A hotel in the country near to Florence, Tuscany

Hotel Calzaiolo, San. Casciano in Val di Pesa

Hotel Calzaiolo, San Casciano in Val di Pesa is a charming little family-run hotel in Chianti housed in a carefully restored historic farmhouse. Situated amid rolling Tuscan countryside yet only ten miles from the centre of Florence, this is an ideal spot from which to explore Tuscany and all it has to offer. The A1 motorway/highway is easily accessible from here, making for easy access to all the major cultural centres of the region, such as Lucca, Pisa and Siena. The hotel is located in the small village of San Casciano in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine country and there are lots of opportunities for exploring the countryside on foot or by bike: or visiting some of the region's wine growers for tastings or to buy wines direct from the vineyard.

This Chianti accommodation has just eight cosy rooms, each with central heating as well as air conditioning to ensure a comfortable ambient temperature. Rooms are all equipped with direct-dial telephone and en-suite shower facilities and breakfast is available in the morning at a small additional charge.

The hotel has a small, yet welcoming bar area and TV lounge where guests can relax and unwind after a day's sightseeing. There is also an outdoor play area for children and a safe-deposit service on the reception desk. This Chianti hotel has fast wi-fi internet connection for use with a personal laptop and there is also a babysitting service. Staff are on hand to offer tourist information and advice about places to visit and there are also plenty of facilities nearby, including restaurants, supermarkets and sports facilities.

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Double room from €45