Amidst the lush, tree-covered hills, valleys, and winding roads of the famous Chianti wine region of Tuscany, you might come across the impossibly charming Villa La Canonica Di Pietrafitta, a unique and charming property that crowns the sweet little hamlet of Pietrafitta, 5km from the town of Castellina in Chianti.
This lovely stone building is impossibly pretty and boasts endless character. A former priest’s home, Villa La Canonica Di Pietrafitta is made up of an old converted church with a bell tower and different little stone buildings that have been combined to form one impressive property within a paved courtyard. The result looks like a little hamlet in its own right and gives guests the sense of having taken over a little Tuscan town for their time on vacation in Tuscany!
Able to accommodate up to 12 people comfortably in six bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, Villa La Canonica Di Pietrafitta boasts an excellent private pool area, a lush garden, and incredible panoramic views over the surrounding area.
Castellina in Chianti and Radda in Chianti are both within walking distance of the property and San Gimignano, Siena, Florence, and Montalcino are all within easy day-trip distance of the house while the surrounding hills and countryside has an endless array of wonderful wineries to discover and visit. For those looking to enjoy a magical and singular experience of Chianti, this remarkable villa is a perfect option as it is steeped in history and tradition and is ideally located for heading out on adventures.
Inside, the villa only continues to charm. Guests can expect spacious rooms with rich exposed wood ceiling beams overhead, beautiful antique furniture, thick old rugs in rich designs, oil paintings in elaborate gilt frames, brick arches, pretty light fixtures and lamps for a warm glow, and plenty of elegant little touches.
As noted, there are six bedrooms, all with bathrooms. Three of these are found on the ground floor, one of which is a double and two more that are twin rooms. On the first floor, there is another twin room and another double bedroom with en suite bathrooms as well as another double bedroom that is not en suite but has a spacious bathroom with a whirlpool bath near it. This means that every room can have exclusive use of a bathroom. On the ground floor, there is also a separate bathroom for use by all guests throughout the day.
The ground floor is, furthermore where you will find the charming country kitchen with a large American-style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, oven, stove top, toaster, microwave, and Italian coffee machine. A spacious double-sink, ample counter and storage space, and large central kitchen island with bar stools, make this a real centre of the home and a welcoming place in which to prepare meals. Additionally, a big old fireplace in the room opens the space up and connects through to the living room. The kitchen, therefore, marries traditional charm with modern conveniences perfectly, making it an ideal place to enjoy the cooking lessons that can be offered at the property upon request and at an extra free. For those interested in learning more about traditional Tuscan cuisine, this is a fun and authentic way to experience it in a hands-on way with your travel companions!
Through to that living space, you will find a room with a large fireplace, a sofa, two armchairs, a satellite television, and a long dining table that can seat all twelve guests at the villa at once. This room is full of works of art and is an elegant place to dine, particularly if you avail of another of the extra services at the house, the professional chef hire. Again, this can be booked upon request and at an additional fee and will allow guests to really put their feet up, sit back, relax, and indulge in an amazing Tuscan meal right in the comfort of your own villa! The chef can arrange meals according to preferences and dietary requirements, using local ingredients, and offering wine pairing suggestions to go with the courses. Want to kick it up a further notch? Have your meal served outside and enjoy it al fresco!
Speaking of al fresco, the garden really is a wonder with the private outdoor swimming pool with 12 sun loungers and parasols surrounding it, an outdoor shower to make using the pool more convenient, a barbecue and a gazebo with a dining table seating four, a paved courtyard, rich green lawn, trees all around, amazing views and surrounding scenery, and parking for four cars.
Note that there is also a small and cosy study that is also located on the ground floor and can be used by guests looking for peace and quiet throughout their stay.
Available from €402 per night with almost the entirety of summer 2025 still up for grabs as of yet, this unique and incredibly pretty Tuscan property offers the ideal location for a dream holiday in Chianti – but don’t wait around and let someone beat you to it! Book now and get away with a group of the people you love most. Make special memories and come explore the landscapes, towns, wines, cuisine, endless delights, and countless surprises of this magical part of the world…
