The living quarters: The agriturismo offers stay in 4 spacious apartments with a total capacity for 15 guests. The owners restored the property in a traditional Tuscan design and furnished the apartments with all the amenities so that you feel like at home - all the bedrooms have their own bathroom with shower, toilet and bidet; kitchens are fully equipped for long-term stays. While WiFi is available across the property, TV has been abolished to immerse the guests in the tranquility of the countryside.
Agriturismo Chiancianello is a romantic and secluded getaway in the middle of the Tuscan Val d’Orcia, UNESCO heritage protected area and Lucciolabella Nature Reserve. Its hilltop position offers guests 360-degrees views of the surrounding valley and towers of the medieval villages of Pienza, Castiglion d'Orcia and Radicofani. It provides a great base to explore surrounding countryside: biking, hiking or relaxing in thermal pools dating back to Roman times. For those enjoying food and wine, regions of Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are both within half an hour reach. Adjacent to the property is a natural lake with a beautiful sunset sceneries, often attracting local wildlife.
Services and facilities: For all the guests there are shared amenities in the exterior - multiple outside dining areas, breakfast patio, hammocks, fireplace, grill and pizza oven. In off-season 2023/2024 we are planning to replace the temporary pool with bio-lake that will have 15 m length for swimming/bathing and separate basin for fytofiltration to secure the natural cleaning with plants and ozone. In spring and fall there is a jacuzzi and sauna for warming up in a colder weather. As avid cyclists, owners built a fully equipped cyclist depot with 6 e-bikes, 2 standard bikes, 3 bikes for kids, double bicycle for couples, bike trolley and child seat. Ask the owners about recommended trails suiting to your preferences. The property is also prepared to welcome guests arriving on electric cars having its own charging station (220/400V). During the season there are vegetables, herbs and small fruits grown on the property which guests can pick for their refreshment and cooking. If you like eggs for breakfast, ask Sara, the daughter of the owners, as she keeps a small flock of chickens.
Activities in the neighborhood: Chiancianello is a great place to relax or explore the surrounding Tuscan countryside. Within 15-20 minutes drive there are picturesque hilltop towns of Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Radicofani, San Quirico d’Orcia and Castiglione d’Orcia. For the thermal baths lovers there is Bagno Vignoni, Chianciano Terme and Bagni San Filippo with a unique thermal facilities, modern or dating back to antique times. Obviously, vicinity to Brunello and Vino Nobile wine regions allows for a great exploration of Tuscan red wines. Ask the proprietors for suggestions where to go and what to taste. If owners are at the property, they are happy to organize wine tasting for a small group of wine enthusiasts in the cellar on the property.
For the more active guests, Chiancianello offers wide range of bicycles for rent to explore countless number of white roads right from the property (ask the owners for suggestions that fit your fitness). For hikers, the popular Via Francigena and many other hiking trails are in the vicinity, including popular, picture-perfect winding road La Foce. If still not enough, we can help you organise cooking class/chef-in-the-house, olive oil tasting, horse riding, all in true vicinity of the house.
If tired at the end of the day, we can call a masseuse to reserve a massage right in your apartment.
Hosts: We, Eva & Pavel with our two daughters Sara and Emma, have bought the place in 2017/2018 to change the way we live and relocated here, at least for a few years. We come from the Czech Republic and Slovakia and on top of our native languages we all speak English and are learning Italian. Prior to the relocation here, the family has been visiting Tuscany and Val d'Orcia since 2008. We are in love with its landscapes, small hill-top towns with narrow cobbled-stone streets and wine & food delights. when not in the house we are probably spending our time renovating a new villa Montelandi that should be ready for guests in 2025. Since the relocation we have been also falling in love with local people and Serena, our co-host, is one of the most amazing people with her heart devoted to Chiancianello.
OUR APARTMENTS
Renovated in 2018 in a traditional Tuscan style, our apartments aim to provide home-like stays with a feel of unpretentious luxury. All apartments provide extraordinary spacious accommodation, including dining area and living room and convenient access to external dining facilities. Each bedroom has its own adjacent bathroom and is fitted in a traditional style - rustic furniture, terra cotta tiles, ceilings with wooden beams. Guests are provided with luxurious bed linen, high-absorbant towels, pool towels and toiletry. Kitchens are fully equipped for long-term stays of families or groups.
Temporary pool will be replaced in 2023/24 by large bio-lake with great views over the valley. In spring and fall, jacuzzi with hot water is available free of charge.
Outside seating is available in the courtyard or under pergolas, adjacent to each apartment.
Breakfast Patio is available to all guests but primarily reserved for the guests of Capanna room.
Laundry machine and drier is available to all guests for a smile :-)
The grill, fireplace and oven are available on a first come, first serve basis.
The Lounge is an interior space for a common use by guests that rent the whole house. There is a fully equipped kitchen and dining area.
Hammocks are available to all guests on a first come first serve basis.
Guests are encouraged to consume produce from the fruit trees and bushes on occasional meals.
The kids playground is available year-round. Parents are responsible for safety supervision of their kids.
Library of books and a collection of board games is available free of charge in the Lounge.
Should you need a charging of your electric car, there is 220/400 power outlet at the parking. Just ask us in advance so that we move our EV away. The fee depends on the rate for electricity
We expect our guests to separate their waste and dispose it in the respective bins.
There is no smoking inside the apartments and in the courtyard.
We ask our guests to respect other guests, especially in the quiet hours.
Pets are not allowed on the premises without owners' consent.
Each apartment has its own heating unit. Ask owners to turn it on.
SEE, DO & EAT - YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD SUGGESTIONS
Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are two of the best red wines in Italy. Both within an easy drive, please click for our recommendations.
There is so much to explore - pastas, meats, pecorino cheese, truffles. Click to see our personal recommendations where to eat in the vicinity.
Riding a bike is a unique experience how to absorb the beauty of the scenery while doing doing something for yourselves and the planet. See our favourite paths or explore new ones, bikes are ready for you.
Pienza, Rocca, Monticchiello, Montepulciano, Radicofani, Montalcino - each of them like a pearl on the hilltop with a medieval history of its own. See what we like about them.
This is the true beauty of the Val d'Orcia. Explore beautiful spots that are not crowded.
There is so much to do to enhance your memories - taking a cooking class, tasting varieties of local olive oils, horse riding, playing golf, etc.
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Email: chiancianello@gmail.com
CIN: IT052021B56SAA4DFY
Address: Localita Podere Chiancianello,
La Vittoria 92, 53026 Pienza
Tel: +39 348 567 9250 (Serena)
+421 915 911 685 (Pavel)