Vacation rentals in Tuscany, Chianti, near Florence

Imagine waking up in the morning after a pleasant night spent in the natural coolness of a rural farmhouse, looking trough the window to enjoy the view of the gentle shapes of the Chianti hills with its three medieval castles, to decide (with enviable calm) how to spend another day of your holiday in an agritourism where the healthy rapport with nature is preserved with tireless care.

If this is your dream, the agritourism (Farm holiday centre) « Le Mandrie di Ripalta » is what you are looking for.

Situated in a peaceful thirty hectares of (totally) private land with rich shady vegetation, the agritourism Le Mandrie welcomes its guests into two ancient typically Tuscan farmhouses, recently restored to provide the necessary improvements, but still retaining their essential character.

Divided into appartments of one, two or three rooms ; each one is fully equipped with old traditional and antique furniture, well fitted corner kitchen, bathroom with shower, terrace or garden, and there is plenty of outside space to prepare a (delicious) barbecue or to enjoy the coolness and the fragance of the surrounding plants and trees.

The property also provides a swimming pool which has a beautiful panorama overlooking the gentile shapes of Florentine Chianti with its three medieval castles. The proprietors offer the opportunity to acquire their own products of wine, oil, honey and jams home made with care respecting the rules of nature to obtain first class taste.

From Agritourism to Florence. The “Fattoria Le Mandrie di Ripalta” is in the province of Florence only a few kilometers from the city centre, making it extremely convenient to visit this “Renaissance jewel”. Situated right in the heart of Florentine Chianti, to stay in the Farmhouse Complex also allows easy access for (pleasant) trips to Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra and naturally into Classic Chianti; a region renowned for the beauty of its landascapes and for the culture of its food and wine which can be tasted in one of the many medieval towns of the area.

The restaurant and typical cuisine The “Fattoria” also offers the opportunity to sample Tuscan cooking in its own restaurant provided for the client’s use. The dishes on offer are typical of the local cuisine, made by following traditional recipes: an occasion to transform a holiday into a unique travel experience.

Agritourism and half-board. The « Fattoria » also offers the formula of half board thanks to its own restaurant. Furthermore it is possible to practice self-catering by using the kitchens provided in all the apartments or the outside barbecue grills, after purchasing the typical produce of the local suppliers.