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4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Casa Gelso A is a cozy and welcoming two-story apartment that is part of an ancient country house in the characteristic style of the Tuscan countryside. It sleeps four people. From Casa Gelso A you will enjoy a gorgeous view of the Chianti hills. Casa Gelso A is 50 square meters (540 square feet). It features a shared swimming pool, a private patio, a shared garden, a reserved outdoor area and WI-FI Internet access.
You will be roughly 5 km (3.1 miles) from Colle di Val del'Elsa, where you will find restaurants and shops.
You will reach Casa Gelso A from the patio without having to climb any steps.
To stay at Casa Gelso A, you will need a car or private drivers. You will be able to park your car on the premises, free of charge in a parking space. Casa Gelso A is one of the holiday homes available in a complex. Please find a general description of the complex below, and please scroll further down for a description of Casa Gelso A.
The complex is an ancient stone house located on the hillside, and it has a patio as well as a swimming pool and a park of 4000 square meters (1 acre).
The complex offers four small refurbished apartments, Casa Gelso A, B, C and D that are connected to a small church built in 1200. The church and the adjoining rooms in the beginning used to be a parish. There were the house of the local priest, cellars and storage rooms, and rooms where pilgrims going to Rome could sleep. Indeed, in this area of Tuscany (called Val D'Elsa), there was the ancient "Via Franchigena", the official pilgrimage road that pilgrims from everywhere in Europe would take to reach Rome. It used to be one of the main communication routes in the medieval world. Many similar country churches were built along this road, and they are still called "Pievi". These ancient parishes served both as a religious center and a meeting point for the locals. For this reason, next to the churches you will often find a village or at least a small bunch of ancient houses.
The church is built on a higher ground than the surrounding area. When you arrive you will be able to spot the refined building from a distance, with its round apsis made of stone and bricks and the tower with its elegant twin lancet window, where the bells are hosted.
The entire complex has been lovingly restored, reusing the ancient building materials: it will take only a moment to feel brought back to the atmosphere of times now gone. The nice building of stone and red bricks, the green lawn that surrounds it, the blooming hedges, the wide horizon of gentle hills that fade into blue at a distance: everything will convey a feeling of peace and well-being, and you will be happy to be part of this place for the length of your stay!
The restored apartments overlook the side of the church that faces the hills, and have a view of the large swimming pool, located a few steps below. The church can be visited. Perfectly restored, it hosts a reception hall where the owners greet their guests. Not far from the church you will also find a small hamlet made of stone houses.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: electricity; linens; towels.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:final cleaning EUR 120.00. Tourist tax, paid locally: From March 1 to October 31: EUR 1.00 per person per night for the first 5 nights. Guests aged under 12 are exempt. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 155 (it is returned to you at check-out).
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is 7 meters (23 feet) large by 14 meters (46 feet) long. The area is equipped with chairs, sun umbrellas and deck chairs. From the swimming pool you will enjoy a fascinating view of the Chianti hills and of the garden. You will share the pool with the guests staying at the complex, at another nearby apartment, and there will be an area reserved for your exclusive use. The swimming pool is open from the end of April until mid-October.
Patio
The patio is equipped with tables, chairs, sun umbrellas and deck chairs. From the patio you will enjoy a view of the Chianti hills and of the swimming pool. You will share the patio with the guests staying at the complex, at another nearby apartment, and there will be an area reserved for your exclusive use.
Garden
In the garden you will find a barbecue and a small wood-fired pizza oven. From the garden you will enjoy a thrilling view of the Chianti hills. You will share the garden with the guests staying at the complex, at another nearby apartment, and there will be an area reserved for your exclusive use.
Other roomsLaundry room
In the laundry room you will find a washing machine at your disposal. Patio
The patio is 25 square meters (270 square feet) large. It is equipped with a table, chairs and a sun umbrella. From the patio you will enjoy an enchanting view of the greenery and of the hills.
Bottom FloorKitchen
You will be able to enter the kitchen from the living room going down 15 steps. It is equipped with a four-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer, an Italian-style coffee-maker and other small appliances. The dining table can accommodate four guests. The kitchen has a large panoramic window with a view of the swimming pool and of the hills.
Top FloorLiving Room
The furnishings of the living room are in the traditional style of the Tuscan countryside, and include a divan that unfolds into a double bed. In this room you will find a television (local channels). The room has two large panoramic windows with a view of the swimming pool and of the hills. It is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
You will be able to enter the bedroom from the living room. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The room has a window. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a fully enclosed shower.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: electricity; linens; towels.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:final cleaning EUR 120.00. Tourist tax, paid locally: From March 1 to October 31: EUR 1.00 per person per night for the first 5 nights. Guests aged under 12 are exempt. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 155 (it is returned to you at check-out).
You will be roughly 5 km (3.1 miles) from Colle di Val del'Elsa, where you will find restaurants and shops.
You will reach Casa Gelso A from the patio without having to climb any steps.
To stay at Casa Gelso A, you will need a car or private drivers. You will be able to park your car on the premises, free of charge in a parking space. Casa Gelso A is one of the holiday homes available in a complex. Please find a general description of the complex below, and please scroll further down for a description of Casa Gelso A.
The complex is an ancient stone house located on the hillside, and it has a patio as well as a swimming pool and a park of 4000 square meters (1 acre).
The complex offers four small refurbished apartments, Casa Gelso A, B, C and D that are connected to a small church built in 1200. The church and the adjoining rooms in the beginning used to be a parish. There were the house of the local priest, cellars and storage rooms, and rooms where pilgrims going to Rome could sleep. Indeed, in this area of Tuscany (called Val D'Elsa), there was the ancient "Via Franchigena", the official pilgrimage road that pilgrims from everywhere in Europe would take to reach Rome. It used to be one of the main communication routes in the medieval world. Many similar country churches were built along this road, and they are still called "Pievi". These ancient parishes served both as a religious center and a meeting point for the locals. For this reason, next to the churches you will often find a village or at least a small bunch of ancient houses.
The church is built on a higher ground than the surrounding area. When you arrive you will be able to spot the refined building from a distance, with its round apsis made of stone and bricks and the tower with its elegant twin lancet window, where the bells are hosted.
The entire complex has been lovingly restored, reusing the ancient building materials: it will take only a moment to feel brought back to the atmosphere of times now gone. The nice building of stone and red bricks, the green lawn that surrounds it, the blooming hedges, the wide horizon of gentle hills that fade into blue at a distance: everything will convey a feeling of peace and well-being, and you will be happy to be part of this place for the length of your stay!
The restored apartments overlook the side of the church that faces the hills, and have a view of the large swimming pool, located a few steps below. The church can be visited. Perfectly restored, it hosts a reception hall where the owners greet their guests. Not far from the church you will also find a small hamlet made of stone houses.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: electricity; linens; towels.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:final cleaning EUR 120.00. Tourist tax, paid locally: From March 1 to October 31: EUR 1.00 per person per night for the first 5 nights. Guests aged under 12 are exempt. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 155 (it is returned to you at check-out).
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is 7 meters (23 feet) large by 14 meters (46 feet) long. The area is equipped with chairs, sun umbrellas and deck chairs. From the swimming pool you will enjoy a fascinating view of the Chianti hills and of the garden. You will share the pool with the guests staying at the complex, at another nearby apartment, and there will be an area reserved for your exclusive use. The swimming pool is open from the end of April until mid-October.
Patio
The patio is equipped with tables, chairs, sun umbrellas and deck chairs. From the patio you will enjoy a view of the Chianti hills and of the swimming pool. You will share the patio with the guests staying at the complex, at another nearby apartment, and there will be an area reserved for your exclusive use.
Garden
In the garden you will find a barbecue and a small wood-fired pizza oven. From the garden you will enjoy a thrilling view of the Chianti hills. You will share the garden with the guests staying at the complex, at another nearby apartment, and there will be an area reserved for your exclusive use.
Other roomsLaundry room
In the laundry room you will find a washing machine at your disposal. Patio
The patio is 25 square meters (270 square feet) large. It is equipped with a table, chairs and a sun umbrella. From the patio you will enjoy an enchanting view of the greenery and of the hills.
Bottom FloorKitchen
You will be able to enter the kitchen from the living room going down 15 steps. It is equipped with a four-burner gas cooker, an electric oven, a refrigerator with freezer, an Italian-style coffee-maker and other small appliances. The dining table can accommodate four guests. The kitchen has a large panoramic window with a view of the swimming pool and of the hills.
Top FloorLiving Room
The furnishings of the living room are in the traditional style of the Tuscan countryside, and include a divan that unfolds into a double bed. In this room you will find a television (local channels). The room has two large panoramic windows with a view of the swimming pool and of the hills. It is equipped with an air conditioning/heating unit.
Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
You will be able to enter the bedroom from the living room. The bedroom has a matrimonial bed (160 cm/63 inches, wider than a queen-size bed). The room has a window. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, equipped with a washbasin, a toilet and a fully enclosed shower.
Please kindly note. The rental price includes: electricity; linens; towels.Available upon request: baby bed. To be paid at the property:final cleaning EUR 120.00. Tourist tax, paid locally: From March 1 to October 31: EUR 1.00 per person per night for the first 5 nights. Guests aged under 12 are exempt. Refundable security deposit paid cash upon arrival: EUR 155 (it is returned to you at check-out).
Amenities at Casa Gelso A: A cozy and welcoming two-story apartment that is part of an ancient country house in the characteristic style of the Tuscan countryside, with Free WI-FI.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsAmazing views, well-maintained property with a beautiful pool, private terrace, and clean accommodations. Attentive owners and great customer support. Highly recommended!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2020
This has to be one of the best views you can get from a property in Tuscany. Beautiful rolling Tuscan hillside view from the terrace or the good sized pool.
The grounds were very well maintained and well designed to be able to stroll around complete with fruit and olive trees (shame the pomegranates weren’t fully rip but enjoyed the fresh lemons with our GandT).
With Casa Gelso A as opposed to the other apartments you get more outdoor space and is more private as it has its own terrace and other space at the side. The full size parasol for all the properties means you can get full shade when it gets hot.
The pool was immaculate and the owners came down every night and put the pool robot to work so the pool was super clean. Each apartment had (COVID) designated sunbeds and enough for everyone. Parking was safe and secure with a gated entrance.
The apartment itself was well proportioned and in the Tuscan style (aka basic) but as expected. There was aircon in the lounge and whilst it did take the temperature down a bit it didn’t cool the bedroom as much as we would have hoped. The apartment was very clean and the cleanliness you expect for this standard of property was good - clean bathroom tiles and quality bedding.
Previous reviews suggested the kitchen equipment was lacking but we found there was plenty for what we needed - all very clean. A microwave would have helped. The kitchen had a full width window which meant when you did need to be inside preparing food you still had a fab view.
Overall the stay was fab and I would not hesitate in recommending this as a place to stay.
The owners were very attentive when needed and checked in throughout the holiday to see how we were getting on. With COVID it was clear they had done everything needed to make the property safe for guests - taking our temperature, providing sanitiser, notes on how to stay safe and dedicated sun beds.
As for Summer In Italy, where to start other than to say we had amazing customer support from Luca and the team. We stumbled across this site whilst looking for somewhere to stay and I was a bit hesitant. I needn’t have worried. They were superb from start to finish. If they can continue to offer this level of customer support then they will have a fantastic future in a crowded market. The documentation we got with the booking was detailed and clear and very helpful for our stay. We used them on a couple of occasions when we needed help contacting the property as they cou
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(1 Rating)
Amazing views, well-maintained property with a beautiful pool, private terrace, and clean accommodations. Attentive owners and great customer support. Highly recommended!
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