Castello di Meleto
Apartments

· Country location
· Nearest village – Gaiole in Chianti
· Stunning views
· Large gardens and shared pool
· Bed & Breakfast available in Castle
· Apartments available within Castle grounds
· Stylish interiors
· Wine shop
· Restaurant close by
· Estate wines and olive oil for sale

Meleto Castle sits atop a small hill affording it fantastic views over the Chianti countryside. Vineyards stretch along the hillside and tiny hilltop villages can be seen in the distance as well as beautiful stone farmhouses dotted here and there punctuating this fabulous landscape that has inspired so many.

This impressive Castle dates back to the 11th century when it belonged to the monks of Coltibuono Abbey, a short distance away. The fortress was the scene of many struggles between the Republics of Florence and Siena as they battled for power. In more recent times, it was owned by the renowned Ricasoli family, who also owned Brolio Castle nearby. Baron Ricasoli was the inventor of modern day “Chianti” wine. Thirty years ago The Ricasoli family sold the Castle and surrounding estate that extends over 1,100 hectares.

The ground floor of the castle reflects the tastes of the Tuscan Aristocracy of the eighteenth century and is decorated with stunning frescoes in all the rooms. There is a beautiful, small private theatre. There are guided visits to the Castle itself and every Tuesday guests who are staying there can book a private tour plus dinner.

Meleto Castle is within easy reach of Florence and Siena and is right in the heart of Chianti with its many wonderful hilltop villages, breathtaking landscapes and some of the most famous vineyards in the world.

The Castle can also accommodate wedding parties who can choose to use the frescoed ground floor of the castle and /or the gardens. Meetings, seminars and congresses can also be catered for.

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Rental: Saturday - Saturday

Free: Welcome Pack, Information Pack

Prices include: Electricity, water, gas, linen (changed weekly), heating / air conditioning (where installed), final cleaning, local taxes.

Not included: Extra bed - €18 per day, cot - €12 per day, Dog – €10 per day.

Security Deposit: €100 payable in cash on arrival, which is held and returned to you at the end of your stay.

Apartments

La Loggia - sleeps 4
A lovely stone barn that sits on its own not far from the castle walls. It has a covered terrace just outside the kitchen with fabulous views over the hills and countryside beyond.

It has a living room / kitchen with a spiral staircase to the lower floor where there is a double bedroom, 1 twin and a bathroom. it has private parking right outside the house.
Price €994 / €1,631 per week

Vignanova – sleeps 6
A fabulous stone barn that has been carefully restored. It sits just along the lane from the castle and has views back towards it. It has a lovely terrace outside and is surrounded by vineyards. Lovely views.

It has a living room / kitchen, which opens onto the terrace, 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin, 3 bathrooms with showers.
Price €1,295 / €1,953 per week

Limonaia 3 – sleeps 2
A pretty restored barn just off the castle gardens. It is a perfect house for 2 and has the largest garden with outside seating. It has a large glass door into the living room/ kitchen. A spiral staircase leads to the lower floor, where there is a double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and a bathroom with shower.
Price €630 / €994 per week

Limonaia 1 & 2 – Both sleep 2+2
These two pretty apartments are located along the castle walls just down from the walled garden and have open views across the vineyards and towards Vignanova and the larger farmhouse Casanuova.
Price €658 / €1,071 per week

Both apartments are very similar in layout and furnishings and both have their own private garden to the front with outdoor seating. Limonaia 2 has slightly higher ceilings than Limonaia 1. Both have a large living room (with sofa bed) / kitchen with hob, small electric oven and fridge. They have one double bedroom with pretty iron bed and a bathroom with shower.
Price €658 / €1,071 per week

Terrazze 1 & 2 – Both sleep 2+2
These two spacious apartments are located along the castle walls to the rear of the castle and have open views across the valley to the hills opposite . They have large picture windows that frame the pretty views. Both apartments are very similar in layout and furnishings. Terrazze 1 has a large terrace and is smaller than Terrazze 2 which has a terrace and garden area. Both are close to the pool area. Both have a very spacious living room (with sofa bed) / dining room, kitchen with hob, small electric oven and fridge. The bathroom is on the ground floor. They both have large picture windows with lovely views and high beamed ceilings. There is a mezzanine floor open onto the living room with a double bedroom.
Price €749 / €1,253 per week

Facilities:
Use of Castle grounds
Shared pool 7am – 8pm
Hairdryers in bathrooms
Satellite TV (only in apartments, not inside castle)
Air conditioning (only in some apartments)
Outside BBQ’s placed around the gardens
Wine shop with estate wines, olive oil and honey
Wine tastings
Restaurant close by
Private tour of Castle & dinner every Tuesday (charged)
Laundry service available at reception (charged)

Notes:
Arrival is between 3pm – 8pm
(Late arrivals MUST be advised in advance as reception isn't staffed after 8pm)
Departure is by 10 am
Small animals allowed (charged - €10 per day)

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