STOMENNANO FARM IN CHIANTI

Written documentation of Stomennano date back to 1254 when the peace between Florence and Siena was signed. Not much later Dante Alighieri visiting the spot was so touched by the view of Monteriggioni to describe it in its Divina Commedia "…però che come sulla cerchia tonda Monteriggioni di torri si corona": (XXXI canto dell'Inferno). Stomennano is a wonderful discovery for visitors to Tuscany. Although is located only few miles from Siena remain a part of a quieter time. This classic Tuscan farmhouse is part of a magnificent aristocratic estate which has existed since the days it was a medieval hamlet. Includes several farm buildings, stables, wine cellars, olive oil mills, a chapel and a workshop. The estates produces its own chianti classico, olive oil and vin santo wine. It is hard to say which is more appealing: the ancient buildings, extensive vineyards, olive groves, forests and wheat fields surrounding it, or the unique turreted walls of Monteriggioni crowning the horizon directly in front of the estate. It may be less than two miles from the four-lane superstrada that links Florence to Siena, but while you're here you'll be hard-pressed to remember what the 21th century is like. A long double row of cypress trees leads to this small corner of Tuscan history. The stately mansion and the farmhouse have recently been restored. The estate has been owned by the same family since the seventeen century. The Grassi brothers now lives there with their Great Danes, gentle giants, one bracco, the sweet dunky and two cats and they are now offering them for holiday. On the grounds there are a bowling green and an archery range, while stables, tennis courts and three golf courses are only a few miles down the road. Hiking and bicycling trails abound, leading you through the Chianti hills to countless hamlets, wineries and perfect picnic spots. The nearest grocery store is only a 5 minute drive away. You can stroll over to Monteriggioni, a minuscule town-within-a-castle, have lunch, chat with some of the eighty residents, and wander back home in the late afternoon. Siena, San Gimignano and Castellina in Chianti are less than ten miles away, Florence and Montepulciano only thirty, Lucca and Cortona just slightly more.

GUEST ACCOMODATIONS

VILLA 

8 PEOPLE 

Stomennano air of faded elegance has wonderful appeal. Furnished with valuable antiques and with well-preserved wall and ceiling frescoes, guests can enjoy the rare sensation of life as it was in Tuscany in the 17th Century. An impressive avenue of cypresses, almost half a kilometre long, leads to the villa through the formal Italian style gardens with an antique swimming pool surrounded by classical statues. At the back of the house are lovely woods, ideal for walks or trekking on horseback. Ground floor: Huge L-shaped sitting room with frescoes, decorated ceilings, columns and fireplaces. French doors onto the Italian garden. Billiard room, large modern eat-in kitchen, 1 shower room, 2 wc. First floor: Access from antique wooden staircase into formal dining room, library, sitting room, Empire double bedroom, with canopy, with sitting room and bathroom, 17th Century double bedroom with canopy, with sitting room, double bedroom, bathroom. Laundry with washing machine. Second floor, twins bedroom, bathroom with shower. satellites TV , telephone, exclusive garden and exclusive swimming pool.

TINAIONE

12 PEOPLE

Tinaione is the spacious and independent rustic country house on the Stomennano estate with its own swimming pool and garden area, and is entirely independent from the Villa. From the front door, into an entry hall, a few stairs lead up to the first floor of the lovely, old farm house into the sitting room, dining room, large kitchen with dishwasher, bathroom. The upper floor offers 6 bedrooms, 3 doubles with canopy bad and 3 twins, 3 bathrooms. Furnishings are charming and typical rustic Tuscan style. Both Villa and Tinaione are provided with Italian furniture, dishwasher, washing machine, pop-up toaster, colour TV satellites, hairdryers, steam iron, filter and Italian coffee pots, abundant linens, kitchenware and laundry room. Linen is changed weekly. Villa Stomennano and Tinaione can be rented separately or together.

LA VOLTA

4 OR 8 OR 12 PEOPLE

La Volta  is made of  2 independent apartments on the first floor of another  rustic country house on the Stomennano estate. From the front door, a few stairs lead up to the first floor of the charming, recently restored old farm house and you find two doors of the two apartments. The big one has a big sitting room with fireplace, dining area,  kitchen with dishwasher, 4 bedrooms, 3 doubles with canopy bed (one of these 3 is on a upper floor with one of the 3 bathrooms) and one twin-bedded, 3 bathrooms with shower. Furnishings are charming and typical rustic Tuscan style. Both apartments are provided with Italian furniture, dishwasher, washing machine, pop-up toaster, colour TV satellites, hairdryers, steam iron, filter and Italian coffee pots, abundant linens, kitchenware and laundry room. Linen is changed weekly. These two apartments can be rented separately or together.

Notes for Guests

• Stomennano Estate is a working farm which produces wine, olive oil and other products. The Grassi personally operates this farm while occupying the third floor of the Villa by separate entrance. Guests are invited to visit winery, vineyards and other sites on the estate. 
• Due to the significant number of antiques and other irreplaceable valuables, no children under the age of 12 are permitted in the Villa nor in the ancient raised Villa swimming pool. Children are wellcome in Tinaione and the Tinaione swimming pool. 
• There is one phone line in the Villa. There is one phone line in Tinaione. 
• Cleaning Services. Each Saturday, bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned, linens are changed and fresh towels are provided. Other daily cleaning services are available with sufficient notice to Owner at the cost 10 euros per hour. 
• Dinner Services. Dinner services is available with sufficient notice to Owner per € 35 per person minimum 6 persons. Luisa Grassi prepare personally typical tuscan dishes. 
• Cooking Lessons. Nicoletta Grassi periodically teaches cooking lessons in Rome and at the Stomennano Estate. Such cooking lessons is available with sufficient notice to Owner that will detail costs depending upon the number of students. 
• Outside Services and Entertainment. All outside cleaning, catering, florists, musicians and other services and entertainment must be approved by Owner prior to arrival. 
• Theft, Accidents and Other Damage. Owner is not responsible for any theft, accidents or other damage to persons or property during your stay. 
• Outages. Guests acknowledge that the property is located in the remote countryside and periodic power, telephone and other outages may occur during storms and other natural events. 
• Security and Expense Deposit. Upon final payment prior to arrival, Guests shall pay the indicated security deposit. This deposit shall be refunded the departure day with a complete detail of all charges to be deducted.