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| Il Conventino
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| Distances:
Bargino (nearest restaurant) 3km, Marcialla 4km, Tavarnelle 4km, Florence 27km, Siena 45km, Pisa 75mins, Bologna 90 mins
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| Region |
| Tuscany Chianti |
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| Description |
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| Originally a 13th Century hilltop convent, Il Conventino is refurbished to luxurious standards offering accommodation for 4 groups of guests seeking an authentic Tuscan atmosphere. The views around Il Conventino are extremely panoramic, looking onto rolling hills covered with vineyards, olive groves and other hilltop hamlets. The Italian owners, a writer and an artist, have restored the convent to its former glory. Each room has engraved oak beams and the original dusky pink terracotta flooring. The furniture is entirely antique and many valuable oil paintings hang on the walls. Each bedroom has ornate wooden headboards and crisp, embroidered white linen. There are breathtaking views onto rolling hills from many of the windows at Il Conventino. |
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| Position |
| Il Conventino has a super position being just 27km from ‘Porta Romana’, the city gates leading to the centre of Florence. Two Chianti towns, Tavarnelle and Marcialla are approximately 4km, with restaurants, markets, bars and supermarkets. Further places of interest include Greve, San Donato, San Gimignano and the city of Siena.
Summer evening family entertainment takes place on a daily basis in Marcialla’s piazza with magic shows, and live music. During these evenings, there is also an open-air informal restaurant. Tennis courts can be located just 1km from the convent with a small summer open-air garden bar. More information regarding the area is available in our Essential Chianti guide.
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| Il Vescovo ,Sleeps 6,1st/2nd floor |
| First floor: lounge with open fire, twin two seater sofas, dining area for 6 persons. Kitchen: fully fitted including fan oven/hob, dishwasher and a further dining area. Bedroom one: double (or twin) bedroom with a walnut wood wardrobe. Bathroom one: twin basins, toilet, bidet, bath-tub with shower fixture and separate shower cubical. Bedroom two: double (or twin) bedroom with en-suite bathroom, sink, bidet, toilet, shower cubical. Second Floor Interior: bedroom three, a characteristic bedroom in the original tower with panoramic views from four windows. Double (or twin) bed, dresser, and wardrobe. |
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| Le Suore,Sleeps 8/9,ground/1st floor |
| Ground floor: main entrance through internal courtyard. Dining room: a large room with impressive open fire and banqueting table seating 10 persons. Double doors leading down a few steps to outside garden. Kitchen: fully fitted including fan oven/hob, dishwasher and a further dining area. Lounge: upholstered lounge area with piano. Bedroom one: single bedroom. Bathroom one: toilet, bidet, sink and shower. Bedroom two: double bedroom, dressing table, wardrobe. Bathroom two: basin, toilet, bidet, bath-tub with shower fixture and separate shower cubical. Bedroom three and four: double bed, dressing table, wardrobe. One of these bedrooms has an independent entrance to the courtyard. First Floor Interior: bedroom five: double bedroom, double bed, wardrobe and dressing table. En-suite bathroom: sink, toilet, bidet, shower cubical. Second lounge: a formal lounge furnished with 18th century upholstered arm-chairs and settees, open fire, patio doors lead to the internal courtyard steps. All the bedrooms can be made up as twins or doubles on request. The accommodation suitable for smaller groups of guests at Il Conventino is described below. I Frati is situated on the first floor of the convent’s main building and because of this, commands breathtaking views from all windows. The Cottage is an independent building in a secluded spot with its own garden area. The Cottage is suitable for four persons or two persons seeking extra space. |
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| The Cottage,Sleeps 2/4,ground floor |
| An independent, semi-detached cottage reached by a sloping drive-way of approximately 50 metres. The Cottage is at ground floor level on the estate and in our opinion is suitable for a family of four persons or couples seeking total privacy. Open plan lounge and kitchen with open fire, oven and hob, dishwasher and 'fridge/freezer. Dining area. Bedroom one: double bedroom with antique wooden framed sofa and matching chair. Bedroom two: a twin bedroom with patio doors leading to the rear garden area. Bathroom with shower. Exterior: private enclosed garden area with a covered pergola furnished with tables and chairs. Built in barbecue. |
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| I Frati,Sleeps 2,first floor |
| Interior: lounge with open fire and leather sofa, dining area. Low arch leading to fully fitted kitchen (double sink/oven/hob, 'fridge with small freezer compartment) and breakfast table. Double bedroom: double bed with hand painted antique headboard, wardrobe, dressing table. Bathroom: sink, bidet, toilet, shower cubical. The exterior eating area for I Frati is downstairs on the lawn. There are tables and chairs under a large umbrella. |
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| Exterior |
| Il Conventino has an extensive garden area allowing guests to have individual areas for sitting/eating outside. Large swimming pool (7 by 15 metres), in a panoramic position looking onto Chianti vineyards and olive groves. Built in barbecue and bread oven for pizza making. A laundry room with a washing machine is available for guest’s use. |
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| Further Information |
| Extra help may be organised on request. Il Conventino produces olive oil and Chianti wine which can be purchased from the owners. |
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