we booked Alesso Sedran for a welcome dinner on arrival and for a pizza party on Thursday night. ( lots of leftovers for another meal!!) We ordered breakfast prepared by Iolanta as a special arrival treat on Sunday morning and I would recommend it highly.
We hired Tommaso Ciliberti to pick us up and drop off in Florence and made a stop for groceries on the way. We also booked him for day trips to Siena, Pisa, and Lucca. In Siena we hired guide Elena Sardelli recommended in the handbook.
Four ladies in our group rented a vehicle which can in handy for runs into town for necessities.
I do have to mention the walk to town is only 1.5 k and takes about 10 to 15 minutes, but it is a very steep hill and on my Fitbit it registered 27 staircases. That said, 12 ladies in our group walked to town every day and enjoyed the vineyards and olive trees and spectacular views along the way. For the ladies that did not want to walk there is a local cab service ((Stefano Pestolesi) in the handbook. They can accommodate pick up for 18 people into the village if needed. I recommend you e-mail him at least 4 hours ahead, he replies promptly and book your cab for pick up and return, as he is the only cab service in Greve. We used him for a few dinners in town for the ones that did not want to walk.
My absolute favourite thing during my stay was to turn right out of the villa gate and take the first left on a small road thru a vineyard and travel up a small gravel trail to the village of
Montefioralle. (1 km) There is a restaurant there called I'll Guerrino and it has a terrace with the most amazing views. We visited twice for lunch.
If your dream is to stay in a family owned Villa/winery with history in Tuscany this is the place for you!! Mine was and this place was perfect!!
10.0
Stunning villa, beautiful views, wonderful experience
Villa Benedetta has a wonderful family history that we are so grateful the Folonari family is willing to share. The villa itself is large, welcoming, well-cared for and has the most amazing views. We loved it! Antonella and her housekeeper, Yolanda, were so easy to work with - our planning and stay were seamless. Highly recommend this incredible, beautiful home! Everyone in our party was blown away!
10.0
Perfection in Greve
This villa is Devine! Our stay was made perfect by the large living quarters and attentive staff. You do need a car because it is in a remote area. Tuscany is beautiful and this villa adds to the beauty.
10.0
World Class Accomodations!
We had the most amazing stay at the villa
It's a beautiful property it has everything you need. The staff is great !
We came with a party of 15 all adults and a 1 year old. We were there for 6 days and everyone loved it. We hired a chef for a dinner and it was fabulous. We were there in late October so we didn't use the pool. The grounds were very nice and the location was perfect, in the heart of Chianti. We would highly recommend it.
10.0
Amazing property in a sublime location
Staying at Villa Benedetta was like living in a dream. The photos and descriptions cannot do justice to what is one of the most amazing places I have ever been to.
Antonella and Iolanda were so wonderfully accommodating, every need or request was met and we had the most amazing experience staying here. I cannot recommend this place enough.
10.0
Wedding September 2017
We stayed here in early September 2017 and loved the property. We had our wedding here and the property was absolutely beautiful. Antonella was super helpful and we could not have asked for a more perfect week staying here.
10.0
The villa is beautiful and elegant - superbly equipped and furnished for a perfect holiday.
We all greatly enjoyed our stay at the Villa. Masses of space for everyone of all ages . The rooms are elegant, stylish and extremely comfortable. Wonderful to have air con in the lovely bedrooms, and also many different rooms to sit in. The villa is in a magical setting with lovely views. The garden and pool are beautiful (and well maintained daily) - lots of shade (and sun loungers) round the pool. Lovely to be able to sit and eat on the terrace (in sun or shade), and a superbly equipped kitchen easy to cater for many people. It felt like being in a large private hotel, with excellent daily care from the lovely Housekeeper.
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Tuscany?
The average price for a rental in Tuscany is R 2,148 per night. This rental is R 17,539 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at MAGNIFICENT 9BR VILLA WITH HEATED POOL & STUNNING VIEWS IN TOP CHIANTI LOCATION!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at MAGNIFICENT 9BR VILLA WITH HEATED POOL & STUNNING VIEWS IN TOP CHIANTI LOCATION!. Enjoy the water!
Is MAGNIFICENT 9BR VILLA WITH HEATED POOL & STUNNING VIEWS IN TOP CHIANTI LOCATION! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at MAGNIFICENT 9BR VILLA WITH HEATED POOL & STUNNING VIEWS IN TOP CHIANTI LOCATION!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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